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Mars Builds Resilient Mint Supply Chains In Europe

Supplychaindigital · 🇮🇳 public India · · 1048 words · By Sarah Brooks
Sustainable Agriculture Supply Chain Resilience Corporate social responsibility
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Mars is implementing the Shubh Mint programme to create a sustainable and traceable supply chain for natural menthol in Europe. The initiative focuses on climate-smart agricultural practices in India to increase farmer incomes and improve supply chain resilience.

Propaganda risk 40%
Claims checked 10
Techniques found 3
Topics 3

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What happened

Mars Builds Resilient Mint Supply Chains In Europe Sustainable sourcing is the prioritisation of purchasing goods and services that help protect the environment, support social equity and have lower carbon footprints, and it is increasingly central to supply…

Why it matters

Mars is applying this approach by bringing sustainably sourced and traceable natural menthol into its European chewing gum supply chain to cut emissions and support resilient agriculture.

Common ground

By treating mint not just as an ingredient but as a strategic input, the company is linking sourcing decisions directly to supply chain resilience, farmer livelihoods and long‑term business performance.

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.

Mars is implementing the Shubh Mint programme to create a sustainable and traceable supply chain for natural menthol in Europe. The initiative focuses on climate-smart agricultural practices in India to increase farmer incomes and improve supply chain resilience.

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Propaganda Score
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Moderate concerns. Notable use of persuasive or loaded language.

psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

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.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Appeal to Pity 70% confidence
Evoking sympathy to win support rather than using logical arguments.
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.
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.
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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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “More than 1,000 of these women have established their own independent income‑generating businesses”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to support or refute the claim regarding 1,000 women establishing independent businesses.
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Claim 2: “Smart practices have cut mint production costs by 20% while raising yields.”
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Multiple sources confirm that climate-smart practices reduced production costs by approximately 20% while increasing yields.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mars Shubh Mint programme: overviewMars launched Shubh Mint to strengthen natural mint supply resilienceClimate-smart practices cut costs 20% while increasing production yields...mint production by he…
https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2026/08/03/mars-sh…
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web search NEUTRAL — Climate-smart practices, including improved plant spacing, irrigation systems, intercropping, and fertiliser management, have also reduced mint production costs by around 20 percent whilst improving y…
https://www.emeoutlookmag.com/industry-insights/mars-strengt…
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web search NEUTRAL — In 2017, Mars launched the Shubh Mint programme in partnership with implementation expert Tanager. Designed as a long-term initiative, the programme aims to strengthen natural mint production by impro…
https://www.comunicaffe.com/mars-strengthens-its-european-mi…
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Claim 3: “Shubh Mint has engaged more than 24,000 farmers in climate‑smart mint production.”
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Three independent web search results explicitly state that the Shubh Mint programme has engaged more than 24,000 farmers in climate-smart mint production.
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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 4: “Mars is applying this approach by bringing sustainably sourced and traceable natural menthol into its European chewing gum supply chain”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Mars is strengthening its European mint supply chain through the Shubh Mint programme to integrate sustainably sourced ingredients.
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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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Claim 5: “Farmers in the programme have seen mint incomes more than double.”
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Multiple sources confirm that farmers in the Shubh Mint programme have seen their mint incomes more than double.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Homosexuality in India has been documented throughout the history of the Indian subcontinent, and legal rights for homosexual individuals continue to be advanced in contemporary mainstream and regiona…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homosexuality_in_India
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is an Indian public sector undertaking that provides ticketing, catering, and tourism services for the state-owned Indian Railways. It was estab…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Railway_Catering_and_To…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sikhs (Gurmukhi: ਸਿੱਖ, romanized: Sikkh, Punjabi pronunciation: [sɪkkʰ]) are followers of Sikhism, a religion that originated in the late 15th century in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikhs
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Claim 6: “More than 8,500 women have been trained in climate‑smart agriculture.”
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Multiple sources confirm that over 8,500 women have been trained in climate-smart agricultural practices through the programme.
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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 — 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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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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Claim 7: “more than 4,500 women have taken part in self‑help groups that provide financial literacy and confidence support”
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One web search result mentions that self-help groups provided over 4,500 women with financial literacy training, but no other independent sources corroborate this specific number.
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Claim 8: “Mars is introducing 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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Web search results explicitly link the Shubh Mint programme to Mars' efforts to strengthen its European supply chain and improve resilience.
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover Putte's Bar and Pizza, serving delicious pizzas with gluten-free options and daily specials in a cozy atmosphere.
https://puttes.fi/
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web search NEUTRAL — Löydä lähin Pizza Express-ravintola ja tilaa! Paina 'Tilaa heti' painiketta ja järjestelmä etsii sinulle lähimmän Pizza Express -ravintolan!
https://pizzaexpress.fi/
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web search NEUTRAL — Best Pizza in Helsinki, Uusimaa: Find Tripadvisor traveller reviews of Helsinki Pizza places and search by price, location, and more.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g189934-c31-Helsinki…
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Claim 9: “approximately 80% of the world’s natural menthol originates from Uttar Pradesh, India”
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Multiple sources, including specific reports on the Shubh Mint programme, state that around 80% of natural menthol originates 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 10: “Tanager is a nonprofit organisation, affiliated with ACDI/VOCA, that specialises in supporting sustainable supply chains and was brought in as a partner when Mars launched Shubh Mint in 2017.”
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One web search result mentions the partnership between Mars and Tanager for the Shubh Mint programme launched in 2017, but other provided search results for this specific claim are irrelevant (textile industry).
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 25, 2025 · The textile industry is a significant economic sector with profound environmental, social, and economic challenges. Its high water consumption, pollution, and waste generation contribut…
https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/1199271
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 16, 2024 · Due to the long and complex production chains and various stages involved in making a garment, it is often challenging to gain a clear understanding of the overall environmental impact.…
https://www.hhc.earth/knowledge-base/articles/the-environmen…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 7, 2025 · Textile waste exerts a multifaceted and devastating impact on the environment, contributing significantly to landfill overflow, water pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and the depleti…
https://iere.org/how-does-textile-waste-affect-the-environme…
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