Five Generations Later, Mars Continues to Build for Tomorrow
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MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mars is celebrating 115 years since Frank C. Mars began selling buttercream candies from his home kitchen in Tacoma, Washington. Five generations later, Mars remains a family-owned business built on the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. What began as a one-man operation in a small home kitchen has now evolved into a global business of approximately 170,000 Associates across more than 3,600 sites. That first Mars family candy recipe paved the way for today's diverse portfolio of more than 130 brands spanning pet food, veterinary care, science & diagnostics, snacking and food & nutrition. Across every part of the business, Mars remains committed to creating quality products and services that improve the lives of people and pets around the world. "Our 115-year history reflects the enduring power of our values and the long-term perspective that comes with being family-owned," said Poul Weihrauch, CEO of Mars, Incorporated. "For generations, Mars has grown by evolving with the needs of people and pets while staying true to the principles that define who we are. As we look ahead, we remain focused on helping to create a better world for people, pets and the planet." In the 1940s, Forrest Mars, Sr. wrote a letter stating the objective of the company was to create a mutuality of benefits for a...
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Based on combined Mars and Kellanova 2025 net sales, we are now a $65bn+ family-owned business, with a diverse portfolio of quality snacking and food products that delight millions of people every day, and leading pet care products and veterinary services that support pets all around the world.
