The new line will produce Skittles in
Details of Wrigley's existing plant in
three levels. In the first phase, the raw
Yorkville
ingredients are mixed in a kitchen and
then dried. They are then formed into
Skittles-shaped pieces.
These are then coated with hard
coloured shell using an enrobing
machine.
A layer of shine is then added with
the letter S on it. A variety of Skittles'
flavours are then put together in each
package.
Marketing commentary on Wrigley
Established in Chicago in 1891,
Wrigley's existing Yorkville
Wrigley manufactures and distributes
manufacturing factory is a one-
a range of products including sweets,
storey building covering 215,000ft². It
jellies, chocolate, gums, lollipops, and
opened in 1995.
mints. Its global footprint spans 40
With a workforce of approximately
300 people, this facility produces
countries and its products are sold in
more than 180 countries.
Wrigley's brands such as Life Savers
The company currently operates
non-chocolate sweets, mints,
21 manufacturing facilities in 14
doublemint gums, and Juicy Fruit
countries. Wrigley's brands in the US
gums.
market include 5 Gum, Altoids mints,
Doublemint, Big Red, Hubba Bubba,
Eclipse, Big Red, Extra, Creme Savers,
Juicy Fruit, Freedent, Orbit, Starburst,
Winterfresh, and Spearmint.
Over the past seven years, Wrigley
has invested approximately $200m
for the expansion of its operations
in Illinois. Wrigley was acquired by
confectionery producer Mars for
$23bn. In addition to Yorkville Skittles
facility, Mars operates a Skittles
production line at its candy-making
plant located in Waco, Texas.
Wrigley
With operations in approximately 50
countries and distribution in more than 180
countries, Wrigley’s brands bring smiles to
faces around the globe.
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