Mondel\u0113z International has revealed a \u00a32.3 billion contribution to the UK economy, urging the government to prioritise food and drink manufacturing within Britain\u2019s long-term Industrial Strategy.<\/p>\n
As one of the world\u2019s largest snacking companies, Mondel\u0113z International<\/a> has published its new Joy-makers and Growth-creators report, outlining the company\u2019s economic impact across the UK and calling for greater regulatory stability to unlock future growth.<\/p>\n Backed by more than 200 years of British manufacturing heritage, the company \u2013 whose portfolio includes Cadbury, BelVita, Philadelphia, Toblerone, and OREO \u2013 says the sector must be placed at the heart of Britain\u2019s economic ambitions.<\/p>\n The report highlights how Mondel\u0113z International contributed \u00a32.3 billion to the UK economy in 2025, whilst supporting nearly 12,000 jobs nationwide. Of those, 3,800 are directly employed across eight UK sites.<\/p>\n The company also spent \u00a31.3 billion with more than 1,000 UK suppliers, spanning dairy farming, logistics, manufacturing, and retail supply chains.<\/p>\n Alongside its economic contribution, Mondel\u0113z International has invested \u00a3135 million into UK manufacturing operations since 2022, as well as a further \u00a324 million into research and development facilities.<\/p>\n The UK now represents the company\u2019s largest global R&D hub, employing more than 700 scientists and engineers focused on food science, nutrition, and wellbeing innovation.<\/p>\n Mondel\u0113z International says its impact stretches far beyond factory sites, supporting local economies and communities across every UK region.<\/p>\n In the West Midlands alone, the company contributes nearly \u00a3600 million in gross value added (GVA) and employs more than 2,000 people.<\/p>\n The business has also donated \u00a37.7 million to UK charities since 2022, whilst its Health for Life programme has reached more than 266,000 people nationwide.<\/p>\n Further investment in talent development also remains a key priority. Recognised as a UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute, Mondel\u0113z International supported 98 apprentices during 2025 as part of its wider early careers strategy.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve been part of the UK\u2019s growth story for more than 200 years. With regulatory stability and a place at the heart of the Industrial Strategy, we can drive further growth and help ease cost-of-living pressures for families across the UK\u201d<\/p>\n Christian Woolfenden<\/a>, Senior Vice President and Managing Director for UK & Ireland at Mondel\u0113z International<\/a><\/p>\n Despite its continued investment, Mondel\u0113z International warns that rising operational costs, supply chain disruption, and policy instability are placing increasing pressure on the food and drink sector.<\/p>\n The company argues that frequent policy changes can undermine investment confidence, increase compliance costs, restrict consumer choice, and ultimately slow economic growth.<\/p>\n As part of its recommendations to the Government, Mondel\u0113z International is calling for food and drink manufacturing \u2013 an industry worth \u00a342 billion and employing 500,000 people \u2013 to be formally recognised as a priority sector within the UK Industrial Strategy.<\/p>\n The company also wants to see reforms to the skills system aligned more closely with the needs of advanced manufacturing, alongside stronger collaboration between Government, industry, and academia to drive innovation and competitiveness.<\/p>\n BUILDING ON A 200-YEAR LEGACY<\/p>\n