# Iconic Candy Maker to Lay Off Hundreds, Move HQ from New Jersey

An iconic candy manufacturer plans to lay off hundreds of employees and relocate its U.S. headquarters out of New Jersey. The move reflects ongoing cost-cutting efforts and operational restructuring, impacting local jobs and the state's business landscape.

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- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/iconic-candymaker-lay-off-hundreds-move-us-headquarters-out-new-jersey) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:32:47 GMT