Forrest Mars invented M&M's in the United States, specifically at his company's factory in Newark, New Jersey in the 1940s.
Forrest Mars Sr. and Bruce Murrie invented M&M's candy in 1941. They were inspired by soldiers' requests for chocolate that wouldn't melt in their hands.
M&M's were created in 1940 after Forrest Mars Sr. saw Spanish soldiers eating chocolate pellets coated in sugar during the Spanish civil war. The candies were named for Mars & Murrie the business partners of the candy company.
Forrest Mars Sr. and Bruce Murrie are credited with creating M&M's. They were first produced by the Mars Company in 1941 as a convenient way for soldiers to enjoy chocolate without it melting in their hands.
The slogan "M&Ms melt in your mouth, not in your hands" was created by Forrest Mars Sr., who was inspired by soldiers eating smarties during the Spanish Civil War.
M&M's were first invented in the United States in 1941 by Forrest Mars Sr. and Bruce Murrie. The candy was created to provide soldiers with a convenient and easily transportable snack during World War II.
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They were named after the company founders Forrest Mars Sr. and R. Bruce Murrie
Forrest Mars Sr. and Bruce Murrie invented M&M's candy in 1941. They were inspired by soldiers' requests for chocolate that wouldn't melt in their hands.
Production first began in 1941.
M&M's were created in 1940 after Forrest Mars Sr. saw Spanish soldiers eating chocolate pellets coated in sugar during the Spanish civil war. The candies were named for Mars & Murrie the business partners of the candy company.
Forrest Mars Sr. and Bruce Murrie are credited with creating M&M's. They were first produced by the Mars Company in 1941 as a convenient way for soldiers to enjoy chocolate without it melting in their hands.
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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.
Forrest E. Mars Sr. was an American businessman who co-founded the Mars Company, known for producing popular confectionery items like M&M's and Milky Way. He played a significant role in the growth and success of the company, establishing it as one of the largest candy manufacturers in the world.
Forrest Mars in 1941 for soldiers in war.
The last names of the creators, Forrest Mars and Bruce Murrie.
The slogan "M&Ms melt in your mouth, not in your hands" was created by Forrest Mars Sr., who was inspired by soldiers eating smarties during the Spanish Civil War.