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NewsMars Pet Nutrition global president joins Greggs board
The food-to-go chain said his expertise in business transformation and digital modernisation will support its growth strategy
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NewsSkittles adds Flavour Flip dual-flavoured chewy candies
Flavour Flip comes in pouch and treat formats, hitting shelves next month
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Comment & OpinionWhy consumer giants are shedding their conglomerate structure
From McCormick-Unilever to ABF’s Primark split, a wave of corporate refocusing is reshaping the consumer goods landscape, says Akeel Sachak, global head of consumer at Rothschild & Co, who is advising on both transactions
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NewsHotel Chocolat appoints new marketing director from Mars
Daisy Barlow will join Hotel Chocolat from Mars in July
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NewsMars rolling out Gemini AI to all employees in expanded Google Cloud partnership
The company has announced a major expansion of its partnership with Google Cloud
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NewsHotel Chocolat restructures senior team as Mars targets global growth
The changes include new appoints to its UK sales and US team and the departure of long-serving members
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KVI TrackerRetailer promotions help drive down Easter confectionery prices
In the absence of multibuy offers, retailers are leveraging loyalty and price promotions to keep down the price of Easter treats
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NewsKellanova UK boss Chris Silcock departs following Mars takeover
Chris Silcock is stepping down as Kellanova MD after seven years with the business
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NewsM&M’s adds Cookie Dough flavour to lure younger shoppers
The treats feature a ‘deliciously soft cookie-dough flavour centre’
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NewsHotel Chocolat unveils biggest brand ‘transformation’ for 21 years
The complete ‘transformation’ includes a redesign of its signature gift box collections, a widening of price points and an overhaul of its core chocolate range
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NewsTony’s Chocolonely urges rival chocolate brands not to lower prices
Supermarket chocolate prices were up by 18.4% year on year by the end of 2025, according to Kantar data
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NewsMilkybar challenges Maltesers with chocolate-coated Crunchy Pops
Crunchy Pops are coated in Milkybar’s signature white chocolate
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NewsExtra targets under-30s with premium chewing gum, Extra Plus
Extra Plus will debut with Chill, Hydro and Deep Clean
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NewsMars adds Galaxy Ice Cream bar multipack following Snickers success
The bars feature vanilla ice cream coated in Galaxy milk chocolate
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NewsMars names global president of petcare, replacing Loïc Moutault
Loïc Moutault is stepping down after more than 30 years at Mars
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KVI TrackerCadbury and Mars shrink Easter eggs, blaming soaring cocoa costs
Suppliers have blamed rising manufacturing costs for shrinking products and soaring prices
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NewsMars Food & Nutrition appoints UK&I GM as Nick Reade leaves
Nick Reade has moved to The Compleat Food Group
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NewsCompleat Food Group poaches new MD from Mars
The new hire arrives at a ‘significant time’ for the group, which is expected to surpass £1.4bn in sales in FY2026
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NewsKraft Heinz taps Kellanova for group CEO ahead of break-up
The new appointment will join the company on 1 January
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NewsMars’ $36bn takeover of Kellanova cleared by European Commission
Mars’ $36bn acquisition of snacking giant Kellanova has been given the green light, after an “in-depth investigation” of competition concerns by the European Commission