Mars names head of health & wellness, snacking division Blas Maquivar joined the company in 2012 as general manager, Mars Chocolate Mexico. Liz Parker Kuhn April 25, 2024 Longtime Mars veteran to lead growing health and wellness division, pivotal to company’s category vision for the future of snacking.Read More
Mars out to ‘push the boundaries’ in supply chain sustainability The company's three-year initiative puts forth ambitious sustainability goals. Jenni Spinner March 25, 2024 The company's three-year initiative puts forth ambitious sustainability goals.Read More
Mars invests more than $70 million in New Jersey manufacturing plant The brand's latest investment will support an innovation studio and advancements in food safety. Liz Parker Kuhn March 21, 2024 The company's combined investment in R&D and food manufacturing builds on Mars' 80-year history of innovation in New Jersey.Read More
Dove Chocolate celebrates 'everyday moments' with new tiramisu flavor Milk Chocolate Tiramisu Caramel Promises will join the brand's permanent portfolio. Liz Parker Kuhn March 21, 2024 The dessert-inspired flavor combination will take Mars chocolate fans on a decadent journey through layers of rich flavor.Read More
M&M's releases Easter Sundae flavor The brand unveils its Easter lineup, including a limited-edition, on-trend M&M's flavor. Liz Parker Kuhn March 15, 2024 Easter classics from Dove, M&M's, and Starburst are hopping back to delight shoppers, along with new, limited-edition innovations from M&M's.Read More
Mars furthers goal of using 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging for products Ansys offers CPG giant a new approach to packaging development. Liz Parker Kuhn March 14, 2024 Mars' use of this simulation technology has already reduced the quantity of plastics purchased by Mars for testing by approximately 246 tons. Read More
Mars partners on food supply chain sustainability initiative Along with Unreasonable Group, the snack producer will drive toward Net Zero by 2050. Jenni Spinner February 21, 2024 Along with Unreasonable Group, the snack producer will drive toward Net Zero by 2050.Read More
World Cocoa Foundation draws up a new landscape for an equitable cocoa sector The 2025 WCF Partnership Meeting will be held in March in São Paulo, Brazil. Liz Parker Kuhn February 14, 2024 This annual event united cocoa farmers and experts in a single forum for discussion on shared challenges, progress, and learnings on sustainability.Read More
Chocolate manufacturers respond to consumer demand for eco-friendly packaging Consumers are not only picky about the kind of chocolate they want to eat but the kind of packaging it comes in. Brad Addington February 8, 2024 The use of home-compostable materials and bio-renewable inks are just some ways that companies are rendering chocolate packaging more eco-friendly.Read More
Hubba Bubba adds Skittles flavored Mini Gum to its lineup This is the first new gum format from the brand since 1988. Liz Parker Kuhn February 8, 2024 Bubble gum fans can now enjoy the play and nostalgia of the Hubba Bubba brand in a new fruity, poppable gum format with Mini Gum.Read More