{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"65626","rtpr_id":"nGNXbD5dLS","ticker":"MDLZ","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["MDLZ"],"title":"Mondelēz International Announces Nine Start-Ups Chosen to Participate in CoLab Tech 2026 Program","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-06-16T20:05:00.190Z","article_body":"* The 2026 cohort focuses on technologies that support Mondelēz\nInternational’s priorities in sustainability, ingredient science, and food\ntechnology\n* Cohort represents a diverse set of solutions in sustainable packaging,\nemerging ingredient solutions, consumer experiences and production\nefficiencies\n* CoLab Tech received more than 200 applicants from around the world\nCHICAGO, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondelēz International, Inc.\n(Nasdaq: MDLZ) today announced the nine companies selected for CoLab Tech\n2026. This is the third cohort to participate in the snack company’s\naccelerator program, led by its global research and development team.\n\nThis year, CoLab Tech focused on finding emerging technologies that can help\naddress evolving environmental, supply chain, and regulatory challenges, as\nwell as build capabilities to accelerate front end innovation and elevate\nconsumer experiences.\n\n“The consumer packaged goods industry is facing a confluence of\ntransformations – from supply chain to AI,” said Ian Noble, R&D Vice\nPresident for Research, Analytical Sciences & Cocoa at Mondelēz\nInternational. “That’s why CoLab Tech is such an important program for\nMondelēz. It gives us access to innovators who are developing emerging\ntechnologies built to navigate these dynamics, helping accelerate our\ncapabilities and ambition to lead the future of snacking.”\n\nMore than 200 companies applied for this year’s program. The nine companies\nselected include:\n* Akarso Bio (https://www.akarsobio.com/) creates a fermentation-derived\nprebiotic nanofiber platform that performs like a hydrocolloid, declares like\na fiber, and naturally stimulates GLP-1; helping brands create foods that help\nsatisfy hunger and support gut health and metabolic wellness.\n* Alpine Bio (https://www.alpbio.com/) is an ingredient innovation company\nproducing next-generation soy protein ingredients with whey-like\nfunctionality, superior solubility, emulsification, neutral flavor and\nnutrition, with reduced carbon emissions relative to dairy proteins.\n* Attribute Analytics (https://www.attributeanalytics.com/) is an intelligence\nplatform that connects sensory, consumer, and sales data to deliver actionable\nfood and beverage product insights, helping CPG teams make faster, smarter\ndecisions that improve product quality, accelerate innovation, and increase\nmarket success.\n* Cal-San (https://www.bcblueberries.ca/) developed a proprietary\nmicrowave-assisted dehydration technology, producing premium snacks and\ningredients with superior flavor, texture, nutritional retention, and extended\nshelf life.\n* De3pbio (https://de3pbio.com/) is advancing the next generation of precision\nnutrition using its proprietary AI-speed biomanufacturing to research and\ndevelop functional ingredients that have potential to optimize human biology.\n* Nfinite Paper: (https://nfinitepaper.com/) creates curbside recyclable,\nsealable, printable ultra-high barrier paper designed to replace flexible\nmetallized plastic packaging, with a reduced carbon footprint.\n* Nourish Ingredients (https://www.nourishingredients.com/) is pioneering\nanimal-free specialty fats through precision fermentation and enzyme\nprocesses to deliver animalic taste and texture, as well as ingredient\nappeal, across categories, enabling more sustainable, delicious products. \n* Nous (https://nous.energy/): is shaping the next iteration of functional\ningredients using a proprietary extraction technology, enabling the\ndevelopment of better-for-you ingredients with unique functionality, taste\nneutrality, and complete solubility.\n* Ruby Bio (https://www.rubybio.com/) uses renewable and up-cycled feedstocks\nto produce ingredients that help boost the performance and shelf life of baked\ngoods, beverages, and confectionery products through precision fermentation.\nThe cohort will participate in an 8-week curriculum that includes hands-on\nexperiences, virtual sessions, 1:1 mentorship and access to Mondelēz\nInternational’s global network of partners and experts. Learn more at\nsnackfutures.com\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=MwCqRH25O6ZF10OZHa-YfiFPf8GjaVjfg7oNZaEeyEeqNI8eyBvWZf-qKAZqduiXLfqaKSZ_h11bR6E1_jV2l5OOJRCx5tZBfe6MRv71p8Z5gtk4TSqXucMpZqY-mVS1).\n\nAbout Mondelēz International\nMondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) empowers people to snack right in\nover 150 countries around the world. With 2025 net revenues of approximately\n$38.5 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and\nlocal brands such as Oreo, Ritz, LU, CLIF Bar and Tate's Bake Shop biscuits\nand baked snacks, as well as Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone\nchocolate. Mondelēz International is a proud member of the Dow Jones\nBest-in-Class North America and World Indices, formerly Dow Jones\nSustainability Indices. Visit www.mondelezinternational.com or follow the\ncompany on X at x.com/MDLZ\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=hTyHSOQWkfSo8_m8u45pRo6bLC5D0PVfgb2YaPGStOo4pKWde-V8agVS3Oq7wFXrg7rYlyw1d3MTf8qT66NSAg==).