Mars Incorporated

Mars is an American corporation, most famous for its Milky Way and Mars bars. But, currently, they produce more things, like M&M's and Snickers, and it also owns brands like Uncle Ben's, Whiskas (cat food) and others.

In 1911, Frank C. Mars[?] started producing and selling candy. In 1923 he invented the Milky Way. The company grew quickly. Ther company also has a very large opertation in Britain, based in Slough.

In 1963 a big factory was opened in Veghel, the Netherlands.

The Mars bar is called "Milky Way" in the US and the Milky Way is called the "3 Musketeers".

External link

• http://www.mars.com the company site