MDLZ Mondelez International, Inc.

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On September 22, Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ) announced the global launch of Toblerone Diamond Truffles with Biscoff, expanding its strategic partnership with Lotus Bakeries. The collaboration combines Toblerone’s milk chocolate truffles with Biscoff spread and nougat, debuting across formats including a 495g premium box launched globally with Costco. The move directly reflects Mondelēz’s broader strategic […]

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Mondelez International recently backed Canadian agriculture by committing capital to Area One Farms Fund V and expanded its premium chocolate lineup with the global launch of Toblerone Diamond Truffles with Biscoff. Together, these moves highlight how Mondelez is tying product innovation to supply chain resilience and regenerative farming, linking indulgent snacking with longer-term ingredient security. Next, we’ll explore how Mondelez’s support for Canadian farmers via Area One Farms and...

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Mondelez's gum and candy growth is fueled by volume, pricing, wider distribution and innovation, though its momentum beyond the first half remains unclear.

The launch comes as the snack giant's collaboration with the cookie brand in Europe and other regions “surpassed even our expectations,” according to an executive.

PepsiCo has shed nearly 7% this year while the S&P 500 climbed double digits, yet one prominent firm refuses to abandon a price target that towers far above Wall Street consensus and hinges on a very specific set of dominoes falling into place.

PepsiCo (PEP) stock traded at $129.75 on September 18, the lowest price of its past 52 weeks. The worry is North America, where sales of snacks and drinks have disappointed. Yet the part of PepsiCo that sells outside the U.S. is growing faster and earning more on each sale. The share price appears to give that part little credit.

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Formerly SVP of cocoa enterprise, Zakaria Dahkoun took over the role in August as the company sees better supply security for the key ingredient.

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Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q2 behind us, let’s have a look at Mondelez (NASDAQ:MDLZ) and its peers.

Mondelez International (MDLZ), Hershey (HSY), Kraft Heinz (KHC), General Mills (GIS) and other food

PepsiCo (PEP) has gone nowhere for a year, down 1.8% over the past twelve months while the S&P 500 returned 16.6%. At about $135 a share it trades at 17.7 times earnings, against an S&P 500 median of 22.5. A big cash generator priced below the market is what value buyers hunt for, so is this discount impatience or a verdict.

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The snacking giant said the overhaul of the 100-year-old cookie brand, with nearly $5 billion in sales, will include new packaging, price points and formulas.

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Mondelez's productivity and pricing lift Q2 gross margin, but cocoa cost phasing keeps pressure on year-to-date profit and EPS.

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The switch applies to more than 115 products sold under eight brands. These include Cadbury, Chips Ahoy!, Freia, Lacta and Marabou.

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Mondelez has underperformed the broader consumer staples sector over the past year, but improving volumes, stronger margins, and resilient demand have kept analysts cautiously bullish on the stock’s outlook.

The exercise will measure how the watermarking system works on wrappers, films and other plastic food packs.

Mondelez currently trades at $62.11 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a middling return of 2.8%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 12.1% gain during that period.

Mondelez (MDLZ) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

Mondelez International (NasdaqGS: MDLZ) has launched its UK protein bar brand Grenade in the U.S., expanding further into sports nutrition. The move targets growing demand from U.S. consumers for high protein, on the go snacks within the broader health and wellness segment. Grenade's U.S. rollout uses Mondelez International's existing distribution network to broaden the company's product mix beyond traditional snacks. This shift toward higher protein and wellness focused snacks highlights a...

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From strawberry milkshake to chicken and waffles, Mondelēz International is attracting new consumers and keeping its 114-year-old brand relevant with the launch of “playful” flavors.

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Kraft Heinz beat Q2 earnings and sales estimates and raised its 2026 organic sales outlook, but weak North America volumes and margin pressure remain.

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The Clif and Perfect Bar owner is doubling down on its domestic bar portfolio to leverage growing consumer demand for protein and portability.

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Mondelez's biscuits and baked snacks grow 2.5% in Q2 as volume/mix, brand gains and share trends strengthen, with innovation offering more growth levers.