The William Wrigley Jr. Company was founded on April 1, 1891 by William M. Wrigley Jr. in Chicago, Illinois. Its industry is food processing and its headquarters have remained in Chicago, Illinois. In 2008 the company was acquired by Mars, Inc. and its candy and gum business were merged with Mars' chocolate segment in 2016, forming Mars Wrigley Confectionery.
The Wrigley Building in Chicago, IL., former headquarters of the William Wrigley Jr. Co.
COMPANY NAMES[]
- William Wrigley Jr. & Company (1891-1911)
- William Wrigley Jr. Company (1911-2016)
- Mars Wrigley Confectionery U.S. LLC (2016-present)
PRODUCTS[]
- Chewing Gum
- "Doublemint" (1914-present)
- "Juicy Fruit" (1893-present)
- "Spearmint" (1893-present)
- "Lifesavers" (2004-present) (Previously owned by Kraft Foods)
ADVERTISEMENTS[]
St. Nicholas Magazine (Nov. 10-15, 1919)