# Mars Wrigley leaving Newark, cutting 307 jobs (updated)

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-18 19:29 UTC · Category: Business · Sources: 5 · Current Velocity: 2.8

## Executive Summary
Mars Wrigley is ending its 86-year presence in Newark, resulting in the loss of 307 jobs.

## Intelligence Brief
Mars Wrigley, the maker of M&M's, is closing its Newark office. The move will result in 307 employees losing their jobs, ending the company's presence in the city after 86 years.


Coverage from NJ.com, the Bergen Record, and NJBIZ focuses on the scale of the job cuts and the historical length of the company's tenure in Newark. WRNJ Radio notes that while the Newark office is closing, operations in Hackettstown will continue.


Future developments depend on the broader trend of companies leaving New Jersey, as highlighted by the New Jersey Business & Industry Association.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### How many jobs are being cut?
307 employees are affected by the closure of the Newark office.

### How long has Mars Wrigley been in Newark?
The company is exiting the city after 86 years.

### Are all Mars operations in New Jersey closing?
No; according to WRNJ Radio, operations in Hackettstown will continue.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Newark, Mars Wrigley, Mars Snacking, Hackettstown, Sweet Sorrow Mars Wrigley Leaving Newark, Continue NJ Departure Woes

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ.com | M&M's maker Mars Wrigley exits Newark after 86 years | 2026-07-17 20:02 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxNcmtkaDlYbG1kSmlUMWx6ZmpYWV8tMEZibDJ0T0F6MUFlMzVoQ1NQUEdoY3ZNdjRzcEFVLVNRekFBZ0h2TFJla3ZEcVhhc09MWG5iLVZNbVMzVEk1RFowTWhZMXlDSjJuVVZzNmhMZ19QeEhlRFNmOW1Jd0Q5M2hPNjlGYU9yWDEyRFVwTF9kYkNQWG9ON01QcTVHbTM0ZWJNb1VwMWNJcENzZjJ0S3hCQnRic0w?oc=5) |
| WRNJ Radio | Mars Snacking to close Newark office, affecting 307 employees; Hackettstown operations to continue | 2026-07-17 20:02 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxONkhEamk3Rk9hSDZ0a1hnbDktZXY0QkQ1ZHlOYmZUaXZ2X1JfNFl5ZGl6cWxmdVVTdG12ZUwtTlZieDV6cnpjVzlEZE9WT1U2RzBCWktFSW15LWlJdmI2a1NRRGprSkc4OXRya01wMUxkU0x0MmFpbkdfSXB4c2JueGNSdlB1c0FWYS1SN0dKbk9ZLWF6aTB2cjNXQTFOTld1cGlDZEw3WU81azhHUE1LSlRGVlBSa0ZBb013?oc=5) |
| Bergen Record | M&M candy maker Mars Wrigley to leave Newark, cutting 307 jobs | 2026-07-17 20:02 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxQOEs2V3pZSEdtQndDWE5PaXFUb0NJbDNraE9xeVFkMnQ0dHd2NXFhdzdaUmFnSXg5NWJVNDhGOXFyMVV4d1dEYm9nOFFQcXFBMEpOSHQxQkxWRlh2eThEZFJiUW1BbTVnZnlwekg2WVpDX2t5cGNmVDkwLXZzLXo4OGNuRXF2c3BDWTkwSGQzWDNGS1ZyVXQ2QjdGWVBFQjZGWDBXYjViaURNZnJCdC1BRlhkbFZoVnNrbGllTy1VVy0?oc=5) |
| New Jersey Business & Industry Association | Sweet Sorrow: Mars Wrigley Leaving Newark to Continue NJ Departure Woes | 2026-07-17 20:02 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxNbHNVSHhOaUFoU2dFMlV2SlZkd0ZQdjdETHFQNE5DRUtYMEp6eUpVUUFxbUxaVUVFUEVsYTZsYWlzbkhqcm5KSGx2TUhiYmFZbFNLUHd6d0s5b2dmVmJTOS1CNkhrS0FKZEU4cHAxTFMwUlRkVFFuMy1JNFF2MTBDYUprejlFOE1valVkVUpNeGZLZGs?oc=5) |
| NJBIZ | Mars Wrigley leaving Newark, cutting 307 jobs (updated) | 2026-07-17 20:02 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicEFVX3lxTE9Ga3BrRmxVRGEyT3JlZmxmLVJvX3d1VTh1Qk5xY2ZEUnNzWGZJOVZ0NE9jbG9uZV9tTFE2VXdqcU00djdGbFB1bEhfcWR1d1huTlJCaGpMZGVTSm0xY0NuZDFielRDZHlrMnVhOWpZaTc?oc=5) |

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