Mars Inc.

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/mars-inc

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Mars Inc. built?1911
2. What is the global headquarters?McLean, Virginia, U.S
3. What is the core business segments?Mars Wrigley Confectionery, Petcare, Food, and MARS Edge
4. What kinds of products does Mars Inc. make?Mars Inc. makes yummy candy, pet food for dogs and cats, and other foods. They also work on science projects to help people stay healthy.
5. Why does Mars Inc. stay owned by the family?The family keeps the company private so they can focus on long‑term growth and keep the brand strong. It lets them make careful decisions without worrying about quick profits.

Conglomerate: A large company composed of a number of different, often unrelated, businesses.
Privately Held: A company whose stock is not publicly traded and is owned by a limited number of shareholders, often a family.
Diversification: The strategy of investing in different types of businesses or products to spread risk and increase growth opportunities.
Life Sciences Division: A part of a company focused on scientific research and development related to living organisms and health.