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Mondelēz International (MDLZ) has partnered with Sargento to launch Sargento® Cheese Bakes, a new premium cheese cracker line featuring real Sargento® cheese as the primary ingredient. The product will be available nationwide starting March 2025 in three varieties: Aged White Cheddar & Rosemary, Pepper Jack, and Parmesan & Oregano.

The crackers will be sold in 4.5 oz. pouches with an SRP of $4.99, marking Sargento's first venture outside the dairy case and into the cracker aisle. This collaboration combines Mondelēz's cracker-making expertise with Sargento's cheese heritage, aiming to deliver a premium snacking experience that can be enjoyed alone or with dips and spreads.

This partnership brings together two significant players in the snacking industry: Mondelēz, with 2023 net revenues of approximately $36 billion, and Sargento, a family-owned company with net sales of $1.7 billion and over 2,500 employees.

Mondelēz International (NASDAQ: MDLZ) presented at the 2025 CAGNY Conference, highlighting its strategic growth and portfolio transformation. The company reported 4.3% organic net revenue growth and 5.1% adjusted gross profit dollar growth in 2024, despite facing record cocoa input cost inflation.

The company is focusing on its core categories of chocolate, biscuits, and baked snacks, which represent 90% of revenue. MDLZ's $2 billion cakes and pastries business, currently holding the #3 global share position, is identified as a key growth opportunity within the $97 billion cakes and pastries category.

The presentation outlined four strategic areas: sustainable growth strategy, managing cocoa input costs while maintaining market leadership, expanding in the cakes and pastries category, and value creation through cash generation and disciplined capital allocation.

Mondelēz International (Nasdaq: MDLZ) has announced its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.47 per share of Class A common stock. The dividend will be paid on April 14, 2025, to shareholders who are on record as of the close of business on March 31, 2025.

Mondelēz International's sixth annual State of Snacking™ report, conducted with The Harris Poll across 12 countries, reveals significant insights about snacking habits and social connections. The 2024 survey shows that 71% of global consumers consider sharing snacks as their love language, marking an 8% increase from 2023.

The study highlights that 64% of respondents regularly use snacking to connect with others, up 8% from the previous year, while 93% believe they can always find shareable snacks. Notably, Gen Z and Millennials show a stronger tendency to use snacking for self-care, mood enhancement, comfort, and stress management.

According to Melissa Davies, Senior Manager of Global Insights & Trendspotting at Mondelēz International, the company recognizes food's role in fostering connections and is adapting to evolving consumer preferences by ensuring their snacks provide opportunities for connection and mindfulness.

Mondelēz International (MDLZ) has announced a multi-year partnership with Inter Miami CF as the club's official snacking partner starting in the 2025 season. The partnership will feature brands like RITZ Crackers, OREO Cookies, and Chips Ahoy! at Chase Stadium and surrounding areas.

The collaboration includes player appearances, tickets, and resources to support local businesses in Southern Florida. As an initial initiative, the RITZ Brand will partner with Upright City FC, a non-profit organization, providing match tickets to participants and their families throughout the season.

The partnership aims to enhance fan experiences through unique in-store events and exclusive snack experiences during matches. Mondelēz reported 2023 net revenues of approximately $36 billion and operates in over 150 countries worldwide.

Zbar has launched its new integrated marketing campaign, 'Adventure Needs Fuel', focused on energizing children's active lifestyles with quality snacks. The campaign promotes the company's soft-baked energy snack bars and crispy Protein bars, which are made with organic rolled oats and contain no high-fructose corn syrup.

The initiative includes multimedia content, family experiences, event sponsorships, and brand partnerships. As part of the campaign, Zbar is introducing new packaging graphics. The brand's products, which were first USDA-certified organic products from CLIF Bar in 2004, are available nationwide and made with non-GMO ingredients. The Protein snack bars provide 5g of protein per bar.

Mondelēz International (MDLZ) reported its Q4 and FY 2024 results, showing mixed performance. Full-year net revenues increased 1.2%, with organic net revenue growth of 4.3%, though volume/mix declined by 1.0%. The company's FY2024 diluted EPS decreased 5.5% to $3.42, while adjusted EPS grew 13.0% on a constant currency basis to $3.36.

Key financial metrics for FY2024 include:

• Cash from operations: $4.9 billion
• Free Cash Flow: $3.5 billion
• Capital returned to shareholders: $4.7 billion

For 2025, MDLZ expects approximately 5% organic net revenue growth but projects adjusted EPS to decline around 10% due to unprecedented cocoa cost inflation. The company forecasts Free Cash Flow of $3+ billion, with currency translation expected to decrease 2025 net revenue growth by approximately 2.5%.

CLIF BAR, a Mondelēz International (MDLZ) brand, has launched its new 'Raise Your Bar' brand platform and marketing campaign, alongside introducing a new Cookies & Creme flavored energy bar. The integrated campaign aims to inspire consumers pursuing personal growth and celebrate achievement through motivational storytelling, consumer experiences, and sports partnerships.

The new Cookies & Creme flavor features organic, non-GMO rolled oats and provides 11g of plant protein per bar. The campaign will launch on February 3 with digital ads across multiple platforms including Meta, Google Display, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, and Tradedesk. CLIF BAR is also extending its partnership with Strava, featuring co-branded content and challenges.

CLIF BAR, acquired by Mondelēz International in 2022, is part of a portfolio generating approximately $36 billion in net revenue (2023), operating in over 150 countries.

Mondelēz International (MDLZ) has announced that Chairman & CEO Dirk Van de Put and EVP & CFO Luca Zaramella will deliver a presentation at the upcoming Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference. The presentation is scheduled for February 18 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Interested parties can access a listen-only webcast of the presentation through the company's website at www.mondelezinternational.com. A replay of the presentation will also be made available on the same platform for those unable to attend the live session.