Mondelez International Opens R&D Hub in Poland

Mondelēz International has inaugurated its newest global technical center in Wroclaw, Poland, a facility that will support new products and technologies for many of the company’s iconic brands, including Milka and Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate, as well as Oreo, belVita and Barni biscuits.

The Wroclaw Technical Center is part of the company’s previously announced USD65m investment in nine large R&D hubs, strategically positioned around the globe. These centers will enable Mondelēz International to better recruit, retain and develop talent across a range of science and technical disciplines while accelerating the company’s growth and innovation.  

“With these advantaged technical centers, we’re focusing our investment in research, equipment and capabilities, driving innovation to support our growth strategy, margin and quality platforms,” said Rob Hargrove, executive vice president research, development, quality and innovation. “These R&D hubs will improve speed, efficiency and effectiveness, while increased scale will enable us to more quickly address evolving consumer needs.”

The Wroclaw Technical Center will be home to nearly 250 experts — scientists, engineers and other specialists from all over the world. The site is equipped with innovation labs, a large pilot plant and a “collaboration kitchen” — a creative space of 9,500 square meters for new ideas and experimentation. The Wroclaw Technical Center will closely collaborate on innovations with more than 40 sites in our manufacturing network across Europe.