For more than five generations, Mars has evolved to create products and services that people love. Our storied history began in a kitchen when two men discovered their passion for food and created beloved confections that stood the test of time. When you make brands that put smiles on people’s faces and create better moments for millions, you feel a sense of pride in your work. Today, our iconic products like MALTESERS®, M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, EXTRA® and Skittles® are enjoyed in more than 180 countries.
- Investing $1 billion to build a new cocoa supply chain model centred on smallholder farmers.
- Reducing our carbon footprint by using enough renewable energy to create all M&Ms® sold.
- Following our Nourishing Wellbeing commitment to advance science, innovation and marketing in ways that help billions of people lead healthier, happier lives.
With rigorous testing for the safety, taste and quality of our treats, we ensure that the world of tomorrow will have even more smiles, and that we’re still making chocolate the same way Frank C. Mars did: one piece at a time.
- 187 million MALTESERS® treats are sold every year in the UK which comes out to six products every second
- M&M’s® were the first chocolates to go to space.
- The SNICKERS® bar was named after the family horse when it launched in 1930.
- Gum is the 2nd most profitable product per square metre that a retailer can stock.
Spreading the joy of sweets is a very rewarding business – take it from Hancocks. Here are the key things you need to know about getting started.
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Over recent years social media has had a growing influence on confectionery trends. Younger demographics spend more time online than ever before, with many browsing social media and fuelling each craze as it has its moment.
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Confectionery shoppers love sour sweets – this has been a sustained trend in the industry over recent years1. One of the stars of this trend has been Warheads – the iconic American sour brand. The new Warheads Super Sour Candy Floss Cups appeal to shoppers on multiple fronts as British shoppers love American lines, too.
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When your business revolves around stock that customers are going to eat, it is important that you take steps to ensure that what you offer is not only delicious but safe, too. These steps protect consumers and retailers and ensures that everybody is well and happy.
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The fresh new Sweet Vibes range is growing again with the amazing new Freakshake Bags. Combining incredible flavours and wicked textures in an eye-catching package, these are as indulgent as their namesake milkshakes.
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When the sun is out and business is booming, it’s not difficult for new stock to pass you by – especially given that we are adding new lines all of the time! With everything from fresh new brands to the reinvention of favourites and returning classics, there has been a lot of newness landing throughout July.
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