Mars plans to invest an estimated $1.4 billion in U.S. manufacturing and operations in 2027, building on more than $9 billion invested since 2017. The company says the spending will support growth, modernize facilities and strengthen its supply chain. A plant-by-plant breakdown of the 2027 manufacturing investments was not disclosed.
The announcement also highlighted earlier manufacturing projects. In Salt Lake City, Mars invested $60 million in two Trü Frü production lines inside its Nature’s Bakery factory, adding annual capacity for 17 million frozen products. A $49 million investment in Columbus, Ohio, adds mixing and filling capabilities for Temptations Lickable Treats, with capacity exceeding 400 million pouches annually. Its Waco, Texas, facility has received $165 million since 2024, including energy-efficiency improvements. These projects were identified as recent investments, rather than new allocations from the 2027 commitment.
The U.S. commitment follows other manufacturing upgrades. As ProFood World previously reported, Mars’ £190 million modernization of its Slough, UK, chocolate factory runs from 2023 through 2028. That program includes digital twin technology, expanded automation and workforce training.
Beyond manufacturing, the 2027 U.S. investment includes more than $34 million for four veterinary hospitals, expected to create up to 195 jobs.
