Mars Wrigley
Mars Wrigley forms new retail support ‘transaction zone’ team backing stores
Mars Wrigley has unveiled a major business strategy at the recent Snacks Expo in Chicago, with its latest initiative to support retail customers – The Transaction Zone Team, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley US issues gummies product recall on Skittles, Life Savers and Starburst series
Mars Wrigley Confectionery US has issued a voluntary recall on several gummies ranges of Skittles, Starburst and Life Savers, over what the company describes as the potential presence of a thin strand of metal embedded within the sweets or within packs, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Mars confirms summer construction for major Chicago research site
Mars has confirmed that construction is set to begin this summer on an advanced new major research and development hub in Chicago, US, driving product creation across its key confectionery and snacks ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory
Ferrero releases third Cocoa and Forests Initiative report on tackling industry-linked deforestation
Ferrero has offered a key update on its progress on the Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI) projects designed to tackle deforestation, working alongside the governments of Ivory Coast and Ghana, as well as the wider sector, for its third annual report, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley UK makes major reduction in packaging and plastic use across its operations
Mars Wrigley UK has made further environmental performance gains in reducing 142-tonne reduction in packaging across its Easter Eggs, meaning 97% of its seasonal portfolio was plastic-free, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley’s French ice cream factory claims first European 100% renewable energy status
A major environmental improvement drive is being delivered by Mars Wrigley, as its ice cream plant in Steinbourg, France, becomes its first factory to be powered entirely from renewable energy, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars welcomes cocoa studies revealing potential cardiovascular health benefits
Mars Wrigley has welcomed initial results from a new supplement and multivitamin outcomes Study (Cosmos) published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that reveals cocoa flavanols could potentially reduce cardiovascular risk, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Exclusive feature: Driving development of confectionery finished products
Challenging conditions amid the pandemic have driven demand for healthier and functional jellies and gums, representing key opportunities for manufacturers. We explore some of the latest equipment and finished products. Daisy Phillipson reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Swiss firm Selecta works on next generation confectionery vending with Mars Wrigley
Swiss-based food solutions group Selecta has linked-up with Mars Wrigley to unveil next generation intelligent vending machines with user-friendly touch screens and smart payment systems, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley set to close historic US Chicago chocolate plant
Mars Wrigley has confirmed plans to close a historic US chocolate production facility in Chicago, affecting a total of 280 jobs, writes Neill Barston.
M&M’s confectionery brand launches major global social inclusion project
Mars Wrigley’s flagship M&M’s brand has launched a major social inclusion project to help people feel they belong to a community, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley continues its strategy for reducing significant volumes of plastic waste
Mars Wrigley has confirmed the next step in its commitment to sustainability with advancements in its M&M’s packaging in a key environmental move targeting a total of 98 metric tons of plastic waste a year.
Mars Wrigley’s 80th anniversary for M&M’s capped with being named among top five US brands
Mars Wrigley’s flagship M&M’S confectionery brand has capped its 80th anniversary celebrations with being recognised as being among the top five best brands in the US, by YouGov global research group, reports Neill Barston.
UK, Irish and Canadian Mars bars set to be carbon neutral certified by 2023
Mars Wrigley has made a key sustainability move in confirming Mars bars sold in the UK, Ireland and Canada will be certified by 2023 as being produced in carbon neutral conditions, amounting to over 220 million product units a year, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability