November 3, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Dove, M&M'S, Mars
Supplier News

NEWARK, N.J. — This holiday season M&M’S and DOVE are adding new, limited-edition flavors to their seasonal lineups: M&M’S Espresso Dark Chocolate Candies and DOVE PROMISES Silky Smooth Holiday Brownie Batter. The new flavor offerings will roll out in early November to bring an extra boost of holiday cheer to celebrations all season long. The
September 1, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Instacart, Mars
Supplier News

CHICAGO — Mars, the maker of some of the world’s most-loved products, including M&M’S, SNICKERS, BEN’S ORIGINAL, SEEDS OF CHANGE, PEDIGREE, and IAMS, announced that its entire portfolio of more than 40 Mars food, treats, ice cream, and pet food brands are now available for same-day delivery through Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in
June 14, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Mars, Twix
Supplier News

NEWARK, N.J. — Twix announces a brand-new, irresistible flavor to its lineup: Twix Cookie Dough. The new flavor pairs the classic Twix cookie bars with a creamy cookie dough-flavored layer, sprinkled with delicious chocolate cookie bits, all coated with milk chocolate. While Twix and cookie dough lovers will have to wait until December to officially
October 12, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
M&M'S, M&M'S Ice Cream Holiday Fun Cups, Mars
Supplier News

NEWARK, N.J. — Just ahead of the holiday season, Mars Wrigley is delivering better moments and more smiles to ice cream fans by announcing the arrival of its newest innovation – M&M’S Ice Cream Holiday Fun Cups – offering a delicious treat for those looking to get into the holiday spirit this year. M&M’S Ice
August 17, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Avengers, GUM, Mars, Mars Wrigley, Marvel
Supplier News

NEWARK, N.J. — 5™ GUM, part of the global confectionery company Mars Wrigley, today announced a partnership with Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics to bring Marvel’s Avengers players a range of new and dynamic in-game content. 5 GUM is the worldwide exclusive gum partner of Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics for one of the highest-profile games
September 25, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Josh Olken, limited-edition Snickers Pecan Bar, Mars, Snickers
Supplier News

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — Earlier this month, Snickers embarked on ‘The Great American Nut Search’ and made virtual stops in various states across the U.S. The brand asked fans to rally behind the nut they would like to see most in the next Snickers Bar. Cashews from Florida, pistachios from California and macadamia nuts from Hawaii
August 1, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Mars, Mars Wrigley U.S, Rebecca Duke, Zombie Skittles
Supplier News

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — Mars will be rolling out new Zombie Skittles for just in time for Halloween. Each pack of Zombie Skittles features a mix of five fruity flavors: Petrifying Citrus Punch, Mummified Melon, Boogeyman Blackberry, Chilling Black Cherry, and Blood Red Berry. The ultimate twist? You don’t know which one may have the repulsive
February 28, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Joe Gibbs, Joe Gibbs Racing, Kyle Busch, Mars, No. 18 M&M'S Toyota
Supplier News

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — Mars announced a multi-year extension to its partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR), that will see the confectionery giant continue to serve as the primary sponsor of the No. 18 M&M’S Toyota in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. The relationship, one of the longest and most successful in the sport, will continue
January 23, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Forrest E. Mars, Gail Broadright, Heritage Chocolate Society, Jr. Chocolate History Research Grant, Mars
Supplier News

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — Mars Wrigley Confectionery has awarded the Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Research Grant to five institutions across the US in the areas of research and chocolate programming. Winners were acknowledged at the 15th Annual banquet dinner of the Heritage Chocolate Society held at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The
November 19, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
7-Eleven, Andrew Lee, candy, Hungerithm', Josh Olken, Mars, Snickers
Supplier News

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — For the second year in a row, Mars Inc.’s Snickers is bringing back “Hungerithm,” a tool that monitors the mood of the internet. When consumers drop hints of hunger online, the coupon discount of Snickers increases at participating 7-Eleven stores in real time. “The holidays can be a stressful time for everyone,
September 18, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Barry Parkin, Climate Week NYC, Grant Reid, Mars, Stephen Badger, Sustainable in a Generation'
Business, Supplier News

MCLEAN, Va. — Mars is changing how it does business — one year from the launch from its “Sustainable in a Generation” Plan. The move comes after Mars chief executive officer Grant Reid last year warned that the “global supply chain is broken,” and business needed to make a “huge step change” in order to deliver on
July 12, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
campaign, M&M'S, Mars
Supplier News

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — Mars Inc. is making packs of M&M’S Caramel all-access passes for various entertainment events this summer. Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Julia Michaels will kick off the exclusive events by performing an M&M’S Spotlight concert at the Southside Music Hall in Dallas on July 25. Fans can stay tuned to M&M’S social channels for details on how to attend the free
April 7, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Emily Strobel, M&M’S Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches, Mars, Mars Wrigley Confectionery
Supplier News

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — Mars Wrigley Confectionery has expanded its ice cream lineup with the introduction of the new chocolate-flavored M&M’s ice cream sandwich. M&M’S Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches are made with reduced-fat chocolate ice cream sandwiched by two cookies packed with M&M’s Minis. Mars had previously released an M&M’s Cookie Sandwich made with reduced-fat vanilla ice cream,
June 14, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Casey Keller, Mars, Skittles, Skittles America Mix, slideshow, Wrigley, Yorkville factory
Leading Headlines, Slideshows, Supplier News

CHICAGO — To help fuel surging sales for its Skittles candy brand, Wrigley has opened a state-of-the-art expansion to its factory in Yorkville, Ill. Wrigley said Tuesday that the Yorkville addition adds 145,000 square feet, a new Skittles line and 75 new jobs, which represents a 25% increase in the facility’s workforce. The company said