Mars Wrigley to invest Sh4.3bn in new Kenya sugar-free gum line
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 26 - Mars Wrigley has expanded its Athi River plant with a new sugar-free gum production line, marking a major shift toward local Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Mars Wrigley has invested Sh4.3 billion ($33 million) to expand its Athi River plant in Kenya with a new sugar-free gum production line. This significant investment over the next three years reinforces Kenya's role as a regional manufacturing hub for the confectioner.
- Mars Wrigley will now produce Orbit sugar-free gum for Sub-Saharan Africa and Extra for various Arabic-speaking markets.
- The expansion ends the company’s reliance on its Poland facility, reducing import dependence and strengthening supply-chain resilience.
- According to General Manager for Mars Wrigley in Sub-Saharan Africa Ismael Bello, this move signals confidence in Kenya's potential as a regional hub and will enhance affordability, export performance, and job creation.
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