Which was the first M&Ms, or Skittles?

People also ask if M&M makes skittles.

Mars is well-known for its confectionery products, including Mars bars, Milky Way bars and Skittles. Wrigley, a Mars subsidiary brand, manages Orbit gum.

You might also wonder, "Why do Skittles look so much like M&Ms?" Skittles have a fruity flavor. The outer shell has a milder version of the fruity, tangy taste in the chewy center. M&Ms are a mildly sweet, creamy-tasting outer candy shell with a largely milk chocolate center.

What was the original M&M package?

M&Ms were originally sold in cardboard tubes. They were then covered with a brown or red, orange, yellow and green coating. The candies were only sold to military personnel after the U.S. entered World War II. This allowed the easy-to-transport and heat-resistant chocolate to be included with soldiers' rations.

What was M&Ms originally called

In 2000, the "Plain M&M's" (named in 1954 when "Peanut M&M's" were introduced) were renamed to "Milk Chocolate M&M's" and photos of the candy pieces were added along with the brown and white packaging.