M&M's Peanut

M&M's Peanut is one of the most recognizable chocolate products globally, consisting of a peanut center coated in milk chocolate and a colorful candy shell. The brand was first introduced in 1941 by Forrest Mars Sr. and Bruce Murrie, whose last names inspired the 'M&M' name. While the original plain chocolate version debuted earlier, the peanut variety followed in 1954, quickly becoming a staple in the confectionery market.

Because M&M's are sold in over 100 countries, their manufacturing is distributed across numerous global facilities. Major production sites include Newark and Hackettstown in New Jersey, USA, as well as factories in France, Germany, and Russia to serve international markets. The brand is a flagship property of Mars Wrigley, a division of Mars, Incorporated, a family-owned multinational giant headquartered in the United States.

Over the decades, M&M's has become famous for its 'Melts in your mouth, not in your hand' slogan and its animated 'spokescandies' characters. The brand continues to innovate with limited-edition flavors and sustainable packaging initiatives while remaining a cornerstone of the global snack food industry.