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Surprising Facts About Iconic Mars Brands 

Think you know everything about our iconic brands? Think again. Mars brands draw strength from a rich, 100+ year history, all while advancing bold innovations that ensure people and pets remain at the heart of our journey forward. Explore fun, surprising and heartwarming stories from PEDIGREE®, Ben’s Original™, M&M’S® and more Mars brands that are making an impact every day.

M&M'S®

The Mars candy that's out of this world

Did you know M&M’S were the first candy in space? Their candy coating made them the perfect, melt-free treat for astronauts, bringing sweetness to space travel since 1981. We’re proud that Mars and M&M’S continue to fuel adventures both on Earth and beyond!   

Ben’s Original™

3-minute fried rice recipe with Ben's Original™

Transform mealtime in just three minutes with Ben’s Original Ready Rice. For a hassle-free meal, create delicious egg fried rice using just four ingredients and your microwave. 

SHEBA®

Mars and SHEBA® restore oceans globally

Since 2011, Mars and SHEBA have planted 1.3M corals across 72 sites with our partners, revitalizing marine ecosystems and boosting fish populations by over 900% at our Hope Reef site. As pioneers in reef restoration, Mars and SHEBA are committed to preserving our planet for future generations.   

Mars x Calm

Pets keeping us calm

Did you know that 83% of U.S. pet owners say pets make them feel more at ease? Mars and Calm created a pet-inspired collection to boost wellbeing everywhere.

IAMS™

Decoding your dog's health with IAMS™ Poopscan

Mars and IAMS launched Poopscan, an app that analyzes your dog’s poop to improve health insights. One upload and scan at a time, Mars is helping pets live healthier lives!

PEDIGREE®

55M pounds of pet food donated to Greater Good Charities

Since 2011, Mars brands including PEDIGREE, among others, have donated 55 million pounds of pet food – providing over 235 million meals to dogs in need across the U.S.!

Royal Canin®

Innovating diets by breed with Royal Canin®

The largest Mars brand, Royal Canin offers 40+ breed-specific pet foods, ensuring cats and dogs get individualized nutrition tailored to their unique needs.

Mars invests in American made products and communities

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