John Mars

{ "bio": [ "John Mars and his siblings Jacqueline and Forrest Jr. (d. 2016) inherited stakes in the candy firm Mars when their father died in 1999.", "He and Jacqueline each own an estimated one-third of the company. His late brother Forrest Jr.'s four daughters are believed to own the rest.", "The $50 billion (sales) business was founded by John's grandfather, Frank, in 1911.", "Mars is also a big name in pet care, with brands including Pedigree and Whiskas, as well as food, including Ben's Original rice." ], "about": [ "John Mars and his wife, Adrienne, are noted supporters of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.", "The company's first big hit was the Milky Way candy bar, introduced in 1923." ] }