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Trü Frü

Dried fruit snacks with chocolate coating

Overview

Summary of Tru Fru: - What it does: creates snack bars of 100% fruit that are vine-ripened, then double-immersed in chocolate, coconut, or peanut butter, and finished with Hyper-Chill or Hyper-Dries to preserve taste and nutrition as a ready-to-eat indulgent fruit snack. - How it works: start with ripe fruit, coat it twice with a layer of coating (chocolate, coconut, or peanut butter), then apply a proprietary drying/chilling process to lock in flavors and texture. - How it differs from competitors: uses a pure fruit base with dual immersion in coatings and a unique drying/chilling method to produce a snack that blends fruit nutrition with a dessert-like coating in a consistent texture, aiming for a distinct balance of taste and nutrition. - Goal: change how America snacks by satisfying cravings with a fruit-based, better-for-you indulgence."

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Why Trü Frü is rated
B
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

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Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Salt Lake City, UT

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • November 11, 2026 expansion adds 17 million annual units and 100 Utah jobs.
  • Bloomberg said Trü Frü revenue reached about $500 million by November 2026.
  • March 2026 UK sales rose 85 percent, seven times faster than ice cream.

What critics are saying

  • Mars owns Trü Frü, so strategic control sits with a conglomerate, not founders.
  • Frozen and freeze-dried snacks face cold-chain costs, inventory spoilage, and retailer delistings quickly.
  • A failed consumer shift to premium frozen snacks would trap Mars in underused capacity.

What makes Trü Frü unique

  • Mars backs Trü Frü with shared Salt Lake City manufacturing and distribution infrastructure.
  • Real fruit plus real chocolate gives Trü Frü a clearer indulgence proposition than candy.
  • Social-first branding drove over 1 million followers and 4,000 monthly user posts.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

Company News

Chain Drug Review
Nov 11th, 2026
Trü Frü expands Salt Lake City footprint with new $60 million manufacturing space.

Trü Frü expands Salt Lake City footprint with new $60 million manufacturing space. The $60 million investment by Mars to expand Trü Frü's domestic production capacity is part of ongoing annual capital investments by Mars to accelerate growth for its portfolio of snacking brand. November 11, 2026. 9:00 AM SALT LAKE CITY - Trü Frü, beloved for its real fruit and chocolate snacks and part of Mars, Incorporated, announces the opening of its new manufacturing space in Salt Lake City, Utah, the home of Trü Frü's corporate headquarters. The $60 million investment by Mars marks a significant milestone in the brand's ongoing expansion, signaling a commitment to delivering nutrition-forward snacks to consumers nationwide as well as supporting American manufacturing. The 35,000 square-foot manufacturing space, which is located within an existing Mars facility that also produces Nature's Bakery snack bars, will expand Trü Frü's capacity to produce 17 million frozen portfolio snacks each year, helping to meet rising consumer demand. It will also bring more than 100 new jobs to the region, boosting the local economy and providing diverse career opportunities across engineering, production and technical trades. "Our Salt Lake City expansion is a major step toward building a more diverse and resilient manufacturing network as we continue to scale our U.S. business," said Harvey Millar, CEO of Trü Frü. "This new location gives us greater flexibility to meet strong consumer demand and continue to deliver delicious tasting, great quality Tru Fru products consistently. We also wanted to expand our presence in our home in Salt Lake and are excited to welcome 100 new Associates to our team." Located in Salt Lake City's Mountain West neighborhood, the new manufacturing space will produce flavor varieties from Trü Frü's frozen snacks portfolio. It will also optimize its frozen manufacturing process through smart automation upgrades. These advancements will create more highly skilled roles and opportunities for employees - referred to as Associates in Mars - to learn, grow and advance their careers. The latest Mars investment builds on a strong foundation to support Trü Frü's next chapter of growth. Since its acquisition by Mars in 2022, Trü Frü has grown net sales nearly 5x, opened a new downtown Salt Lake City headquarters and expanded to 20 global markets, including most recently in Australia. "The Mars $60 million infusion of capital in our U.S. manufacturing coupled with network infrastructure sharing is a win-win-win scenario for Trü Frü," said Rory Maguire, Chief Operating Officer of Trü Frü. "This initiative will drive operational efficiencies, deliver quality products and expand accessibility to reach more consumers. It's just one example at Trü Frü of how we're helping to shape the future of snacking at Mars."

