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Pods returns to NZ shelves
The product return follows a multi-year hiatus and sustained consumer campaigns requesting the snack's availability.
Mars brand Greenies launches Pill Pockets
The treats are manufactured in two flavour profiles: Peanut Butter and Smokey Ham.
Mars opens Australia’s largest cat food kitchen in Wodonga
With this expansion, 90 per cent of Mars pet care products will be manufactured locally.
Mars reduces plastic packaging for Pringles Minis by 10 per cent
The company says the initiative is projected to save approximately 30.7 metric tonnes of virgin plastic per year.
Mars to expand Wodonga pet food plant with $113 million investment
The upgrade is part of a broader $200 million investment in enhancing Mars' Australian manufacturing facilities.
Dine cat food launches reef restoration initiative with Coles
The campaign supports restoration projects with marine scientists and non-government organisations.
Mars names Marc Carena global petcare president
He also worked at Metro Group and Nestlé, and was VP of the European Food and Drink Association.
Mars-Kellanova merger clears final hurdle
The acquisition will fold Kellanova’s portfolio into Mars’ existing snacking business.
Mars names Melodie Nye head of Pet Nutrition ANZ
Nye will replace Craig Sargeant, who will take up a new role as global VP for strategic revenue management.
Mars introduces Cookie Dough flavoured bar
The new bar features a soft, cookie dough-flavoured nougat centre, layered with caramel and coated in milk chocolate.
Mars acquisition of Kellanova gets FTC green light
The deal now hinges on a final review by the European Commission.
Big M, Dairy Farmers launch Mars-inspired flavoured milks
Maltesers offer a lighter, chocolaty, and creamy taste with no sugar added, inspired by Mars chocolate nougat bar.
Maltesers Raspberry makes a comeback
The “impressive demand” and the popularity of raspberry and chocolate pairing brought the product back.
Mars unveils new candy creations at Las Vegas trade show
Alongside the launch, M&Ms announced a partnership with fashion label Kate Spade.
Mars seals deal to buy Kellanova for US$36 billion
Kellanova will become part of Mars’ Snacking division, led by Andrew Clarke and headquartered in Chicago.
A Mars-Kellanova merger makes sense, say analysts. Here’s why
Kellanova’s K portfolio of popular snack brands would fit well with Mars’ and help it expand scale in international mark...
Mars is running the ruler over Kellanova
If Kellanova pursues the deal, the acquisition will still need approval from regulators regarding issues related to comp...
Mars introduces limited-edition Twix Wafer Rolls
The Twix Wafer Rolls feature two wafer rolls coated with smooth milk chocolate and a Twix flavour.
Mars launches Ben’s Original microwavable meals
Each serving has ten plant-based ingredients, such as whole grains, legumes, and vegetables.
M&M’s launches limited-edition Mocha Mudcake flavour
The new M&M’s Mocha Mudcake has a mocha mudcake fudge centre, covered in milk chocolate, and housed in a crisp shell.
