Mars Inc.
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Mars, Incorporated is an American multinational manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products, with $33 billion in annual sales in 2015. It was ranked as the 6th largest privately held company in the United States by Forbes. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, United States, the company is entirely owned by the Mars family.
History
Mars, Incorporated was founded by Franklin Clarence Mars in 1911. The company started as a candy business in Tacoma, Washington. The first product, the Milky Way bar, was launched in 1923. The Snickers bar, now one of the world's best-selling candy bars, was introduced in 1930.
Products
Mars, Incorporated produces some of the most popular confectionery in the world, including M&M's, Snickers, Twix, Skittles, and Starburst. The company also produces non-confectionery snacks, such as Uncle Ben's Rice and Dolmio pasta sauces.
In addition to food products, Mars, Incorporated is a significant player in the pet food industry, producing brands such as Pedigree, Whiskas, and Royal Canin.
Corporate Responsibility
Mars, Incorporated has made commitments to sustainable sourcing and reducing its environmental impact. The company is a member of the World Cocoa Foundation and has pledged to source all its cocoa sustainably by 2020.
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References
Mars Incorporated 2019 logo
Old Mars Logo
Mars Wrigley Ironside Newark
The Mars Wrigley manufacturing plant in Cleveland, Tennessee, produces M&Ms and Twix bars
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Bags of Beneful and Pedigree dog food on shelves 2006
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