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Uncle Ben's name dropped from rice brand after logo criticised as racial stereotype

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Several companies have retired racial imagery from their branding in recent months. Making the change, Mars said it was time to "make meaningful changes". | ITV National News
Several companies have retired racial imagery from their branding in recent months. Making the change, Mars said it was time to make meaningful changes.

NowThis - The rice brand Uncle Ben's is now Ben's Original. Mars Food said the decision to change the logo and name signals 'the brand's ambition to create a more inclusive future.

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