\n\nForward-Looking Statements\nThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of\nSection 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the\nSecurities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than\nstatements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for\npurposes of federal and state securities laws, including, but not limited to,\nany statements of the plans, strategies, and objectives of management; any\nstatements regarding our sustainability strategies, goals, and initiatives;\nany statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any\nstatements of belief or expectation; and any statements of assumptions\nunderlying any of the foregoing or other future events. Forward-looking\nstatements may include, among others, the words, and variations of words,\n“will,” “may,” “expect,” “would,” “could,” “might,”\n“intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “likely,” “estimate,”\n“anticipate,” “objective,” “predict,” “project,” “drive,”\n“seek,” “aim,” “target,” “potential,” “commitment,”\n“outlook,” “continue,” or any other similar words. These\nforward-looking statements are subject to change and to inherent risks and\nuncertainties, many of which are beyond Mondelēz International’s control,\nwhich could cause Mondelēz International’s actual results or outcomes to\ndiffer materially from those projected or assumed in these forward-looking\nstatements. Please also see Mondelēz International’s risk factors, as they\nmay be amended from time to time, set forth in its filings with the U.S.\nSecurities and Exchange Commission, including its most recently filed Annual\nReport on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. There may\nbe other factors not presently known to Mondelēz International or which it\ncurrently considers to be immaterial that could cause Mondelēz\nInternational’s actual results to differ materially from those projected in\nany forward-looking statements it makes. Mondelēz International disclaims and\ndoes not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking\nstatement in this press release, except as required by applicable law or\nregulation.\n\n Contacts:  Desiree Battaglia (Media)  Shep Dunlap (Investors)  \n            1-847-943-4772             1-847-943-5454           \n            news@mdlz.com              ir@mdlz.com              \n\n\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/23492ec7-4325-4470-8698-4d0aa6c6fbd2)\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nGNXbD5dLS","title":"Mondelēz International Announces Nine Start-Ups Chosen to Participate in CoLab Tech 2026 Program","author":"Globe Newswire","ticker":"MDLZ","created":"2026-06-16T20:05:00.190Z","tickers":["MDLZ"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"* The 2026 cohort focuses on technologies that support Mondelēz\nInternational’s priorities in sustainability, ingredient science, and food\ntechnology\n* Cohort represents a diverse set of solutions in sustainable packaging,\nemerging ingredient solutions, consumer experiences and production\nefficiencies\n* CoLab Tech received more than 200 applicants from around the world\nCHICAGO, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondelēz International, Inc.\n(Nasdaq: MDLZ) today announced the nine companies selected for CoLab Tech\n2026. This is the third cohort to participate in the snack company’s\naccelerator program, led by its global research and development team.\n\nThis year, CoLab Tech focused on finding emerging technologies that can help\naddress evolving environmental, supply chain, and regulatory challenges, as\nwell as build capabilities to accelerate front end innovation and elevate\nconsumer experiences.\n\n“The consumer packaged goods industry is facing a confluence of\ntransformations – from supply chain to AI,” said Ian Noble, R&D Vice\nPresident for Research, Analytical Sciences & Cocoa at Mondelēz\nInternational. “That’s why CoLab Tech is such an important program for\nMondelēz. It gives us access to innovators who are developing emerging\ntechnologies built to navigate these dynamics, helping accelerate our\ncapabilities and ambition to lead the future of snacking.”\n\nMore than 200 companies applied for this year’s program. The nine companies\nselected include:\n* Akarso Bio (https://www.akarsobio.com/) creates a fermentation-derived\nprebiotic nanofiber platform that performs like a hydrocolloid, declares like\na fiber, and naturally stimulates GLP-1; helping brands create foods that help\nsatisfy hunger and support gut health and metabolic wellness.\n* Alpine Bio (https://www.alpbio.com/) is an ingredient innovation company\nproducing next-generation soy protein ingredients with whey-like\nfunctionality, superior solubility, emulsification, neutral flavor and\nnutrition, with reduced carbon emissions relative to dairy proteins.\n* Attribute Analytics (https://www.attributeanalytics.com/) is an intelligence\nplatform that connects sensory, consumer, and sales data to deliver actionable\nfood and beverage product insights, helping CPG teams make faster, smarter\ndecisions that improve product quality, accelerate innovation, and increase\nmarket success.\n* Cal-San (https://www.bcblueberries.ca/) developed a proprietary\nmicrowave-assisted dehydration technology, producing premium snacks and\ningredients with superior flavor, texture, nutritional retention, and extended\nshelf life.\n* De3pbio (https://de3pbio.com/) is advancing the next generation of precision\nnutrition using its proprietary AI-speed biomanufacturing to research and\ndevelop functional ingredients that have potential to optimize human biology.\n* Nfinite Paper: (https://nfinitepaper.com/) creates curbside recyclable,\nsealable, printable ultra-high barrier paper designed to replace flexible\nmetallized plastic packaging, with a reduced carbon footprint.