M&M's Production and History

The video explores the cultural significance and history of M&M's, a popular candy known for its slogan 'melts in your mouth, not in your hands.' It traces the origin back to Forest Mars' inspiration from wartime Spain and the partnership with Bernie Murray. The video details the production process at the Hackettstown facility, where M&M's are made from chocolate, sugar, and cocoa butter. It also highlights the meticulous color selection and packaging process, ensuring a consistent and contemporary product.

What percentage of American children participate in trick-or-treating?

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

• 93%

What inspired the creation of M&M's?

• Soldiers eating chocolate pellets in Spain

• A candy fair in France

• A trip to Switzerland

• A visit to a chocolate factory in Belgium

Who were the original partners behind the M&M's brand?

• Forest Mars and Bernie Murray

• Milton Hershey and John Cadbury

• Frank Mars and Henri Nestlé

• William Wrigley and Charles Lindbergh

How many M&M's are produced daily?

• 500 million

• 1 billion

• 2 billion

• 5 billion

What is the first step in the M&M's production process?

• Adding color to the candies

• Stamping the M&M's logo

• Mixing milk, sugar, and cocoa

• Coating the chocolate with sugar

What shape is the chocolate center of an M&M?

• Round

• Square

• Lentil

• Oval

What is the secretive step in the M&M's production process?

• Packaging the candies

• Adding the first coat of candy

• Mixing the chocolate

• Stamping the logo

What percentage of a bag of M&M's is orange?

• 75%

• 25%

• 10%

• 50%

Which colors make up 12.5% of a bag of M&M's?

• Black, grey, and silver

• Purple, pink, and white

• Blue, orange, and brown

• Red, yellow, and green

Who ensures that M&M's colors stay trendy?

• Sales representatives

• Production managers

• Color specialists

• Marketing specialists