M&Ms Maker Mars Invests in Gene-Editing Cacao to Make Plants Heartier

M&Ms maker Mars invests in gene-editing cacao to make plants heartier

McLean, Virginia-based Mars Inc. is investing in gene-editing technology to make cacao plants less vulnerable to disease and changes in climate patterns.

Candy giant Mars partners with biotech firm to gene-edit cocoa supply

The goal is to create cacao plants that can better withstand disease, heat and other climate-related stresses that can put global chocolate supply at risk.

Candy Maker Mars Plans to Gene-Edit Cacao Plants

M&M’s Maker Turns to Gene Editing in Bid to Secure Cocoa Supply

Mars Inc. is tapping gene-editing technology that could speed up the development of hardier cocoa plants — part of the company’s efforts to ensure continued supplies of the crucial crop.

Chocolate reinvented? Mars partners with biotech firm to develop gene-edited cocoa

Candy-maker Mars has said it is partnering with biotech company Pairwise to speed up the development of more resilient cocoa using CRISPR-based gene-editing technology. This agreement gives the company access to Fulcrum platform, which includes gene editing tools, enzymes and trait libraries, and gives Mars the ability to tailor its crops to be stronger and more sustainable. The goal is to create cacao plants — the source of cacao beans, which a…