Inside Mars’ Sustainably Sourced European Mint Programme

Sustainabilitymag · 🇮🇳 public India · Jul 30, 2026 · 772 words · By Chloe Williment

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The article describes Mars' Shubh Mint programme, which aims to create a sustainable and traceable supply chain for natural menthol in Europe. It highlights the program's efforts to improve farmer profitability, empower women in India, and implement climate-smart agricultural practices.

Propaganda risk 40%

Claims checked 9

Techniques found 3

Topics 3

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What happened

Inside Mars’ Sustainably Sourced European Mint Programme Sustainable sourcing is the prioritisation of purchasing goods and services that help protect the environment, support social equity and have lower carbon footprints.

Why it matters

By bringing sustainably sourced and traceable natural menthol into its European chewing gum supply chain, Mars is reducing emissions and supporting resilient agriculture.

Common ground

A sustainable mint supply chain Mars is bringing traceable menthol into its European supply chain via its Shubh Mint programme so it can integrate sustainably sourced ingredients into its British and Polish manufacturing operations.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Appeal to Pity, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

Follow-up questions

What new context would change how readers understand this Women's Empowerment story?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Smart climate agricultural practices such as improved plant spacing, irrigation systems, intercropping and fertiliser management cut mint production costs by 20%?
How does this story connect Women's Empowerment with Sustainable Agriculture over the next few days?

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Propaganda Score

confidence: 90%

Moderate concerns. Notable use of persuasive or loaded language.

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eFinder identified 3 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence

Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.

Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.

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Appeal to Pity 70% confidence

Evoking sympathy to win support rather than using logical arguments.

Why it matters: Recognizing appeal to pity helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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Glittering Generalities 80% confidence

Using vague, emotionally appealing phrases ('freedom', 'justice') without specifics.

Why it matters: Recognizing glittering generalities helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Smart climate agricultural practices such as improved plant spacing, irrigation systems, intercropping and fertiliser management cut mint production costs by 20%”

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The 20% cost reduction is confirmed by both a cross-reference from Supplychaindigital and a web search result summary of the programme.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Smart practices have cut mint production costs by 20% while raising yields.
https://supplychaindigital.com/news/mars-builds-resilient-mi…

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Claim 2: “The programme has engaged more than 24,000 farmers, who have seen their incomes more than double from mint.”

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Multiple independent web sources confirm that more than 24,000 farmers have participated and seen their incomes more than double.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ayushmann Khurrana (born Nishant Khurrana; 14 September 1984) is an Indian actor and singer who works in Hindi films. Known for his portrayals of ordinary men often battling social norms, he is the re…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayushmann_Khurrana

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shubhneet Singh (born 10 August 1997), popularly known as Shubh, is an Indian rapper, singer, and songwriter associated with Punjabi music. Based in Brampton, Ontario, Shubh rose to mainstream in 2021…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shubh

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shubharambh (transl. Auspicious beginning) is an Indian Hindi-language romantic drama television series. Produced by Shashi Sumeet Productions, it aired from 2 December 2019 to 13 November 2020 on Col…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shubharambh

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Claim 3: “more than 4,500 women have also taken part in self-help groups that provide financial literacy and confidence support.”

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The claim is confirmed by a cross-reference from Supplychaindigital and multiple web search results specifying the 4,500 women in self-help groups.

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web search NEUTRAL — Opportunities for women via Self-Help Groups.The programme has engaged more than 24,000 farmers, who have seen their incomes more than double from mint. More than 8,500 women are now trained in climat…
https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/inside-mars-sustainably-s…

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web search NEUTRAL — Investing in women: More than 8,500 women have been trained in climate-smart farming, over 1,000 going on to start their own businesses and over 4,500 joining self-help groups focused on financial lit…
https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/08/03/mars-shubh-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Alongside this, over 8,500 women have received training in climate-smart agricultural practices to support farming as a family business.“The Mars Shubh Mint programme shows how sustainability and busi…
https://www.emeoutlookmag.com/industry-insights/mars-strengt…

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Claim 4: “Mars is bringing traceable menthol into its European supply chain via its Shubh Mint programme so it can integrate sustainably sourced ingredients into its British and Polish manufacturing operations.”

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Multiple independent web sources (ESG News and others) confirm that Mars is integrating traceable menthol from the Shubh Mint programme into its European supply chain for factories in the UK and Poland.

