Celleste Bio unveils cell-cultured cocoa butter chocolate bars, aiming to scale sustainable production and reduce supply chain risks amid global cocoa shortages.
The announcement signals a strategic boost for the region’s operations amid rising consumer demand for premium confectionery and snacks.
Mondelēz names Ziad Abla to lead Arabia operations as the company deepens investment and growth focus in Saudi Arabia.
Mondelēz posts higher revenue in 2025 but profitability weakens under unprecedented cocoa cost headwinds.
Mondelēz creates a new COO role, naming CFO Luca Zaramella to oversee global operations and commercial performance.