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Mondelēz International (Nasdaq: MDLZ) has completed the acquisition of Chipita Global S.A., a leader in the Central and Eastern European baked snacks market. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Mondelēz's strategy to enhance its growth in the $65 billion global packaged baked snacks sector. Chipita, established over 40 years ago, serves two billion consumers in over 50 countries, bringing a strong portfolio, including beloved brands like 7Days. The integration aims to leverage Chipita’s distribution network and innovation capabilities, reinforcing Mondelēz’s position in fast-growing European markets.

The Board of Directors of Mondelēz International (Nasdaq: MDLZ) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share of Class A common stock. This dividend will be paid on January 14, 2022, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 31, 2021.

Mondelēz reported 2020 net revenues of approximately $27 billion and is recognized for brands like OREO, Cadbury, and Sour Patch Kids. The company is part of the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

On December 9, 2021, TRISCUIT, in collaboration with the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), announced an initiative to provide 600,000 servings of fresh produce to 1,000 food-insecure families in Washington D.C.'s Ward 8 over 12 weeks. This program, part of PHA's Good Food for All initiative, aims to improve food access in areas with limited options. Families will receive weekly deliveries of high-quality fruits and vegetables along with recipes and TRISCUIT crackers. Since its launch in 2020, Good Food for All has provided over 15 million servings nationwide.

Mondelēz International (Nasdaq: MDLZ) announced the appointment of Ertharin Cousin to its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2022. Cousin, who is the Founder, President, and CEO of the Food Systems of the Future Institute, brings over 30 years of experience in the food industry. Her previous roles include Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme and Senior Vice President at Albertsons Companies. This appointment expands the Board to 13 members, aiming to enhance the company's expertise in food policy and sustainability as it advances its ESG priorities.

Mondelēz International (Nasdaq: MDLZ) announced a significant investment in the Circulate Capital Ocean Fund (CCOF) aimed at enhancing global recycling efforts for plastics, particularly flexible films. This investment, part of Mondelēz's Sustainable Futures platform, focuses on developing infrastructure for plastic waste management across India and Southeast Asia. The initiative aims to collect more plastic waste than the company produces and to prevent over 13 million tonnes of plastic pollution by 2030. Mondelēz is also on track to meet ambitious packaging recyclability goals by 2025.

SnackFutures, the innovation hub of Mondelēz International (Nasdaq: MDLZ), has launched its CoLab 2022 program, inviting applications from mission-driven start-up snack brands dedicated to enhancing social and environmental well-being. Selected participants will receive a $20,000 grant and engage in a 12-week growth-centric curriculum. The program aims to foster collaboration between emerging brands and the established snack leader, providing valuable resources and mentorship. Applications are open until December 2021, with the program set to commence in April 2022.

TRISCUIT has announced the final changemakers for The Missing Ingredients Project, awarding $50,000 each to Jamila Norman of Patchwork City Farms and James Kanoff and Aidan Reilly of The Farmlink Project. This initiative, launched in November 2020 with a $1 million commitment, aims to enhance access to fresh produce in food deserts across the U.S. Approximately 19 million people live in such areas, exacerbated by the pandemic. The grants will help expand these organizations' efforts, tackling food insecurity and community wellness.

Mondelēz International reported a 7.8% increase in net revenues for Q3 2021, driven by 5.5% organic growth, favorable currency impacts, and acquisitions. Diluted EPS rose 14.1% to $0.89, while adjusted EPS grew 9.4% on a constant-currency basis. The company generated $2.7 billion in cash from operations year-to-date, returning $3.2 billion to shareholders. For FY 2021, it raised organic net revenue growth outlook to ~4.5% and reaffirmed adjusted EPS and free cash flow targets. Additionally, it committed to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.