One-on-One with pladis CEO Cem Karakas

Global synergies, speed to market propel sales for year-old company.

April 26, 2017

pladis is a London-based global biscuit and confectionery company founded in 2016, which brings together Yildiz Holding’s iconic brands Godiva, McVitie’s and Ulker under one umbrella. Candy Industry chats with its new ceo,Cem Karakas, about goals and strategies.

Yildiz Holding forms pladis with key confectionery brands.

Yildiz Holding forms new company, pladis, with core businesses

Internationally-recognized brands like Godiva, Ulker and DeMet's make pladis a confectionery/snacking powerhouse.

Abigail Watt

June 8, 2016

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The new company unites internationally recognized brands to form a $5.2-billion business.

Godiva

Godiva appoints new ceo

Mohamed Elsarky to head the luxury chocolate company

June 25, 2014

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Godiva has officially named Mohamed Elsarky as it’s next ceo.

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June 2019

The June 2019 issue features an interview with a natural candy color specialist, a look at how chocolate bar makers can stand out from the crowd, our global state of the candy industry, and more.

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