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COOKIE DOUGH LOVERS REJOICE: TWIX® COOKIE DOUGH IS COMING

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

NEWARK, N.J., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TWIX®, a proud part of the Mars family of brands, announced a brand-new, irresistible flavor to its lineup: TWIX Cookie Dough. The new flavor pairs the classic TWIX cookie bars with a creamy cookie dough-flavored layer, sprinkled with delicious chocolate cookie bits, all coated with milk chocolate.

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The new flavor pairs the classic TWIX cookie bars with a creamy cookie dough-flavored layer, sprinkled with delicious chocolate cookie bits, all coated with milk chocolate.
Once the countdown hits zero, the first 1,000 fans to visit twix.com/cookiedough on National Cookie Dough Day and enter their information will receive exclusive first samples of TWIX Cookie Dough but they will need to be quick.
"Mars is thrilled to announce TWIX Cookie Dough as our newest flavor innovation," said Michelle Deignan, Mars Wrigley Senior Brand Director.
"TWIX Cookie Dough is the perfect mashup of two fan favorites our classic TWIX bar and the nostalgic flavors of cookie dough all wrapped into one.

Animal Hospitals and Veterinary Clinics Global Market Report 2022: A $150+ Billion Market by 2026 - Long-term Forecast to 2031 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

The animal hospitals and veterinary clinics market consists of sales of animal hospitals and veterinary clinics services such as consultation, surgery, medicine, and other food items for animals.

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The animal hospitals and veterinary clinics market consists of sales of animal hospitals and veterinary clinics services such as consultation, surgery, medicine, and other food items for animals.
Global Animal Hospitals And Veterinary Clinics Market, Segmentation End User, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion
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Global Animal Hospitals And Veterinary Clinics Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion
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Global Animal Hospitals And Veterinary Clinics Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion

Mars Launches World's First Pet Biobank to Drive Breakthroughs in Disease Diagnosis & Prevention

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

By enrolling their pets in the study, pet owners will help enable new scientific discoveries to improve pet health for generations to come.

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By enrolling their pets in the study, pet owners will help enable new scientific discoveries to improve pet health for generations to come.
"We aim for this biobank to drive breakthroughs in scientific knowledge for the future of pet health," said Poul Weihrauch, president, Mars Petcare.
The MARS PETCARE BIOBANK data aims to help scientists identify associations of early disease detection.
For more information about the MARS PETCARE BIOBANK and to apply to participate in this revolutionary study, visit marspetcarebiobank.com .

Mars Wrigley Wins Big at the 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

NEWARK, N.J., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mars Wrigley, a leader in the snacks and treats category, had an impressive showing at the 25th annual Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago. The company's EXTRA® brand was honored with a Most Innovative New Product Award (MINPA) in the Gum & Mints category for its new EXTRA Refreshers Fruity Mix Chewing Gum – a refreshingly fruity mix pack of strawberry freeze, tropical mist, and lemonade chill flavored gum.

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The Snacks and Treats Maker's On-trend Innovations Take Home Most Innovative New Product Award in the Gum & Mints Category, Chocolate and Fruity Brands Named as Finalists
NEWARK, N.J., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Mars Wrigley, a leader in the snacks and treats category, had an impressive showing at the 25th annual Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago.
Mars Wrigley's M&M'S, TWIX, and STARBURST brands were also recognized as 2022 MINPA Finalists.
Mars Wrigley has been an innovator in the snacks and treats category for more than 100 years, and being recognized for our chocolate and fruity products in addition to gum shows the breadth of our cutting edge portfolio," said Tim LeBel, President of Sales at Mars Wrigley.
Today, Mars is transforming, innovating, and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us.

M&M'S® Partners With Lil Nas X To Bring People Together Through Music, Art And Entertainment

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

NEWARK, N.J., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today M&M'S®, a proud part of the Mars family of brands, has announced that the brand is partnering with one of the most influential, groundbreaking musicians of our time, Lil Nas X, to harness the power of music and connect with fans in a fresh way for the iconic M&M'S brand.

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"Music is one of the most powerful tools to bring people together.
Like our iconic M&M'S brand, music sparks nostalgia, memories, and fun and we are thrilled to be able to partner with one of the most trailblazing artists in the world, Lil Nas X, to help us further cement M&M'S role within entertainment."
Known for shattering barriers across the music industry, Lil Nas X and his unapologetically authentic tracks have inspired fans around the globe to be accepting of a more diverse world.
"M&M'S is iconic and I'm a huge fan of the brand," said Lil Nas X.

Mars Wrigley Elevates Retail Shopping With Newly-Established Transaction Zone Team Unveiled At Sweets & Snacks Expo

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Monday, May 23, 2022

NEWARK, N.J., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For more than 100 years, Mars Wrigley, a leader in the snacks and treats category, has kept a pulse on consumer trends to ensure its business and its retail partners identify and adopt innovations to exceed shoppers' expectations. Today, at Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago, the company is announcing its latest initiative to support retail customers – The Transaction Zone Team: a newly established internal consultancy of front-end experts dedicated to identifying and implementing market solutions that help category managers, store operations, and shoppers grow the transaction zone.

