Mars Canada facts for kids
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| Private | |
| Industry | Confectionery manufacturing |
| Founded | 1940 |
| Headquarters | Bolton, Ontario, Canada |
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Key people
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Frank C. Mars (founder) John Mars (chairman) Mars family (owners) |
| Products | Mars Bar · M&M's · Snickers ... |
| Revenue | US$18 billion (2005) |
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Number of employees
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39,000 (2005) |
| Parent | Mars, Incorporated |
Mars Canada Ltd is the Canadian part of a big company called Mars, Incorporated. This company is owned privately, meaning its shares are not traded on a stock market. Mars, Incorporated is a world leader in making popular foods, pet care products, and delicious candies.
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The Story of Mars Canada
Mars Canada started its operations in the late 1940s. It was first a part of a company named Uncle Ben's Inc.
Early Offices
In 1967, the first Canadian office opened in Montreal. A few years later, in 1972, this office moved to Toronto.
Name Changes Over Time
In 1974, the Canadian branch became its own company. It was named Effem Foods Ltd. This name came from the first letters of the founder, Frank Mars, his wife Ethel, and their son Forrest E. Mars. A "limited company" means the owners are only responsible for the money they invested.
The company's name changed again in 1998 to Effem Inc. Then, in 2007, it officially became Mars Canada Ltd., which is its name today. In that same year, Mars Canada was recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. This award was published in Maclean's magazine.
Where Mars Canada Works
Mars Canada has its main office, called the National Office, in Bolton, Ontario. This location is about 20 minutes north of Pearson International Airport.
Manufacturing Facilities
Also in Bolton, you can find two important factories. One factory makes pet food, and the other makes food products for people.
The factory that makes candies and chocolates is in Newmarket, Ontario. This location is about 40 minutes north-east of the National Office.
Popular Products from Mars Canada
Mars Canada offers many well-known products. They have five of the world's top candy brands. This includes the Mars Bar, Snickers Bar, Skittles, and Twix Cookie Bars. Their M&M's Chocolate Candies are the world's biggest candy brand!
Here are some of the popular brands you might know:
Food Products
Sweet Confectionery Products
Pet Food Products
- Pedigree Petfoods (This is the number one brand in Canada!)
- Whiskas (This is also the number one brand in Canada!)
- Cesar
- Sheba
- Temptations
