Mondelēz International, Inc. develops and markets global snack brands across biscuits and baked snacks, chocolate, gum and candy, beverages, and cheese and grocery categories. News for MDLZ commonly covers earnings releases, pricing and volume trends, input costs, advertising and promotion spending, productivity, cash flow, and returns of capital to shareholders.
Company updates also include product innovation and brand campaigns for names such as Oreo, Ritz, Chips Ahoy!, Cadbury, Toblerone, CLIF, LUNA, Nilla, Sour Patch Kids, Swedish Fish, BelVita, LU, Tate's Bake Shop, Milka, and Toblerone. Other recurring developments include limited-edition collaborations, retail promotions, manufacturing investments, and capacity or innovation projects within the company's global snack portfolio.
Mondelēz International (NASDAQ: MDLZ) has announced new investments through its Sustainable Futures Impact Investment platform, focusing on climate, community, and circularity initiatives. The company's three-pronged investment approach includes:
Key direct investments in: eAgronom (supporting regenerative agriculture across 1 million hectares), ZIRO (providing financing to 100,000 small merchants over three years), and Pack2Earth (aiming to replace 60,000 metric tons of plastic packaging with home compostable materials by 2028).
The company also participates in fund investments, including Circulate Capital's Latin American and Caribbean Ocean Fund, which helped reduce 10,700 tonnes of GHG emissions and created over 34,900 tonnes in recycling infrastructure capacity in 2024. Additionally, MDLZ provides technical assistance to early-stage ventures, including a multi-year pilot with SAM-DIMENSION GmbH.
Mondelēz International (MDLZ) has announced a quarterly dividend payment of $0.47 per share for its Class A common stock. The dividend will be paid on July 14, 2025, to shareholders who hold the stock as of the market close on June 30, 2025. This regular quarterly dividend declaration was approved by the company's Board of Directors.
Mondelēz International (MDLZ) has announced that CEO Dirk Van de Put and CFO Luca Zaramella will participate in a fireside chat at the Deutsche Bank Global Consumer Conference. The session is scheduled for June 4, 2025, at 08:30 a.m. CET. Investors and interested parties can access a listen-only webcast of the presentation through the company's investor relations website, where a replay will also be available after the event.
Mondelēz's (MDLZ) CLIF BUILDERS brand has expanded its protein bar portfolio with three new products. The launch includes an OREO-flavored protein bar containing 20g of plant protein and two Reduced Sugar Crispy protein bars in Almond Salted Caramel and Peanut Butter Chocolate flavors, featuring 16g of protein and only 5g of sugar per bar - 60% less sugar than original BUILDERS bars.
All new products are gluten-free, made without artificial sweeteners, and will be available nationwide at a suggested retail price of $1.99-$2.19 per bar or $9.98 for a six-pack of 2.4 oz bars. The OREO-flavored variant leverages Mondelēz's iconic cookie brand, while the Reduced Sugar options cater to health-conscious consumers seeking lower sugar alternatives.
Mondelez's (MDLZ) Zbar brand has launched its new Bake Sale Collection featuring two new flavors: Cinnamon Roll and Cookies 'n Creme. The launch highlights Zbar's $1 million partnership with KABOOM!, announced in July 2024, aimed at building nature-based playgrounds nationwide.
The initiative addresses a critical need, as nearly 30 million U.S. children lack easy access to parks, and kids average only 7 minutes of unstructured outdoor play daily. The partnership will create eight new playgrounds benefiting over 15,000 children, featuring climate-forward designs with natural elements and sustainable materials.
The new Zbar flavors are non-GMO, USDA Organic certified, and contain 11g-13g whole grains per bar. They are available at major national retailers in 6 and 12-pack options.
Mondelēz International reported mixed Q1 2025 results with Organic Net Revenue growth of 3.1%, despite facing significant cocoa cost inflation. The company's net revenues increased marginally by 0.2% to $9.3 billion.
Key financial metrics showed notable declines:
- Diluted EPS fell 70.2% to $0.31
- Adjusted EPS decreased 18.3% to $0.74
- Operating income dropped 75.1% to $680 million
- Gross profit margin declined 25 percentage points to 26.1%
Regional performance varied significantly, with Europe showing strong growth at 8.9% while North America declined by 3.6%. The company maintained its 2025 outlook, projecting 5% Organic Net Revenue growth but expecting a 10% decline in Adjusted EPS due to cocoa costs. Mondelēz returned $2.1 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, and expects Free Cash Flow of $3+ billion in 2025.
RITZ, a Mondelēz brand (MDLZ), announces the launch of its -edition 'Sunkissed' crackers, featuring a golden-baked twist on their classic buttery-flavored snack. The innovation comes as part of the brand's strategy to modernize their 90-year-old product for today's consumers.
To promote the launch, RITZ is introducing the Golden Summer Giveaway, offering one grand prize of $50,000 to help create the winner's dream summer vacation. The campaign responds to research showing 46% of consumers don't use their vacation days. Additional prizes include summer accessories like coolers, beach towels, and fanny packs.
The promotion runs from April 14th to August 31st, 2025. The new Sunkissed crackers will be available at mass retailers nationwide starting late April 2025.
Mondelēz International (MDLZ) has released its 2024 Snacking Made Right Report, showcasing progress in sustainable business practices. The company has achieved significant milestones including:
- Nearly 91% of cocoa volume now covered by Cocoa Life sustainability program
- 12% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain compared to 2018
- 96% of packaging designed to be recyclable
- 84% of revenue from products with mindful portions or clear portion guidance
The company has integrated Sustainability as the fourth pillar of its long-term strategy, alongside Growth, Execution, and Culture, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable business growth and transparent operations.