Mondelēz has an extensive portfolio, including popular brands such as Oreo, Cadbury Dairy Milk, Belvita biscuits, 7Days baked snacks, Milka, Cote d’Or, and Toblerone chocolate, as well as Philadelphia cream cheese.
Over the past decade, the two companies have collaborated, and this renewal will allow them to further expand their R&D programs.
DS Smith has announced that new sustainable packaging solutions will be introduced across European markets, with a focus on reducing the use of single-use plastics and achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 through joint efforts with Mondelēz.
Their joint projects will revolve around sustainability measures, such as recyclability, material consumption, product longevity, and supply chain efficiency.
DS Smith’s Circular Design Metrics (CDM) tool, developed in conjunction with the Circular Design Principles, will guide the sustainability efforts of the packaging designs.
Stefano Rossi, CEO Packaging Division at DS Smith:
“We are delighted to continue this amazing journey with our hugely valued customer, Mondelēz International. This long-standing partnership is a testament to the strength of our shared vision together. We are uniquely focussed on redefining packaging for a changing world and in creating lasting packaging innovations across all areas of our customer’s business. We are inherently proud of what we have achieved so far within the last ten years, and we look forward to working together successfully into the next decade and creating yet more lasting change.”
Cyril Goyet, VP Procurement Europe at Mondelēz International:
“We are tremendously excited about our next venture with DS Smith and grateful for the collaborative journey that we have shared over the last ten years. The mutual trust we have built over time and the transparency and dedication exhibited by both teams has been the secret recipe of our success, enabling consistent value delivery and making our partnership unique and remarkable. In the end, it is about the great people in both companies sharing a same set up of values, passion, and commitment. Here is to another five years of success, growth, and achievement, as we explore new opportunities.”
