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It is our actions, not our words that matter. Our Principles in Action is about embracing new challenges and taking practical steps to make a difference we can measure.
Making a difference for people and pets. Creating mutual benefits for Associates, our customers and consumers, and the communities where we live and work.
Making a difference to the next generation by responsibly sourcing and using raw materials and packaging, reducing the use of water and unsustainable energy, and reducing waste and carbon emissions.
Making a difference through performance. Driving quality and productivity by constantly improving the efficiency of our business.
The Mars Ambassador Program - stepping up, changing lives and building a better, stonger company and world
iMPACT addresses environmental, economic and social needs of cocoa villages in a collaborative and holistic way.
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As a child, with a mild case of polio and unable to play outside, his mother, Alva, teaches him how to hand dip chocolate.
Frank C. Mars and his second wife, Ethel rent their first candy factory, the Mars Candy Factory, where they employ 125 people.
In September 1923, after three years of research, the MILKY WAY® candy bar is introduced. The first advertising is “A Chocolate Malted Milk in a Candy Bar.”
The SNICKERS® Bar is introduced and sold for 2¢.
Wrigley introduces the DOUBLEMINT® Twins concept.
M&M’S® Plain Chocolate Candies are introduced hand packed in a paper tube to sell in warm weather.”
The first M’s are printed on M&M’S Plain Chocolate Candies The slogan “Look for the M on every piece” is created.
M&M’S Peanut Chocolate Candies are brought to the market.
Wrigley’s first cinnamon gum is introduced. BIG RED® has been a consumer favorite since 1987.
All senior/general managers worldwide meet in Easton, Maryland and formalize The Five Principles.
Mars becomes the first candy in space when M&M’S are chosen by the first space shuttle astronauts to be included in their food supply.
A range of cooking sauce under the name UNCLE BEN'S® is launched in the U.S. and the rice brand celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Royal Canin Petfoods is purchased by Mars and this leading French brand of nutritional petfood is introduced globally.
FLAVIA® wellbeing range is introduced to restore natural balance, featuring caffeine-free herbal teas including Lemon Calm, Herb Red.
Wrigley Acquisition expands Mars portfolio of brands to include : JUICY FRUIT®, ALTOIDS®, ORBIT®, EXTRA®, LIFE® and DOUBLEMINT.
Mars launches Our Principles in Action objective to guide its impact on people, planet and performance.
