The story of Mars Candy begins with Frank Mars, a grist mill operator's son who overcame polio and a series of failed businesses to create a successful candy empire. His son Forrest Mars Sr. played a crucial role in the company's growth, introducing the Milky Way and Snickers bars, and later expanding the business into European-style candy. Today, Mars is a global food empire valued at around $70 billion, employing over 75,000 people and owned by Forrest's three children, John Forrest Jr. and Jacqueline.
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