Mars Hot Chocolate powder

Mars Hot Chocolate is a popular instant beverage powder designed to replicate the signature flavor profile of the Mars chocolate bar. The product is primarily manufactured in the United Kingdom, specifically under the Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats division.

The brand traces its origins back to the United States, where Frank C. Mars founded Mars, Incorporated in 1911 in Tacoma, Washington. However, the specific Mars bar flavor used for this drink was actually developed in Slough, England, in 1932 by his son, Forrest Mars, Sr. Today, the brand remains under the ultimate ownership of the Mars family through their global private entity, Mars, Incorporated, which is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Mars continues to be one of the world's largest privately held food companies, managing a diverse portfolio that includes confectionery, pet care, and food products.