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Mars is an American multinational manufacturer known for its diverse portfolio that includes confectionery, pet food, and other food...


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Mars is an American multinational manufacturer known for its diverse portfolio that includes confectionery, pet food, and other food products. With over 150,000 associates, the company emphasizes quality, responsibility, mutuality, efficiency, and freedom in its operations. Mars is recognized as one of the largest privately held companies in the United States, with significant annual sales and a commitment to improving the lives of people and pets through its various brands.

Website
Headquarters
McLean, Virginia
Size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Manufacturing
Specialities
Mars Petcare, Mars Food, Mars Edge, Mars Wrigley

πŸ›οΈ Mars Product and Pricing News β†’

πŸ‘” Mars CEO, Management and Leadership Team β†’

βš”οΈ Mars Alternatives and Competitors β†’

πŸ’Ό Mars Hiring and Layoffs β†’

πŸ€– Mars Developer, Integration and Automation News β†’

πŸ“ˆ Mars Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News β†’

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πŸ›οΈ Mars Product and Pricing News

  • Mars launched Galaxy Fudge Brownie in Tesco, expanding their Galaxy hot chocolate range which holds nearly 14% of the hot beverages market.
  • Mars Wrigley-owned Ethel M Chocolates launched a new festive collection for the holiday season.
  • Mars, led by Taoufiq Errafi, is using microalgae to replace fish oil in pet nutrition, saving a billion anchovies this year and reducing GHG emissions by 16% since 2015.
  • A class action lawsuit filed by Mersada Cobovic accuses Mars Petcare of falsely advertising its pet food as 'natural' despite containing synthetic ingredients, violating consumer protection laws.
  • Mars has released new Milky Way Dessert Cups, now available in Iceland stores across the UK.

  • Mars launched Skittles POP'd, featuring freeze-dried Skittles with a crispy texture, in Original and Sour flavors.
  • Mars announced its first 100% renewable steam-based pet food production plant in Australia, integrating solar and thermal energy, with support from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.
  • Anton Vincent, President of Mars Wrigley North America & Global Ice Cream, will speak about brand building at the 2024 AFROTECH Conference in Houston, TX.

πŸ‘” Mars CEO, Management and Leadership Team


βš”οΈ Mars Alternatives and Competitors

  • Mondelez International
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  • Hershey Company
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  • Nestle USA
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  • Conagra Brands
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  • VCA
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  • Kraft Heinz
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  • Lindt & Spruengli
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  • Ferrero Rocher
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  • Ghirardelli
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  • General Mills
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  • PepsiCo

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πŸ’Ό Mars Hiring and Layoffs

  • Alla Dubrovina has joined Mars as Chief Strategy Officer, Global Petcare in the United Kingdom, previously serving as Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
  • Mars is currently hiring for the position of Asia Pacific FP&A Head of Royal Canin in Hong Kong.
  • Mars is currently seeking a Strategic Revenue Management Global Deployment Manager in the United Kingdom.
  • Mars is currently seeking a Global Indirect Sourcing Lead in France.
  • Mars is currently seeking a Digital Acceleration Lead in Australia.

  • Mars appointed Hans Bakker as regional general manager for its European food and nutrition business and Dave Dusangh as regional president for North America.
  • Mars appointed Gustavo Montandon de Abreu as the new legal leader for Mars Brasil.
  • Mars appointed Dave Dusangh as regional president for its North American food and nutrition business, succeeding Denis Yarotsky, to oversee brands like Ben’s Original and Tasty Bite and drive growth and innovation.

πŸ€– Mars Developer, Integration and Automation News


πŸ“ˆ Mars Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News

  • Mars has successfully acquired Kellanova for $35.9 billion after extensive negotiations, marking the largest M&A deal in the food industry for 2024.
  • Kellanova shareholders approved a merger with Mars, with 77.5% voting in favor, and the deal is expected to close in the first half of 2025 pending regulatory approval.


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