Mars and Snickers chocolate bars

Mars and Snickers are world-renowned confectionery products manufactured by the global titan Mars, Incorporated. Snickers was first introduced in 1930 and became famous for its nougat, caramel, and peanut filling coated in milk chocolate. The Mars bar, appearing shortly after in 1932, was created by Forrest Mars Sr. in the United Kingdom.

While the brands have deep roots in both the United States and the UK, manufacturing today takes place in a vast global network of facilities. In Europe, significant production occurs in countries like the Netherlands (Veghel), Germany (Viersen), and Poland, while US demand is met by domestic factories in states such as Pennsylvania, Illinois, and New Jersey.

The ultimate owner, Mars, Incorporated, remains a private, family-owned American multinational. It is one of the largest food companies in the world, managing not just chocolate brands but also pet care and food segments. Its decentralized manufacturing ensures that these products are available in nearly every market globally under localized logistics and distribution networks.