What is mars vs hershey?

Mars and Hershey are both large multinational companies in the confectionery industry.

Mars, Incorporated was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in Virginia, USA. It operates in the food, pet care, and confectionery industries. Mars is known for its popular brands including M&M’s, Snickers, Twix, and Milky Way.

Hershey Company, on the other hand, was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in Pennsylvania, USA. Hershey is one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world and is best known for its chocolate bars, such as Hershey’s chocolate bars, Reese's, and Kit Kat (which they manufacture in the United States).

Both companies are renowned for their innovation, marketing, and high-quality products. While Hershey specializes in chocolate-based confectionery, Mars has a wider range including chocolate, candy, and gum. Despite this, Hershey has a stronger foothold in the United States, while Mars is more internationally diversified, operating in over 80 countries around the world.

In recent years, both companies have shown a focus on sustainability and corporate social responsibility, with initiatives such as Mars’ Sustainable in a Generation Plan and Hershey's Cocoa For Good program.