Mars

Wheat and corn markets pressured by Black Sea risk and heat

34 clusters · 194 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Agricultural markets see wheat and corn declines amid Black Sea tensions

Global wheat and corn markets remain under pressure from Black Sea geopolitical instability and extreme weather. Wheat prices have experienced significant volatility; while Chicago futures recently traded near $7.38 per

Consumer advocacy against shrinkflation in Europe

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Consumentenbond reports widespread shrinkflation in supermarkets

Consumer advocacy groups in Germany and the Netherlands have highlighted widespread instances of shrinkflation, where manufacturers reduce product volumes while maintaining or increasing prices. In Germany, reports indi

Mars transition to dye-free confectionery products

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Mars launches confectionery brands without synthetic food dyes

Mars has begun rolling out new versions of several confectionery brands in the United States, including M&M’s, Skittles, and Starburst, that do not use synthetic Food, Drug & Cosmetic (FD&C) colors. The initial launch, a

Shrinkflation debate following Mars bar discovery

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Shrinkflation highlighted by discovery of 35-year-old Mars bar

The discovery of an unopened Mars bar from 1991 by a professional cleaner in Scunthorpe has triggered a public debate regarding shrinkflation. The vintage bar, which weighed approximately 62.5g to 65g, is notably larger