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Appellate court upholds decision to toss Mars child-labor labeling suit

Ninth Circuit court affirms California district court’s decision to dismiss claims made against chocolate manufacturer.

June 6, 2018

A federal appeals court has agreed that Mars, Inc. and other food manufacturers have no duty under California consumer protection laws to disclose on product packages that their supply chains may contain child labor.

Mars Chocolate to invest $70 million in U.S. supply chain

Newest investment builds on $1 billion set aside for manufacturing investment.

Alyse Thompson

June 14, 2017

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Mars Chocolate North America plans to invest $70 million in its U.S. supply chain, illustrating a commitment to American manufacturing and innovation.

Mars Chocolate announces Forrest E. Mars grant winners

Recipients to research history of chocolate in the United States.

Olivia Zyszczynski

November 23, 2016

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Mars Chocolate North America has announced the winners of the 2016 Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Research and Investigative Studies Grant.

Mars Chocolate introduces new items at NACS show

Mars Chocolate North America, McLean, Va.

Olivia Zyszczynski

October 28, 2016

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Mars Chocolate North America has announced the launch of several new chocolate products that premiered at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show held in Atlanta Oct. 18-21. The products will be available in the coming months.

Mars accepting applications for chocolate history research grant

Chocolate maker hopes to spur chocolate exploration with Chocolate History Research and Investigative Studies Grant.

Crystal Lindell

August 26, 2015

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Mars Chocolate North America is again planning to fund a grant that it hopes will spur research into the history of chocolate.

Mars to expand Georgia and Albany facilities, close Toronto site

Candy maker to produce more Obit and Excel gum in Georgia, goodnessknows in Albany.

Alison Soley

June 25, 2015

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Mars is expanding its presence in the U.S. as it looks to shut down a facility in Canada early next year.

Mars North America’s plants now all landfill-free

All 10 facilities earn zero-waste-to-landfill certification.

Abigail Watt

January 28, 2015

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The chocolate maker has announced that all 10 of its manufacturing facilities are now certified landfill-free, achieving its 2015 zero-waste-to-landfill goal.

Jean-Christophe Flatin named president, Global Chocolate, Mars, Inc.

Chocolate maker also accepting applications for chocolate research grant.

Crystal Lindell

August 20, 2014

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Mars, Inc. has named Jean-Christophe Flatin as its new president, Global Chocolate, effective Oct. 1, 2014.

ECRM data: Hershey runs the most ads

Trade show company tells which candy companies and which brands run the most ads

Crystal Lindell

September 11, 2013

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The Hershey Co. runs more ads than other candy company, and the Hershey bar has more ad support than any other candy — at least according to data just released by ECRM.

Finding the sweet spot at the register

Self-checkout poses challenges for impulse candy buys

Crystal Lindell

May 29, 2013

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Although grabbing a pack of Snicker’s Bites as I made my way up to the cashier at the checkout lane was a non-event for me, it was a scientific research project for Mars akin to space shuttle management.

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Appellate court upholds decision to toss Mars child-labor labeling suit

Mars Chocolate to invest $70 million in U.S. supply chain

Mars Chocolate announces Forrest E. Mars grant winners

Mars Chocolate introduces new items at NACS show

Mars accepting applications for chocolate history research grant

Mars to expand Georgia and Albany facilities, close Toronto site

Mars North America’s plants now all landfill-free

Jean-Christophe Flatin named president, Global Chocolate, Mars, Inc.

ECRM data: Hershey runs the most ads

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