Mars Snacking

There are officially 100 days until Halloween and Mars is already getting into the spooky spirit! 👻   Our 2026 “Tricks, Treats and Trends” report found that 57% of U.S. adults now see Halloween as a full season, with younger generations embracing earlier celebrations through cultural moments like Summerween.   And with 75% of U.S. adults believing a shared candy bowl helps build community, we’re thrilled to celebrate the traditions and trends that bring people together as our eerie-sistible Halloween products start to roll out in stores.   Explore the insights and trends here👉 https://lnkd.in/g8ghSgRt

We’re proud to share that KIND has sourced 50% of its almonds from farms leveraging regenerative agriculture practices. This milestone puts KIND on track to meet its goal of sourcing 100% of its almonds from farms using regenerative practices on a mass-balance basis by 2030.🌱   This progress builds on the KIND Almond Acres Initiative, launched in 2023 as a three-year pilot in partnership with ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients). The results demonstrate that regenerative almond production can deliver measurable environmental benefits while remaining viable at scale.   To learn more about the pilot and KIND’s almond supply chain journey, read more here: https://lnkd.in/etYttDMq #ProudlyMars

The Mars 2025 Sustainable in a Generation Report is live, showcasing how we’re building a more sustainable and resilient business. From redesigning packaging to continuing to invest in innovation and partnerships that help protect key ingredients and support farmers for the long term, we’re proud to see Mars Snacking efforts highlighted throughout the report.  You can read more about our progress here: https://lnkd.in/g_zbhYcH #ProudlyMars

We’re pleased to welcome Kemal Cetin as Global Chief Digital & Information Officer for Mars Snacking. Kemal brings an impressive track record of global experience leading digital transformation and driving business growth across the FMCG sector. As part of the global leadership team, he will lead the digital, data, and technology agenda for Mars Snacking – accelerating growth, enhancing customer and Associate experiences, and unlocking new opportunities for innovation. Welcome Kemal! Learn more about the news here: https://lnkd.in/gUsezjcU #ProudlyMars #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #Snacking 

In a world too often focused on the next quarter, Mars is concentrating on what it takes to build for the long term.   “Protect the Peanut” brings to life more than a decade of work grounded in partnership, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through science to not just create better Peanut M&M’S – but to help protect the future of a critical crop.   See just how far we went in pursuit of the perfect peanut. 🎥 #ProudlyMars

Big news for breakfast wins: Eggo Protein Waffles and Pancakes have been named Product of the Year USA 2026 in the breakfast category based on votes from more than 40,000 shoppers! We’re thrilled to see both Ben’s Original and Eggo recognized from Mars this year.   By listening to consumers and delivering what they want, tasty, convenient high-protein breakfast solutions, we are continuing to raise the bar for everyday breakfast. This recognition is a credit to our talented teams at Mars and to our retail partners who help bring these products to shelves and into more homes every day!   To learn more, check out: https://lnkd.in/etMBr5YH    #ProudlyMars #SnackingIsBetterTogether #POYUSA2026

🎉 Congratulations are in order for our very own Allison Miazga-Bedrick, now part of the Candy Hall of Fame Class of 2026! Induction into the Candy Hall of Fame is one of the highest honors in the industry and Mars is thrilled to celebrate this moment.  

Congratulations to our very own Anton Vincent, President of Mars Snacking, North America and Global Ice Cream for winning the NCSA/Candy Hall of Fame 2026 Kettle Award! 🏆   Presented by the National Confectionery Sales Association (NCSA), the Kettle Award is one of the most prestigious honors in the confectionery industry, recognizing leaders who have advanced production, innovation, sustainability and more. This award is a testament to Anton’s impact on our business and the industry at large. You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/dDJwmTeE   #ProudlyMars #TomorrowStartsToday #KettleAward

A moment worth celebrating at Mars! 🎉 Thanks to voluntary, anonymous feedback from our Associates, Mars has been recognized by Glassdoor as a 2026 Best Place to Work across the U.S. and UK – including #1 in Manufacturing & Energy in the U.S. These Awards reflect the culture our Associates create every day and our commitment to working together across segments against a shared purpose - to create the world we want tomorrow. #ProudlyMars #GlassdoorBestPlacesToWork 

We kicked off 2026 by bringing our combined global Mars Snacking organization together for the first time today! From “snacktivation” tasting stations, to virtual hellos from offices and plants around the world, and an Associate handshake competition, our Better Together celebrations showcased the fun and impact of bringing Mars and Kellanova together as one team on global level. Guided by a shared belief that we’re better together, we’re combining our strengths and beloved brands to make snacking better for our consumers, our customers and our Associates. Excited to kick off this new year together! Now, do you think anyone can top the handshake of our M&M’S spokescandies and Mr. P? #SnackingIsBetterTogether #ProudlyMars