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Why did Forest mars produce the candy MandM's?

Forrest Mars produced the candy M&M's because he made it for the soldiers to eat choclate during the civil war.


Who invented M and Ms candy?

Forrest Mars


Who invented m and m's?

Forrest Mars in 1941 for soldiers in war.


What does M and M's initials stand for?

Murrie and Mars. Or, Mars and Murrie, if you prefer. They were named by Bruce Murrie and Forrest Mars, who struck a deal between their two companies to make them. Bruce Murrie was the son of Hershey's president William Murrie, and Forrest Mars was the son of Mars Candy Company's founder, Frank C Mars.


How can you contact Forrest Mars Jr?

Forrest Mars Jr


What do the letters in M and M's candy stand for?

From the last names of the two inventors: Forrest Mars and Bruce Murries ... hence M & M's.


What is Forrest Mars Sr.'s birthday?

Forrest Mars Sr. was born on March 21, 1904.


Is the chocolate Mars named after the planet Mars?

No, it is named after its inventor, Forrest Mars.


Who invented the m and m?

Forrest Mars invented the recipe for M&Ms chocolate during the Spanish Civil War. Mars saw soldiers eating pieces of chocolate covered with a hard sugary coating. The coating preventing the candy from melting in the hot sun. Forrest Mars received a patent for his manufacturing process on March 3, 1941.


How old was Forrest Mars Sr. at death?

Forrest Mars Sr. died on July 1, 1999 at the age of 95.


What year did Forrest Mars die?

Forrest Mars Sr. died on July 1st, 1999. He was 95 years old.


When was Forrest Mars Sr. born?

Forrest Mars Sr. was born on March 21, 1904.