Mars Inc says evaluating changing Uncle Ben's brand image

[SoonerPride]

LONDON (Reuters) - Mars Inc is “evaluating all possibilities” regarding changes to its Uncle Ben’s rice brand image, the food company told Reuters on Wednesday, following news that PepsiCo Inc (PEP.O) was dropping its Aunt Jemima brand.

“As a global brand, we know we have a responsibility to take a stand in helping to put an end to racial bias and injustices,” a spokeswoman said in an emailed statement. “We recognize that one way we can do this is by evolving the Uncle Ben’s brand, including its visual brand identity.”

“We don’t yet know what the exact changes or timing will be, but we are evaluating all possibilities,” she said.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mars-race-unclebens/mars-inc-says-evaluating-changing-uncle-bens-brand-image-idUSKBN23O27Z

[WA-03 Democrat]

1. How nice!

One of the richest families in American that owns M&Ms, Pedigree dog food and a racist rice brand is starting think “Uncle Ben” just may be offensive.

Oh and they are huge Republican donors. Mice nuts compared with Putin but every million helps destroy our democracy.

Fuck them with malice.

[ECSkeptic]

2. But...

...I thought Uncle Ben was a role model! Didn't he tell Spider-Man that "With great power comes great responsibility" ?

[SoonerPride]

3. Ha!

and Welcome to DU.

[Arkansas Granny]

4. If Aunt Jemima can go, so can Uncle Ben.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

5. Now do the Washington NFL team.