Mars

Mars, Incorporated, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production and sale of confectionery, pet food, and other food products to customers worldwide. It offers chocolate products; confectionery items, such as gums, mints, and hard and chewy candies; pet food products for dogs and cats; other food products, including rice, pre-cooked wheat items, herbs and spices, recipe bases, marinades, mustards, relishes, sauces, pasta meals, cheeses, whole grain mixes, thickeners, soups, gravies, ready-made meals, etc.; and single-serve drinks, including coffees, teas, and hot chocolate drinks. The company is also involved in operating pet hospitals; developing DNA tests for dogs; and conducting fundamental scientific research on cocoa flavanols. It was formerly known as Mar-O-Bar Company and changed its name to Mars, Incorporated in 1926. Founded in 1891 and is based in McLean, Virginia with locations in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.