Archive of all Mars articles – Page 6
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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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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
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NewsMars 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 & FeaturesAs 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 & OpinionGalaxy 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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NewsMars 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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NewsCadbury 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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NewsStarburst to make non-HFSS debut with Fruit Squares sweets duo
The NPD (rsp: £1/25g) is made with 80% concentrated apple purée