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Mars Announces Global Research and Development Hub in Chicago

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

CHICAGO, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mars announced the company will soon break ground on a new, best-in-class, global research and development hub adjacent to the company's existing Global Innovation Center on Goose Island. With this expanded capability, Chicago will become the largest innovation hub in the world for Mars Wrigley, adding to its network of global innovation centers. When complete, the innovation hub will inspire the next generation of new products to support the company's iconic global snacks and treats brands such as M&M'S®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, and more.

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  • CHICAGO, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mars announced the company will soon break ground on a new, best-in-class, global research and development hub adjacent to the company's existing Global Innovation Center on Goose Island.
  • With this expanded capability, Chicago will become the largest innovation hub in the world for Mars Wrigley, adding to its network of global innovation centers.
  • "Mars has made Chicago home to innovation for nearly 100 years, producing some of the world's most beloved and iconic snacks and treats," said Chris Rowe, Global Vice President of Research and Development, Mars Wrigley.
  • At its Goose Island campus, Mars employs about 950 Associates from Mars Wrigley, Mars Food, and Mars Global Services.

La Granja Miramar Relocates to Stirling Road. Come by the New La Granja Stirling for a Homestyle Fresh and Filling Lunch or Dinner

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., April 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Formerly located on Pines Boulevard, La Granja Miramar has now relocated to 8570 Stirling Road under the name La Granja Stirling.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Fla., April 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Formerly located on Pines Boulevard, La Granja Miramar has now relocated to 8570 Stirling Road under the name La Granja Stirling.
  • Despite moving one location, La Granja Restaurants still serves the same delicious cuisine to many customers in South Florida.
  • One of their most popular dishes includes their Pollo a la Brasa, a delectable chicken meal paired popularly with rice and beans.
  • La Granja Restaurants takes great pride in their commitment to customer service and hearty food for everyone in the family.

Mars Teams Up with Milk Bar's Christina Tosi to Create 100 Limited-Edition Cookies Inspired by Latest Innovation, M&M'S Crunchy Cookie

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

NEWARK, N.J., March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the anticipated release of M&M'S® Crunchy Cookie, the iconic Mars candy brand is partnering with one of America's most beloved cookie creators, Milk Bar's Christina Tosi, to release 100, one-time-only cookies hand-baked by the celebrated baker as part of a limited cookie drop.

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  • "The texture and crunch of M&M'S Crunchy Cookie is so unique, it was important to me that I designed the M&M'S x Christina Tosi Crunchy Cookie crunchy cookie to include layers of crunch to mimic the M&M'S candy, so that each bite offers the ultimate crunchy cookie experience."
  • Inspired by the new M&M'S Crunchy Cookie innovation from Mars, the limited run M&M'S x Christina Tosi Crunchy Cookie crunchy cookie features a vanilla cookie base studded with M&M'S Crunchy Cookie candies in the center, surrounded by none other than, mini, crispy, chocolate chip cookies.
  • Beginning today, fans can scan the QR code on M&M'S Crunchy Cookie packs or visit MMS.com to sign up to be notified when the limited-run of M&M'S x Christina Tosi Crunchy Cookie crunchy cookies drop.
  • M&M'S Crunchy Cookie flavor features a great-tasting crunchy center, covered in delicious milk chocolate, all wrapped in a colorful candy shell.

CESAR® CANINE CUISINE COMMITS TO MAKING THE WORLD A MORE DOG-FRIENDLY PLACE, STARTING WITH THE WORKPLACE

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The CESAR brand, proudly part of the Mars family of brands, has always believed that the best life is shared between pets and their pet parents. Today, the brand is setting out to create a more dog-friendly world, starting with the workplace, by launching the CESAR® HIRE MY DOG™ program, providing pet parents with expertise and tools to advocate for getting their four-legged best friends "hired" on a mission to create more pet-friendly workplaces.

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  • CESAR Canine Cuisine is designed with shared moments in mind in a wide range of bold recipes, high-quality ingredients and the flavors dogs crave.
  • Our hope is for the CESAR HIRE MY DOG program to inspire more businesses to make simple transitions to a more pet-friendly workplace."
  • To learn more about the CESAR brand and CESAR HIRE MY DOG program, visit CESARHireMyDog.com , or follow the CESAR brand on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter and LinkedIn .
  • CESAR Canine Cuisine is a high-quality line of premium dry and wet dog food and dog treats for small- to medium-sized dogs.

Piston Group Champions Learning By Offering Employer-Sponsored Education for Employees

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

To solidify its efforts to build a culture of learning, Detroit-based Piston Group has launched a strategic workforce education program for its U.S.-based employees in partnership with InStride.

