New Jersey, USA (June 1, 2016) – Exactly one year after the launch of our Women’s Empowerment Plan, Mars Chocolate is proud to support another new development in cocoa. The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has announced a new program to address the threat …
On June 1, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the draft voluntary guidelines on sodium. The decision took into account a collaborative call to action from industry leaders, including Mars, and organizations such as the American …
Latest recognition from AdWeek Power List positions Mars CEO as innovative and influential leader The industry that Mars is a part of is full of opportunities. From the creation of new flavors and products, to improving its beloved brands, Mars is …
On May 20, 2016, at the Partnership for a Healthier America Summit, First Lady Michelle Obama announced the FDA’s final rule to update the Nutrition Facts Panel (NFP) and serving sizes for all packaged foods in the U.S. Updating the NFP is a fundamental …
Bio-Rad teams with Mars and IBM Research in effort to make our food safer Protecting the global food supply is a monumental public health challenge. In the U.S. alone, food-borne diseases affect one in six people each year - resulting in 128,000 …
Five-year effort will impact chocolate, gum, confection, food and drink brands McLEAN, VA., February 5, 2016 – Mars, Incorporated announced today that it will remove all artificial colors from its human food products as part of a commitment to meet …
Survey of Mars Associates shows they are proud of their work and have strong career opportunities At Mars, we’re kicking off 2016 just right. Mars is honored to be named one of the 2016 Best Manufacturing & Production Companies by Great Place to Work® …
Information on product recall After a small piece of red plastic was found in one SNICKERS® bar purchased in Germany, Mars has made a precautionary decision to voluntarily recall a selection of SNICKERS®, MARS®, MILKY WAY® and CELEBRATIONS® products …
From left to right: Matt Clouse (Chief Energy Supply & Industry Branch, EPA), Kevin Rabinovitch (Global Sustainability Director, Mars, Incorporated), Bob Perciasepe (previous EPA Administrator), and Dennis McLerran (EPA Region 10 Administrator). At …
Mars, Incorporated announced that Claus Aagaard, the current CFO of Mars Petcare, has been named CFO for the corporation. Aagaard has been with Mars for 15 years and brings to the Mars leadership team an extensive background in corporate finance, strategic …
Mars Chocolate completed the purchase of Hacienda La Chola, one of the world’s leading farms for cocoa yield and farm management practices, and the agricultural division of Naturisa. Located in Guayaquil, Ecuador, this farm will expand Mars’ network of …
Brussels, Belgium – Mars Food announced a new global Health and Wellbeing Ambition to create and promote healthier food choices and to encourage consumers to cook and share healthier meals with others. The Health and Wellbeing Ambition will roll-out over …
Mars Chocolate announced it has successfully completed its acquisition of Turin, the manufacturer of high-quality chocolates in Mexico since 1928. Turin owns iconic brands including CONEJOS®, EXOTICAS®, HUEVITOS®, CEREZAS®, and TURIN® Specialty Chocolates. …
Netherlands Ambassador Henne Schuwer presenting Holland on the Hill Heineken Award to Victoria Mars on April 21, 2016 On April 21, Victoria B. Mars, Chairman of the Board, Mars, Incorporated accepted the third annual Holland on the Hill Heineken Award in …
Mars heralded as ‘great place to work’ around the globe; U.S. and U.K. among latest recognized. Photo: Mars UK representatives at the official 2016 Great Place to Work® UK Awards Ceremony in London on April 27, 2016 How do you create an organization that …
Pet owners fueling the rise of pets as pop culture icons NASHVILLE, TENN. – April 27, 2016 – Mars Petcare US, the world’s largest petcare company, announced the results of a survey exploring how pets have invaded pop culture, even becoming megastars in …
Our Mars UK representatives at the official 2016 Great Place to Work® UK Awards Ceremony in London on April 27, 2016 Thursday 28th April, Mars UK proudly announces that it has been named the only FMCG Company in the Large Company Category in this year’s …
As veteran CMO Bruce McColl retires, Andrew Clarke to assume new role of Chief Marketing & Customer Officer McLEAN, VA, April 29, 2016 – To address the dynamic shifts in retail, ecommerce and consumer shopping behaviors, Mars is taking a fresh approach …
New Moy wind farm in Scotland will power the equivalent of all Mars U.K. factories and offices The energy it takes to make MARS® bars, WHISKAS® cat food, EXTRA® gum and UNCLE BEN’S® rice in the U.K. is now provided by a new wind farm in Moy, Scotland. …
Mars partners with philanthropic leader Tata Trusts to find new ways to improve the health and sustainability of communities in India Malnutrition is a major public health concern in India, particularly among children. According to UNICEF, over a third of …
