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Mars

Global petcare, food, nutrition, and snacking company

mars.com

Headquarters: McLean, United States
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 55,000+
Industry: Consumer Goods Conglomerates

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Latest news about Mars

In short: Mars expanded its global sustainability initiatives and production investments while managing significant facility closures and job cuts.

Company announcements

July 6 Mars

Mars delivered 3.4 billion healthy meals in 2025

The report highlights a 3.9% sodium reduction, 342M servings of vegetables, and expanded community partnerships.

June 30 Mars

Mars announces $32M CAD investment in Alberta pet food centre

The facility accelerates science-based nutrition for ORIJEN and ACANA brands, deepening community commitment.

June 29 Mars

Mars awards €1.5M grant to Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings

The grant supports fellowships for 30 young scientists annually over three years, advancing scientific talent.

June 24 Mars

Mars' KIND Snacks achieves regenerative agriculture for half its almond supply

Following a three-year pilot, the initiative improved water use efficiency by 19.5% and reduced carbon intensity by 28%.

Media coverage

July 21 MSN

Mars to cut jobs at US snacks arm

The owner of Snickers and M&M's said it will be "sunsetting" a site in Newark in New Jersey by December 2027.

July 17 Yahoo Finance

M&M candy maker Mars Wrigley to leave Newark, cutting 307 jobs

Candy and snack food behemoth Mars Wrigley will be shrinking its North Jersey presence with the...

July 17 Top Class Actions

Mars Petcare recalls Pedigree dog food due to foreign materials in fraudulent resales

Read more on Mars Petcare recalls Pedigree dog food due to foreign materials in fraudulent resales in Legal News...

July 8 Yahoo Finance

Mars closes Nature’s Bakery plant, lays off 345

Mars is closing a Nature’s Bakery production facility in Hazelwood, Missouri, according to a WARN notice filed with the state. The move will lead to...

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