printing has changed over the years. Early M&M’s featured a lowercase “m,” while the familiar lowercase white “m” remains part of the candy’s identity today.
It is a simple detail, but it makes the candy instantly recognizable even when the pieces are separated from their packaging.
Are M&M’s Still Connected to Both Families?
The original name preserves the story of the Mars–Murrie partnership, but the modern brand is owned by Mars, Incorporated.
Bruce Murrie’s role was part of the candy’s early history rather than its present-day
