Mondelēz International announced today it has taken a minority investment in Uplift Food, a US-based early-stage start-up focusing on prebiotic functional foods. This is the first venture investment the company is making as part of SnackFutures, the company’s innovation and venture hub aimed at unlocking snacking growth opportunities around the world.
An analysis conducted by Rafael Pérez-Escamilla, Yale School of Public Health, examines the impact of Mondelēz International Foundation initiatives in seven countries across five continents
Study illustrates how public-private partnerships can have a positive impact on healthy lifestyles, knowledge and practices
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