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Mars Snacking Cuts 307 Jobs, Adds 600 Chicago Positions.

7/19/2026

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Mars Snacking will cut 307 jobs in Newark and close its Market Hub by December 2027.
A WARN filing sets October 16, 2026 as the effective layoff date.
Mars will add over 600 Chicago jobs through a $100 million expansion.
Mars will provide relocation assistance and cites a 10-year $31.5 million tax credit and $1.15 million upgrade credit for Hackettstown.

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Story summary

Mars Snacking will cut 307 jobs in Newark and close its Market Hub by December 2027.
A WARN filing sets October 16, 2026 as the effective layoff date.
Mars will add over 600 Chicago jobs through a $100 million expansion.
Mars will provide relocation assistance and cites a 10-year $31.5 million tax credit and $1.15 million upgrade credit for Hackettstown.