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Snacking is better together! Today we’re excited to announce that we have agreed to acquire Kellanova, a leading global snacking company home to beloved brands like Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Pop Tarts® and Eggo®. Kellanova’s portfolio will perfectly complement the existing Mars Snacking portfolio, which includes billion-dollar brands like SNICKERS®, M&M’S®, TWIX®, DOVE® and EXTRA®, as well as KIND® and Nature’s Bakery®. The transaction combines two iconic businesses with complementary footprints and portfolios of beloved brands with a vision to shape the future of snacking and serve even more consumers across the globe. Just as importantly, the transaction brings together two values-based and purpose-driven businesses with a strong cultural fit, and we look forward to welcoming the Kellanova team to Mars. You can read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/ebKF8QR7 #SnackingIsBetterTogether #TomorrowStartsToday #MomentsofEverydayHappiness #Mars #Kellanova

🐶🐱Have you ever wondered what influences pet parents? We are always working on the next big thing in pet care which is why we launched the largest Global Pet Parent study of its kind. We surveyed 50,000 people including 20,000 pet parents in 20 markets to dive deep into the behaviors, trends, needs and influences sharing the future of pet parenthood. 💙 We’re entering a new era of pet parenthood: More than half (56%) of people are pet parents with 47% of these as first-time owners. 💙 Gen Z REALLY loves their pets: More than one-third of dog and cat owners considering their pets the most important thing in their lives. The percentage is even higher amongst Gen Z at 45%. 💙 Pets make our lives better: Dog owner particularly appreciate their unconditional love and cat owners enjoy their entertainment and stress release their four-legged friends bring. Comment below with a picture of your pet and read more out the findings here: https://lnkd.in/dich5CD6

Over 3,000 Associates joined this year’s Global LinkedIn Learning Challenge for three weeks of fun and growth. Through course clubs, Associates across all segments, regions, and roles showed how social connections can enrich learning in the most in-demand skills and trending topics at Mars. https://bit.ly/3N2hlX1 #ProudlyMars #MarsU #LearningAtMars

Mars Chief Executive Officer Poul Weihrauch recently visited our sites in Mexico and gave an interview to ExpansionMx sharing his thoughts on what makes Mars unique – including the company's approach to responsible growth, how we balance a portfolio of global and local jewels, the role of innovation and much more. Poul said that “what sets our company apart is not just what we do, but also how we do it. I would love to double the business [during my tenure], but what is more important is how we do it. We want to grow responsibly and generate long-term value. Like any company, we set measures to track our progress, however, unlike other companies, we focus on both traditional financial indicators and non-traditional criteria, such as environmental progress and trust.”  Mars has had a strong presence in Latin America for 50 years where we employ thousands of Associates.  In July, we announced a $170 million investment to further expand our pet food production facility in Queretaro, Mexico, showcasing the strength and quality of the manufacturing industry in Mexico.     Learn more about how we deal with innovation and why our Associates are at the center of everything we do: https://lnkd.in/gSg6_YAJ   #TomorrowStartsToday 

At Mars, we know that continuous learning is essential for success. That's why we've launched the Communication & Storytelling for Supply program—empowering our Associates to transform technical details into compelling stories that drive action. It’s all about mastering communication to make data truly impactful. Because at Mars, growth never stops. https://bit.ly/3N5bd0h #ProudlyMars #MarsU #LearningAtMars

🐶💙 Puppy love is real! At Mars, we know just how important pets are to members of our society and our families. But did you know that oxytocin, the ‘love hormone’, increases during child-dog interactions, benefiting both children and their pets? The new research supported by Waltham Petcare Science Institute reveals how this bond could enhance children's emotional development, as oxytocin is associated with positive emotions, the reduction of stress and the formation of social bonds! Read more about the new research: https://lnkd.in/euFhh727 #TomorrowStartsToday #ABetterWorldForPets #HumanAnimalBond

At Mars, we pea-lieve in creating an environment of positivity for all of our Associates. Take your place in our people-centric culture and discover a one-of-a-kind space for work and connection. https://bit.ly/4ef91iA #MarsCareers #TomorrowStartsToday #LifeAtMars #ProudlyMars

We're thrilled to see Waltham’s ground-breaking study presented at the 60th Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists meeting at the Royal Society of Medicine in London this week. The abstract, "Efficiency of isoflurane capture from anaesthetised veterinary patients: a single-centre study," was produced in collaboration between Prof. Kate White of the University of Nottingham, Tim Sparks and Hannah Yarnall for Waltham Petcare Science Institute, and Ellie West from Linnaeus. To learn more about this work, click here >> https://ow.ly/mXGv50TqOlV Another way that we continue to drive our purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

We’re so proud to share that VCA Animal Hospitals Sanibel Animal Hospital reopened a newly expanded 4,100 square foot facility, offering enhanced canine and feline services for pet owners in Sanibel Island, Florida, expanding access to care after the original 960 square foot location was impacted by Hurricane Ian in 2022. 🐶🐈 At Mars, we’re committed to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS – a world where they’re healthy, happy and welcome and that’s why the new hospital now provides advanced veterinary care offerings to cats and dogs including dentistry, surgery, medical occupancy, grooming, ultrasound, cold laser, radiology and more. 🔗To learn more about VCA Sanibel Animal Hospital’s story and the hometown care they provide, visit: https://lnkd.in/e9Cz56Z9 #TomorrowStartsToday #HurricaneSafety #PetSafety