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Mondelēz International Completes Sale Of Developed Market Gum Business to Perfetti Van Melle

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Advances strategy to accelerate growth and focus portfolio on attractive core categories of chocolate, biscuits and baked snacks

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  • Advances strategy to accelerate growth and focus portfolio on attractive core categories of chocolate, biscuits and baked snacks
    Retains emerging market gum business across Latin America and Asia, Middle East and Africa
    CHICAGO, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondelēz International (Nasdaq: MDLZ) today announced it has completed the sale of its developed-market gum business in the United States, Canada and Europe, excluding Portugal, to Perfetti Van Melle Group, a leading global gum and confectionery maker.
  • The Portugal portion of the business is being retained by Mondelēz pending regulatory clearance from the Portuguese Competition Authority, which the parties expect will be forthcoming in the near term.
  • Mondelēz continues to operate its gum business outside the United States, Canada and Europe, led by Stride in China, as well as all of its other candy brands and products.
  • “We are incredibly proud of the talented colleagues who made these brands so successful, and we wish them all the best as they join the Perfetti Van Melle team.”
    “This acquisition aligns perfectly with our strategic goal of becoming a global leader in gum, our chosen focus,” said Egidio Perfetti, Chairman of Perfetti Van Melle Group.

Barstool Sports and Phusion Projects Unveil Pirate Water, the Alcohol Industry’s Newest Ready-To-Drink Malt Beverage Brand

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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The refreshing, ready-to-drink malt beverage brand comes in a 16oz can featuring four delicious flavors including Sex on the Beach, Margarita, Miami Vice, and Bahama Mama.

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Mondelēz International Announces Agreement to Sell Its Developed Market Gum Business to Perfetti Van Melle

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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Mondelēz International will continue to operate its gum business outside the United States, Canada and Europe, led by Stride in China, as well as all of its other candy brands and products.

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  • Mondelēz International will continue to operate its gum business outside the United States, Canada and Europe, led by Stride in China, as well as all of its other candy brands and products.
  • The acquisition of Mondelēz International’s developed market gum business complements the Perfetti Van Melle portfolio—including iconic global brands such as Mentos, Chupa Chups and Alpenliebe.
  • “Perfetti Van Melle will be an excellent home for the management team and employees of Mondelēz’s gum business in North America and Europe,” said Egidio Perfetti, Chairman of Perfetti Van Melle Group.
  • “We have long admired the product and brand portfolio of the gum business and look forward to combining them with the Perfetti Van Melle brand family,” said Daniele Perfetti, Vice Chairman of Perfetti Van Melle Group.

It's Finally Here! Big Deal Brewing by Labatt Launches in U.S.

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Labatt and Barstool Sports' Spittin' Chiclets, the number one hockey podcast in the world, announced today that its latest beer to hit the market, Big Deal Brewing 'Original' Golden Ale is available in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Michigan and Ohio, and beginning in October. Spittin' Chiclets co-host, former NHL player Paul Bissonnette and the entire Spittin' Chiclets crew at Barstool Sports spent countless hours with the brewmasters at Labatt to develop the perfect taste for this crisp, high-quality golden ale.

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  • Fans can use the Beer Finder on the Big Deal Brewing website to see where it is available.
  • Since Big Deal Brewing's debut is perfectly timed with the start of the hockey season, fans can also find the beer in 16-ounce cans in select pro arenas.
  • The package has a retro design that carries the Barstool Sports and Spittin' Chiclets logos along with the familiar Labatt name and maple leaf.
  • Proudly headquartered in Buffalo, New York, Labatt USA has imported Labatt Blue and Labatt Blue Light from Canada since 1951.

Barstool Sports Continues to Disrupt Media Industry With New Approaches to Live Events, Sports and Entertainment

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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Nardini and Portnoy reported that in the past six years Barstool revenue grew 3650%; this year alone its workforce grew by 42%.

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  • Nardini and Portnoy reported that in the past six years Barstool revenue grew 3650%; this year alone its workforce grew by 42%.
  • Barstool closed out the show with a look into the future of what is next for the company as it approaches its 20th birthday.
  • Barstool is the most influential digital media brand in the country, explains Erika Ayers Nardini, CEO, Barstool Sports.
  • Beyond the college athlete, Barstool has added its 400+ college and city affiliates (Barstool Viceroys).