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The chocolate manufacturer, which has recently been the focus of a takeover bid from US firm Kraft, saw the figure rise by seven per cent over the three-month period.
As a result, year-to-date revenue growth climbed ahead of previous expectations to five per cent and the company's share price also climbed on the stock market, rising 0.31 per cent to 801p at 11:08 BST.
Roger Carr, Cadbury chairman, said that the results indicate there is the potential for shareholders to see their material value increase, while chief executive officer Todd Stitzer noted that its business strategy "continues to yield benefits beyond expectations".
Performance in South America and the Asia, Middle East and Africa region was especially strong, with growth in these two emerging markets climbing by 18 per cent and 14 per cent respectively.
The firm added that revenue growth for the full year is likely to be in the middle of its target range of between four per cent and six per cent.
