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Bloomberg
06-08-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
M&M's Maker Turns to Gene Editing in Bid to Secure Cocoa Supply
Mars Inc. is tapping gene-editing technology that could speed up the development of hardier cocoa plants — part of the company's efforts to ensure continued supplies of the crucial crop. The maker of Dove chocolate and M&M's is entering into a licensing agreement with Pairwise, an agricultural gene editing firm, in order to accelerate the development of plants with desirable traits, according to a statement. Under the agreement, Mars gets access to Pairwise's CRISPR tools, which allow scientists to modify organisms' DNA sequences.
The Sun
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Brits' worst telly habits revealed from guessing the plot to scrolling on phone during the best bits, survey shows
BRITS' top telly bugbears are people asking loads of questions about the show, switching between channels – and accidentally giving away spoilers. A poll of 2,000 adults found 24 per cent who watch with others get cheesed off when their sofa-mates eat snacks too loudly. While 21 per cent find it frustrating when other people keep the volume too low. However, a quarter confessed to being a nightmare to watch TV with, because they're always asking questions themselves. For 40 per cent of them, they're just trying to understand a plot point better – but 31 per cent said they simply weren't paying enough attention. Despite this, 33 per cent say a night in front of the box with friends is just as enjoyable as doing an activity with a friend. It comes as M&M's celebrates the launch of its latest platform, It's More Fun Together, turning TV quirks into something worth celebrating, with a Couch Confessions pop-up in London, hosted by TV-lover celebs Sam Thompson and Scarlett Moffatt. Reality TV Star, Scarlett Moffatt, said: 'TV nights at home are my love language, chaotic, full of theme-tune singalongs and subtitle debates. "But hunkering down on the couch with Scott and Jude is what makes it so special. "I love the little quirks that turn ordinary nights into unforgettable family moments, because watching together is always more fun, even if Jude is the remote-control-king nowadays.' The research also revealed what TV viewers would like to make watching telly collectively better – with 20 per cent opting for snack bowls that perfectly divide portions between people. And 19 per cent would like a family-sized footstool, so everyone could put their feet up, and 15 per cent long for a device that sets the TV at the 'perfect' volume. Guests of the pop-up were lucky enough to get their hands on some of these solves, alongside scavenger hunts for TV snacks and content moments galore. The study also found 26 per cent of people who watch with others admitted they frequently try and guess at plot twists before they happen. While the same amount wind up other viewers by stopping to rewind a show, to catch some missed dialogue. Brits also found an appetite for celebrity company in front of the box, with David Attenborough, Ant and Dec and Olivia Colman ranking top three of Britain's most sought-after telly companions. And 22 per cent think nothing of stopping a show at a vital moment – to go to the loo or make a cup of tea. While nearly a fifth (19 per cent) of dozy watchers who took part in the study by are also liable to nod off mid-episode. Inspired by the modern British living room, the immersive experience was split into two sides for guests to explore, and paid homage to the nation's favourite ways to watch television together. TV Personality & Radio Host, Sam Thompson, added: 'I'm all about turning TV nights into a proper event with bean bags, onesies, volume up and a stash of snacks. "It's my favourite time to just hang out with mates, even if it takes us an hour to agree on what to watch and someone always falls asleep halfway through." 2 TOP TELLY HABITS BRITS ADMIT TO: 1. Trying to guess the plot twists before they happen 2. Rewinding to catch missed dialogue 3. Using a phone, TV, and another device at the same time 4. Pausing the show at vital moments to go to the toilet or make a cup of tea 5. Google actors while watching the show 6. Crying during emotional moments 7. Falling asleep mid-show 8. Covering eyes during scary scenes 9. Talking to the TV as if the characters can hear you 10. Get distracted by notifications on my phone 11. Ask someone else to update me on what's happened when I haven't been paying attention 12. Cheering for favourite characters 13. Sing along to the theme tune 14. Mimicking the accents of the characters 15. Turning the volume up or down when someone else wants it at a different setting 16. Search the show when watching and accidentally see spoilers 17. Eating snacks that were supposed to be for another occasion 18. Talking over the show about something else when someone's trying to concentrate on it 19. Commentate throughout the show 20. Stealing snacks from someone else when they leave the room
