Mars’ Acquisition of Kellanova Faces New Hurdle in EU
Mars’ acquisition of Kellanova faces significant hurdles as the EU has suspended the October deadline to approve the $35.9 billion transaction. The privately-owned US snacks...
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Mars and Berry Global Introduce Fully Recyclable Packaging Solutions
Berry Global Group has entered into a partnership with Mars to transition all pantry jars for the M&M’S, Skittles, and Starburst brands to 100% recycled...
French Retailer Mousquetaires Slams Mars’ Strategies in Pricing Dispute
Le Groupement Mousquetaires, a prominent player in French grocery retail, has publicly criticized Mars for halting deliveries to its stores amidst ongoing price negotiations. The...
Nestlé and Mars Join Forces to Support Fonterra’s Emission Reduction Initiative
Nestlé and Mars are collaborating with Fonterra to support the dairy giant’s farmer members in reducing emissions. The New Zealand-based cooperative announced that these food-manufacturing...
Kellanova Increases Investment in Brazilian Production Facility
Kellanova, the U.S. snacks and cereals business acquired by Mars last year, is significantly increasing its investment in its Brazilian production plant. The company has...
Seabrook Crisps Names Former Mars Executive to Leadership Role
After a distinguished 23-year career with Mars Wrigley UK, France departed his position as customer development director for the grocery channel in April 2023. This...
Major chocolate companies support EU law against deforestation
The chocolate heavyweights Nestlé, Mars, and Ferrero have expressed their support for the EU’s upcoming ban on imported goods linked to deforestation. According to a...
Mars to invest millions in chocolate production in Germany
In a move to support the growing demand for its Twix brand, Mars is investing €40m ($43.3m) in a chocolate factory in Viersen, Germany. The...
Investors urge chocolate companies to increase pay for cocoa farmers
Global chocolate heavyweights, like Hershey and Lindt & Sprüngli, have been urged by shareholders to enhance cocoa farmer pay in their supply chains. The Investor...
Partnership Formed Between Mars and FrieslandCampina to Advance Sustainable Dairy Practices
In a move towards sustainability, US food and pet-food giant Mars has partnered with Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina to introduce a transformative dairy plan named...