Mars Chocolate, Hackettstown, N.J., introduced new M&M’S brand ice cream bars.

Mars, Inc., McLean, Va., opened a Global Food Safety Center, what is said to be a first-of-its-kind facility for pre-competitive research and training that aims to raise global food safety standards through collaboration.

Mars Chocolate North America, Hackettstown, N.J., announced that all 10 of its manufacturing facilities are now certified landfill-free.

Mars, Inc., McLean, Va., introduced Starburst brand Strawberry sorbet bars, a fruity addition to the frozen novelty category.

Mars, Inc., McLean, Va., partnered with Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, New York, to build a new 200MW wind farm that will generate 100% of the electricity needs of Mars’ U.S. operations.