Mars Inc is a global manufacturer of confectionery, pet food and other food products with more than $35 billion in annual sales. Headquartered in Virginia and with operations in more than 70 different countries, it operates a diverse portfolio of brands including M&M’s, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Dove, Extra, Orbit, Skittles, Uncle Ben’s and Cocoavia. The company is wholly owned by the Mars family and can trace its history back to 1911.