Mars announced that it would be reviewing its Uncle Ben’s brand in response to the protests against systemic racism worldwide. A statement from Mars on Uncle Ben’s review said: “As a global brand, we know we have a responsibility to take a stand in helping to put an end to racial bias and injustices.”
Mars launched a number of new products, including: Snickers Peanut Brownie, which combines the original Snickers bar with a brownie filling; and Maltesers Biscuits, launched in partnership with Burton’s Biscuit Company, representing the first time Maltesers has entered the biscuit category. In the UK, Mars also introduced a trio of vegan Galaxy chocolate bars in November last year.