Mars, Incorporated is an American global manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products.
The company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, USA.
The company is entirely owned by the Mars family.
Mars operates in six business segments in the U.S.: Chocolate, Petcare, Food, Drinks, and Symbioscience.
Business Segments
– Mars Petcare – Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, Mars Petcare is one of the world’s leading pet care providers and employs more than 34,000 Associates across 50 countries.
– Mars Chocolate – Headquartered in Mount Olive, New Jersey, U.S., Mars Chocolate is one of the world’s leading chocolate manufacturers and employs more than 16,000 Associates across 19 countries.
– Wrigley – Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., Wrigley is one of the world’s leading gum and confections manufacturers dedicated to bringing simple pleasures to consumers. Wrigley employs more than 17,000 Associates across more than 40 countries.
– Mars Food – Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, Mars Food is dedicated to providing leading food brands tailored to local tastes around the globe. Mars Food employs more than 2,000 Associates across 15 countries.
– Mars Drinks – With U.S. headquarters in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and U.K. headquarters in Basingstoke, Mars Drinks employs more than 650 Associates across eight countries.
– Mars Symbioscience – Mars Symbioscience (MSS) was established in 2005 as a technology-based health and life sciences business focused on delivering evidence-based product development.
The company is entirely owned by the Mars family.
Franklin Clarence Mars (September 24, 1883 – April 8, 1934), sometimes known as Frank C. Mars, was an American business magnate who founded the food company Mars, in 1911.
Mars Inc is known for the confectionery items that it creates, such as Mars bars, Milky Way bars, M&M’s, Skittles, Snickers, and Twix.
Other brands include Orbit, Wrigleys, Pedigree, Whiskas, etc.
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