May 15, 2008 (PR Newswire Europe via COMTEX News Network) --

15 May 2008

 Cadbury plc Announces Board Changes and Expects Strong First Half Performance

Cadbury plc ("Cadbury") yesterday held its first Board meeting following the
demerger of Americas Beverages and today announces the appointment of Guy
Elliott, currently Chairman of Cadbury's Audit Committee, as Senior Independent
Director when Roger Carr becomes Chairman on 21 July 2008. The Board also
announces that Bob Stack, executive director and Chief Human Resources Officer,
intends to retire at the end of the year and leave the Board at that time. The
Board has commenced a search for two new non-executive directors, one of whom
will be appointed Chairman of the Audit Committee.

Sir John Sunderland, speaking after his last Board meeting, said: "Following
the demerger, I am very pleased to confirm that the new company is off to a
strong start with revenues in the first half expected to be above the top end
of our goal range and trading margins around 150 basis points ahead. This
performance reflects the combination of increased marketing investment, higher
pricing and successful early execution of our cost reduction initiatives.

"I'm delighted to be leaving the company in such good hands, with Roger Carr
taking over as Chairman and Guy Elliott taking on the role of our Senior
Independent Director. I wish Todd, the executive team and all our employees
continued success and good fortune in the future."

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For further information contact:

Cadbury plc                     + 44 20 7409 1313

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Sally Jones

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Philip Gawith

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Notes to Editors:

About Cadbury plc

Cadbury plc is the world's largest confectionery business with number one or
number two positions in over 20 of the world's 50 largest confectionery
markets. It also has the largest and most broadly spread emerging markets
business of any confectionery company. With origins stretching back nearly 200
years, Cadbury's brands include many global, regional and local favourites
including Cadbury, Creme Egg and Green and Black's in chocolate; Trident,
Dentyne, Hollywood and Bubbaloo in gum; and Halls, Cadbury Eclairs, Bassett's
and the Natural Confectionery Company in candy.

About Guy Elliott

Guy Elliott, 52, was appointed to the Board of Cadbury Schweppes plc in July
2007. He is Finance Director of Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Ltd. He has
extensive international commercial and financial experience.





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