PR Newswire
Nov 11th, 2026
Trü Frü expands its Salt Lake City footprint with new $60 million manufacturing space.

Trü Frü expands its Salt Lake City footprint with new $60 million manufacturing space. Nov 11, 2026, 08:05 ET * For the first time, Trü Frü will manufacture products in its Salt Lake City home market. * The new manufacturing space will create more than 100 new jobs and unlock the ability to produce 17 million Trü Frü frozen products annually. * The $60 million investment by Mars to expand Trü Frü's domestic production capacity is part of ongoing annual capital investments by Mars to accelerate growth for its portfolio of snacking brands. SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Trü Frü, beloved for its real fruit and chocolate snacks and part of Mars, Incorporated, announces the opening of its new manufacturing space in Salt Lake City, Utah, the home of Trü Frü's corporate headquarters. The $60 million investment by Mars marks a significant milestone in the brand's ongoing expansion, signaling a commitment to delivering nutrition-forward snacks to consumers nationwide as well as supporting American manufacturing. The 35,000 square-foot manufacturing space, which is located within an existing Mars facility that also produces Nature's Bakery snack bars, will expand Trü Frü's capacity to produce 17 million frozen portfolio snacks each year, helping to meet rising consumer demand. It will also bring more than 100 new jobs to the region, boosting the local economy and providing diverse career opportunities across engineering, production and technical trades. "Our Salt Lake City expansion is a major step toward building a more diverse and resilient manufacturing network as we continue to scale our U.S. business," said Harvey Millar, CEO of Trü Frü. "This new location gives us greater flexibility to meet strong consumer demand and continue to deliver delicious tasting, great quality Tru Fru products consistently. We also wanted to expand our presence in our home in Salt Lake and are excited to welcome 100 new Associates to our team." Located in Salt Lake City's Mountain West neighborhood, the new manufacturing space will produce flavor varieties from Trü Frü's frozen snacks portfolio. It will also optimize its frozen manufacturing process through smart automation upgrades. These advancements will create more highly skilled roles and opportunities for employees - referred to as Associates in Mars - to learn, grow and advance their careers. The latest Mars investment builds on a strong foundation to support Trü Frü's next chapter of growth. Since its acquisition by Mars in 2022, Trü Frü has grown net sales nearly 5x, opened a new downtown Salt Lake City headquarters and expanded to 20 global markets, including most recently in Australia. "The Mars $60 million infusion of capital in our U.S. manufacturing coupled with network infrastructure sharing is a win-win-win scenario for Trü Frü," said Rory Maguire, Chief Operating Officer of Trü Frü. "This initiative will drive operational efficiencies, deliver quality products and expand accessibility to reach more consumers. It's just one example at Trü Frü of how we're helping to shape the future of snacking at Mars." About Trü Frü At Trü Frü, we believe our harmony of whole fruit and real chocolate can create genuine moments of real, sensory uplift. Every bite is a reminder that when truth meets your senses, life feels a little lighter, brighter, and more honest - because like fruit and chocolate, we're better together. Founded in 2017 in West Valley, Utah, Trü Frü has grown to 20 global markets with a variety of freeze dried and frozen fruit snacks for any occasion. As "Mother Nature's Favorite" treat, our fruit is freshly picked and flash frozen to lock in flavor and nutrients and immersed in real chocolate, creating an indulgent snack you can enjoy anywhere. About Mars, Incorporated Mars, Incorporated is driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. Based on combined Mars and Kellanova 2025 net sales, we are now a $65bn+ family-owned business, with a diverse portfolio of quality snacking and food products that delight millions of people every day, and leading pet care products and veterinary services that support pets all around the world. We produce some of the world's best-loved brands including ROYAL CANIN(R), PEDIGREE(R), WHISKAS(R), CESAR(R), M&M'S(R), SNICKERS(R), EXTRA(R), Pringles(R), Cheez-It(R), and BEN'S ORIGINAL(TM). Our international networks of pet hospitals, including BANFIELD(TM), BLUEPEARL(TM), VCA(TM) and ANICURA(TM) span preventive, general, specialty, and emergency veterinary care, and our global veterinary diagnostics business ANTECH(R) offers breakthrough capabilities in pet diagnostics. The Mars Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom - inspire our approximately 170,000 Associates to act every day to help create a better world for people, pets and the planet. SOURCE Tru Fru

