Mondelez International

Product recall
Feb 6, 2026

FDA expands Chips Ahoy! Brookie recall over choking hazard

The FDA expanded a nationwide recall of Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites Brookie after Mondelez found corn starch clumps that could pose a choking hazard.

Product recall
Jul 9, 2025

Mondelez recalls mislabeled Ritz peanut butter crackers

The voluntary notice affects products sold nationwide that may contain the allergen, but were mislabeled.

Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan are reuniting in a Hellmann’s advertising spot for the Big Game, paying tribute to their roles in the iconic rom-com "When Harry Met Sally."
Feb 4, 2025

First look: NJ-based brands shine in Super Bowl ads (updated)

Fox sold out of its inventory of in-game spots by early November, with a 30-second commercial reportedly going for $7 million, according to Adweek. The showdown takes place Feb. 9.

Chips Ahoy!'s latest introduction is not a cookie. Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites, Blondie variety, reimagines the brand's chocolate chip cookie in a soft-baked treat.
Jan 21, 2025

NJ-based food brands start 2025 with flurry of product innovations

Chips Ahoy! aims to make gains in bakery, while Edible Garden joins the hydration game, Manischewitz debuts its first refrigerated offering and more.

Hershey candy bars
Dec 10, 2024

Reports: Mondelez exploring Hershey takeover

The parent company of Oreo cookies, Ritz crackers and Cadbury chocolate, which has its U.S. base in East Hanover, made a preliminary takeover approach for the Pennsylvania-based chocolate maker, according to Bloomberg. 

Mondelez International Inc.'s first certified gluten-free Chips Ahoy! cookie is expected to hit store shelves in May in specially marked packaging.
May 7, 2024

Mondelez introduces first gluten-free Chips Ahoy!

The company said the process involved creating more than 40 recipes over 3,000 hours before landing on a final version.

Since the beginning of the year, proposed class action lawsuits have taken aim at several popular supermarket products linked to some of New Jersey’s most well-known consumer packaged goods companies.
Apr 29, 2024

NJ food firms face growing litigation over labeling, ingredients (updated)

While most consumers who are less than satisfied with a product or restaurant meal simply throw it out and call it a day, some are resorting to drastic measures.

The Kenvue team rings the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange May 4, 2023. - KENVUE
Jan 20, 2024

New Jersey brands rank among most trustworthy nationwide (updated)

According BrandSpark and Newsweek, many of the labels U.S. consumers put their faith in are made right here in the Garden State.

Hellmann’s Mayonnaise will make its fourth consecutive Super Bowl appearance, bringing a 30-second commercial that highlights the Unilever brand’s multiyear initiative, “Make Taste, Not Waste,” which aims to raise awareness about food waste and help people become more resourceful with their leftovers.
Jan 13, 2024

NJ companies taking center stage with 2024 Super Bowl ads

CBS “virtually sold out” of its inventory for in-game spots by early November, with a 30-second commercial reportedly going for between $6.5 million and $7 million, according to Variety.

The Butterfinger-Tini calls for 2 ounces peanut butter whiskey, 1 ounce chocolate syrup, ½ ounce butterscotch syrup, three dashes chocolate bitters and 1.5 ounces cream or non-dairy creamer.
Oct 26, 2023

Boo to you: Butterfinger-Tinis, cringe or treat? and Mascot Madness at The Rock

Some lighter news about a Butterfinger-inspired adult cocktail, a lucrative way to make up for some childhood awkwardness and a celebration of a beloved mascot may start your weekend off right.

The Children’s Place launched the second of its three-part Holiday 2023 Campaign in partnership with Snoop Dogg and his family.
Oct 6, 2023

NJ companies’ seasonal campaigns include boy band stars, rappers (updated)

The Children's Place and Mondelez-owned Halls are calling in some of pop's biggest names, including Snoop Dogg, Latto, and a Dad Band featuring members of Backstreet Boys, NSYNC and Boys II Men.

Mondelez Global is voluntarily recalling its Cinnamon Brown Sugar with Vanilla Crème and Dark Chocolate Crème Belvita Breakfast Sandwich biscuits that have a “best when used by” date prior to Feb. 25, 2024, and come in a range of package sizes.
Jul 5, 2023

Mondelez issues recall for Belvita Breakfast Sandwich biscuits

In a July 3 press release, the snack food company said the impacted products, sold at stores nationwide, may contain undeclared peanuts resulting from cross-contact on its single manufacturing line.