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Debra Sandler is leaving her post as president of Mars Chocolate North America to take a global role overseeing the company’s health initiatives.

The newly created position, called chief health and well being officer, exemplifies the emphasis big consumer packaged-food companies are putting on nutrition in the face of increasing scrutiny by consumers and health activists.

Tracey Massey, who is currently chief financial officer for Mars Global Chocolate, will take over as acting president for Mars Chocolate North America. Ms. Massey, a longtime Mars employee, is expected to be approved to take over the position on a permanent basis, said Mars spokeswoman Renee Kopkowski.

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