Candy

Give Your Taste Buds a Burst of Happiness with

the new HI-CHEWTM Berry Mix

Introducing Black Cherry, Raspberry and Blueberry to the

delicious variety of fan-favored chews

July 2021

HI-CHEW™, the immensely fruity, intensely chewy candy expands its innovative portfolio of vibrant flavors with the launch of the HI-CHEW™ Berry Mix, featuring three new offerings: Black Cherry, Raspberry and Blueberry. No need to wait for summer to enjoy your favorite berry flavors, these are always in season.

Inspired by consumers' beloved bite size fruit flavors, the new HI-CHEW™ Berry Mix stays true to their refreshing origin. All three flavors will transport your taste buds into a berry field of goodness and embrace warmer days enjoying your favorite go-to seasonal fruit. Each mouthwatering chewlet in this mix provides the juicy burst of freshness bringing your favorite berry notes to life. In addition to flavor, HI-CHEW™ utilized its double-layer technology to ensure that the latest offerings showcase the fruits’ vibrant colors within each chewlet.

● Black Cherry is known to be a deliciously sweet fruit, almost like eating candy on a stem. The HI-CHEW™ Black Cherry mimics both the ripe flavor and bold red color.

● Raspberry provides the perfect blend of tart and sweet with a vibrant pinkish hue. HI-CHEW™ Raspberry delivers on that refreshing depth of flavor in each bite.

● Blueberry is a one-of-a-kind antioxidant superfood. The HI-CHEW™ Blueberry brings out a burst of tang and sweetness, just like grabbing a handful of blueberries right off the bush.

“We’ve seen a high demand for berry flavors within the market, with Black Cherry, Raspberry and Blueberry consistently showing up as fan favorites in the States,” said Tatsuya Takamiya, Chief Marketing Officer of Morinaga America, Inc. “Tapping into consumers' excitement for authentic fruit flavors, our research & development team was able to perfectly capture the true-to-life flavor and give consumers a vibrant experience with each bite. We’re excited to reveal these new offerings that showcase a delightful and refreshing take on Americans’ favorite berry flavors.”

Since the parent company of Morinaga America, Inc., Morinaga & Co., first launched HI-CHEW™ in 1975, the candy has been created in over 200 flavors. With a passion for flavor, the brand continues to conduct extensive research to develop the perfect flavors for the American consumer, exploring palate preferences and evolving trends. With nearly 1 billion pieces of HI-CHEW™ enjoyed each year, consumers can’t get enough of the fruity-chewy candy brand.

The HI-CHEW™ Berry Mix is offered in a 3-ounce peg bag for a suggested retail price of $2.59 (varies per market). HI-CHEW™ Berry Mix is available exclusively at 7-Eleven locations nationwide. Starting April 27, HI-CHEW™ Berry Mix will be available for purchase at additional retailers and online at HI-CHEW.com. To learn more about HI-CHEW™, please like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram (@HICHEWUSA) and Twitter (@HICHEW).

Mondelez Nabisco Brands the Official Cookie and

Cracker sponsor of Team USA

July 2021

NABISCO, the maker of OREO, RITZ, belVita and Chips Ahoy!, is gearing up for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 as the Official Cookie and Cracker sponsor of Team USA. The iconic brands will rally fans to "Snack Together. Win Together" this summer, through digital creative, limited-edition product offerings and a consumer promotion.

As part of the partnership, NABISCO has teamed up with three Team USA hopefuls who understand the importance of coming together for a shared moment: Simone Biles, the world's most decorated female gymnast in history; Tom Schaar, Olympic hopeful and national team member; and Melissa Stockwell, a two-time Paralympian, medalist, and former U.S. Army officer.

Together, NABISCO and the athletes will show fans the power The Games and snacks have in bringing people of all ages together in celebration, whether virtually or as a family in their living rooms.

"Our brands are catalysts for creating connections and togetherness is our sport. After a year largely spent apart, we are proud to be a part of this shared moment, rallying friends and families across the nation to celebrate, snack and cheer on Team USA together – even if only virtually," said Rachel Lawson, Associate Director Scale Consumer and Retail Engagement, Mondelēz International. "We're excited to partner with Simone Biles, Tom Schaar and Melissa Stockwell, all of whom embody our 'Snack Together. Win Together' mindset."

"As a longtime partner of Team USA, Mondelēz has been a vibrant supporter and cheerleader for our athletes as they train and compete at both the national and global levels," said Dave Mingey, Senior Vice President, Partnership Management and Activation at U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Properties. "We're proud to build more excitement and fans for Team USA and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic movements as we prepare to represent the U.S. in Tokyo."

Further fueling the fun and games, some of the most iconic brands from the NABISCO portfolio will unveil limited-edition offerings for fans to enjoy while they cheer on Team USA. RITZ will debut themed packaging and OREO and Chips Ahoy! will launch limited-edition cookies. The crunchy Team USA Chips Ahoy! Cookies are loaded with real chocolate chips and a patriotic addition of red, white and blue colored candy chips. A playful new take on the original, each pack of Team USA OREO Cookies feature the signature OREO base cookies embossed with Team USA emblems and tri-color red, white and blue creme, with an extra spark of flavor thanks to popping candy layered within. The products will be available to fans starting June 14, wherever NABISCO products are sold, for a limited time only, while supplies last.

Be on the lookout for specialty marked packaging and follow @NABISCOsnacks on social to learn more.

