The Mars Principles in
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Health & Nutrition

With sales of more than $30 billion in 2010, Mars is one of the world’s leading providers of food for people and pets. As such, we have a responsibility to help our consumers and the pets they love lead healthy lives.
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Our GDA (Guideline Daily Amount) labelling helps consumers make more informed choices about what they consume

Responsible Marketing

Mars encourages responsible consumption and helps people make informed choices through clear nutritional labeling and responsible marketing practices.

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Mars Chocolate

Today, Mars produces seven of the world’s 20 best-selling chocolate brands, including MARS®, DOVE®/GALAXY® and SNICKERS®. So, it's no surprise that we are best known for our chocolate.

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Mars Food

Mars Food's products are part of daily family meals in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, Russia, South Africa and the United States. Among our 13 brands are household names including UNCLE BEN'S®, DOLMIO®, MASTERFOODS®, EBLY®, SEEDS OF CHANGE®, ROYCO®, SUZI WAN®, KAN TONG® and RARIS®.

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Mars Petcare

Most people are surprised to learn that Mars is one of the world's largest pet food manufacturers and veterinary care companies. We began producing pet food in 1935, and our top brands now include WHISKAS®, PEDIGREE®, CESAR®, NUTRO®, ROYAL CANIN® and BANFIELD®.

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Mars Drinks

Mars is trusted by 35,000 businesses worldwide to deliver more than a billion drinks each year. Our KLIX® drinks machines dispense a variety of hot and cold drinks and soups (including both Mars brands and third party brands).

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Wrigley

Acquired in 2008, Wrigley is the newest member of the Mars family and produces some of the most popular gum in the world, including DOUBLEMINT®, ORBIT®, EXTRA® and 5TM. Wrigley also produces Mars' non-chocolate confectioneries, including SKITTLES® and STARBURST® Fruit Chews.

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Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program hosting a dental check-up event
Cocoa processing, Makassar, Indonesia

Mars Symbioscience

Mars Symbioscience, our global health segment, develops innovative products and services supported by evidence-based science. Two of the businesses are focused on innovation in health and nutrition: Mars Botanical and Mars Veterinary.

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