![]() ![]() Its present-day use in Spain is associated with the modern republican movement, different trade unions and various left-wing political movements. The flag of the Second Spanish Republic, known in Spanish as la tricolor, was the official flag of Spain between 19 and the flag of the Spanish Republican government in exile until 1977. M&Ms were the first candy to go to space.Bandera de la marina mercante ( Civil Ensign) ![]() 2 was proven not to be carcinogenic, after all. Following public demand, they were re-introduced in 1987-by which time Red Dye No. Although the red food coloring in question was not actually used in M&Ms, Mars removed red candies from the color mix to avoid consumer confusion. Following more studies, the Food and Drug Administration banned its use in 1976. 2-then the most widely used commercial food dye in America-to cancer and fetal death. In the early 1970s, a bombshell Russian study was released linking FD&C Red No. Two years later, the candies began to be imprinted with a black “m” (which changed to white in 1954), and customers were encouraged to “Look for the M on every piece” to ensure they were getting the real thing. The familiar brown bag package that remains in use today was introduced in 1948. Shortly after wartime quotas ended and the candies were made available to the general public, Forrest Mars bought out Murrie’s shares in the company and took sole ownership of the M&M brand. Urbano Delvalle/The LIFE Images Collection/Getty Images M&Ms didn't have their signature "M" stamp until 1950. READ MORE: How Hershey's Chocolate Helped Power Allied Troops During WWII 4. By the time the war was over and GIs returned home, they were hooked. entered the war, the candies were exclusively sold to the military, enabling the heat-resistant and easy-to-transport chocolate to be included in American soldiers’ rations. Originally sold in cardboard tubes, M&Ms were covered with a brown, red, orange, yellow, green or violet coating. In March of 1941, Mars was granted a patent for his manufacturing process and production began in Newark, New Jersey. During World War II, M&Ms were exclusively sold to the U.S. In return, Murrie received a 20 percent stake in the M&M product, which was named to represent ‘Mars’ and ‘Murrie.’ 3. ![]() Anticipating a shortage of chocolate and sugar as World War II raged on in Europe, Mars sought a partnership that would ensure a steady supply of resources needed to produce his new candy. 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. M&Ms used to be made with Hershey's chocolate, now one of Mars' biggest competitors. In an age when sales of chocolate typically dropped off during summer months due to the lack of air conditioning, Mars was thrilled by the prospect of developing a product that would be able to resist melting in high temperatures. It was during the Spanish Civil War that Mars purportedly encountered British volunteers eating small chocolate beads encased in a hard sugar shell, which prevented melting. of the Mars candy company moved to England, where he began manufacturing Mars bars for troops. In 1932, after a falling out with his father and business partner, Forrest Mars Sr. M&Ms were inspired by rations given to soldiers during the Spanish Civil War. From their beginnings as snacks for World War II soldiers, to their time aboard both the first and last NASA space missions, here are some of the highlights in their long history. M&Ms were first released in 1941, and since then have had an oversized impact on American popular culture. ![]()
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