Spotted! M&M’S Vending Machine in (Center Parcs) Netherland. Our favorite chocolate!
History of M&M
M&M originated in the United States in 1941, inspired by a method used to allow soldiers in the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939) to carry chocolate in warm climates. The company’s longest-lasting slogan reflects this: “Melts in your mouth, not in your hand.”
Fun Facts about M&M’s
- M&M’s had become so popular by 1950 that an ingenious solution for consumers to distinguish the real M&M’s from inferior imitators was to stamp each candy with the now famous “m”.
- The letter “M” was printed on the candy in black ink until 1954; now it’s printed in white.
- In 1972, the colorful characters first appeared on packaging, helping with M&Ms brand awareness.