Mars’ plans to restructure its global chocolate operations have grabbed your attention this week. Meanwhile, just-food visited food-industry expo SIAL in Paris and, among others, interviewed the boss of European poultry giant Groupe Doux.
GLOBAL: Mars Inc reveals plans to realign global chocolate operations
Mars Inc is to restructure its global chocolate operations in a bid to make the company more focused and competitive in the marketplace.
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