Mars announces today the launch of Bounty Vegan and Topic Vegan, following the news in November that it became the first major confectionary producer in the world to launch a vegan chocolate, with the launch of dairy free Galaxy. In July, Mars also launched vegan drinks in the form of oat-based Mars, Bounty and Galaxy flavoured milkshakes.
Big Idea Ventures and Mars Petcare Launch Global Next Generation Pet Food Program
For the second year running, Big Idea Ventures and Mars Petcare have joined forces to launch the Next Generation Pet Food Program. This year’s program will take place in collaboration with AAK, Bühler, and Givaudan. The initiative aims to accelerate sustainable innovation in the pet food sector by supporting the development of novel ingredients, sustainable fats and proteins, and advanced processing technologies. It is open to startups from around the world, though APAC-based companies are preferred. Ideally, applications should demonstrate scalable, sustainable solutions with real-world impact. Companies selected for the program will receive expert guidance, potential commercial partnerships, and the opportunity to showcase their solutions at the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit in Singapore from November 4–6, 2025. “We must invest in innovation to help us …