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Ukraine designates PepsiCo, Mars as 'international war sponsors' (kyivindependent.com)

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Ukraine's National Corruption Prevention Agency added major food corporations PepsiCo and Mars to the "international sponsors of war" list on Sept. 1.

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[-] frustratedphagocytosis@kbin.social 87 points 2 years ago

Not surprised that a company named after the god of war is an international war sponsor

[-] outbound@lemmy.ca 24 points 2 years ago

Actually, Mars was named after its founder, Franklin Clarence Mars.

[-] jcg@halubilo.social 27 points 2 years ago

Franklin Clarence Mars (/ˈmɑːrz/; September 24, 1883 – April 8, 1935) was an American business magnate who founded the food company Mars, Incorporated, which mostly makes chocolate candy. Mars' son Forrest Edward Mars developed M&M's and the Mars bar. He is also widely believed to be the god of war.

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