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Targeted food ads promote unhealthy products to black and Hispanic youth
A recent report has shown that advertisements for unhealthy foods are targeted more at black and Hispanic youth, in comparison to white youth.
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Hitting that sweet spot
With the clean-label drive showing no evidence of slowing down, confection and chocolate manufacturers are adapting to a changing market. Environmental concerns, health concerns and sustainability may be priorities for today’s consumers, but flavour and innovation have never been more important. Divakar Kolhe from Future Market Insights reports on the…
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Four corporate giants unite to help shape U.S. sustainable food policy
At its launch, the Alliance said it would focus on pushing for progress in nutrition labelling and carbon emissions.
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The Mars journey towards 100% sustainable rice
19 May 2017 | By Luc Beerens, Global Sustainable Sourcing Director, Mars Food
Luc Beerens, Global Sustainable Sourcing Director for Mars Food, discusses smart packaging and transparency in the supply chain with regards to their brand, Uncle Ben's.
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Mars invests £23 million in King’s Lynn manufacturing site
11 July 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
Mars' investment means the King’s Lynn site will have new manufacturing capabilities for the manufacture of Uncle Ben’s Ready to Heat Rice...
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Mars releases its sixth annual Principles in Action Summary
1 July 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
The summary shows progress Mars has made in the areas of sustainability, health and wellbeing, food safety, responsible marketing, and workplace engagement...
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Mars teams up with Alibaba to improve e-commerce food safety
1 July 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
Leveraging Alibaba's ecosystem, Mars will also establish an integrated online and offline business model to expand its reach in China...
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FDA issues draft voluntary guidance for sodium for the food industry
1 June 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
The US FDA has issued draft guidance for public comment that provides practical, voluntary sodium reduction targets for the food industry...
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Mars completes acquisition of cocoa farm Hacienda La Chola
18 April 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
The acquisition of Hacienda La Chola will expand Mars’ network of research farms, which includes facilities in Brazil and Indonesia...
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Mars to label some products ‘occasional’ in health initiative
15 April 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
As part of Mars' Health and Wellbeing Ambition, the company will add nutritional adding guidance on products that should only be consumed once per week...
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Food degree apprenticeships to boost innovation
12 April 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
The UK government is bringing together food sector experts and employers to create apprenticeships, boosting innovation in the food industry...
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Mars to remove all artificial colours from its food products
8 February 2016 | By Victoria White
Products across the range of the company’s chocolate, gum, confection, food and drink businesses will be affected by the change, which will take place incrementally over the next five years...
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Mars Food to sustainably source its rice by 2020
27 October 2015 | By Victoria White
Mars Food, in partnership with the Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP), also announced the first global standard for sustainable rice...
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Mars to acquire Mexican chocolate company Grupo Turin
6 October 2015 | By Victoria White
Grupo Turin has been manufacturing high-quality chocolates in Mexico since 1928 and is the owner of iconic brands such as Conejos and Turin...
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Mars opens Global Food Safety Centre in China
25 September 2015 | By Victoria White
The Global Food Safety Centre will leverage insights and expertise from over 60 Mars partnerships, dedicated to innovative, sustainable and responsible food safety practices...