About Mondelēz International

Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. With 2020 net revenues of approximately $27 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as OREO, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Mondelēz International is a proud member of the Standard and Poor's 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Visit www.mondelezinternational.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MDLZ.

NEW Big Hunk with Almonds!

June 2021

Annabelle Candy Company has been around since 1950. A family-owned and operated candy manufacturer has withstood the test of time and continues to manufacture West Coast favorites: Rocky Road, Big Hunk, Abba Zaba, Look! And U-NO.

And now, brand new to their lineup is Big Hunk with Almonds! This new take on the classic Big Hunk bar now features big ole’ almonds. Delicious, honey-sweetened nougat bar with whole roasted almonds. Available in a 24count box, this new product is the perfect addition to your candy set that will not take up a lot of space.

The Big Hunk brand is an iconic candy brand that consumers have known and loved for generations, and this new candy bar will follow in those iconic footsteps.

Stock up today! Contact your wholesaler for availability or to place an order.

Delicious Airheads Filled Ropes!

May 2021

Candy has been a critical growth driving segment for the total convenience category. Airheads innovation has proven to be mainly incremental to the category, including gum, and has proven to have more incremental innovation than the competition. Airheads Gummies had 50% incremental to Airheads brand at a major retailer. Also, Airheads sub-brands are driving incremental household penetration. 56% of Airheads’ households are unique.

Ropes are the fastest-growing segment in the category and are worth $96MM. Market share leader SweeTarts Ropes only offers a single pack option, and other key players are entering the marketplace, but with limited flavor offerings. Incremental growth through format innovation is working for SweeTarts and other brands.

Airheads are about inspiring consumers to play through our flavorful products. There is only one Airheads. They purposefully differentiate to delight current consumers and to attract new users. Airheads are a product that encourages you to play with the candy itself before you eat it. It delivers a playful experience in the mouth – pop, bite, chew yield a total taste encounter (multi-textures, flavors, colors).

Introducing Airheads Filled Ropes! This delicious new product features five favorite Airheads flavors: blue raspberry, watermelon, cherry, strawberry, and orange. There are many reasons why Airheads will be unique within the ropes segment:

1. Preferred 2 to 1 over top competitor SweeTarts Ropes

2. Flavor variety drives the strongest purchase intent.

3. Incremental to the category – 64% of shoppers will purchase in addition to their current NCC products

4. Optimized artwork features a front window panel that displays the deliciously sweet sugar-coated product.

Stock up on this delicious new product today! Check with your wholesaler for availability.

HI-CHEW™ Plus Fruit Introduces Two New Unique

Flavor Pairings with Real Fruit Pieces

Orange & Tangerine and Red Apple & Strawberry make their flavorful debut

May 2021

HI-CHEW™, the immensely fruity, intensely chewy candy expands its innovative portfolio of vibrant flavors with the introduction of HI-CHEW™ Plus Fruit in two new fruity flavors: Orange & Tangerine and Red Apple & Strawberry. Plus Fruit is a fruity, chewy candy mix bursting with flavor with the addition of real fruit pieces.

HI-CHEW™ enthusiasts and consumers alike loved the addition of real fruit pieces incorporated into the classic chewy candy when Plus Fruit first came to market in 2017. Since then, HI-CHEWTM has reimagined the Plus Fruit flavor offerings to bring a new and vibrant experience for consumers with Orange & Tangerine and Red Apple & Strawberry. Each chew contains two unique flavors combined into one taste explosion that lasts through the final bite. Plus Fruit delivers the true-to-fruit flavor you love from the brand, with real fruit pieces that create the ultimate fruit-forward candy adventure.

● Orange & Tangerine brings out a burst of tang and sweetness, just like the taste of your favorite citrus fruits. The chewlet mimics the fresh flavor and bold orange color, with sparks of brightness.

● Red Apple & Strawberry incorporates the fruity, sweet, and juicy flavor that both red apple and strawberry are known for. These seasonal fruits come together and deliver a refreshing depth of flavor in each bite.

“Plus Fruit is such an exciting product offering for HI-CHEW, and we are thrilled to bring it back to the market in a new and unique way for our brand fans,” said Tatsuya Takamiya, Chief Marketing Officer of Morinaga America, Inc.”Tapping into consumers' continued interest for two fruit flavors in one, Plus Fruit seamlessly blends two delicious flavor offerings with the added fun of real fruit pieces, making the HI-CHEW experience even more fulfilling.”

Since the parent company of Morinaga America, Inc., Morinaga & Co., first launched HI-CHEW™ in 1975, the candy has been created in over 200 flavors. Driven by flavor innovation and experimentation, the research and development team continues to bring fruit flavors to life through each chew. The new flavors provide an exciting mix of sensationally vibrant tastes with the addition of real fruit pieces to enjoy all year long. As the American palate expands and global cuisine becomes more widely appreciated, there's opportunity to introduce even more distinct flavors to the U.S. market. With nearly 1 billion pieces of HI-CHEW™ enjoyed each year, consumers can't get enough of the fruity-chewy candy brand.

HI-CHEW™ Plus Fruit is offered in a 3-ounce peg bag for a suggested retail price of $2.59 (varies per market). HI-CHEW™ Plus Fruit is available for purchase at various retailers nationwide and online at HI-CHEW.com. To learn more about HI-CHEW™, please like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram (@HICHEWUSA) and Twitter (@HICHEW).