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Mars named to Forbes' Most Trusted Companies in America 2027 list

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Mars, Incorporated was ranked number 17 on Forbes' Most Trusted Companies in America list.

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MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mars, Incorporated, a global leader in snacking, food and pet care, and maker of beloved brands like M&M'S®, SKITTLES®, CHEEZ-IT®, Ben's Original™, ROYAL CANIN®, and PEDIGREE®, today, has been named to Forbes' Most Trusted Companies in America list. Included on the list for the second consecutive year, Mars rose in rank to number 17 from number 40 in 2026. In total, the list recognizes 300 companies and evaluates trust across multiple measures, including employee sentiment, consumer trust, financial performance, business trajectory, media sentiment and workforce stability. "For 115 years, our brands have driven excitement and fostered a sense of connection through shared experiences," said Anton Vincent, President of Mars Snacking North America and Global Ice Cream – a division of Mars, Incorporated. "Our Associates feel a responsibility to continue serving our consumers, which is why as a company, we think in generations. We invest in our Associates, in innovation, and in the people and pets in communities where we work and operate because we want to be there for families and communities for generations to come. Being named to Forbes' list for the second consecutive year is a meaningful recognition of that work." Mars started out of a family kitchen in Tacoma, WA 115 years ago. While the company remains family-owned and...

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Event
Recognition

What this signalsAnalyst or press recognition often comes during a period of growth.

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Oct 22, 2026
Location
McLean, Virginia, United States

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Recognition
Number 17 on Forbes' Most Trusted Companies in America list

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Confidence
95%
Detected
Oct 22, 2026
signal_type
news
signal_subtype
recognized_as

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    "title": "Mars named to Forbes' Most Trusted Companies in America 2027 list",
    "excerpt": "MCLEAN, Va. , Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mars, Incorporated , a global leader in snacking, food and pet care, and maker of beloved brands like M&M'S®, SKITTLES®, CHEEZ-IT®, Ben's Original™, ROYAL CANIN®, and PEDIGREE®, today, has been named to Forbes' Most Trusted Companies in America list . Included on the list for the second consecutive year, Mars rose in rank to number 17 from number 40 in 2026. In total, the list recognizes 300 companies and evaluates trust across multiple measures, including employee sentiment, consumer trust, financial performance, business trajectory, media sentiment and workforce stability. \"For 115 years, our brands have driven excitement and fostered a sense of connection through shared experiences,\" said Anton Vincent, President of Mars Snacking North America and Global Ice Cream – a division of Mars, Incorporated. \"Our Associates feel a responsibility to continue serving our consumers, which is why as a company, we think in generations. We invest in our Associates, in innovation, and in the people and pets in communities where we work and operate because we want to be there for families and communities for generations to come. Being named to Forbes' list for the second consecutive year is a meaningful recognition of that work.\" Mars started out of a family kitchen in Tacoma, WA 115 years ago. While the company remains family-owned and privately...",
    "summary": "Mars, Incorporated was ranked number 17 on Forbes' Most Trusted Companies in America list.",
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