Mars, Incorporated is a privately held, family-owned business founded in 1911. The company operates across three primary segments: Petcare, Snacking, and Food & Nutrition. Its portfolio includes globally recognized brands such as PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, and WHISKAS in petcare; M&M's and SNICKERS in snacking; and BEN'S ORIGINAL in food and nutrition.
The company employs more than 140,000 Associates and maintains operations in over 80 countries. As a private enterprise, Mars states it is guided by Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom. This structure is intended to allow for long-term thinking and reinvestment in the business, its people, and communities.
Mars has outlined a strategic framework called the Sustainable in a Generation Plan. This initiative focuses on four areas: building a healthy planet, fostering thriving people, nourishing wellbeing, and ensuring responsible sourcing across its supply chain.
