M&M characters have received makeovers to fit into a “more dynamic, progressive world,” candymaker Mars Wrigley has announced. The new designs are supposed to be more community-oriented and to ...

Among the changes are the red M&M toning down his bossy nature and orange embracing his anxiety. M&M’s Characters Receive “Inclusive” Redesign Glenn Rowley ...

M&M's anthropomorphized chocolate characters are being made over, and the logo is also getting a tweak.

(While some suggested the Yellow and Red M&M’s were designed to look similar to Simmons and West, a rumor Simmons has addressed, you can see both characters in the blue M&M’s ad.) ...

And the red M&M - traditionally domineering, callously witty character - 'will share the limelight with the additional cast, allowing each character to shine as their own star.' ...

Mars has introduced its first new M&M character in more than a decade. The new purple "spokescandy" is a peanut M&M designed to represent acceptance and inclusivity, the brand's parent company ...