Mondelez International to invest 24 million US Dollar in Turkey

Mondelez International has announced plans to invest USD 24 m increase capacity of its state-of-the-art plant in Gebze, Turkey, to support growth in the company's global confectionery business. The Gebze plant produces beloved local brands in gum, candy and chocolate, such as Falım, Sıpsevdi, Kent, Missbon, Jelibon, Tofita and Topitop as well as global brands like Halls, Milka and Trident.Thanks to the new investment, a complete new line will be added, from processing to final packaging, increasing the plant's overall capacity by 20%. The new line is expected to be operational by the end of 2015.

"Today, our plant in Gebze produces for nearly 50 different countries," said Antoine Collette, Managing Director Mondelez Turkey. "This new investment enables us to play an even bigger role in supporting the growth of our global confectionery business. The investment in Turkey is also part of our ongoing supply-chain reinvention plan. We're implementing several such initiatives around the world to capitalize on growing demand, while also reducing costs and improving productivity."

Mondelez Turkey is a market leader in gum and candy, with strong brands like First, Falım, Kent, Olips and Jelibon. The company also has a strong presence in the Turkish market in chocolate and coffee, with iconic global brands such as Milka, Toblerone and Jacobs. Mondelez Turkey operates a large production facility in Gebze and employs nearly 1,500 people.

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