Wm Wrigley Jr earns success in China, Vietnam

Wm Wrigley Jr recently highlighted the strong progress of its Sugus brand across China, as well as a successful introduction into Vietnam at its annual meeting of stockholders. These accomplishments underscore a record year for the confectionery manufacturer who enjoyed eight-percent organic growth and a 13-percent sales increase in 2006.

Wrigley says it is the top gum and confectionery company in China with an average annual volume increase of 18 percent since 2000. Wrigley's products, according to syndicated data, are available in 2.2 million points of sale.