Type: Subsidiary
On the web: http://www.wrigley.com

The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company chews up the competition as the #1 maker of chewing gum in the world. The company's products include such popular chewing gums as Big Red, Doublemint, Spearmint, Eclipse, Extra, and Juicy Fruit, as well as novelty gums (Hubba Bubba and other kid-friendly chews). Wrigley also offers non-gum items, including breath mints Altoids and Velamints and candies Creme Savers and Life Savers. In addition, the firm makes chewing-gum bases and is a player in the ingredients sector. Owned by confectionery giant Mars Incorporated, Wrigley boasts operations in more than 40 countries and sells its products in about 180 countries worldwide.

Officers:
President: Dushan (Duke) Petrovich
EVP and CFO: Reuben Gamoran
SVP and Chief Marketing Officer: Martin Schlatter

Competitors:
Hershey
Kraft Foods
Perfetti Van Melle

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