Mars Inc has refused to be drawn on reports that it is to restructure its UK confectionery operations.

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The UK confectionery business of Mars is set to become independent from its European operations in a bid to boost its performance against rivals in the country, according to Marketing Week.

The firm’s UK’s chocolate business will now operate as a stand-alone business headed up by Fiona Dawson, the publication reported today (19 October), which said Dawson has been promoted from managing director to president of the UK chocolate business.

However, a spokesperson for Mars UK declined to comment when contacted by just-food today.

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