Mars Commits $2B to U.S. Manufacturing Expansion

Mars will invest $2B in U.S. production by 2026 to scale capacity, modernize plants, and accelerate food innovation. 94% of U.S. sales are already made locally.

Mars Inc., the company behind popular brands such as Snickers, Ben’s Original, and Pedigree, has announced plans to commit $2 billion toward expanding its U.S. manufacturing operations by 2026, This Mars US manufacturing investment will focus on improving  production capabilities, fueling food production innovation, and fortifying local supply chains. This move highlights a calculated transformation towards domestic resilience and operational agility, especially amid increasing consumer demands. Currently, 94% of Mars products sold in the U.S. are produced domestically, the company aims to increase the figure further. The planned Mars food plant expansion will not only accelerate U.S. supply chain growth but also support sustainable food manufacturing practices across its facilities. As one of the largest FMCG investments in America this decade, the initiative positions Mars to meet future market needs more rapidly, while reinforcing its philosophy of producing closer to its consumers.

With its Mars US manufacturing investment, the company is doing more than expanding factories it's redrawing the playbook for FMCG manufacturing in America. The Mars food plant expansion is projected to create thousands of skilled and semi-skilled jobs across the Midwest and Southeast. As U.S. supply chain growth becomes a strategic advantage, Mars is setting a clear example: long-term success in the FMCG sector may hinge less on cutting costs and more on building smart, scalable, and sustainable food manufacturing systems close to home.

Mars is making a clear statement: it’s putting faith in American manufacturing while many others look abroad. For CPG leaders and supply chain heads, the expansion offers a grounded case study in how to reduce global risk without sacrificing speed or transparency. It answers growing calls for cleaner production, faster delivery, and traceable sourcing all while bringing operations closer to the customer. Investors will likely see this as a long-term play for control and consistency. And for competitors? The message is clear: if you’re not building locally, you’re already falling behind.