| Product type | condiments |
|---|---|
| Owner | Mars Inc. |
| Country | Australia |
| Introduced | 1945 |
| Markets | Worldwide |
| Previous owners | Henry Lewis |
| Website | www |
MasterFoods is a brand of condiments manufactured by the Mars Inc.. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
MasterFoods was created by Henry Lewis in Australia in 1945. The company began manufacturing foods in the 1950s, with the first product being bread and butter cucumbers. The brand was sold to Mars Inc. in 1967, and Mars Food Australia was created as a part of the purchase. [1]
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