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Mars makes progress on natural colors pledge

Company three years into five-year plan to replace all artificial colors with natural alternatives.
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Crystal Lindell
June 12, 2019
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Back in February 2016, Mars made an announcement that it would remove all artificial colors from its human food products by about 2021. It’s been three years since then, and the commitment is still a work in progress, Mars says.


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Candy companies earn top ratings in national consumer satisfaction index

The American Customer Satisfaction Index measures satisfaction with 380 companies in 46 industries.
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Alyse Thompson
October 23, 2018

As consumers demand more information about ingredients and manufacturing processes — and healthier food overall — it may feel like they’re difficult to please. But it appears listening and fine-tuning products and processes can pay off, according to a new report from the American Customer Satisfaction Index


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Mars’ CEO Reid calls for ‘transformational change’ to meet global sustainability goals

Candy giant pledges $1 billion to accelerate progress through “Sustainable in a Generation Plan,” leverages M&M’S brand to highlight urgency.
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Bernie Pacyniak
September 6, 2017
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In pointing out that the global business supply chain is “broken,” Mars CEO Grant Reid said business needs to lead “transformational change” in order to tackle the most urgent threats facing the planet and its people.


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Forrest Mars, Jr. passed away at age 84. He was a businessman, philanthropist, and visionary.

Mars Inc.'s Forrest Mars, Jr. passes away

He led Mars, Inc. in its growth from $1 billion in sales to $35 billion.
August 3, 2016
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Forrest Mars, Jr. was a businessman, a philanthropist, a visionary who believed in the benefits of a global economy, and a leader who created a strong set of business values that continue to lead Mars today.
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