Mars is a manufacturing company focusing on confectionery, pet food, and other food products. Founded in 1911 by Frank C. Mars, the company has grown significantly and now operates with six business segments including Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley, Food, Drinks, and Symbioscience. Today, Mars is led by CEO Grant F. Reid and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Since its founding in Tacoma, WA, the company has grown to have a diverse workforce of 130,000 employees and generates an annual revenue of $37 billion.
The company's major brands include iconic confectionery products such as M&M;'s, Snickers, and Milky Way bars, as well as pet food brands like Pedigree and Whiskas. Despite its staff diversity in terms of gender and ethnicity, Mars has a notably high proportion of Democratic Party members among its employees. The average salary at Mars is $49,136 per year; however, this figure is lower than several competitors in the industry. Nonetheless, Mars maintains strong employee retention and remains a key player in the manufacturing sector.
