Mondelez Opens New Chocolate Facility in Malaysia to Cut Supply Chain Time for Cadbury
Mondelez International has opened a $22 million chocolate crumb production facility in Shah Alam, Malaysia, reducing supply chain lead time by at least two months. The move brings the key ingredient used in Cadbury products closer to its Southeast Asian operations and aims to cut import costs while supporting regional growth. Southeast Asia is becoming increasingly important for Mondelez's global manufacturing strategy, with existing facilities serving both domestic and international markets. The company sees significant potential for snacking product expansion across the region. Additionally, cocoa prices have recently eased after a two-year surge driven by poor harvests and weather disruptions. Mondelez also exports chocolate crumb to Pakistan amid shipping channel issues. This is part of broader U.S.-led investments in Malaysia's food production sector, including Cargill’s recent expansion.
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