PETS+
Nov 11th, 2026
Mars will invest $1.4 billion in U.S. Manufacturing and operations in 2027.

Mars will invest $1.4 billion in U.S. Manufacturing and operations in 2027. Capital investments in the U.S. will unlock growth for Mars diverse portfolio of brands, support innovation, and create lasting economic development in local communities. 19 minutes ago November 10, 2026 (PRESS RELEASE) MCLEAN, VA - Mars, Incorporated, a global leader in snacking, food, and pet care products and services, and maker of more than 40 U.S. household favorites like M&M'S, CHEEZ-IT, Ben's Original, PEDIGREE, and Royal Canin, announced plans to invest an estimated $1.4 billion into its U.S. manufacturing and operations footprint in 2027 - the most Mars has invested in a single year. The commitment builds on more than $9 billion invested across domestic operations since 2017. "As Mars marks 115 years in business, our commitment to American manufacturing has never been stronger," said Claus Aagaard, CFO of Mars, Incorporated. "Ninety-four percent of the Mars products sold in the U.S. are made here, reflecting decades of investment in our people, operations and the communities in which we do business. Our continued investments build for the future - expanding our manufacturing capabilities, accelerating growth across our portfolio and services and ensuring we can meet the evolving needs of consumers for generations to come." As part of the $1.4 billion commitment, early next year, Mars will invest more than $34 million to open four new state-of-the-art Mars Veterinary Health hospitals. Three new BluePearl Pet Hospitals in Ellicott City, MD, and Austin and Katy, TX, plus a Banfield Pet Hospital in Wilmington, NC will expand access to high-quality veterinary care across the U.S. The facilities will provide access to advanced emergency and specialty veterinary care, bring innovative medical capabilities to growing communities, and support the development of highly skilled veterinary professionals. The new pet hospitals will unlock up to 195 new jobs. Mars ongoing investments over the last decade underscore the company's enduring dedication to American manufacturing, innovation, and lasting economic development in communities where Petsplusmag operate. In part, ongoing capital investments serve as an accelerator for Mars growing portfolio of snacking brands, enabling significant scaling of products and innovation. Investments are also used to modernize manufacturing at facilities that Mars has operated for generations, strengthening its supply chain resilience and enhancing operational excellence and geographic availability of services. Some of the company's recent 2026 investments include: * The Trü Frü brand is expanding operations in Salt Lake City, UT, where it has been headquartered since 2025. Mars invested $60 million to build two dedicated manufacturing lines for Trü Frü within the company's Salt Lake City factory, a $240 million site that opened last year to produce Nature's Bakery products. In addition to the factory's ability to produce more than 1 billion Nature's Bakery snack bars each year, the site will now have the capacity to produce 17 million Trü Frü frozen products annually. * Mars Waco, TX facility is commemorating 50 years of operations this month. With $165 million invested in the site since 2024, recent capital projects are heavily focused on enhancing energy efficiency and operational excellence. The facility manufactures over 56 billion pieces of SNICKERS, STARBURST, and SKITTLES candies each year, and leads cutting-edge recipe development and format innovation for the brands. The facility recently powered the rollout of the all-new SNICKERS Xtreme Almond bar and STARBURST Sour innovations. * A $49 million investment in Mars wet pet food facility in Columbus, OH, is bringing the production of its rapidly growing TEMPTATIONS Lickable Treats to the U.S. The investment introduces technology advancements including modern mixing and filling capabilities and will create capacity to produce over 400 million Lickable Treat pouches annually. Mars has invested a total of $162 million into the site since 2022. Globally headquartered in the U.S., Mars employs 80,000 U.S. Associates who support more than 60 factories, research labs, and offices, as well as over 2,000 veterinary clinics and hospitals across the country. With 15 new facilities added in the last year through the acquisition of Kellanova, Mars will continue to make strategic manufacturing investments to modernize its full portfolio of U.S. facilities. More on Mars U.S. operations can be found on Mars.com, and across its corporate brand social channels: LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. About Mars, Incorporated. Mars, Incorporated is driven by the belief that the world Petsplusmag want tomorrow starts with how Petsplusmag do business today. Based on combined Mars and Kellanova 2025 net sales, Petsplusmag is now a $65bn+ family-owned business, with a diverse portfolio of quality snacking and food products that delight millions of people every day, and leading pet care products and veterinary services that support pets all around the world. Petsplusmag produce some of the world's best-loved brands including ROYAL CANIN, PEDIGREE, WHISKAS, CESAR, M&M'S, SNICKERS, EXTRA, Pringles, Cheez-It, and BEN'S ORIGINAL. Its international networks of pet hospitals, including BANFIELD, BLUEPEARL, VCA and ANICURA span preventive, general, specialty, and emergency veterinary care, and its global veterinary diagnostics business ANTECH offers breakthrough capabilities in pet diagnostics. The Mars Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom - inspire its approximately 170,000 Associates to act every day to help create a better world for people, pets and the planet. Featured video. NASC Media Spotlight. At first it was just an idea: Animal supplements needed the same quality control that human-grade supplements receive. But that was enough to start a movement and an organization - the National Animal Supplement Council - that would be dedicated to establishing a comprehensive path forward for the animal supplements industry. In this Media Spotlight interview, NASC's president, Bill Bookout, talks to PETS+ interviewer Chloe DiVita about the industry today: Where it's headed, what's the latest focus and why it's vital to gain the involvement of independent pet product retailers. You may like. Subscribe. Bulletins. Get the most important news and business ideas from PETS+.

