Archive of all Mars articles – Page 8
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NewsMilkyway to make debut in biscuits as part of Burton’s tie-up
The vanilla-flavoured biscuits are dipped in chocolate and embossed with ‘fun outer space designs’
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NewsSkittles moves into gummy sweets with Squishy Cloudz launch
They have launched exclusively into Tesco and are billed as a combination of a gummy and a marshmallow
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Analysis & FeaturesSix fmcg companies leading the way on sustainable palm oil
To celebrate International Orangutan Day (19 August), we take a look at six fmcg brands and retailers noted to be ‘leading the way’ on palm oil sustainability in WWF’s 2020 Palm Oil Buyers scorecard
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NewsMars recalls M&M’s Crispy products due to unauthorised GMO ingredient
The GMO was present in an ingredient that had been produced by one of its suppliers, said Mars
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NewsMars Wrigley trials promo displays made from waste cocoa bean shells in Tesco
Its new ‘bean boards’ are made from 70% recycled paper and 30% waste cocoa beean shells
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NewsMaltesers adds ‘zesty’ Orange Buttons flavour in four formats
The NPD is the latest in a recent flurry of chocolate orange launches from snacking and confectionery brands
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NewsMars Petcare launches campaign to encourage pet adoption
The campaign will see Mars Petcare donate three million meals through its Pedigree and Whiskas brands to dogs and cats in rescue centres across the UK
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NewsKind kicks off ‘Live Kind’ multi-platform campaign
The Mars-owned brand said it aimed to reach 21 million households over the summer
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NewsFiona Dawson to step down as Mars Food global president
Dawson, who has spent more than three decades at the fmcg giant, will retire in July
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NewsUncle Ben’s name ditched as Mars unveils Ben’s Original rebrand
It comes after frequent accusations of racism against Uncle Ben’s logo and name
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Comment & OpinionThe Flexible Plastic Fund could be a big moment in the battle against pollution
An impressive list of companies must work to establish a market for recycled soft plastics
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Comment & OpinionWe need to do more to support the LGBT+ community and their mental health
Petcare brands may not immediately come to mind as a natural supporter of this cause, but our brands are an important platform for raising awareness, says Helen Warren-Piper of Mars Pet Nutrition UK
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NewsKind plans lobbying push ahead of HFSS clampdown
Kind has begun ‘initial conversations’ with PHE in a bid to change its bars’ classification
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RankingsBritain’s Biggest Brands 2021: the top 100
The biggest food and drink brands in the UK, ranked by sales
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NewsSupermarket veg campaign hits 100 industry signatories
The Peas Please initiative has reached a major landmark this week with 100 retailers, manufacturers and hospitality businesses signed up
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NewsMars Petcare launches Lovebug dry catfood made from insects
It is the first 100% insect-based cat food to be launched by a major supplier in the UK
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Comment & OpinionFurious Jürgen Klopp is a star turn for Snickers
Snickers has managed to establish the catchy and clever ‘You’re Not You When You’re Hungry’ line with impressively few celebrity collaborations
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NewsMars Food launches recyclable microwave rice pouches
They are made from mono-polypropylene, which is not suitable for standard at-home recycling but can be recycled through flexible plastic collection schemes
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Analysis & FeaturesEaster 2021: all the new chocolate launches from brands
Big confectionery brands including Cadbury and Maltesers have unveiled new products for Easter 2021. We take a look at the treats on offer
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Comment & OpinionHow women can challenge themselves this International Women’s Day
Mars Pet Nutrition UK general manager Helen Warren-Piper wants to encourage women to ‘back themselves at 60%’ to level the playing field