ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. – Mars Inc., maker of M&M’s, Milky Way and other stalwarts of the nation’s Halloween candy bag, vowed in 2009 to switch entirely to sustainable cocoa to combat ...

The candy manufacturer Mars Incorporated announced Thursday that its iconic M&M’s characters will be reimagined and redesigned in order to promote a “more dynamic and progressive world.” ...

Mars, Inc., the candy company behind treats such as M&Ms, Skittles and Snickers, plans to phase out all of the artificial coloring in its “human food products” (the company also makes pet food).

Local employees: 50 DESCRIPTION: Best known for candies such as M&Ms, Snickers and Milky Way, Mars has many other operations. Its pet division sells products including Pedigree and Whiskas pet foods.

According to a press release, Mars Inc. plans to nix artificial coloring from all products “made for human consumption.” Items that will undergo the big change include gum, chocolate, food ...