Mondelēz will be activating the partnership through leading brands like Cadbury, The Natural Confectionary Company, Oreo, Ritz, Vegemite and Kraft Peanut Butter.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to support the Australian Olympic team - as a country and as a company,” said Amanda Banfield, managing director Australia and New Zealand, Mondelēz International.

“Our brands bring joy to millions of Australians every single day and we are looking forward to our exciting partnership and celebrating our Australian Olympians competing at this iconic sporting event."

Mondelēz join a portfoilo of Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) partners which also includes companies like Atos, Samsung, Qantas and Woolworths. 

"The Australian Olympic Committee relies on the generosity of corporate Australia to send our Australian Olympic team to Rio 2016," said Fiona de Jong, chief executive of the AOC. 

"In this partnership we have a very real, collaborative opportunity to make Olympic dreams come true for our young and talented Australian athletes, and help bring joy to their accomplishments."

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