9th December 2025 M&A / MarsMars Incorporated has ticked the final box in its proposed acquisition of Kellnova, with The European Commission giving final, unconditional approval for the buyout.
13th November 2025 Food Waste / MarsMars New Zealand is the latest signatory to the Kai Commitment, a national programme
bringing together leading food businesses from across Aotearoa New Zealand to measure and act on food waste.
5th November 2025 Kellanova / MarsJanine Baldwin has left the cereal and snacking company that is being taken over by confectionery giant Mars, starting a new role as GM of another FMCG multinational.
22nd September 2025 Mars / PeopleMars has promoted Melodie Nye to become managing director and general manager of its Pet Nutrition division for Australia and New Zealand.
3rd June 2025 MarsMars New Zealand, the distributor of Whiskas, M&M’s and Masterfoods, delivered a solid lift in profit in FY24 despite a drop in revenue from the prior year’s record.
17th September 2024 Mars / PackagingMars’ dog treat brand Schmackos has given its Strapz and Stix products a green packaging upgrade, introducing packaging made from 60% recycled plastic.
15th August 2024 Kellanova / MarsMars Incorporated has agreed a US$36bn all-cash deal to take over Kellanova in a transaction it says accelerates its ambition to double its snacking business in the next decade.
24th June 2024 MarsThe NZ arm of manufacturing giant has put in a strong performance, benefitting from growth in confectionery, pantry and pet.
9th May 2024 Mars / SustainabilityCPG giant is making a US$47m investment into an initiative to reduce the carbon footprint of its dairy ingredients, however New Zealand will have to wait for its piece.
26th September 2023 Mars / Raglan FoodPeter Simmons joins the private equity-backed plant-based food manufacturer “to lead the team and business into the next chapter”.
15th September 2023 Emissions / MarsPrivately owned pet food and confectionery company Mars has issued a fresh set of net-zero pledges, including a new 2030 target.
24th January 2023 Mars / PeopleEmily Dowling joins from Mars Petcare following the resignation of Pete Simmons after sixteen years with the group.
