Yes, Cadbury products are available in Russia because their parent company, Mondelēz International, continues to operate there, selling Cadbury and other brands like Oreo, despite significant public and political backlash, including demands to leave due to funding Russia's war effort. Mondelēz scaled back non-essential activities in 2022 but maintains basic food supply, generating substantial revenue and paying taxes in Russia.
Mondelez (MDLZ), the US multinational that owns Cadbury, is one of the most prominent global companies still operating in russia – despite its ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine.
Cadbury products are widely distributed and are sold in many countries, the main markets being the United Kingdom and Isle of Man, Ireland, Canada, India, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States. Some of the following products are made under licence.
When shopping during your 3 day Moscow tour you can find chocolate bars like Osennyi Vals (Autumn Waltz), Vdohnovenie (Art Passion, dedicated to the magnificent art of Russian ballet), and Alionka (the name of the girl). Milk chocolate Alionka is loved in Russia for its special creamy taste.
Candy makers that are not in Russia
Others that have severed ties with Russia include Scotland-based manufacturers Walker's Shortbread, a biscuit and cookie maker, and Tunnock's, famous for its cakes and caramel. American giant chocolate bars maker Hershey's wasn't present in Russia even before the invasion.
The leading confectionary manufacturer in the US, the Hershey Company has never operated in the Russian market. This Halloween season, it offers some nice variety bags that include its famous Reese's Peanut Cups and Hershey's Kisses.
(8 types of different candy) Lastochka, Maska, Romashka, Birds Milk, Citron, Batonchik, Gryliazh, South Night.
Russian cuisine
You will of course find a huge number of Russian restaurants in every town and city, commonly serving traditional dishes such as borsch, salads, dumplings, and meat and fish dishes. For those on a budget looking for nutritious and filling meals, the 'stolovaya' (cafeteria) is highly recommended.
However, in response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Lindt announced on 9 March 2022 that it would temporarily close its eight Russian shops and suspend deliveries to Russia, and on 13 August 2022, the company announced that it would permanently exit the Russian market.
Pirozhki. The most traditional snack in Russia is an irreplaceable dish in every home. Pirozhki is a puff pastry that comes with a variety of fillings. It is the most popular street food in Russia, offered in almost every small bakery and street food vendor.
PepsiCo announced suspending sales and production in Russia back in March 2022. Today's announcement came only after Reuters visited dozens of supermarkets, retailers and gyms in Moscow and beyond and reported on finding cans and bottles of Pepsi with July and August production labels from factories within Russia.
Certain goods are completely banned from entry into Russian Federation customs. Alcohol (HS 22): Spirits, wine, beer via courier services. Firearms (HS 93): Guns, ammunition, parts, replicas. Drugs/Narcotics: Including some prescription meds without approval.
Russian Breakfast
In Russian it's usual to have meals three times a day. There is breakfast, dinner and supper. Neither breakfast nor its preperation usually takes much time.
Pork replaces poultry on the tables
Growing pork consumption threatens broiler meat's position as the leading source of protein in Russia. In 2023, Russian broiler meat consumption per capita was estimated at 35 kilogrammes.
Verdict: If you want designer chocolate for gifting, Godiva wins for presentation. For everyday gourmet dark chocolate, Lindt is decent. But for the best gourmet chocolate bars, artisan brands deliver better value.
Plombir is a type of ice cream made with vanilla, cream, eggs and sugar, originally created in the Soviet Union in 1937. Soviet — and now Russian — state standards require natural ingredients and specific levels of fat and sugar content.