Mars, Incorporated is a family-owned global business that manufactures and sells products across pet care, snacking and food, alongside veterinary services. The company says it has been headquartered and operated in the United States for more than a century, and its portfolio includes brands such as M&M’S, SNICKERS, PEDIGREE and BEN’S ORIGINAL.
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Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)
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Vitakraft Sunseed IncFrom a small feed store near Bremen founded in 1837, Vitakraft has grown into a global pet-care manufacturer developing and distributing food, treats and care products for companion animals. Vitakraft Sunseed Inc. brings that long-running animal-nutrition expertise to the United States from Bowling Green, Ohio, while the wider company operates 14 subsidiaries across three continents and produces and distributes about one million products daily.WESTON, OH
The Hershey CompanyThe Hershey Company makes chocolate, candy, and other snack foods, with manufacturing operations in the United States and around the world. Founded by Milton Hershey, the company is still headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where three manufacturing plants include the West Hershey and Reese facilities. Its heritage spans more than a century, and its portfolio now includes more than 70 brands.HERSHEY, PA
Pardoe’s Perky PeanutsSince George Pardoe cooked the first batch in his garage in 1959, Pardoe’s Perky Peanuts has grown into a seven-generation, family-owned Pennsylvania snack maker known for its soft-textured Perky Peanuts, flavored pretzels and trail mixes. Based in Montandon, the company still makes its products in the United States, using small-batch methods and Pennsylvania Dutch roots while also producing private-label snacks. Founded by military veteran George Pardoe, Pardoe’s supports veterans and first responders through donations to organizations including Wounded Warrior Project and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.MONTANDON, PA
General Mills, IncFounded from a Minneapolis flour mill in 1866 and formally established as General Mills in 1928, General Mills is a global food manufacturer whose portfolio spans more than 100 brands sold in over 100 countries. It makes food for people and pets, with products found in approximately 90% of U.S. households, and operates food production facilities around the world.BUFFALO, NY