Recent events
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2026
Mondelez sues Joyride over Sour Patch Kids dupe
The Chicago Sun-Times headline reports that Mondelez sued the candy brand Joyride over a product described as a Sour Patch Kids dupe; the source provides no further details.
2026
Undercover Snacks founder sells majority stake to Mondelez
Inc.com reports that the founder of Undercover Snacks sold a majority stake in the company to Mondelez. The source does not specify when the sale occurred.
2026
Mondelēz sues Joyride over Sour Smacks design and packaging
Mondelēz filed a lawsuit against Joyride in the Northern District of Illinois, alleging that Joyride’s Sour Smacks candy design and packaging copy Sour Patch Kids’ candy and packaging. Mondelēz is seeking an injunction and monetary damages; the source reports allegations, not a court determination.
2026
Mondelez agrees to buy Undercover Snacks
Mondelez agreed to buy the quinoa-based snack brand Undercover Snacks, according to the article headline.
2026
Mondelez sues Catherine's Originals over O'bar shape
Mondelez International is suing Catherine's Originals, alleging that the shape of its O'bar chocolate range constitutes passing off and trademark infringement of Toblerone's shape. Catherine's Originals disputes the allegations.
2026
Mondelēz sues Catherine’s Originals over O’bar
Mondelēz, through its subsidiary Kraft Foods Schweiz Holding GmbH, filed High Court papers against Catherine’s Originals, alleging that its O’bar chocolate infringes Toblerone’s trademark rights and amounts to passing off. Catherine’s Originals rejects the claim. The allegations have not been tested in court, and no judgment has been issued.
2022
True Office Learning and Mondelēz earn Brandon Hall Gold Award
True Office Learning and its client Mondelēz International earned a Brandon Hall Gold Award in the Best Advance in Custom Content category for a custom training program built for Mondelēz.
2022
Mondelez announces Maynards Bassetts Mini Gems rename
Mondelez announced that its Maynards Bassetts brand's Midget Gems would be renamed Mini Gems, with the rebranded product planned to reach shelves from May 2022.
2021
Lacta announces 3D virtual store launch
Lacta announced the launch of the Lacta Store, an interactive 3D virtual store offering its product portfolio. The store was scheduled to become available on December 10 and to deliver throughout Brazil.
2021
Mondelez sued over Fudge Covered Oreos labeling
Mondelez was sued in the Southern District of New York over allegations that Fudge Covered Oreos were misleadingly labeled as containing fudge because the product uses vegetable oil-based fat instead of milkfat.
2021
MissFresh and Mondelēz partner to debut Oreo Zero in China
MissFresh and Mondelēz partnered to debut OREO's new Oreo Zero sugar-free sandwich cookies on MissFresh's retail platform in China.
2021
Mondelez announces agreement to acquire Chipita
Mondelez International announced an agreement to acquire Chipita for around $2 billion. The transaction was subject to approval by competition authorities.
2021
Mondelēz launches CoLab startup program
Mondelēz International launched its CoLab startup engagement program to work with wellness snacking brands and address startup challenges.
2021
Mondelez acquires Hu Products
Mondelez International acquired Hu Master Holdings, the parent company of US-based Hu Products, and obtained 100 percent ownership of the Hu brand.
2021
Mondelēz acquired Hu Products
Mondelēz International acquired 100% ownership of Hu Products following a competitive bid. Financial terms were not disclosed.
2020
Mondelēz expands Publicis partnership to European production
Mondelēz International expanded its relationship with Publicis Groupe to include all production duties across Europe.
2020
Philadelphia packaging to use recycled plastic from 2022
Mondelēz announced that packaging for its Philadelphia cream cheese sold in the UK and Europe would be made with recycled plastic from 2022.
2020
Cadbury Snack digital audio campaign launched in Ireland
Mondelez, Carat and audioXi developed a digital audio campaign for Cadbury Snack, which was rolled out on audioXi’s platform and targeted at younger audiences in Ireland.
2020
Mondelez launches Cadbury Chocobakes “Meetha Chuppa Rustom” campaign
Mondelez launched the “Meetha Chuppa Rustom” campaign for Cadbury Chocobakes, conceptualized by Mondelez India and Ogilvy.
2020
Earth Island Institute sues companies over plastic packaging pollution in California
Earth Island Institute filed a lawsuit in a California court against Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Nestle USA, Procter & Gamble and other companies, seeking unspecified damages and an order requiring them to clean up plastic waste. The group alleges that plastic packaging from the companies is fouling California waters and says their products contributed to a global pollution crisis; these are allegations in the lawsuit, not a court determination.