brand, which grew from a practical wartime snack into an international favorite.
The answer is surprisingly simple, but the history behind those two letters is much more interesting than you might expect.
What Do the M&M Initials Actually Stand For?
The initials M&M stand for Mars and Murrie.
The first M represents Forrest Mars Sr., the son of Frank C. Mars, who founded the Mars candy business. The second M represents Bruce Murrie, the son of William Murrie, a senior executive associated with the Hershey Chocolate
