Galaxy chocolate is owned by Mars, Incorporated, an American multinational company. Mars, Inc. manufactures and markets Galaxy chocolate, which was first produced in the United Kingdom in 1960. The brand is sold in various countries worldwide, including the UK, Ireland, South Africa, the Middle East, India, and parts of North America under the name Dove in some markets. Mars, Incorporated is a family-owned company headquartered in Virginia, USA, known for a wide range of confectionery products.