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Mondelēz International’s Global R&D Team Opens Applications for CoLab Tech 2026
Accelerator program helps advance emerging snack-centric technologiesFocus areas include climate resilience, breakthrough performance technologies, next-generation ingredients and more sustainable packagingCurriculum designed to help companies achieve commercial viability and scalability through virtual sessions, 1:1 mentorship and potential proof of concept testingApplications are now open at snackfutures.com/colab-tech; up to 10 start-ups will be selected CHICAGO, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE
About this update from Mondelez International, Inc.
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