Mars finds that consumers don’t skimp on their pets
Pet food and care may be a product category, but that doesn’t make strategic placement in stores any less crucial. Mars Petcare outlines the drivers of growth in this large and…
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Nueva Pescanova Group Divests French Chilled-Seafood Division To Omarsa
Spain’s Nueva Pescanova Group has finalised the sale of its French chilled-product business to Ecuadorian company Grupo Omarsa.
Mars Impact Fund Grants $3m To Support Youth In Food And Agriculture
Mars has allocated $3 million (€2.67 million) through its Mars Impact Fund for the National 4-H Council, a US youth development organisation.
Carlsberg Britvic Proposes Closure Of Marston’s Brewery In The UK
Carlsberg Britvic has proposed closing its Marston’s Brewery and primary logistics centre at the facility in Burton upon Trent in the UK.
Mars invests 85 million euros in German factories
FMCG giant Mars is allocating approximately 85 million euros for its operations in Germany by the end of 2027. The company aims to improve production processes, boost its…
Crunchy, spicy, protein-packed: How Mars is driving the next era of snacking
While the history of snacking stretches back millennia, the future of snacking? Mars is writing it now.
Mars sees shopping lists disappear: AI takes over routine purchases
Consumers will increasingly rely on digital assistants for their daily shopping, while brick-and-mortar stores will need to focus more on the shopping experience and discovery…
Mars To Invest €85m In Strengthening German Production Sites
Mars has stated plans to invest about €85 million in its German operations by the end of 2027, after investments of €150 million.
Mars expands range with festive dual sachets
Mars is expanding its hot chocolate portfolio with festive dual sachets, which comes after the successful introduction of the format earlier this year. The dual sachets aim to…
Carlsberg Britvic set to close Marston’s Brewery
Carlsberg Britvic has announced plans to close Marston’s Brewery in Burton upon Trent alongside its primary logistics operation based at that site in summer 2027. According to the…
Mars hikes use of sustainably sourced cocoa, but falls short of 2025 goal
The candy maker’s suppliers sourced 98% of cocoa through a responsible sourcing program last year.
Leftovers: Skittles give gummies some crunch | Cup Noodles bites back for Halloween
The Mars-owned brand leans into multi-textural experiences with Skittles Gummy Crystals, while the founders of THC cocktail brand Nowadays launch a relaxation-focused functional…