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M&M’s: A Candy Cascade

My photograph of a mound of M&M’s, isolated against a deep black background. The glossy candy shells in red, blue, yellow, green, orange, and brown create a vivid, chaotic arrangement. The reflective surface enhances the vibrancy of the colors, emphasizing the contrast between the bright candies and the darkness behind them.

- **First introduced**: 1941 by Mars, Inc.
- **Original purpose**: Developed as a military ration for WWII soldiers, allowing for a chocolate treat that wouldn’t melt in the heat.
- **Famous slogan**: “Melts in your mouth, not in your hands,” coined in 1954.
- **Color history**: The candies initially came in brown, yellow, green, red, and violet. Blue replaced tan in 1995 after a public vote.
- **Production scale**: Over **400 million M&M’s** are made daily.

This image captures the simplicity and appeal of the classic candy, highlighting the smooth, uniform shape and familiar branding.

Prints available by request to Ian@SecondFocus.com Thanks!

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© 2025 Ian L. Sitren
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Food From Bag To Background
My photograph of a mound of M&M’s, isolated against a deep black background. The glossy candy shells in red, blue, yellow, green, orange, and brown create a vivid, chaotic arrangement. The reflective surface enhances the vibrancy of the colors, emphasizing the contrast between the bright candies and the darkness behind them.<br /> <br /> - **First introduced**: 1941 by Mars, Inc.<br /> - **Original purpose**: Developed as a military ration for WWII soldiers, allowing for a chocolate treat that wouldn’t melt in the heat.<br /> - **Famous slogan**: “Melts in your mouth, not in your hands,” coined in 1954.<br /> - **Color history**: The candies initially came in brown, yellow, green, red, and violet. Blue replaced tan in 1995 after a public vote.<br /> - **Production scale**: Over **400 million M&M’s** are made daily.<br /> <br /> This image captures the simplicity and appeal of the classic candy, highlighting the smooth, uniform shape and familiar branding.<br /> <br /> Prints available by request to Ian@SecondFocus.com Thanks!