Mars

Founded in 1911, Mars, Incorporated is a food production company, specializing in candies & chocolates. Founder Frank C. Mars started the company in his Tacoma, Washington kitchen. His son Forrest E. Mars, Sr. joined the company in the 1920s. Today the company operates various business segments: Petcare, Food, Mars Wrigley, and Mars Edge. Mars Wrigley brands include M&Ms, Skittles, Snickers and Extra.