Does Snickers contain peanuts?

The original Snickers bar contains peanuts, nougat and caramel covered in milk chocolate. Some Snickers products have different recipes, so shoppers should check the package for ingredients and allergen information.

Is Snickers made by Mars?

Yes. Snickers is made within Mars Wrigley and is ultimately owned by Mars, Incorporated, which is a family-owned business.

When was Snickers first made?

The first Snickers bar was manufactured in Chicago in 1930. The product was initially sold for five cents.

Was Snickers ever called Marathon?

Yes. Snickers was sold as Marathon in the United Kingdom from 1967 or 1968 until 1990. The product was renamed Snickers to align with the international brand name.

Where are Snickers products sold?

Mars states that its Snickers products are enjoyed in more than 180 countries. Product availability and varieties differ by market.

Who owns Snickers?

Snickers

Ultimate ownerUnited StatesMars, Incorporated

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Brand origin: United States
Main production: Several countries, incl. France

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BrandSnickersUnited States
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Ultimate ownerMars, IncorporatedUnited States

About Snickers

What is Snickers?

Snickers is a confectionery brand known for chocolate bars containing nougat, caramel and peanuts, covered in milk chocolate. Mars describes Snickers as one of its snack brands and states that Snickers products are enjoyed in more than 180 countries. Snickers is sold through its official website, snickers.com.

Who owns Snickers?

Snickers is ultimately owned by Mars, Incorporated, according to Made O'Meter's ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. The ownership chain is Snickers, Mars Wrigley, and Mars, Incorporated. Mars, Incorporated is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, and is a family-owned business.

Where does Snickers come from?

Snickers originated in the United States and was first manufactured in Chicago in 1930. The Snickers website says the first bar sold for five cents and was allegedly named after a horse. Snickers was called Marathon in the United Kingdom from 1967 or 1968 until 1990, when the name changed to Snickers.

What products does Snickers make?

Snickers makes chocolate bars and related confectionery products. Product varieties include Snickers Original, Snickers Almond, Snickers Peanut Butter, Snickers White Chocolate, Snickers Ice Cream and Snickers Crisp. Mars also lists Snickers among its broader snacking brands, alongside M&M'S, Twix, Milky Way, Skittles and Extra.

Frequently asked questions about Snickers

Does Snickers contain peanuts?: The original Snickers bar contains peanuts, nougat and caramel covered in milk chocolate. Some Snickers products have different recipes, so shoppers should check the package for ingredients and allergen information.
Is Snickers made by Mars?: Yes. Snickers is made within Mars Wrigley and is ultimately owned by Mars, Incorporated, which is a family-owned business.
When was Snickers first made?: The first Snickers bar was manufactured in Chicago in 1930. The product was initially sold for five cents.
Was Snickers ever called Marathon?: Yes. Snickers was sold as Marathon in the United Kingdom from 1967 or 1968 until 1990. The product was renamed Snickers to align with the international brand name.
Where are Snickers products sold?: Mars states that its Snickers products are enjoyed in more than 180 countries. Product availability and varieties differ by market.

Sources: mars.com: mars snacking, en.wikipedia.org: Snickers, mars.com: all brands, mars.com: our brands, en.wikipedia.org: Mars Inc., mars.com: history, mars.com: snickersr prepared satisfy something big, historyoasis.com

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