OREO - Candy Cookie Manufacturer Mondelez Restarts Oreo Factory In Ukraine Eyes Independent Russian Operations | Benzinga
Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ:MDLZ) has resumed production of its popular Oreo cookies in Ukraine, following extensive damage to its factory in the eastern part of the country during Russia's invasion two years ago.
The company announced that its facility in Trostyanets has been fully rebuilt, having partially reopened last year to manufacture chocolates.
Mondelez stated the Oreo cookies and other chocolates produced at the Ukrainian plant are not being exported to neighboring Russia, reported Reuters.
Despite facing boycotts and calls to cease operations from employees, activists and investors, Mondelez continues to operate three factories in Russia, selling its cookies and snacks there.
The company aims to make its ...