Food Engineering
Nov 11th, 2026
Trü Frü opens $60M manufacturing facility in Utah.

Trü Frü opens $60M manufacturing facility in Utah. November 11, 2026 Trü Frü, maker of real fruit and chocolate snacks and part of Mars, has opened a $60 million manufacturing space in Salt Lake City, Utah, the home of Trü Frü's corporate headquarters. The 35,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing space, which is located within an existing Mars facility that also produces Nature's Bakery snack bars, will expand Trü Frü's capacity to produce 17 million frozen portfolio snacks each year, helping to meet rising consumer demand. It will also bring more than 100 new jobs to the region. Looking for a reprint of this article? From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today! JOIN TODAY to unlock your recommendations. Already have an account? Sign In

Bloomberg
Nov 10th, 2026
Mars invests $60M to expand Tru Fru manufacturing in Utah as revenue hits $500M

Mars is investing $60 million to expand manufacturing capacity for Tru Fru, its brand of fruit-based treats, in Utah. The privately held food and pet care company aims to meet fast-growing demand for the snacks, which are frozen and freeze-dried fruit dipped in chocolate and other coatings. Tru Fru's annual revenue has risen to about $500 million, from around $100 million before Mars closed its acquisition of the brand in early 2023, according to the company. The line is now sold in 20 global markets, most recently Australia.

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