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Milky Way’s Minnesota roots spark a century of candy making
The Milky Way bar began in Minneapolis in 1923 as Mars built a national candy empire. Frank and Forrest Mars expanded the brand with innovations in enrobing and nougat, fueling growth to $26 million by decade’s end. Mars later diversified with Snickers, M&M’s, and more, shaping a family legacy in chocolate.
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