Mars Super Markets is owned by the D'Anna family from Eastern Baltimore County. The first Mars store was opened in Essex in 1943. Through many expansions and to the present day, Joseph D'Anna, his brothers and family expanded the business to include 16 stores and a distribution center, which stocks the stores with fresh meats, deli, produce (local when available), seafood, baked goods and grocery products. This Mars, which is located in the Reisterstown Shopping Center, and all stores carry the following national brands: Pillsbury; Canada Dry; Deer Park; Kellogg's; General Mills and more. For more information about new products, recipes, weekly specials and promotions, the online circular or to create a shopping list, please check the Mars Web site.