Mars, the food and snacking giant, is launching Pringles Dippers, the brand’s first-ever thicker, sturdier and wavier crisp designed specifically for dipping. Engineered with a scoop-like design to handle various dipping styles, the new line is available in three flavours: Original, French Onion, and Bacon Cheddar. Eileen Flaherty-Yao, senior director of Salty at Mars Snacking North America, commented: “We know it can be frustrating if your typical salty dipping vessel …
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Mars Snacking, the US-based confectionery and snacks manufacturer and Mars subsidiary, has announced plans to close its US headquarters in Newark (NJ) by the end of 2027 as it consolidates operations in Chicago. The company filed a WARN notice in New Jersey stating that it will eliminate 307 jobs at its Newark headquarters by 16th October 2026. Mars originally transitioned its US headquarters to New Jersey in 2020 while keeping its …
Mars, the snacks and confectionery company, has announced plans to permanently close its Nature’s Bakery manufacturing plant in Hazelwood (MO). According to a local government Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing, the shutdown will take place by September 2027 and will result in the elimination of 345 jobs. The layoffs will be executed in two rounds, with 130 employees scheduled to leave on 11th September this year, followed by a …
Champion Petfoods, the Canadian pet food manufacturer, has announced the grand opening of its C$32 million ($23.5 million) Global Innovation and Discovery Centre in Acheson, Alberta. The pilot facility, located at the company’s NorthStar Kitchen, was funded by parent company Mars. The centre is designed to develop, evaluate and refine new recipes, proprietary technologies and product concepts for its Orijen and Acana brands before scaling them to high-volume production. According …
Mars, the global food and confectionery giant, has announced a £190 million ($245 million) investment to upgrade its historic manufacturing facility in Slough, England. According to a company statement, the multi-million pound programme is designed to modernise the site, which has been operational for over 90 years. The investment will fund a new state-of-the-art logistics centre, enhanced production lines for the company’s core chocolate portfolio, and sustainable infrastructure developments. A …
Mars, the global confectionery and pet care giant, has announced plans to invest A$200 million ($132 million) in its Australian manufacturing operations by the end of 2027. The investment is intended to expand production capacity, fuel innovation, and support the company’s renewable energy ambitions across its six regional factories. According to a company press release, the funding follows more than A$450 million ($297 million) spent over the last five years …
Mars, the USA-based multinational food and pet care manufacturer, is proposing to close its pet food production facility in Minden, Germany, as part of a strategic review of its operations. The proposal affects approximately 110 employees at the Minden site, which manufactures dry pet food brands including Pedigree, Crave, and Perfect Fit for more than 20 countries. Production is expected to end by late 2026, with volumes transferred to other …
Mars, the US-based snacking and confectionery giant, has announced a $100 million investment to expand its global headquarters in Chicago, creating 602 new jobs. The project involves opening two new office hubs to house the company’s North America region and global functions. Mars will establish a regional office in the Fulton Market district and a new global home for its Accelerator Division in the former Kellanova headquarters in River North. …
Mars, the US-based food and snacking giant, has announced its entry into the instant noodle category in Canada with the launch of Ben’s Original Street Food Noodles. The new range is inspired by global street food flavours and is designed to be ready in 90 seconds. According to the company, the products are suitable for vegetarians and contain no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. The initial rollout includes five distinct …
The Belgian division of global food retailer Mars has announced plans to close its Olen factory, affecting the jobs of around 80 employees. The plant, which produces Ben’s Original rice, is expected to shut by the end of 2026. According to Mars, economic pressures – including sharply declining production volumes and rapidly rising costs – have made the facility inefficient. The company said it plans to outsource the production of …
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