Mars Climbs to 17th in Forbes Trust Rankings
The consumer goods company improves its ranking as it prepares to finish a $2 billion manufacturing investment.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Consumer Goods
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Mars Inc. has climbed 23 spots to reach 17th place on the 2027 Forbes list of the Most Trusted Companies in America. The company, which maintains a portfolio including food, snack, and veterinary businesses, currently employs 80,000 workers across the United States.
Why it matters
The ranking reflects an assessment of corporate performance through metrics like consumer trust, financial trajectory, and workforce stability. As Mars navigates its market position, this trust ranking serves as a benchmark for how its diverse operations, from factories to veterinary clinics, are perceived nationwide.
Mars currently holds the 17th position on the Forbes 2027 Most Trusted Companies in America list, improving from 40th in 2026. The company operates a network of 53 offices and facilities alongside over 2,000 veterinary clinics, supporting a total U.S. workforce of 80,000 people.
The players
Mars Inc.
A major multi-category global corporation producing food, snack, and pet care products with 53 facilities and 80,000 employees in the United States.
Forbes
A business media outlet that publishes annual rankings of corporations based on financial, employee, and consumer sentiment metrics.
The details
Forbes evaluates companies based on aggregate data regarding employee sentiment, consumer trust, and financial performance. Mars operates across multiple consumer categories, managing brands such as M&M'S, Skittles, and Royal Canin. Beyond its food production, the company continues to expand its footprint in the pet care industry, which now encompasses more than 2,000 clinics and hospitals.
Timeline
1974: Juicy Fruit becomes the first product scanned with a UPC barcode.
1981: M&M'S becomes the first candy in space.
2010: Snickers launches the You're Not You When You're Hungry campaign.
October 22, 2026: Mars officially announces its 2027 trust ranking.
Through 2026: The company continues a planned $2 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing.
Market Landscape
This ranking follows the company's established trajectory in workforce sentiment, including a sixth-place finish on this year's Glassdoor Best Places to Work list. The jump from 40th to 17th place highlights a significant shift in external perception compared to the prior year's Forbes assessment.
Operators should monitor how large-scale consumer goods companies balance diversification across pet care and snack segments to maintain brand trust. The ongoing $2 billion manufacturing investment remains a key operational factor that may influence regional supply chain reliability.
The takeaway
Maintaining market trust is increasingly tied to long-term capital investments in domestic infrastructure. Business owners should track capital expenditure announcements to identify potential shifts in local manufacturing demand or supply chain partnerships.
What happens next
The company is executing a $2 billion capital expenditure program in domestic manufacturing scheduled to conclude by the end of 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about market trends in the Consumer Goods section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WRNJ Radio.
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