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Carrefour-PepsiCo Dispute Sheds Light On Key Role Of Retailers' Ad Business

Carrefour and PepsiCo's just resolved three-month price dispute has shed light on a new aspect of such negotiations which is changing the relationship betw...

Hershey, Mondelēz Bet Big On Easter As Cocoa Price Crisis Looms

Hershey, Mondelēz and other confectionery firms are employing promotions and pitching more non-chocolate Easter treats like cookies 'n' cream bunnies at a...

Mars Opens Snacking Research And Development Hub In Chicago

Confectionery giant Mars has opened a new snacking research and development hub at its Goose Island campus in Chicago.

Mars Invests $237m In New Nature's Bakery Facility In Salt Lake City

Confectionery giant Mars has announced an investment of $237 million (€216.3 million) in a new baking facility for its Nature's Bakery brand, located...

Mars Set To Acquire Hotel Chocolat

Renowned chocolatier Hotel Chocolat has accepted a £534 million (€610 million) acquisition proposal from Mars Inc.

US Food Companies Go Deal Hunting As Pandemic Growth Fades

US packaged food companies are set for a flurry of deals in a push to revamp their brand portfolios as their pandemic-era fortunes fade and benefits of pri...

Mars To Acquire Synlab's Veterinary Laboratory Diagnostics Unit

Mars Incorporated has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Synlab Vet, a European provider of specialist veterinary laboratory diagnostics.

Dove Ice Cream Launches Limited-Edition Clothing Range With Mien Studios

Dove Ice Cream has teamed up with sustainable everyday wear clothing brand Mien Studios to launch a limited-edition, eco-friendly line of 'Silky Smooth Set...