All Mars articles – Page 3
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News
Mars Wrigley shrinks Starburst packs, citing rising costs
The confectionery giant has removed approximately three sweets from each Starburst pouch
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Comment & Opinion
Can fmcg brands raise a glass to paper packaging?
There have been huge advances in paper packaging, but concerns remain about its recyclability and environmental impact
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Comment & Opinion
Dolmio’s pasta puppets encourage tentative chefs
Puppets have made a comeback in the sauce brand’s new ad – but the dodgy Italian accents haven’t
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KVI Tracker
Dogs and cats hit by cost-of-living as petfood prices soar
Prices of petfood are up by as much as 58% year on year in some instances, according to our KVI tracker
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News
Foodspring targets UK expansion with Holland & Barrett listing
Two variants of the brand’s whey protein powder hit the retailer’s shelves in May
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Mars Pet Nutrition appoints chief growth officer
Nye has replaced Helen Warren-Piper, who became global VP of strategic initiatives for the business in January
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Dolmio launches Intensify pasta sauces with ‘bold flavours’
‘Italian cuisine remains the nation’s favourite, but people want access to more flavours at home,’ said the brand
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Comment & Opinion
Why the food industry must play a part in encouraging shared mealtimes
It’s up to businesses, charities, third sector groups, government, policymakers and the wider civil society to play their part, says Dave Dusangh of Mars
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News
Dolmio rolls out new pack designs and recipes
The rebrand will be supported by a digital and out-of-home campaign that will reach 84% of the UK’s adult population, according to Mars
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News
Mars shakes up Food and Wrigley leadership teams
Mars Wrigley UK has appointed a new sales director, while Mars Food UK has named a new general manager
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Analysis & Features
As Easter approaches are we nearer to fixing the chocolate supply chain?
Chocolate Scorecard shows cocoa supply is still problematic. So what’s the way forward?
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Comment & Opinion
Galaxy plays up its charitable credentials
The Mars brand, formerly focused on indulgence and the value of “me time”, is these days playing up its charitable credentials
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News
Mars Food & Nutrition hires Karina Zimerfeld as global R&D lead
Zimerfeld will oversee R&D innovation, quality & food safety, science & technology, and scientific & regulatory affairs
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News
Cadbury unveils first non-HFSS range Fruitier & Nuttier
Called Fruitier & Nuttier, the four-strong lineup comprises Bars and Trail Mix share bags in Milk and Orange
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News
Starburst to make non-HFSS debut with Fruit Squares sweets duo
The NPD (rsp: £1/25g) is made with 80% concentrated apple purée
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KVI Tracker
Tesco dodging new disputes as Mars Petcare prices soar
Tesco hauled Mars and Heinz products from its shelves last summer; both companies landed big price hikes last month
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News
Mars shrinks Ben’s Original rice pouches to mitigate soaring costs
While the packs have shrunk, shelf prices have remained the same for certain products, Assosia data reveals
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Mars and Ferrero unveil new Easter lines for range of brands
Ferrero said it was ‘confident consumers will still want to spend on special occasions’ despite the cost of living crisis
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Galaxy takes on McVitie’s with duo of chocolate digestive biscuits
’There has been very little challenge to the market leader in recent years, even though research would suggest that there is space for a market challenger brand to occupy’, said Mars
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News
Cooking sauce sales plummet as Brits avoid scratch cooking
Sales of ambient cooking sauces fell by 4.3% to £724.2m, while volumes plunged 10.1% in the 52 weeks ending 5 September 2022