Mars Wrigley is doubling down on its U.S. manufacturing capabilities with a $2 billion investment planned through 2026. The move is designed to enhance production capacity for its flagship products, such as Snickers, while also expanding into growing categories like pet food and snacks. This initiative builds upon a more than $6 billion investment made over the past five years, positioning the company to meet increased domestic demand and mitigate global supply chain challenges.
Two major projects highlight Mars’s new investment. In Salt Lake City, Utah, the company is completing a $240 million Nature’s Bakery facility, capable of producing nearly one billion bars annually, while also creating more than 230 jobs. Meanwhile, a $450 million Royal Canin dry pet food plant in Lewisburg, Ohio, marks Mars’s largest global pet food facility. This facility will cater to both domestic and export markets, with potential for 270 new positions.
Mars is also investing in technological advancements across its existing plants, with upgrades in automation, quality control, and sustainability initiatives aimed at boosting efficiency and worker safety. These enhancements will support Mars’s ability to respond quickly to market trends, innovate with new products, and meet growing consumer demand for sustainability.
This $2 billion commitment aligns with the broader reshoring trend, as many multinational manufacturers bring production back to the U.S. following the disruption of global supply chains. By keeping production close to its core customer base, Mars is positioning itself to meet shifting consumer preferences faster, while also capitalising on the growing pet care market.