Mars incorporated has announced it will cut carbon in half – or by roughly 15 million metric tons – by 2030 across its full value chain and will continue investing in climate action despite a weaker global economy.
Mars Wrigley UK has announced that its Mars bars will be wrapped in more environmentally friendly paper packaging rather than its traditional plastic wrapper.
This year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo will be remembered for many reasons, not least because it was the last one to be held in Chicago, its home for the past 26 years.
Dove Galaxy said it will focus on women empowerment within cocoa growing communities and Dove Galaxy retail markets as part of an ambitious sustainability pledge to help one million people thrive by 2030 in its value chain.
Mars Food & Nutrition has announced that former Unilever executive Karina Zimerfeld has been appointed Vice President of the business’ R&D function, headquartered in London.
Innovative R&D strategies and the onboarding of new ingredient solutions are unlocking clean label opportunities to cut salt, fat and sugar – without sacrificing taste. Find out how at FoodNavigator’s Positive Nutrition Summit.
As 2023 comes into focus, CPG brands are addressing yet more changes to supply chains, marketing, and how they approach consumers, retailers, and the markets they serve, as shared in a recent IRI and Boston Consulting Group webinar.
Confectionery giant has been fined £12,000 ($14,500) by US federal workplace authorities after two workers at one of its factories fell into a vat of chocolate and had to be rescued.
Mars Wrigley is attempting to move on from its volte-face on its M&M’s ‘spokescandies’ after attracting controversy and a media backlash in US over their rebranded appearance and replacing them with actress Maya Rudolph.
Mars has announced its M&M'S brand will release a limited edition all-female pack of candies to celebrate International Women's Day on Wednesday, March 8.
Thousands of vegan products, including confectionery, have been launched around the world during ‘Veganuary’ to capitalise on the ever-increasing number of people taking on the pledge.
Mars-owned Dove Chocolate is continuing its commitment to supporting female entrepreneurs and small businesses in the US by launching its second year of DOVE InstaGrants.
Mars UK has taken the controversial decision to trial a ‘No Bounty’ tub of its popular Celebrations chocolate assortment offering, which are a staple in many homes over the festive period.
Mars Inc has unveiled what it describes as a ‘key milestone’ in its commitment to transition towards a circular economy model where packaging material ‘never becomes waste’. FoodNavigator takes a closer look at the collaboration and technology behind...
With support from the Conseil du Café Cacao (CCC) and Ivoirian Ministry of Agriculture, the the launch took place in in Abidjan. The Livelihoods Ecosystem Advancement Program (LEAP) was co-created by the ECOOKIM cooperative farmers, Mars and Fairtrade...
Strategy and consulting firm Accenture is working with confectionery giant Mars to transform and modernise its global manufacturing operations with artificial intelligence (AI), cloud, edge technology and digital twins.
Mars Wrigley has declared that from 2023, 100% of the cocoa purchased for its direct factory operations in Europe will be verified as ‘responsibly sourced cocoa’.
With the introduction in Australia of a new character and spokescandy, known as ‘Purple’, the M&M’S characters are receiving a brand new member of the crew.
Coral reefs are degrading at an alarming rate – threatening the health of our oceans and the ecosystems that support sea life. Confectionery-to-pet food manufacturer Mars is working to turn the tide. FoodNavigator catches up with the company’s chief marine...
The long-running US child slavery lawsuit involving cocoa supply chains operated by Hershey, Nestle, Cargill in Cote d’Ivoire has been dismissed by a federal judge in Washington DC.
Chicago is set to become Mars Wrigley’s largest research and development facility in the world after the snacks and treats maker announced it has broken ground on the site.
Mars is dipping its toes into the emerging animal-free dairy space with the launch of a lactose-free milk chocolate brand called CO2COA featuring Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa and Perfect Day’s non-animal whey protein, which is made by genetically...
Mars Wrigley has launched a dark chocolate version of its best-selling Maltesers - the first innovation in almost a decade following previous plays on the iconic flavour, including orange and mint varieties.
The snacks and treats maker created a significant buzz at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago with the company’s EXTRA brand winning the Most Innovative New Product Award (MINPA) in the Gum & Mints category for its new EXTRA Refreshers...
Mars Wrigley UK has announced a new portfolio of non-HFSS chocolate bars under the Mars and Galaxy brands in anticipation of new government regulations.
Mars Inc hopes to make a positive contribution to the livelihoods of smallholder cocoa farmers. The chocolate giant is trialling two new programmes that aim to address some of the structural issues that stand in the way of living incomes in cocoa. FoodNavigator...
Mars Wrigley US and Canada has issued a voluntary recall of its gummy candies, advising there could be a thin metal strand inside the candies or loose in the bag.
A ‘milestone’ study has been published supporting the link between flavanol consumption and cardiovascular health. FoodNavigator speaks to Mars Edge’s science and nutrition director Catherine Kwik-Uribe about the implications of this ‘landmark moment’...
Mars Incorporated has announced two ‘groundbreaking’ programmes in a new effort by a major chocolate company to improve the livelihoods of smallholder cocoa farmers.
Mars Wrigley has unveiled plans for its ice cream plant in Steinbourg, France to become the first 100% electrically powered industrial site in the Mars Group.
In a row over the impending European Commission’s deforestation law, African smallholder cocoa farmers say European organisations do not speak on their behalf and claim their proposal risks damaging their livelihoods.
Vending specialists Selecta has announced a new strategic partnership with Mars Wrigley to install next-generation machines at locations across Europe.
Mars Wrigley’s announcement that it plans to close its historic chocolate factory on Chicago’s West Side is another blow for a city that was once known as ‘The Candy Capital of The World'.
The Mars' rebranding of its classic iconic candy M&M’S, to emphasise its commitment to inclusion and global belonging, has not been embraced online quite as the company expected.
Mars is building out its commitments on water stewardship, targeting action that will impact the most stressed watersheds where it operates. FoodNavigator hears from Kevin Rabinovitch, VP of Sustainability and Chief Climate Officer, about why urgent change...
Mars Wrigley International Travel Retail (MWITR) is set to outline its post-COVID-19 confectionery category recovery strategy at the TFWA World Exhibition, which runs from 25 October to 28 October in Cannes, France.
Mars Wrigley is joining forces for a new climate-smart venture with 12Tree, a transformative asset manager and operator in the area of agroforestry, and ECOM, one of the world's largest suppliers of sustainable cocoa beans.
Global rice-to-chocolate giant Mars Inc. has said it will reach net zero emissions across its full value chain by 2050. Discussing the move, chief executive Grant F. Reid insisted ‘gaps’ in industry pledges need to be addressed and argued long-term aims...
Mars Wrigley's STARBURST brand is celebrating Self-Care Awareness Month by releasing interactive ‘30-Day Challenge’ calendars to guide fans ‘on a mindful journey of self-love’ that embrace activities to engage the mind, body, and soul.
As part of its Cocoa for Generations strategy that was launched three years ago, confectionery giant Mars has released a latest update on its sustainability efforts in West Africa.
The Mars Advanced Research Institute (MARI) is a division of Mars examining how developments in science and technology are going to shape the future food system. Dr Abi Stevenson, Mars VP of MARI, told us her unit is ‘looking at those truly next generation...
Mars has announced that its new SNICKERS Almond Brownie has hit shelves across its North American market, featuring the brand's latest flavour obsession: ‘a chewy brownie filling, mixed with chopped almonds and topped with a layer of luscious caramel,...
