M&M’s Manufacturer Mars Wrigley Leaving Newark, NJ, Cutting 307 Jobs

Once again, we're about to see the ned of an era in Newark. A while ago, I told you about the Anheuser-BuschPlant that lined the Newark Skylines was closing and will eventually reopen as the Goodman Group, a global asset management company.

Now, we're getting ready to see more changes in Newark, as one of the most popular candy makers in the country gets ready to uproot its corporate offices from Newark.

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Mars Wrigley, Makers Of M&M's, Will Be Moving Its US Headquarters From Newark, NJ

Wrigley Mars, the makers of M&M's, one of the tastiest candies ever, has been a staple in Newark since 1941, but now, that's all changing.

307 People Are Going To Lose Their Jobs As Part Of The Mars-Wrigley Closure

According to NJ.com, the corporate offices will be closing in Newark, and in the process will be laying off 307 employees.

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Mars Wrigley has been headquartered in Newark, NJ, for over 80 years, and has been a steady employer in the area for as long as I can remember.

Mars-Wrigley Will Continue To Operate Plants In Hackettstown, NJ

The headquarters of Mars Wrigley plans on relocating to Chicago, but it's not all bad news.

Mars Wrigley does plan on keeping its facility in Hackettstown, NJ, open and operating while the corporate headquarters gets ready to relocate in the future.