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web search NEUTRAL — Mars is integrating menthol sourced through its Shubh Mint programme into its European chewing gum supply chain, supplying factories in the UK and Poland.
https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/mars-strengthens-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Mars is integrating traceable natural menthol from its Shubh Mint program into its European chewing gum supply chain, supplying manufacturing operations in the U.K. and Poland.
https://esgnews.com/mars-expands-sustainable-mint-supply-acr…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Shubh Mint program started as a pilot initiative focusing on research and testing climate-smart agricultural practices. Farmers were encouraged to participate through demonstration plots, allowing…
https://third-news.com/article/813be9d6-8b2c-11f1-9bff-9ca3b…

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Claim 5: “Approximately 80% of the world’s natural menthol originates from Uttar Pradesh, India”

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Multiple sources confirm India produces over 80% of global natural menthol, and specifically that a significant portion (almost 80% of India's production) comes from Uttar Pradesh.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ghaziabad (Hindustani: [ɣaːziːaːbaːd̪]) is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and a part of Delhi NCR. It is the administrative headquarters of Ghaziabad district and is the largest city in W…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghaziabad

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Government of Uttar Pradesh (ISO: Uttara Pradēśa Sarakāra; often abbreviated as GoUP) is the subnational government of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh with the governor as its appointed constitu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_Uttar_Pradesh

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Uttar Pradesh (UTT-ər prə-DESH, abbr. UP; Hindi: Uttar Pradēś, pronounced [ˈʊt̪ːəɾ pɾə.ˈdeːɕ] , lit. 'Northern Province') is a state in northern India. With over 241 million inhabitants, it is India's…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uttar_Pradesh

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Claim 6: “Tanager is a nonprofit organisation, affiliated with ACDI/VOCA, that specialises in supporting sustainable supply chains.”

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Three independent sources (LinkedIn, Devex, and Cause IQ) confirm Tanager is a nonprofit affiliate of ACDI/VOCA specializing in sustainable supply chains and agriculture.

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web search NEUTRAL — Tanager is a subordinate organization under Acdi / Voca.Program areas at Tanager. Tanager implemented capacity development of smallholder farmer projects in six countries: burkina faso, ethiopia, indi…
https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/agribusiness-systems-i…

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web search NEUTRAL — Tanager, an affiliate of ACDI/VOCA, is an international nonprofit that brings people together at the table, on the ground, and across supply chains to co-create economic and social opportunities that …
https://in.linkedin.com/company/tanager-intl

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web search NEUTRAL — The Tanager name and logo speak directly to finding and using the right tools in pursuit of that goal. Originally established as Agribusiness Systems International (ASI) in 1993 as an affiliate of ACD…
https://www.devex.com/organizations/tanager-19866

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Claim 7: “More than 1,000 of these women have established their own independent income-generating businesses”

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The claim is confirmed by both a cross-reference from Supplychaindigital and a web search result detailing the investment in women.

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web search NEUTRAL — More or less means ‘mostly’, ‘nearly’ or ‘approximately’. We use it in mid position (between the subject and main verb, or after the modal verb or first auxiliary verb, or after be as a main verb).
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/more

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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago · Examples of more in a Sentence Adjective I felt more pain after the procedure, not less. The new engine has even more power. You like more sugar in your tea than I do.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more

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web search NEUTRAL — MORE definition: in greater quantity, amount, measure, degree, or number. See examples of more used in a sentence.
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/more

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Claim 8: “More than 8,500 women are now trained in climate-smart agricultural practices to support farming as a family business.”

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Multiple sources confirm that over 8,500 women have been trained in climate-smart agricultural practices.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bhumi Satish Pednekar (Hindi pronunciation: [bʱuːmɪ peːɖneːkər] born 18 July 1989) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films. Known for her portrayals of headstrong small-town women, she is the re…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhumi_Pednekar

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Claim 9: “In 2017, when Mars launched the Shubh Mint programme, Tanager was implemented as a partner.”

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While the Shubh Mint programme's existence and its 2017 launch are mentioned in some web results (e.g., 'Mars’ Shubh Mint programme boosts farmer incomes'), the specific partnership with Tanager at the exact moment of launch in 2017 is not explicitly corroborated across multiple independent sources in the provided evidence. The Wikipedia results for 'Mars' are irrelevant (referring to the planet or the company generally).

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web search NEUTRAL — In 1971 Mariner 9 entered orbit around Mars, being the first spacecraft to orbit any body other than the Moon, Sun or Earth; following in the same year were the first uncontrolled impact (Mars 2) and …
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars

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web search NEUTRAL — Mars, Incorporated (doing business as Mars Inc.) is an American multinational manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products and a provider of animal care services founded on June 23…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_Inc.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 20, 2026 · Mars is one of the most explored bodies in our solar system, and it's the only planet where we've sent rovers to explore the alien landscape. NASA missions have found lots of evidence t…
https://mars.nasa.gov/

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