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Mars Wrigley

Must Read: Mars Acquires Kellogg’s Snack Division Kellanova

$35 Billion Acquisition Changes the Global Landscape for Snacks and Confectionery By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Mars and Kellanova have entered a definitive merger agreement that will combine two of the world's largest snack producers. Mars, a family-owned leader in snacking, food and pet care, has agreed to acquire Kellanova for $83.50 per share, for a total … [Read more...] about Must Read: Mars Acquires Kellogg’s Snack Division Kellanova

TLL Interview: Brand Central Eating up the Competition in Food & Beverage Licensing

TLL Feature Food and beverage licensing has become one of the fastest growing categories in our industry and there has been one licensing agency dominating the genre for over 20 years: Brand Central. With a combination of well-known clients, including top CPG brands and leading restaurants, and a consulting business with top food manufacturers, the agency is eating up the … [Read more...] about TLL Interview: Brand Central Eating up the Competition in Food & Beverage Licensing

Sweet Deal: Victor Allen and Mars Team Up on Snickers & Twix Iced Coffees

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A deal between coffee brand Victor Allen and confectionery giant Mars will brighten every coffee lover's day with Twix and Snickers flavors. Brand Central, the licensing agency for Mars, brokered the deal with Trilliant, which is the parent company of top coffee brand Victor Allen. Trilliant Food and Nutrition was founded in 1979, and … [Read more...] about Sweet Deal: Victor Allen and Mars Team Up on Snickers & Twix Iced Coffees

Old World Christmas Kicks off 2023 with Four New Partnerships

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The holiday ornament brand Old World Christmas has secured four new licensing partnerships for its hand-made glass ornaments. The newly licensed brands include Mars Wrigley, Major League Baseball, Norman Rockwell, and Morton Salt. Each of these brands will receive a new line of hand-painted, blown-glass ornaments designed by Old World … [Read more...] about Old World Christmas Kicks off 2023 with Four New Partnerships

Mars, Ferrero & Modelez Top Confectioners of 2018

Contact the editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com Mars Wrigley Confectionery, the Ferrero Group, and Mondelez Intl. are the top candy companies worldwide by retail sales, per Candy Industry Magazine. While only a small share of those total sales are licensed, branded offerings remain a hot spot for growth. Plus, many of the companies that made it on to the list this year … [Read more...] about Mars, Ferrero & Modelez Top Confectioners of 2018