US-based Mondelez International posted its second quarter financial results, which delivered revenues up 7.7% to $8.9 billion, though its adjusted net profits for the year’s first half were down 19.7%, at $1.9bn amid continued market turbulence, reports Neill Barston.

The reduced profit figures for the company behind flagship brands including Oreo and Cadbury, were underlined by the fact that within America, which has been subject to key tariffs this year, the firm’s year-to-date sales were down 3.8% to $5.1 billion.

However, the company struck an upbeat note that its net earnings for the second quarter were up 6.7% to $945 million, despite the market experiencing continued tests.

These included continued comparatively high cocoa prices, reduced consumer confidence leading to lower chocolate sales in the North American region, and economic uncertainty, the company’s performance remained varying in its performance around the world.

Its strongest performing region remained Europe, which saw net revenues for the first half of 2025 of $6.9 billion, up 11.5%, with Asia, Middle East and Africa gaining $3.8 billion to June, up 8.5%, while Latin America also endured a challenging initial six months of 2025, with sales figures down 6% there, to $2.3 billion, reflecting a mixed picture for the business.

As the business noted,  2025, the company maintains Organic Net Revenue growth to be approximately five percent, though its stress its projections did not reflect  potential tariff changes to United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) compliant trade.

“We posted accelerated top-line growth in Q2 2025 underpinned by strong pricing execution in our chocolate business and robust growth across the vast majority of our geographies,” said Dirk Van de Put, Chair and Chief Executive Officer.

“We remain confident in our ability to deliver against our commitments amid a challenging environment, powered by the resiliency of our categories, our advantaged global footprint and the strength of our brands and capabilities. Our agile and experienced team remains focused on executing against our strategic growth agenda while continuing to delight and deliver value to our consumers.”