Mars, Incorporated is a privately held, family-owned business with a workforce of more than 140,000 Associates operating in over 80 countries. Founded in 1911, the company's portfolio spans three primary segments: Petcare, Snacking, and Food & Nutrition. Its operations are guided by Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom.
The company's brands include major names such as PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, and WHISKAS in petcare; M&M's and SNICKERS in snacking; and BEN'S ORIGINAL in food and nutrition. Its private ownership structure is intended to support long-term strategic thinking, with profits reinvested into the business, its people, and the communities it serves.
Technologically, Mars applies innovation across its diverse business lines. The company's commitment to sustainability is formalized in its Sustainable in a Generation Plan, which integrates environmental and social goals into its global operations.
