Looking back over Wrigley’s 50 years in South Hall, including merger with Mars Inc. - Gainesville Times

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Looking back over Wrigley’s 50 years in South Hall, including merger with Mars Inc.

Mars Wrigley Plant Director Matt Arends speaks Nov. 4, 2021, with longtime employee Janice Bryans. A pavilion was named in Bryans' honor at an event celebrating the plant's 50th anniversary. Bryans has worked with the company since the beginning. - photo by Shannon Casas

12292021 WRIGLEY 2.jpg — Mars Wrigley Plant Director Matt Arends speaks Nov. 4, 2021, with longtime employee Janice Bryans. A pavilion was named in Bryans' honor at an event celebrating the plant's 50th anniversary. Bryans has worked with the company since the beginning. - photo by Shannon Casas

Janice Bryans was eager to start a new career with the new, exciting company when an interviewer dampened her enthusiasm.