Archive of all Mars articles – Page 5
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NewsRevels disappear from sale following food safety recall
Some retailers told The Grocer they had not received volumes of Revels since December
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NewsMars Wrigley trademarks Alert caffeinated gum in the UK
Having made its US debut in 2013, production of Alert was halted within weeks when the FDA announced it was investigating the safety of caffeine in food
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Grocer NPD Wrapped: 23 most-liked Instagram posts of 2023
NPD flew off the shelves this year from controversial flavours to nostalgic relaunches. Check out the top NPD for 2023
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Analysis & FeaturesPetfood 2023: Pricier pets drive gains for own label
Pet owners trade down as prices soar
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Comment & OpinionHow important are chocolate ethics to consumers, really?
Brits munch their way through millions of chocolates over Christmas, but is it all ethical?
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Comment & OpinionHotel Chocolat, last bastion of British chocolate innovation, has sold out to Mars
It’s the end of the road for British chocolate, but Angus Thirlwell’s dream is still alive
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NewsHotel Chocolat sold to Mars to enable global expansion
Premium confectioner Hotel Chocolat has agreed a £534m sale to US giant Mars after conceding it was unable to accelerate international growth even as a publicly listed company
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WebinarsWATCH: How will Brits cook at home in 2024?
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NewsMars Petcare appoints Najoh Tita-Reid as chief brand and experience officer
Tita-Reid will lead the growth agenda for the business, helping create ‘a seamless brand and consumer experience across the Mars Petcare portfolio’
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Alice Maramotti, senior brand manager, Mars Wrigley
‘I’m a firm believer that food brings people together, and there are so many ways to make memories associated with food’
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Comment & OpinionIs there a future for plant-based petfood?
Big petfood manufacturers are putting their money behind plant-based innovation, but vegan diets for dogs are contentious
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NewsMars Wrigley shrinks Starburst packs, citing rising costs
The confectionery giant has removed approximately three sweets from each Starburst pouch
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Comment & OpinionCan 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 & OpinionDolmio’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 TrackerDogs 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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NewsFoodspring 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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NewsMars 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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NewsDolmio 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 & OpinionWhy 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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NewsDolmio 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