Mars

Mars Unveils Multi-Million Dollar Sustainable Dairy Plan, ‘Moo’ving Dairy Forward’

May 8, 2024 Mars, Incorporated

As part of the Moo’ving Dairy Forward Sustainable Dairy Plan, a new industry-leading collaboration with dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina, one of the world’s largest dairy producers, is set to result in the establishment of the Mars-FrieslandCampina Sustainable Dairy Development Program – an unprecedented initiative that will dedicate a group of farms to Mars’ dairy supply. To deliver more sustainable dairy, the program will serve as a platform where new practices and innovative technologies can be refined and scaled-up in a focused and accelerated environment, with an ultimate goal of broader adoption across the entire co-op. …

Mars Announces Appointment of Blas Maquivar as President, Health & Wellness, Mars Snacking 

April 30, 2024 Mars, Incorporated

Mars, a global leader in confectionery, snacking, food and pet care products and services, announces that it has appointed Blas Maquivar as Global President, Health & Wellness, Mars Snacking. With a tenure at Mars spanning nearly 14 years, Maquivar will oversee the company’s expanding Health & Wellness portfolio including brands Nature’s Bakery, Trü Frü and KIND, the latter of which has expanded to 30 global markets outside of the U.S. and Canada since Mars took full ownership in 2020.  …

CANGrow Wins the Deep Space Food Challenge’s Grand Prize For A Sustainable Food System That Could help Sustain Life On Moon Or Mars

April 14, 2024 Maia Farms

In an advancement for space exploration and sustainable terrestrial food production, Canadian companies Maia Farms and Ecoation are proud to announce their grand prize victory in the Deep Space Food Challenge hosted by the Canadian Space Agency and Impact Canada, in collaboration with NASA. …

Mars invests over $70 million in Hackettstown, New Jersey Site 

March 28, 2024 Mars, Incorporated

The R&D Innovation Studio at the Mars Hackettstown, New Jersey location will include a new prototyping kitchen, packaging lab, and collaboration space with the intent of increasing the speed of innovation and development to meet evolving consumer preferences. …

Mars Completes Acquisition of Nutritious Meal Company Kevin’s Natural Foods

August 9, 2023 Kevin’s Natural Foods

Mars announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Kevin’s Natural Foods, a high-growth, nutritious meal company. Kevin’s Natural Foods joins the Mars Food & Nutrition segment, complementing its portfolio of leading food brands and recent product innovations. …