Mars invests $5M in Protect the Peanut Plan Pests and diseases can destroy up to 30% of crops before it can be harvested. Candy Industry Staff August 1, 2025 The company is one of the world's top five buyers of the legume, purchasing over 300 million pounds each year to supply its global brand portfolio.Read More
Nature's Bakery opens $240M facility in Salt Lake City Mars acquired the snack brand in March 2021. SF&WB Staff July 31, 2025 The 339,000-sq.-ft. site gives the brand the space to grow, with the ability to produce more than 1 billion bars each year.Read More
Mars, Inc. to invest $2B in U.S. manufacturing by 2026 The company has already built a $240M Nature’s Bakery facility in Utah. SF&WB Staff July 29, 2025 The company's 339,000-square-foot facility will expand its capacity, with the ability to produce nearly one billion snack bars each year.Read More
Fun Friday: Krispy Kreme Crocs, M&M's PB&J packed lunch, PEZ-flavored supplements Harvest Snaps takes sampling on the road with its "Veg Up & Go" campaign. Liz Parker Kuhn July 25, 2025 Ghirardelli is offering its patrons $7.25 hot fudge sundaes on July 25 (7/25), aka National Hot Fudge Sundae Day.Read More
Mars Wrigley ITR launches M&M's shopping concept The chocolatier has debuted its first shop-in-stop at Antalya Int'l Airport, Turkey. Candy Industry Staff July 23, 2025 The confectioner brand's shop in Antalya is the first in a series of Experience stores, launching in various formats and locations in the near future. Read More
Mars unwraps Halloween with early releases Gen Z, Millennial consumers are celebrating "Summerween" earlier than ever. Candy Industry Staff July 21, 2025 The candy maker is meeting the speedy onset of the season and early demand with its 2025 holiday lineup hitting shelves this month.Read More
GoodSAM Foods taps VP of revenue and growth The hire comes to the brand from Thrive Market, as head of merchandising. SF&WB Staff July 15, 2025 James Ren will drive efforts to grow revenue, broaden distribution, and help lead the brand's regenerative mission.Read More
Fun Friday: Famous Amos awards, Pilot Fuel Kit snacks, See's Candies ice cream, Chip City in Chicago Kind is planning to give away frozen bars for National Ice Cream Day. Liz Parker Kuhn July 11, 2025 This week's Fun Friday includes news from Famous Amos, Pilot and Flying J, See's Candies x McConnell's, Kind, and Chip City.Read More
Mars' Kellanova acquisition clears antitrust review by FTC The deal is now awaiting a European commission investigation. Alyse Thompson-Richards July 1, 2025 The proposed $36 billion acquisition has received all but one of 28 required regulatory clearances.Read More
NCA's ‘The Sweet Life’ returns for third season Ferrero, Mars Wrigley, See's Candies, and more are featured in the series. Candy Industry Staff June 30, 2025 The Sweet Life takes viewers behind the scenes of the $54B confectionery industry to explore the magic of candy making and celebrate the people who make America’s favorite treats. Read More