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PEDIGREE FOUNDATION AWARDS $100K IN ESSENTIAL SUPPORT DOGS SAFETY NET GRANTS VIA DONATION THROUGH PEDIGREE® BRAND'S ESSENTIAL SUPPORT DOGS PROGRAM

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

FRANKLIN, Tenn., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PEDIGREE Foundation, in conjunction with the PEDIGREE® brand's Essential Support Dogs program, awarded $100K in Essential Support Dogs Safety Net grants to 10 shelters and organizations nationwide for their efforts in keeping people and pets together during hardships. These grants were awarded to shelters and organizations with programs that provide immediate assistance with temporary boarding or fostering, food costs or pet-friendly housing deposits. Organizations that focus on dogs with families needing medical expense relief were also considered in the grant selection.

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  • The Rescue Train (North Hollywood, CA)
    In addition to the donation to support PEDIGREE Foundation Essential Support Dogs Safety Net grants, the PEDIGREE brand created a nationwide support fund to provide up to $2.5 million in nutritional and financial assistance to help ensure dogs can stay with their loving families.
  • To celebrate how dogs support their pet parents, the PEDIGREE brand teamed up with Walmart to offer discounts in-store for PEDIGREE dry products.
  • At PEDIGREE Foundation, we're working toward a day when all dogs are safe, secure, cared for, fed well and loved.
  • (May 10: 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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The Original Donut Shop® Coffee and Mars to Turn Everyday into a Delicious Treat with the Satisfying Taste of SNICKERS®

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

BURLINGTON, Mass. and FRISCO, Texas, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Original Donut Shop® Coffee today announced its new product innovation, The Original Donut Shop SNICKERS® Coffee K-Cup pods. The newest addition to the coffee portfolio is inspired by the always satisfying, deliciously gratifying flavors of SNICKERS® — creamy milk chocolate, gooey caramel, and just a touch of nuttiness.

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  • and FRISCO, Texas, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Original Donut Shop Coffee today announced its new product innovation, The Original Donut Shop SNICKERS Coffee K-Cup pods.
  • "Inspiring discovery through flavorful coffee experiences is at the core of our brand purpose and The Original Donut Shop SNICKERSCoffee does just that."
  • With the press of a button, your Keurig brewer can treat you to a delicious SNICKERS flavored coffee where the always satisfying candy bar meets the deliciousness of coffee.
  • "The Original Donut Shop SNICKERS Coffee combines the satisfying taste of SNICKERS with a classic roast, which is sure to inspire moments of happiness every morning for consumers in a way only SNICKERS can deliver on."

Edible® Announces Sweet Partnership with TWIX®

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

ATLANTA, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Edible® and TWIX® are teaming up to encourage people to 'pause for sweetness' through a new partnership. The two brands recently announced this collaboration that features Edible releasing an extensive line of gifts and goodies made with TWIX® Cookie Bars. The new line will be available for a limited time and includes fruit bouquets, cakes, cookies, brownies, cheesecakes and more. This is the first time that Edible has collaborated with another food brand to do a full product integration into the Edible line of products.

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  • ATLANTA, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Edible and TWIX are teaming up to encourage people to 'pause for sweetness' through a new partnership.
  • We're taking 'sharing sweetness' to the next level with our TWIX partnership," said Angela Johnson , VP of Innovation and Merchandising for Edible Brands.
  • The collaboration with TWIX is the first of Edible's "share sweet today" product partnerships- featuring a full product integration into the Edible line.
  • Edible pioneered the edible fresh fruit arrangement and now offers fresh fruit smoothies, fresh produce boxes and baked goods both online and at over 1,000 Edible locations worldwide.

BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital Partners with the National Association of Black Veterinarians to Improve Diversity in Veterinary Medicine

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Sunday, June 19, 2022

TAMPA, Fla., June 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital, a leading provider of advanced veterinary care with over 100 practices nationwide, announced today that it is now a partner of the National Association of Black Veterinarians (NABV). The NABV is a network of individuals and organizations committed to advocating, providing support, and cultivating an inclusive community for Blacks in veterinary medicine. Through this partnership, BluePearl helps the NABV achieve its goal of fostering diversity in the field by providing a medium for Blacks to engage with veterinary professionals in professional, social, academic, and cultural settings.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., June 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital , a leading provider of advanced veterinary care with over 100 practices nationwide, announced today that it is now a partner of the National Association of Black Veterinarians (NABV).
  • The NABV is a network of individuals and organizations committed to advocating, providing support, and cultivating an inclusive community for Blacks in veterinary medicine.
  • Founded in 1996, BluePearl is one of the largest specialty and emergency veterinary practices in the U.S. today.
  • Laura Fourniotis, BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital, 813.327.6937, [email protected]
    [email protected] , BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital, 724.982.8737, [email protected]

Mars Breaks Ground on Global Research and Development Hub in Chicago

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

CHICAGO, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mars Wrigley broke ground on a new, best-in-class, global research and development hub adjacent to the company's existing Global Innovation Center on Goose Island. Leaders from Mars as well as key Chicago stakeholders, including Michael Fassnacht, CEO, World Business Chicago, and Alderman Walter Burnett Jr., gathered together to commemorate the milestone for the company.

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  • CHICAGO, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mars Wrigley broke ground on a new, best-in-class, global research and development hub adjacent to the company's existing Global Innovation Center on Goose Island.
  • At the event, Chris Rowe, Global Vice President of Research and Development,Mars Wrigley, spoke to a crowd of more than 100 attendees about how the new hub reinforces Mars' continued commitment to Chicago.
  • "Mars has a long history here in Chicago, and we're proud to continue our legacy of innovation in the Chicagoland area by breaking ground on our best-in-class global research and development hub for Mars Wrigley," Rowe said.
  • At its Goose Island campus, Mars employs about 950 Associates fromMars Wrigley, Mars Food, and Mars Global Services.

MARS INTRODUCES CO2COA™: A SUSTAINABILITY INSPIRED ANIMAL-FREE, PLANET-FRIENDLY CHOCOLATE INNOVATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PERFECT DAY

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

CHICAGO, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mars, Incorporated, a world leader in confectionery, announced a new sustainability inspired chocolate experience, CO2COA™, is joining the family of snacks and treats that includes M&M'S®, SNICKERS®, SKITTLES®, and EXTRA® Gum. 

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  • Mars has partnered with Perfect Day , Inc., to launch the company's first ever earth-friendly and animal-free chocolate innovation in the U.S.
  • This innovation provides consumers with a delicious earth-friendly, animal-free, and lactose-free chocolate experience and is the latest sustainability-inspired innovation from Mars.
  • Mars CO2COA sources Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa and uses Perfect Day animal-free dairy protein, making it entirely free from lactose and cholesterol while wrapped in paper-based packaging.
  • Through its partnership with Perfect Day, Mars combines the company's 100+ year leadership in chocolate with the commitment to a healthy planet to create a silkysmooth chocolate innovation that's made with both consumer preference and the planet in mind.

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.

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 .