Just last week we had Arby's buying up Wendy's and this week, we learn that Mars (maker of M&M's and Snickers) has purchased Wrigley's (maker of Juicy Fruit and Lifesavers). Money-making expert Warren Buffet has his hand in the deal that has brought two of the nation's most storied (and, until now, family-owned) confectionary companies together. I wonder how the residents of Chicago are feeling, having their long-time gum and candy company purchased and potentially moved. Any comment from the windy city locals?

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4-28-2008 @12:00PM Hugo said... Mars has 3 facilities in the Chicagoland. It's a presence already. It probably hurts, but then Dove sold to Mars, what was originally a family owned business started by the friendliest business man I've ever met. Mars has a good history/culture, and it'll probably ease the whole deal.
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4-29-2008 @9:55AM cupcake_girl said... I hope they don't leave the Windy City!
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