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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.

What is aspartame and what does WHO’s pending cancer declaration mean?
More about the pending declaration of the popular sugar substitute aspartame as carcinogenic to humans by the World Heal...

Mars, P&G, Amcor, Delterra invest US$6 million into tackling plastic waste
The partnership comes in the lead-up to the second negotiating committee meeting for a Global Plastics Treaty, working t...

Mars to buy veterinary diagnostics firm Heska for US$1.3 billion
Heska Corp makes diagnostic equipment such as cancer screening tests for animals, and sells its products across the Unit...

Emily Dowling appointed GM at Mars New Zealand
Dowling has more than 18 years of experience working in the FMCG sector across Australia and Europe, including Mars PetC...

Big brands set to miss plastic sustainability targets
Greenpeace said the report is evidence that voluntary corporate targets have failed and called on the U.N. to forge a tr...

Animal-free dairy startup Eden Brew wins $5m investment
Eden Brew co-founder and CEO Jim Fader said the company is making rapid progress toward developing the ‘holy grail’ of d...

Mars joins the race to net-zero emissions
According to Mars chief executive officer Grant Reid, the scale of societal intervention needs to be faster and bolder.

The man from Mars talks digital, diversity and staying relevant
Inside FMCG talks to Mars Food Australia GM Bill Heague.

Uncle Ben’s rebrands as Ben’s Originals
Uncle Ben’s Rice is changing its brand name to Ben's Original and revising its packaging to remove imagery accused of pe...

FMCG leaders commit to reduce harmful online content
Unilever, Mars, P&G step up plans to create a responsible media supply chain.

Mars and Nestlé team up on chemical recycling
The partnership will explore options for currently non-recyclable plastic waste.