Mars owns brands far beyond its iconic chocolate bar in sectors spanning drinks , savoury food and even pet care , with 11 of these worth more than a billion dollars . Operating in 74 countries with more than 75,000 employees ( called Associates ) and 100,000-plus suppliers , the family-owned conglomerate has been recognised not only as a global branding powerhouse , but also among the top 25 best multinational workplaces , ranking number one in Europe .

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Mars owns brands far beyond its iconic chocolate bar in sectors spanning drinks , savoury food and even pet care , with 11 of these worth more than a billion dollars . Operating in 74 countries with more than 75,000 employees ( called Associates ) and 100,000-plus suppliers , the family-owned conglomerate has been recognised not only as a global branding powerhouse , but also among the top 25 best multinational workplaces , ranking number one in Europe .