RICHMOND, VA — Mondelez International celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Richmond Biscuit Manufacturing Plant with a ceremony attended by elected officials, company leadership, and local employees and their families.
Beginning operations in 1973, the Richmond bakery has served as a staple in Mondelez’ US manufacturing network by supporting the production of key cookies and crackers which includes brands such as OREO, Chips Ahoy!, Nilla Wafers, RITZ and Wheat Thins. About 650 employees operate the Richmond facility, more than half of the company’s overall operations workforce in Virginia.
“I’m proud to recognize this 50-year anniversary with the many tenured employees at our Richmond Biscuit Manufacturing Plant,” said Katie Ingersoll, senior plant director of Mondelez International. “Together, we celebrate this milestone and move into the next decades of snacking leadership as Mondelez continues to invest in its US manufacturing network.”
“Together, we celebrate this milestone and move into the next decades of snacking leadership as Mondelez continues to invest in its US manufacturing network.” — Katie Ingersoll | senior plant director | Mondelez International
The Richmond bakery serves as the East Coast hub for Mondelez’ US biscuit manufacturing network. The baking company continues to invest in this bakery’s infrastructure and capabilities to simultaneously prepare it for future growth and advance Mondelez’ sustainability goals.
“Our Richmond Biscuit Bakery has been a valuable part of our US baking footprint for five decades, and I’m excited to join today’s 50-year anniversary celebration alongside the many dedicated Mondelez employees who have made this milestone possible,” said Gustavo Valle, executive VP and president, North America at Mondelez. “I also want to thank our elected officials and community leaders for their support over the years. We look forward to continued partnership as we strategically invest in our US supply chain to position Mondelez for future success as an innovative snacking leader.”
