CHICAGO — Mars Chocolate North America and Wrigley unveiled over 30 new product innovations at the recent National Confectioners Association (NCA) Sweets & Snacks Expo held here. “Our new products deliver on several key industry trends, including focusing on transparency and choice, offering the opportunity to indulge in moderation, and meeting consumers’ desire for fun
MCLEAN, Va. — Mars Inc. plans to meld its Mars Chocolate and Wrigley segments to form one global candy business unit called Mars Wrigley Confectionery. Mars said Thursday that the move comes as its has gained full ownership of Wrigley, which it acquired in 2008. Berkshire Hathaway had held a minority stake in Wrigley that
CHICAGO – Wrigley, a subsidiary of Mars Inc., has opened a state-of-the-art addition to its Yorkville, Ill., factory. The Yorkville expansion is the result of a $50 million investment by Mars that adds 145,000 square feet, a new Skittles line and 75 new jobs – a 25% increase in the workforce at the facility. “Mars