Mars Inc and TATA Trust sign MoU
Q. TATA Trust has signed an MoU with which prominent global food manufacturer for advancing agricultural development and addressing malnutrition and food safety in India?- Published on 07 Jan 16a. PepsiCo
b. Nestle
c. Mars Incorporated
d. Cadbury
ANSWER: Mars Incorporated
TATA Trusts and leading international food manufacturer Mars Inc has entered into an MoU for working to advance agricultural development, addressing malnutrition and enhancing food safety in India, as per a joint statement. TATA Trusts that will participate in the initiative include Sir Dorabji TATA Trust, Sir Ratan TATA Trust, and Navajbhai Ratan TATA Trust. Apart from being a food manufacturer, Mars Inc has also said it will work with TATA Trust to develop methods to boost crop productivity. The crops that will be focus include mint, peanuts, rice, and legumes. Mars Food, a segment of Mars, Incorporated, will also conduct joint research with Tata Trusts on nutritional guidelines that can help address anemia and other forms of malnutrition, the joint statement added.