\n* Nourish Ingredients (https://www.nourishingredients.com/) is pioneering\nanimal-free specialty fats through precision fermentation and enzyme\nprocesses to deliver animalic taste and texture, as well as ingredient\nappeal, across categories, enabling more sustainable, delicious products. \n* Nous (https://nous.energy/): is shaping the next iteration of functional\ningredients using a proprietary extraction technology, enabling the\ndevelopment of better-for-you ingredients with unique functionality, taste\nneutrality, and complete solubility.\n* Ruby Bio (https://www.rubybio.com/) uses renewable and up-cycled feedstocks\nto produce ingredients that help boost the performance and shelf life of baked\ngoods, beverages, and confectionery products through precision fermentation.\nThe cohort will participate in an 8-week curriculum that includes hands-on\nexperiences, virtual sessions, 1:1 mentorship and access to Mondelēz\nInternational’s global network of partners and experts. Learn more at\nsnackfutures.com\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=MwCqRH25O6ZF10OZHa-YfiFPf8GjaVjfg7oNZaEeyEeqNI8eyBvWZf-qKAZqduiXLfqaKSZ_h11bR6E1_jV2l5OOJRCx5tZBfe6MRv71p8Z5gtk4TSqXucMpZqY-mVS1).\n\nAbout Mondelēz International\nMondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) empowers people to snack right in\nover 150 countries around the world. With 2025 net revenues of approximately\n$38.5 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and\nlocal brands such as Oreo, Ritz, LU, CLIF Bar and Tate's Bake Shop biscuits\nand baked snacks, as well as Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone\nchocolate. Mondelēz International is a proud member of the Dow Jones\nBest-in-Class North America and World Indices, formerly Dow Jones\nSustainability Indices. Visit www.mondelezinternational.com or follow the\ncompany on X at x.com/MDLZ\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=hTyHSOQWkfSo8_m8u45pRo6bLC5D0PVfgb2YaPGStOo4pKWde-V8agVS3Oq7wFXrg7rYlyw1d3MTf8qT66NSAg==).\n\nForward-Looking Statements\nThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of\nSection 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the\nSecurities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than\nstatements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for\npurposes of federal and state securities laws, including, but not limited to,\nany statements of the plans, strategies, and objectives of management; any\nstatements regarding our sustainability strategies, goals, and initiatives;\nany statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any\nstatements of belief or expectation; and any statements of assumptions\nunderlying any of the foregoing or other future events. Forward-looking\nstatements may include, among others, the words, and variations of words,\n“will,” “may,” “expect,” “would,” “could,” “might,”\n“intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “likely,” “estimate,”\n“anticipate,” “objective,” “predict,” “project,” “drive,”\n“seek,” “aim,” “target,” “potential,” “commitment,”\n“outlook,” “continue,” or any other similar words. These\nforward-looking statements are subject to change and to inherent risks and\nuncertainties, many of which are beyond Mondelēz International’s control,\nwhich could cause Mondelēz International’s actual results or outcomes to\ndiffer materially from those projected or assumed in these forward-looking\nstatements. Please also see Mondelēz International’s risk factors, as they\nmay be amended from time to time, set forth in its filings with the U.S.\nSecurities and Exchange Commission, including its most recently filed Annual\nReport on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. There may\nbe other factors not presently known to Mondelēz International or which it\ncurrently considers to be immaterial that could cause Mondelēz\nInternational’s actual results to differ materially from those projected in\nany forward-looking statements it makes. Mondelēz International disclaims and\ndoes not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking\nstatement in this press release, except as required by applicable law or\nregulation.\n\n Contacts:  Desiree Battaglia (Media)  Shep Dunlap (Investors)  \n            1-847-943-4772             1-847-943-5454           \n            news@mdlz.com              ir@mdlz.com              \n\n\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/23492ec7-4325-4470-8698-4d0aa6c6fbd2)\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-06-16T20:05:00.238479283Z","server_sent_at_ms":1781640300238},"received_at":"2026-06-16T20:05:00.340Z","source_url":null},"analysis":{"id":"55045","press_release_id":"65626","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Food Products","sector":"Consumer Staples"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"operations_update","narrative":"Mondelēz International selected nine companies for its 2026 CoLab Tech accelerator, focusing on emerging technologies in sustainability, ingredient science, and food technology.\n\nThe cohort was chosen from more than 200 global applicants and includes firms like Nfinite Paper and Alpine Bio, which are developing sustainable packaging and next-generation protein ingredients.\n\nParticipants will engage in an 8-week curriculum featuring mentorship and access to Mondelēz’s R&D network to help accelerate innovation and navigate supply chain challenges.","sentiment":"bullish","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Mondelēz expands innovation pipeline with new CoLab Tech accelerator cohort."},"keyFigures":{"revenue":"$38.5 billion","customDimensions":{"startups_selected":9,"program_applicants":200,"program_duration_weeks":8}},"quotedText":"That’s why CoLab Tech is such an important program for Mondelēz. 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