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Mars Wrigley Comes to Hackettstown New Jersey

Author Maryann Morgan
Confectionery products from two of America's largest confectionery groups Mars and Wrigley. (Photo by Johnny Green - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)

I am a chocoholic and have a cabinet full of anything chocolate from cocoa powder to chocolate cereal. I was excited to read about Mars Wrigley’s coming to Hackettstown, New Jersey! As someone who has an addiction to putting in a bit of chocolate in my mouth every day, I am thrilled about the news of their investment in a test kitchen. According to NorthJersey.com,  Mars Wrigley is injecting $70 million into their headquarters for this purpose.

This innovation studio they are building sounds like something out of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory and I am looking forward to getting my golden ticket.  A test kitchen is where all the magic happens.  This is where they will whip up those new flavors and treats we will be drooling over next year. I wish I could work in their test kitchen because I certainly could tell them if what I taste is delicious chocolate.

I am sure there will be changes going on in the packaging lab.  I know companies need to create colors and designs on packaging to look a little more trendy to seem new and fresh.  I kind of like the old packaging so I can identify my favorite candies easily.  But, as everyone needs to flow with the times, I am sure we will see some colorful designs on those M&M’s and Snickers bars packaging.

Mars Wrigley’s $70 Million Investment in Hackettstown

Mars Wrigley say they will be putting their money into making sure everything’s top-notch at their Hackettstown factory.  They want to make sure every bite of chocolate you take is not just tasty but safe and made with care.  Mars Wrigley also plans to spend the money on manufacturing improvements and food safety advances at their Hackettstown factory.

I will end my story with a little interesting historical fact about the candy manufacturer.  Mars used to operate in Newark when M&M’s were first created as military rations in 1941.

New Jersey Shop Ranked Among Top 20 Places For Hot Chocolate Across The U.S.

Hot chocolate is the perfect winter weather treat and there are various ways to drink it. With dozens of flavors ranging from classic hot chocolate, peppermint, and salted caramel, to raspberry, there is one for everyone’s taste buds to enjoy.

Thanks to Yelp, we now know where to track down the top 20 places for hot chocolate in the United States. The list was ranked using a number of factors with a large concentration on Yelp reviews mentioning “hot chocolate.”

A spot right here in New Jersey is among Yelp’s list of the top 20 places for hot chocolate. The next time you’re in Princeton, you’ll want to stop in at The Bent Spoon located in Palmer Square as the shop has been ranked No. 13 by the online review site for 2022.

The Bent Spoon is currently offering hot chocolate with New Jersey honey-vanilla bean marshies toasted on top and real vanilla bean whip cream made in-house (pictured below) among other treats this holiday season.

Click here to view the full list of the top 20 hot chocolate spots in the United States according to Yelp data or scroll below to see more from The Bent Spoon menu. Plus, don’t forget to celebrate National Hot Chocolate Day coming up on January 31st.

Meet Maryann, who has been chasing magic since the early 90s. Back then, she hosted a love and dedication show at nights on Magic. Talk about romantic vibes! Since then, she traded her evening slot for mornings. When she’s not talking to you on the air, she’s living the glamorous life of a chicken, duck, pigeon, and German Short-Haired Pointer mom. Since Joel can never follow what she says, there is an entire feature called " What are you Talking About" at 9:10. Running is her secret to staying out of trouble – or at least staying ahead of the extra pounds. She has a husband named Matt, and a son named Zack, who she says makes her world a little adventure.

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