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Mars completes major £534 million move acquiring Hotel Chocolat

Global confectionery group Mars has confirmed completing the acquisition of British premium chocolate brand, Hotel Chocolat, in a deal worth a reported £534 million, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

Mars moves to revamp favourite ads with new environmental messaging

A key move placing climate issues centre stage has been made by Mars, Incorporated, as it launches a major campaign using confectionery brands M&M’s, Twix and Bounty, revamping fan-favourite advertisements, repurposing them to focus on progress being made against environmental targets, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability

Mars Wrigley unveils latest Cocoa for Generations report highlighting key progress

A major update on Mars Wrigley’s Cocoa for Generations initiative has underlined that the company remains on track to reach its goal of 100% responsibly sourced cocoa by 2025, with the company reaching a total of 68% of its present international targets, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

Mars confirms deal for award-winning Trü Frü healthier snacking brand

Mars has confirmed a deal to acquire fast-rising US-based Trü Frü, better-for-you, whole-fruit snacking brand from its founders and management team, after the business gained award honours at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability

Mars Wrigley notes progress on traceability for cocoa supply chains, yet acknowledges challenges

US-headquartered confectionery giant Mars Wrigley, today has released a key update on its Cocoa for Generations progress report on delivering sustainable supply chains, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability

Mars Wrigley announces Marc Carena as regional president for Europe, CIS & Turkey

Mars Wrigley has made a key regional appointment in naming Marc Carena as its Regional President for Europe, CIS & Turkey, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients

Mars Wrigley delivers latest human rights report on its cocoa supply chain actions

Mars Wrigley has released a major industry report detailing its efforts and progress on helping deliver impact on human rights in the cocoa supply chain, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Mars reveals progress on its Cocoa For Generations billion-dollar cocoa sustainability plans

US-based Mars Wrigley has released its 2020 Cocoa for Generations report, updating progress on its $1 billion investment over a decade on its drive to ensure 100% sustainability for its cocoa sourcing in key markets of Ghana and Ivory Coast, reports Neill Barston

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Mars Wrigley confectionery appoints global chief growth officer

US-headquartered Mars Wrigley has confirmed the appointment of Cathryn Sleight to the newly expanded role of Global Chief Growth Officer after joining the business last year.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability

Mars Wrigley appoints new president of business development

Mars Wrigley has confirmed the appointmeny of Cathryn Sleight as the company’s new president of business Development.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products