Top 5 Chocolate Companies in the World

2. Mars Wrigley Confectionery

Revenue: $37 billion in 2019 via Forbes

The Mars Wrigley Confectionary was established in 1911 and has since become one of the largest food companies in the world. It was founded by Frank C. Mars who started the company in his kitchen in Tacoma, Washington. Today, the company operates four business segments including food, Mars Wrigley, Mars Edge and pet care. The company has captured a large segment of the chocolate market globally and Mars has now become a household name. Its most popular chocolate products include M&Ms, the Mars bar, Snickers and the 3 Musketeers. Other chocolates include Dove, Twix, Milky way and skittles. The Mars Wrigley Confectionary has historically been a secretive company. In 2020, Mars Inc became the leading confectionary company in the world with sales revenues of up to $20 billion, according to Statista. It recently announced an acquisition of KIND North America which is a healthy snacks company.