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Mars acquires KIND North America

Mars took a minority stake in KIND in November 2017.

November 18, 2020

Mars, Incorporated will fully acquire KIND North America, three years after Mars took a minority stake in the snacking company.

Mars touts deforestation-free palm oil supply chain

Company is working to reduce number of mills it sources from for increased transparency.

October 7, 2020

Mars, Incorporated says its Palm Positive Plan has delivered a deforestation-free palm oil supply chain, a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to tackle deforestation and advance respect for human rights.

Extra’s newest ad highlights how 2020 has changed relationships

Spot features two sisters, and it’s meant to encourage new usage occasions.

Crystal Lindell

August 3, 2020

The spot features two sisters — one who’s always on her phone and the other, Lena, who’s trying to get her attention.

Mars to donate $20M toward COVID-19 relief

$8M to support global organizations.

April 6, 2020

As part of its ongoing response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Mars, Inc. has committed to donating $20 million to support people, pets and communities affected by COVID-19.

Mars moving Orlando M&M’S store to Disney Springs

Experiential store set to open in 2020.

January 6, 2020

Mars Retail Group is relocating its existing M&M'S experiential store from Orlando to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort.

Skittles

Survey reveals which Skittles color consumers hate the most

Survey also shows what your favorite Skittles color says about who you are.

Crystal Lindell

November 6, 2019

It’s been 30 years since Skittles introduced its iconic “Taste the Rainbow” tagline, so to celebrate this, the brand took a look at how America tastes the rainbow.

Mars Wrigley launches Skittles with zombie-flavored surprise

Mix of fruity candies includes surprise pieces with “rotten zombie flavor.”

October 29, 2019

The Skittles brand is turning the tables on zombies this Halloween with the U.S. launch of Zombie Skittles, featuring a surprise "zombie" flavor.

Partnership between Mars Wrigley, FanFood yields increase in concession, confectionery sales

Pilot test conducted at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, N.C.

October 28, 2019

A recent pilot test between Mars Wrigley and FanFood showed an increase in overall concession sales led by the doubling of confectionery sales.

Hershey ties for top spot in food industry customer satisfaction index

Latest American Customer Satisfaction Index also ranks Mars, Nestle among the brands.

October 23, 2019

The 2019 American Customer Satisfaction Index has a candy company at the top. Hershey, with a score of 84 (out of 100), tied with Pepsi for the top brand spot on this year's list.

Retailing

Mars Wrigley offers 5 new tips for selling candy at the checkout

The candy company offers advice on self-checkouts, gum displays and merchandising.

Crystal Lindell

October 23, 2019

This year Mars Wrigley has updated its Transaction Zone Vision to become the Transaction Zone Strategy. This shift represents the depth and breadth of the global insights the confectionery leader refined for this program.