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New goodnessknows flavors

Mars, Inc. McLean, Va.

March 6, 2017

Mars' goodnessknows snack squares are now available in three new flavors.

Mars Chocolate announces Forrest E. Mars grant winners

Recipients to research history of chocolate in the United States.

Olivia Zyszczynski

November 23, 2016

Mars Chocolate North America has announced the winners of the 2016 Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Research and Investigative Studies Grant.

Mars Chocolate introduces new items at NACS show

Mars Chocolate North America, McLean, Va.

Olivia Zyszczynski

October 28, 2016

Mars Chocolate North America has announced the launch of several new chocolate products that premiered at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show held in Atlanta Oct. 18-21. The products will be available in the coming months.

Major confectionery companies partner with foundation to improve education, support families in Cote D’Ivoire

Mondelez, Nestlé, Barry Callebaut and Mars, Inc., to invest $5 million through projects.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 26, 2016

Four confectionery and snack giants have partnered with the Zurich-based Jacobs Foundation to improve education and support women and families in cocoa-producing communities of Cote D’Ivoire.

Ethel M to host grand reopening for Nevada-based factory store

Celebration set for Oct. 28.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 19, 2016

Ethel M Chocolates, the premium division of Mars, Inc., is ready to celebrate. The company has wrapped up a three-month, multimillion-dollar renovation of its Henderson, Nev.-based factory store.

Mars buys out Berkshire Hathaway stake to take full control of Wrigley

Mars accelerated timeline to repurchase the holding company’s shares.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 6, 2016

Mars, Inc., announced Thursday it will combine its chocolate segment and its Wrigley subsidiary to form a new division, Mars Wrigley Confectionery, further cementing Mars’ status as a global confectionery leader.

Ethel M hopes to attract young consumers with $2M renovation

Upgrade features open design concept, interactive elements.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 24, 2016

As the premium chocolate division of Mars, Inc., Ethel M emphasizes its tradition of creating handmade and preservative-free confections. However, over the last two years the brand has looked for ways to “reposition itself” and make new connections, Young says.

Forrest Mars, Jr. passed away at age 84. He was a businessman, philanthropist, and visionary.

Mars Inc.'s Forrest Mars, Jr. passes away

He led Mars, Inc. in its growth from $1 billion in sales to $35 billion.

August 3, 2016

Forrest Mars, Jr. was a businessman, a philanthropist, a visionary who believed in the benefits of a global economy, and a leader who created a strong set of business values that continue to lead Mars today.

Mars offers Transaction Zones insights

"Transaction Zones” are found throughout the entire shopping experience, whether brick and mortar or online

Crystal Lindell

July 26, 2016

Wrigley and Mars Chocolate North America have implemented a fresh, research-driven approach to driving incremental purchases across all products typically found at check out.