Mars Foodservices News & Media

Mars to deploy 300 EV trucks across Europe

January 29, 2024

Mars Inc. has teamed with Einride, a freight technology company with offices in Sweden, New York City and Austin, Texas, to bring a fleet of 300 EV heavy-duty…

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Mars to build $237M Natures Bakery facility in Utah, add 190 jobs

January 12, 2024

Mars Inc. will invest $237 million in a 339,000-square-foot baking facility for Nature's Bakery in Salt Lake City and add more than 190 jobs, according to a…

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Mars to buy Hotel Chocolat Group for $664M

November 16, 2023

Mars Inc. has agreed to buy the U.K's Hotel Chocolat Group PLC for £534 million ($664 million) and plans to expand the brand internationally.

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Incredivend gains exclusive Mars operating rights for Skittles Remix machine

November 9, 2023

Mars Wrigley Confectionery recently granted Incredivend, provider of The Skittles Remix digital kiosk, the exclusive rights to buy, sell, own, operate and…

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Mars to expand Virginia headquarters

October 17, 2023

Mars Inc. is planning to expand its McLean, Virginia, headquarters by close to 50,000 square feet, according to an ffxnow.com report.

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United Natural Foods taps Mars’ Mario Maffie as CIO

September 11, 2023

Mario Maffie United Natural Foods Inc. has named Mario Maffie chief information officer beginning Oct. 2, 2023, reporting to Erin Horvath, chief…

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Flowers Foods names Penny Patterson-Smith its first CIO

August 18, 2023

Penny Patterson-Smith Flowers Foods Inc. has promoted Penny Patterson-Smith from senior vice president of cake brands to chief innovation officer, a…

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Mars to acquire Kevin’s Natural Foods

July 6, 2023

Mars Inc. has agreed to acquire Kevin's Natural Foods, a nutritious meal company, to join its brands in the Mars food and nutrition segment, according to a…

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Mars taps US exec Anton Vincent to oversee global ice cream business

May 24, 2023

Anton Vincent Mars Inc. has tapped Anton Vincent, president of Mars Wrigley in North America, to transform its global ice cream business into a $…

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Mars to acquire veterinary diagnostic company for $1.3B

April 3, 2023

Mars Inc. has agreed to acquire Heska, a provider of veterinary diagnostic and specialty products, for $120 per share, according to a press release.

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Mars Wrigley names India GM

March 23, 2023

Kalpesh Parmar Mars Wrigley, a division of Mars Inc., promoted Kalpesh Parmar from general manager of Mars Wrigley India to general manager for Mars…

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Mars intros 3 ice cream treats

January 23, 2023

Mars Inc. has added three innovations to its ice cream portfolio, according to a press release.

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Mars to introduce Snickers ‘Hi Protein’ bars

December 13, 2022

Mars Inc. will introduce Snickers Hi Protein bars, featuring chocolate, caramel and peanut ingredients packed with 20 grams of protein, according to a press…

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Mars to launch recycled content packaging

September 28, 2022

Mars Inc. has teamed with Berry Global Group Inc. to launch pantry-sized treats in polyethylene terephthalate jars that include 15% post-consumer resin…

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Mars Wrigley taps Pepsico’s Pinillos for marketing role

September 27, 2022

Alejandro Pinillos Mars Wrigley has named Alejandro Pinillos as vice president of marketing for the Commonwealth of Independent States, Europe and…

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Chocolate makers improve portion guidance, calorie labels

September 8, 2022

America's chocolate and candy companies are providing more transparency and choice in portion guidance options for consumers, according to a new report issued…

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Mars Wrigley promotes Fabiano Lima to global VP/corporate affairs

August 30, 2022

Fabiano Lima Mars Wrigley has promoted Fabiano Lima from global VP of corporate affairs at Mars Veterinary Health to global VP of corporate affairs…

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Mars Wrigley taps Unilver’s Gülen Bengi for global growth role

July 21, 2022

Mars Wrigley has named Gülen Bengi as global chief growth officer, starting on Oct. 3, succeeding Cathryn Sleight who has left to explore other opportunities…

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Weihrauch to succeed Reid as Mars CEO

June 27, 2022

Grant F. Reid Grant F. Reid will step down as CEO of Mars Inc., a role he has served since 2014, the company announced in a press release.

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Mars Wrigley recalls Gummies

May 16, 2022

Mars Wrigley Confectionery US LLC has recalled varieties of Skittles Gummies, Starburst Gummies and Life Savers Gummies due to the potential presence of a…

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