Confections and snacks compete for the same share-of-stomach, but are considered separate categories. 2016 saw the lines between the two areas blur as confection innovation picked up taste, texture, and ingredient cues from snacks.
Forrest E. Mars, Jr. dedicated himself to building Mars, Incorporated as a principles-led business that creates mutual benefits for all stakeholders
August 2, 2016
Mars a businessman, who together with his brother John and sister Jacqueline, inherited a significant business and grew it into one of the world’s largest and most respected family firms.
New product joins the flavors of real fruit and spiced nuts with the silky smooth taste of DOVE® Dark Chocolate
July 1, 2016
The three new flavors include Cranberries Dipped In DOVE® Dark Chocolate, Cherries Dipped In DOVE® Dark Chocolate and Blueberries Dipped In DOVE® Dark Chocolate.
Mars Chocolate introduces several new products at the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago
June 28, 2016
SNICKERS® Hazelnut, TWIX® White Chocolate Cookie Bars, DOVE® Sorbet Bars, DOVE® Peanut Butter and Dark Chocolate PROMISES® are among the new introductions
Pre-competitive research and training facility will address global challenge of food safety
October 23, 2015
Mars, Incorporated announced the opening of its Global Food Safety Center, a facility for pre-competitive research and training that aims to raise global food safety standards through collaboration.
New study is the second installment in a two-part investigation of the effects cocoa flavanols may have on the brain
August 12, 2015
This study, conducted by researchers from Italy's University of L'Aquila and Mars, Incorporated, reinforces the results of several recent cognitive studies.
New $100 million investment in Topeka, Kansas facility to create 70 Jobs
August 3, 2015
Mars Chocolate North America announced that it will invest an additional $100 million in its Topeka, Kansas site, breaking ground on a new state-of-the-art 90,000-square-foot facility in America’s heartland. As part of this expansion, the company will create a total of 70 new full-time, permanent, high-wage manufacturing jobs.
Company expands portfolio to meet growing consumer demands for health and convenience
May 22, 2015
Mars Chocolate North America announced that it is expanding its product portfolio to satisfy consumers, whether they're seeking a delicious and amazingly satisfying snack (goodnessknows® Snack Squares), a rewarding treat (SNICKERS® Brand Mixed Nuts Bar), a substantial bite (COMBOS® Baked Snacks Sweet & Salty Chocolate Fudge Pretzel), or a favorite in a new format (M&M'S® Brand To-Go Bottles).
Company supports U.S. government labeling recommendation
May 14, 2015
Mars, Incorporated is supporting two important recommendations designed to help consumers limit their intake of added sugars and achieve healthier, more balanced diets.