Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ) is a global snacks company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, formed in 2012 when Kraft Foods split to create a business focused on snack foods and a separate North American grocery company. Mondelez develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad portfolio of snack products intended for retail, foodservice and e‑commerce channels around the world.
The company’s product mix centers on biscuits and cookies, chocolate and confectionery, gum and candy, and savory crackers and baked snacks. Well-known brands in its portfolio include Oreo, Cadbury, Milka, Toblerone, Trident and a range of Nabisco crackers and cookies such as Ritz and Chips Ahoy. Mondelez’s businesses cover category management, marketing, product innovation, manufacturing and logistics to support sales in many retail formats.
Mondelez operates across multiple regions, serving consumers in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa through a combination of regional offices, manufacturing sites and distribution networks. Its global footprint allows the company to pursue growth in both mature and emerging markets and to tailor product offerings and packaging to local tastes and retail environments.
Leadership has steered the company from its origin as a Kraft Foods spin‑off to a dedicated snacking company; Dirk Van de Put has served as chief executive officer since 2017. Under its management, Mondelez has emphasized brand building, innovation in product formats and packaging, and operational initiatives designed to support long‑term growth in the global snack category.
