Nestlé, PepsiCo join forces on paper packaging push
Nestlé and PepsiCo are among six FMCG companies joining forces to try to speed up the development of paper-based alternatives…
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Mars to cut jobs at US snacks arm
Mars is cutting jobs in its US snacking business as part of changes to its office network in the country.…
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M&M’s character infringes UK food advert rules
The UK regulator has banned an M&M’s ad, ruling one of its brand characters breached the country's rules on the…
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Mars-owned Nature’s Bakery to shut production site
Mars-owned snacks brand Nature’s Bakery is to permanently close a manufacturing plant in the US state of Missouri. In a local-government filing, Mars said production…
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Mars’ new candy options underlines challenge on dyes
Mars is to launch four confectionery products in the US made without artificial dyes. Amid political pressure and consumer scrutiny,…
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Will the EU press pause on PPWR?
The EU’s flagship regulation to promote a circular economy is under threat. “I think the European Commission is doing its…
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Confectionery brands seek paper packaging sweet spot
This from a product announcement in April: “a single layer of lightweight material, offering a reliable seal as primary packaging for single-…
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The use of AI in food NPD is changing
Artificial intelligence is helping to shake up the development of new food products, reducing the number of lines that fail…
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Mars dips toe into cocoa-free chocolate
Mars is joining the chocolate giants testing cocoa-free alternatives with a product launch in Germany. The Snickers maker is working…
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Mars plans to close pet-food factory in Germany
Mars is proposing to close its pet-food factory in Minden, Germany. In a statement sent to Just Food, a spokesperson…
