Cadbury Nigeria Plc’s strong financial performance in 2025 was accompanied by a broader economic footprint spanning local sourcing, employment, cocoa farming and community development, as the consumer goods manufacturer deepened its contribution to Nigeria’s domestic value chain.
The company, a subsidiary of Mondelez International, reported revenue of N168.66 billion in 2025, representing a 31 percent increase from N129.17 billion recorded in 2024. Gross profit nearly doubled to N35.48 billion from N18.23 billion, while profit before tax rose to N17.36 billion from a loss of N28.33 billion a year earlier.
The figures contained in Cadbury Nigeria’s 2025 Sustainability Report highlight how the company’s economic contribution extends beyond its financial statements, particularly through its sourcing relationships with farmers, suppliers and other participants in the domestic manufacturing ecosystem.
A major component of that contribution is cocoa, one of Nigeria’s important agricultural commodities.
Through Cocoa Life, Mondelez International’s global sustainable cocoa sourcing programme, Cadbury Nigeria said it had expanded its operations across six cocoa-producing states – Ekiti, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Oyo and Cross River.
By the end of 2025, the programme had reached approximately 8,800 farmers across about 320 communities, providing support around sustainable cocoa production and farmer resilience. The company said the programme is designed to strengthen farmers’ capabilities, improve crop quality and secure a more resilient long-term supply of cocoa.
The initiative comes as manufacturers face growing pressure to strengthen domestic supply chains and reduce vulnerabilities associated with input availability and costs.
Cadbury’s sustainability report also shows that the company is using local suppliers beyond agriculture. It said 100 percent of its packaging materials are locally sourced, a strategy it says supports Nigerian investors while shortening its supply-chain footprint.
This local sourcing model creates linkages between the manufacturer and domestic suppliers while keeping more economic activity within the country.
Employment is another channel through which the company contributes to the economy. Cadbury Nigeria described itself as a major employer and highlighted its investments in employee engagement, talent management, training and development.
The company received several workplace-related recognitions in 2025, including awards for employee engagement, talent management, learning and development, employer branding and human resources practices. It also received a sectoral award in the FMCG category from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria.
Beyond direct employment, Cadbury’s community strategy links livelihoods with skills, enterprise support and market access, reflecting an approach aimed at generating longer-term economic outcomes in communities connected to its operations and supply chain.
The company is also seeking to reduce the cost and environmental intensity of its operations through resource efficiency. Its 2025 report said water use had fallen 62.5 percent against its 2018 baseline, while food waste declined 67.4 percent. Its cocoa plant also achieved zero waste to landfill by repurposing cocoa husks into fertiliser and biomass fuel.
Taken together, the initiatives show Cadbury Nigeria positioning its growth not only around higher revenue and profitability, but around deeper connections with farmers, local suppliers, employees and communities.