Dec 21, 2017 · Fortunately, Murrie met Mars, and the rest was history. While Mars had the patent for the candy, Murrie had the chocolate. Together, they began to produce the first batches of …

The two Ms represent the names of Forrest E. Mars Sr. and Bruce Murrie, the son of the Hershey Chocolate's president, William F. R. Murrie, who had a 20 percent share in the product. [9] …

Murrie was a strapping, handsome, dignified, tall (6’1″) towheaded Scotsman. His frugality was legendary. While Murrie was a tight man with a dollar, his wife quietly established a reputation …

Sep 8, 2023 · Forrest Mars eventually paired up with Bruce Murrie, the son of William Murrie, president of Hershey's at the time, and the duo began making M&M's using Hershey's …

Jun 2, 2014 · Upon Mars' return to the United States, he approached Bruce Murrie, the son of Hershey executive William Murrie, to join him in a new business venture.

Mar 9, 2023 · Mars knew this and used this upper hand to make his new candy creation happen. He struck a 80-20 deal with the son of Hershey executive William Murrie, allowing Hershey to …

In the early 1940s, he partnered with Bruce Murrie, the son of Hershey Chocolate’s president, to create the candy that would later be known as M&Ms. Their collaboration was strategic, …

Foremost among Mr. Hershey’s key managers was William F.R. Murrie. Bill Murrie began work for the […] Hershey Chocolate products played a critical role supplying the military during World …

Oct 30, 2023 · If you’ve ever wondered, M&Ms are named in honor of the two men who gave the candy its start: Mars and Murrie (M&M). In March 1941, Mars received a patent for his …

Jan 11, 2015 · The two "Ms" represent the names of Forrest E. Mars Sr., the founder of Newark Company, and Bruce Murrie, son of Hershey Chocolate's president William F. R. Murrie, who …