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Former General Mills executive Anton Vincent has been named president of Mars Wrigley North America, succeeding Tracey Massey, who will lead Mars Pet Nutrition as global president.

Kinder Joy and M&M’S Caramel have topped the list of IRI’s 2018 food and beverage New Product Pacesetters, the Chicago-based research firm announced Wednesday.

One of the most notable consequences of the federal government shutdown was that it led to fewer food recalls. Unfortunately, that wasn’t because the food being produced during that time was safer — it was because there was less oversight. 

Mars Wrigley Confectionery has launched the 2019 Innovative Merchandising Incubator, a national program to provide retailers with merchandising solutions and drive sales.

More than three-quarters (77 percent) of Nestlé’s agricultural commodities are verified as deforestation-free, the company announced Tuesday.

See's Candy announced in November Kinstler would pass the reins to Pat Egan.

The Hershey Co. will debut Kit Kat Duos Mint + Dark Chocolate, the first year-round Kit Kat  flavor in almost a decade.