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M&M's[edit]

M&M's are multi-colored button-shaped chocolates, each of which has the letter "m" printed on one side, consisting of a candy shell surrounding a filling which varies depending on the variety of M&M's. The original candy had a milk chocolate filling which, upon introducing other variations, was branded as the "plain" variety.

History[edit]

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M&M's were first introduced in 1941.

M&M's were first introduced in 1941 by Mars, Incorporated. The candy was inspired by a method used to allow soldiers to carry chocolate without it melting. The original idea was to coat the chocolate with a hard candy shell.

Varieties[edit]

The original M&M's were plain milk chocolate, but over the years, many varieties have been introduced. Some of the most popular varieties include:

Peanut M&M's: Introduced in 1954, these have a peanut center surrounded by milk chocolate and a candy shell.
Peanut Butter M&M's: Introduced in 1991, these have a peanut butter center.
Almond M&M's: Introduced in 1988, these have an almond center.
Crispy M&M's: Introduced in 1999, these have a crispy rice center.

Manufacturing[edit]

M&M's are manufactured by Mars, Incorporated in various locations around the world. The process involves creating the chocolate centers, coating them with a candy shell, and then printing the "m" on each candy.

Marketing[edit]

M&M's have been marketed with a variety of slogans and advertising campaigns. The candies are known for their colorful appearance and the "melt in your mouth, not in your hand" slogan.

Stores[edit]

M&M's World stores are located in several major cities, including New York City, London, and Las Vegas. These stores offer a wide variety of M&M's products and merchandise.

Related pages[edit]

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-M&M's are a brand of colorful chocolate candies that are popular all over the world. The candies are produced by Mars, Inc. and were first introduced in the United States in 1941.
+= M&M's =
-=== History ===
-* M&M's were created during World War II as a way to provide soldiers with chocolate that wouldn't melt in their pockets. The candies were designed with a hard candy shell that kept the chocolate from melting, and were originally available in brown, yellow, green, red, and violet.
+[[File:M&M's_2022.svg|thumb|right|The M&M's logo as of 2022]]
-* Over time, M&M's became popular with people of all ages, and the company began introducing new flavors and colors to appeal to different tastes.
-=== Varieties ===
+'''M&M's''' are multi-colored button-shaped chocolates, each of which has the letter "m" printed on one side, consisting of a candy shell surrounding a filling which varies depending on the variety of M&M's. The original candy had a milk chocolate filling which, upon introducing other variations, was branded as the "plain" variety.
-* Today, M&M's are available in a variety of flavors and colors, including milk chocolate, dark chocolate, peanut butter, almond, and crispy. The candies are also available in seasonal flavors and limited edition varieties, such as pumpkin spice and peppermint.
-* In addition, M&M's have been used in a variety of other products, such as ice cream, cookies, and cakes.
+== History ==
-=== Marketing ===
-* M&M's are known for their iconic advertising campaigns, which have featured the brand's signature characters, such as Red, Yellow, and Green. The brand's slogan, "Melts in Your Mouth, Not in Your Hand," has become a well-known catchphrase, and has been used in various marketing campaigns over the years.
+[[File:1941mandms.jpeg|thumb|left|M&M's were first introduced in 1941.]]
-* In addition, M&M's have been featured in a variety of movies and television shows, and are often used as a product placement in popular media.
+M&M's were first introduced in 1941 by [[Mars, Incorporated]]. The candy was inspired by a method used to allow soldiers to carry chocolate without it melting. The original idea was to coat the chocolate with a hard candy shell.
-== See also ==
-*[[Chocolate]]
+== Varieties ==
-*[[Candy]]
-*[[Snack food]]
+[[File:Plain-M&Ms-Pile.jpg|thumb|right|A pile of plain M&M's]]
-*[[Product placement]]
+The original M&M's were plain milk chocolate, but over the years, many varieties have been introduced. Some of the most popular varieties include:
-[[Category:Chocolate]] [[Category:Candy]] [[Category:Snack foods]] [[Category:Brand name confectionery]]
+* '''Peanut M&M's''': Introduced in 1954, these have a peanut center surrounded by milk chocolate and a candy shell.
+* '''Peanut Butter M&M's''': Introduced in 1991, these have a peanut butter center.
+* '''Almond M&M's''': Introduced in 1988, these have an almond center.
+* '''Crispy M&M's''': Introduced in 1999, these have a crispy rice center.
+== Manufacturing ==
+[[File:M&M-with-mm-ruler.jpg|thumb|left|M&M's with a ruler for scale]]
+M&M's are manufactured by [[Mars, Incorporated]] in various locations around the world. The process involves creating the chocolate centers, coating them with a candy shell, and then printing the "m" on each candy.
+== Marketing ==
+[[File:M&M's_London_Soho_store.jpg|thumb|right|M&M's World store in London]]
+M&M's have been marketed with a variety of slogans and advertising campaigns. The candies are known for their colorful appearance and the "melt in your mouth, not in your hand" slogan.
+== Stores ==
+[[File:MandM_Times_Square.JPG|thumb|left|M&M's World store in Times Square, New York City]]
+M&M's World stores are located in several major cities, including New York City, London, and Las Vegas. These stores offer a wide variety of M&M's products and merchandise.
+== Related pages ==
+* [[Mars, Incorporated]]
+* [[Candy]]
+* [[Chocolate]]
+[[Category:Confectionery]]
+[[Category:Mars brands]]
+[[Category:Chocolate-covered foods]]

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