Mars Wrigley Cuts 307 Jobs at Newark Candy Plant
Mars Wrigley cuts 307 Newark jobs while parent Mars Snacking pours $100 million into a Chicago HQ expansion.
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Ferrero Doubles Down on Sugar While Rivals Clean Up
Ferrero's Kinder Joy and Wonka treat launches signal continued investment in North America, even as the confection category faces clean-label pressure.
Ferrero Doubles Down on North America With Kinder, Wonka
Ferrero's Kinder Joy and Wonka treat launches signal a deeper Ferrero North America expansion push, leaning on licensed IP and confectionery craft.
Mars Previews Its Sweets & Snacks Expo Lineup; Still No Clean Color?
Mars is teasing new candy flavors, formats, and textures at the Mars Sweets & Snacks Expo, backed by proprietary consumer data.
Hershey Is Using AI to Rewire How It Sells Chocolate
Hershey's AI marketing strategy now drives decisions across innovation, supply chains, and sales, per confectionerynews.com.
Mars Is Rewriting Snacking. Can It Outrun Its Own Candy Aisle?
Mars growth strategy snacking reveals a company betting on premiumisation, longevity nutrition, and regenerative cocoa to stay ahead of a shifting market.
Hu Chocolate Just Landed More Shelf Space at Target
Hu clean-label chocolate scores a nationwide Target expansion, adding its first individually wrapped format and a new coconut flavor to the lineup.
Twix Shrinks the Bar, Keeps the Bite
Mars brand Twix enters the bite-sized snack segment with Twix caramel cookie bits, targeting grab-and-share occasions.
Is Cocoa the Culprit? Archambault Bolts from Hershey’s After A Meager 14-Month Stint
Andrew Archambault joined Hershey in February 2025. Now he's gone, and the Hershey US president departure raises real questions about leadership stability.