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The 35,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing space, which is located within an existing Mars facility that also produces Nature's Bakery snack bars, will expand Trü Frü's capacity to produce 17 million frozen portfolio snacks each year.

Mars says the commitment builds on more than $9 billion invested across domestic operations since 2017.

EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards recaps some recent plant openings and expansions in the food and beverage industry.

Mars' New Jersey hub previously handled corporate functions like sales and marketing for its snacking division.

The plant will continue operating through this year and is scheduled to permanently shut in September 2027. 

In this role, Cetin will be responsible for leading the company's digital, data and technology agenda to accelerate business growth.

The investment will introduce state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities, combining robotics and AI with upgraded machinery, as well as advanced cooling systems and energy-efficient utilities, to improve performance and sustainability across the site.

The project, planned to go live in 2028, will also support the Mars pet food manufacturing facility in Lithuania, providing a secure, long-term source of renewable electricity.

The company will create 600 new jobs through expanding its global headquarters in Chicago. Mars, Inc. also announced a $130 million investment in its Canadian operations.

Through a long-term agreement, Mars has secured 70% of the annual production from the Kölvallen Wind Farm.