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Mars gets EU approval for high quality printing technique for hard confectionery
The European Commission has passed a regulation permitting the use of a food additive commonly used in beverages to print celebratory messages on hard confectionery after a request from Mars...
Mars makes further strides to sustainable cocoa supply
Confectionery giant Mars has made ‘significant’ progress in fulfilling its pledge to purchase its cocoa supply from certified sustainable sources after it announced plans to purchase nearly 90,000 tons of...
Mars scientists develop research tool to establish cocoa health links
New methods for measuring the stereochemical forms of flavanols in cocoa that could determine whether health benefits can be derived have moved a step closer, say Mars.
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Nestle, Mars and Kraft: Signatories to UK calorie cap
Leading confectioners Nestle, Mars and Kraft are among the signatories to a UK government pledge to cut five billion calories from the nation’s daily diet.
Mars flavonoid research provides new insights into cocoa benefits
New insights into the distinct roles of roles of flavanols and procyanidins in the human body could provide a fundamental scientific basis for understanding their potential benefits for heart health,...
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Undeclared peanuts force marshmallow recall
Lituanica UK has recalled all batches of Arsenal brand vanilla marshmallows over fears the products may contain peanuts, which isn’t mentioned on the label.
Mars cleared by ad watchdog in Twitter marketing ploy
The Uk’s Advertsiting Standards Authority (ASA) said Mars did not breach marketing regulations in its Snickers twitter campaign featuring footballer Rio Ferdinand and glamour model Katie Price.
Mars goes solar at Vegas site
Mars Chocolate North America has opened a solar garden at a production facility in Henderson, Nevada that will provide 100% electricity during peak operating hours.
Mars plans $60m Galaxy factory in Saudi Arabia
Mars has announced plans to build one of the largest chocolate factories in the Middle East with an initial $60m investment.
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Mars to set 250 chocolate calorie limit worldwide by 2013
Mars is to reduce the calories in its chocolate sold globally to 250 or less by the end of 2013.
Mars probed by ad watchdog after footballer and glamour model Twitter endorsement
Mars has become the subject of an investigation by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority following a campaign involving footballer Rio Ferdinand and model Katie Price to endorse its Snickers bar...
Mars study finds cardiovascular pros from cocoa flavanols are independent of antioxidants
Cardiovascular benefits from cocoa flavanols are independent of any antioxidant properties, according to a study by Mars.
Mars France expands M&M production capacity with €40m investment
Mars Chocolat France has announced plans for a multimillion investment in its Haguenau plant that will boost the site’s production capacity by 20%.
Machine prevents marshmallow shape loss, claims Tanis
Dutch food equipment maker, Tanis Food Tec (TFT), has launched a machine that seeks to address the problem of overheating during the aeration process, which causes the mallows to lose...
Mars goes UTZ certified in Netherlands to kick off sustainable cocoa pledge
Mars chocolate bars in the Netherlands are to carry UTZ certified marks from Feburary 2012 as Mars sets targets for its cocoa to be fully sustainable worldwide by 2020.
Wild devises natural colour and flavour range for marshmallows
Marshmallow colour and flavour innovation and an extension of its red shade portfolio have been the focus of recent R&D work at natural ingredients producer Wild.
Mars goes Fairtrade with Maltesers
Mars has announced that Maltesers will be its first brand to carry the Fairtrade mark from June 2012, the commitment follows similar moves from Cadbury and Nestle.
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Mars invests in new US facility
Mars says growing demand for its confectionery products in the US has prompted the firm to invest in a new “state-of-the-art” manufacturing facility in the country.
Cocoa shortage by 2020 unless industry acts now, warns Mars
Confectionery giant Mars predicts a major cocoa shortage by 2020 and reveals harmonization of global cocoa certification programmes to ensure meaningful income hikes for farmers is one of its sustainable...
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Hershey’s and Mars drop trademark infringement case
Hershey’s has dropped a trademark infringement case against Mars, in which it had accused the rival candy maker of using packaging for Dove peanut butter Promises similar to that of...
Mars: Cocoa flavanols show prebiotic potential
Flavanol compounds derived from cocoa may boost the populations of beneficial bacteria in the intestine, says a new study from Mars and the University of Reading.
Secretary of State awards Mars for work in Ghana
Mars has been recognized by the Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) for its work in Ghana promoting the well-being and sustainability of cocoa-growing communities.
Hershey sues Mars over packaging similarities
The Hershey Company has sued Mars for allegedly mimicking the packaging design of its Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups by using a similar orange color and pack design for Dove peanut...
Mars: An R&D problem shared is a problem halved...
Mars, a private company once famed for its secrecy, is cranking up efforts to engage with external collaborators via the launch of a new open innovation website, in which it...
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Mars restructures in UK in bid to outperform rivals
Mars’ UK confectionery business is to become independent from its European operation in a move that it said should bolster its performance against rivals within the UK market.