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  • To solidify its efforts to build a culture of learning, Detroit-based Piston Group has launched a strategic workforce education program for its U.S.-based employees in partnership with InStride.
  • The Piston Group Future-Ready Education Program will offer courses towards earning high school diplomas, skills certificates, associate degrees and bachelors degrees to help full-time employees expand their opportunities within the company.
  • Piston Group will cover tuition upfront each year, allowing employees to focus on advancement and achievement instead of payment.
  • Piston Group includes Piston Automotive, Irvin Products (and their newly acquired A Lava & Son Co.) and Detroit Thermal Systems.

Thrive Pet Healthcare Appoints Anahita Cameron as Chief People Officer

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas and CHICAGO, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thrive Pet Healthcare , a leading national pet healthcare network, today announced that Anahita Cameron has joined its leadership team as Chief People Officer.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas and CHICAGO, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thrive Pet Healthcare , a leading national pet healthcare network, today announced that Anahita Cameron has joined its leadership team as Chief People Officer.
  • "I am incredibly excited to join Thrive Pet Healthcare as Chief People Officer," said Cameron.
  • Thrive Pet Healthcare is committed to creating a more connected and innovative pet healthcare ecosystem and has been addressing the needs of over 1.3 million pet families annually.
  • Thrive Pet Healthcare is a leading veterinary service network that uniquely delivers a continuum of care to pet families and services to veterinary hospitals.

BANFIELD FOUNDATION RELEASES 2021 IMPACT REPORT HIGHLIGHTING SUPPORT FOR 1.4 MILLION PETS AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

The 2021 report looks at the transformational impact Foundation-supported initiatives and programs had on communities in need, including quality-of-life improvements for millions of pets across the United States and Puerto Rico.

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  • The 2021 report looks at the transformational impact Foundation-supported initiatives and programs had on communities in need, including quality-of-life improvements for millions of pets across the United States and Puerto Rico.
  • Highlights from the Foundation's 2021 Impact Report include:
    The Foundation's support of the Texas A&M University's Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) continued in 2021 with a new disaster response vehiclethe second VET vehicle funded by the Foundation.
  • In 2021, the Foundation significantly increased its commitment to making preventive care possible for the pets that need it most.
  • At the Banfield Foundation, we are committed to living our collective purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

Galaxy Vets Presents Its Leadership Team, Enhances the Integrated Services Model

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022

The company announced Lowell Ackerman, DVM, MBA, joining Galaxy Vets as Head of Global Veterinary Strategy.

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  • The company announced Lowell Ackerman, DVM, MBA, joining Galaxy Vets as Head of Global Veterinary Strategy.
  • After 23 years at IDEXX, Dean joined Galaxy Vets to set up a network of retail diagnostic centers an integral part of its business model.
  • Sarah Wallace, DVM, is driving the development of Galaxy Vets' virtual care model as VP of Telehealth.
  • Galaxy Vets partners with general practices within small regions across the U.S. to build new surgical and emergency specialty hospitals with their own reference laboratories, creating a unique, vertically integrated veterinary healthcare system.

Mars Announces Winners of its Tenth Annual Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant at Heritage Chocolate Society Gala

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

Winners were announced at a gala hosted at the Heritage Chocolate Society on the evening of February 23rd at Colonial Williamsburg.

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  • Winners were announced at a gala hosted at the Heritage Chocolate Society on the evening of February 23rd at Colonial Williamsburg.
  • The Heritage Chocolate Society seeks to further the study of chocolate's diverse history and its impact on past and present culture in the Americas.
  • "This year's grant winners will continue to contribute to the evolving global story of chocolate in people's lives."
  • The late Forrest E. Mars, Jr's passion to push the boundaries of discovery is what inspired the formation of the Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Research Grant.

MARS CELEBRATES AN HISTORIC THREE DECADES OF RACING, INVITING FANS & MARS ASSOCIATES TO BE FEATURED ON KYLE BUSCH'S NO.18 M&M'S TOYOTA

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

18 M&M'S Toyota later this season, to celebrate and thank everyone who has made their 32 years in NASCAR legendary.

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  • 18 M&M'S Toyota later this season, to celebrate and thank everyone who has made their 32 years in NASCAR legendary.
  • A selection of photos that are received will be compiled into a mosaic that will make up a paint scheme, identical to the iconic yellow M&M'S Toyota.
  • Fans that participate will also be entered into a monthly drawing to win an M&M'S Racing diecast or mini helmet signed by Kyle Busch.
  • We are thrilled to bring the fan-inspired legacy car to life later this season along with Kyle Busch and Joe Gibbs Racing."