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Today, at Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago, the company is announcing its latest initiative to support retail customers The Transaction Zone Team: a newly established internal consultancy of front-end experts dedicated to identifying and implementing market solutions that help category managers, store operations, and shoppers grow the transaction zone.
"At Mars Wrigley, we're committed to category leadership and are laser focused on industry growth," said Mike Weinstock, Vice President of Category Leadership at Mars Wrigley.
Our new Transaction Zone Team has already established itself as a go-to resource for retail partners looking to reinvent the transaction zone."
Mars also announced that all Mars bars sold in the UK, Ireland and Canada will be certified as carbon neutral by 2023 .

Banfield Pet Hospital Delivers 150 Millionth Pet Visit During National Pet Month

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

VANCOUVER, Wash., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Banfield Pet Hospital® – the leading provider of preventive veterinary care in the U.S – is marking National Pet Month by celebrating reaching 150 million pet visits since it began tracking this data in 2000, helping tens of millions of pets live happy, healthy lives. Banfield will continue to invest in people, extend access to care, and increase its footprint of hospitals to ensure the practice and its Associates are well positioned to provide the next 150 million visits to pets that need care.

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Our hospitals and Associates have done an incredible job, stepping up to provide care to pets and their owners," said Brian Garish, president of Banfield Pet Hospital.
"That's why Banfield is innovating and extending how and where we provide care, with more locations and unrivaled support for our veterinary professionals.
In fact, Banfield veterinary professionals will this month reach the milestone of 300 million heartworm preventives delivered since 2000.
Banfield Pet Hospital Media Hotline: (888) 355-0595
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THE PEDIGREE® BRAND LAUNCHES ESSENTIAL SUPPORT DOGS PROGRAM TO CELEBRATE DOGS AND PROVIDE UP TO $2.5 MILLION IN SUPPORT AND NUTRITION FOR PETS IN NEED

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

FRANKLIN, Tenn., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The past 14 dog years – that's two in human years – have been tough on everyone, but they have been made a little bit easier with the unwavering support of our most essential companions – dogs. In fact, 23 million households added a pet during the pandemic, and 84% of pet parents say their emotional bond with their pets increased during that time.1

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"Dogs have been our biggest champions over the past few years, providing us with companionship and support when we've needed it most.
It's time that we give back to them," said Jean-Paul Jansen, Vice President of Marketing for Mars Petcare North America.
"The PEDIGREE brand's Essential Support Dogs program strives to provide critical nutrition and care for deserving pets.
To celebrate how dogs support their pet parents, the brand teamed up with Walmart to offer discounts in-store for PEDIGREE dry products.

Banfield Pet Hospital® Welcomes Inaugural Class of its 2022 NextVet Internship Program as Part of Expanded Educational Pathways Offerings and Initiatives

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

VANCOUVER, Wash., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Banfield Pet Hospital® – the leading provider of preventive veterinary care in the U.S. – has announced the inaugural class of its NextVet internship program as part of the practice's recent commitment towards expanding its Educational Pathways program for future and current veterinary professionals. Beginning this summer, 15 high school students – each with an extraordinary drive and passion for pets – will take part in a paid opp-purr-tunity of a lifetime in Banfield hospital locations across eight cities: Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland-Vancouver, and Washington D.C.

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To extend opportunities beyond the 2022 class of interns, Banfield also offered pet care assistant roles to 10highly qualified internship applicants.
"By continuing to remove barriers to equitable education through the expansion of Banfield's Educational Pathways program, we're creating more accessible pathways for current and aspiring veterinary professionals.
Follow the journey of the NextVet interns @BanfieldLife and #NextVet and stay up to date on the 2023 NextVet application process at: jobs.banfield.com/NextVet.
Banfield Pet Hospital Media Hotline: (888) 355-0595
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MARS CANADA AND INDSPIRE ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP TO DRIVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIGENOUS STUDENTS

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

Through a three-year partnership, Mars Canada will directly support Indspire's annual Soaring and Building Brighter Futures programs, advancing career development opportunities and offering needs-based bursaries to Indigenous students to further their education.

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Through a three-year partnership, Mars Canada will directly support Indspire's annual Soaring and Building Brighter Futures programs, advancing career development opportunities and offering needs-based bursaries to Indigenous students to further their education.
"We are happy to have developed a strong partnership with Mars Canada and look forward to working together to champion greater investments in Indigenous Peoples and the future of Canada."
"There is a significant need to drive greater equal opportunities for Indigenous students especially in access to education in Canada.
The Mars Canada Award for Indigenous Students will be open to students nationally across Canada beginning May 1, 2022.