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Mars Cocoa

Mars reports cocoa sourcing progress

Mars has reported further progress in its cocoa sourcing programme, with suppliers sourcing an annual volume of cocoa under its Responsible Sourced Cocoa programme equivalent to 98% of the company’s 2025 cocoa volume.
Mars Rise

Mars and Save the Children Unite

The Mars Impact Fund and Save the Children Indonesia have launched the Women R.I.S.E. (Resilient & Inclusive Systems for Empowerment) Program, a three-year initiative designed to strengthen the resilience of cocoa-growing communities while advancing child protection and women’s economic empowerment across Indonesia.
Mars Science

Mars Invests in Future Scientists

Mars, Incorporated has announced it is renewing its partnership with the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, and awarding the organisation a three-year, €1.5M grant through the Mars Impact Fund.
M&M Tour

M&M’s Named Official Partner for Tour de France

M&M’S is officially joining the adventure of the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes with Zwift as an official supplier. Marking the brand’s first-time participation in this legendary global sporting event, M&M’S is bringing its signature energy to the international stage, headlined by a spectacular, interactive traveling caravan along the race route. 
Mars Snickers

Mars invests £190 million in chocolate factory

Mars, Incorporated, the family-owned business behind brands including M&M’S®, Ben’s Original™, EXTRA®, Pringles®, Cheez-It®, SNICKERS®, PEDIGREE® and WHISKAS®, has unveiled a major £190 million investment that transforms its historic Slough factory into a next-generation manufacturing hub. 
Ofi Mars

Mars and ofi Announce Strategic Collaboration

Mars, Incorporated and ofi (Olam Food Ingredients), a global leader in naturally good food and beverage ingredients and solutions, today announced a five-year strategic collaboration (2025-2029) to help advance climate-smart and regenerative agriculture practices in cocoa production in Ecuador[1], across ofi and Mars’ shared cocoa supply chain.
Mars Kellanova

Mars Completes Acquisition of Kellanova

Mars, Incorporated, a family-owned, global leader in pet care, snacking and food, is pleased to…
M&M

Mars Wrigley ITR showcases new innovations at TFWA

At the upcoming TFWA World Exhibition, Mars Wrigley International Travel Retail will unveil its new…

Berry Global and Mars announce packaging with 100% recycled content

Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY) collaborated with Mars to transition its pantry jars for…
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