10 Wealthiest Families in the World

4. Mars Family (USA) – 44 points

There’s money in candy. The Mars family founded the largest candy company in the world in 1911. Their current net worth is $80 billion. The company’s headquarters are in McLean, Virginia. Siblings John, Jacqueline, and Forrest Jr. own 100% of the candy company. Their father Forrest Sr. joined their grandfather Frank in 1929. It was a historic year for the family as they created malt-flavored nougat that became the ingredient for Snickers and Milky Way.

The iconic Mars bar was manufactured in 1932 in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom. Three Musketeers was also created in the same year. A few years later, Maltesers and M&Ms hit the market. They also acquired Dove chocolate. Mars is the first global company to implement sustainable cocoa farming practices. In 2008, they bought gum producer Wrigley Jr. Company for $23 billion cash. The family also ventured in pet care, owning leading pet food brands like Pedigree and Whiskas.