Mars, maker of M&M’s and Dove chocolate, has teamed up with gene editing firm Pairwise to develop hardier cocoa plants using CRISPR technology. The partnership aims to speed up the process of creating more resilient crops to ensure a stable supply of cocoa beans.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-06/m-m-s-maker-turns-to-gene-editing-in-bid-to-secure-cocoa-supply