Mars invests $2 billion to boost its US food manufacturing operations

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Mars, Incorporated has announced a $2 billion investment to expand its US manufacturing operations by the end of 2026, reinforcing its commitment to domestic production across food, snacking and petcare.

The company – owner of brands including M&M’S, Ben’s Original, and Pedigree – operates in 49 US states, with 38 factories, 16 offices, and additional labs and veterinary clinics. Mars already produces 94 percent of the products it sells in the US locally.

Claus Aagaard, Chief Financial Officer of Mars, Incorporated said:

his investment is about building a stronger, more resilient business in the US – one that can grow with our consumers, deliver for our partners, and create lasting economic impact in the communities where we operate.

“The US is our biggest and most important market, and a key engine of growth for the long term – not only through our legacy manufacturing footprint but also through the expansion of strategic acquisitions like Nature’s Bakery, which is already scaling quickly. That’s why we’ve committed $6 billion to US manufacturing in the last five years, with another $2 billion planned by the end of next year.”

A key part of the new investment is a $240 million Nature’s Bakery facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, officially opening tomorrow. The 339,000-square-foot site will create more than 230 jobs and produce up to one billion snack bars annually.

Earlier this year, Mars opened a $450 million Royal Canin dry pet food facility in Lewisburg, Ohio. Now the brand’s largest globally, the factory is expected to create up to 270 jobs and significantly boost output in the petcare segment.