Science Diet

Beyond Celiac Launches First Investment Program for Celiac Disease Therapeutics

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Celiac, the leading catalyst for a cure for celiac disease, today announces the creation of Beyond Celiac Investments (BCI), an investment program to accelerate the development of treatments and a cure for celiac disease by leveraging the speed and scale of venture capital and capital markets. BCI launches with an initial funding of $2 million and additional capital will be raised through donations.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Celiac , the leading catalyst for a cure for celiac disease, today announces the creation of Beyond Celiac Investments (BCI), an investment program to accelerate the development of treatments and a cure for celiac disease by leveraging the speed and scale of venture capital and capital markets.
  • Our scientific and business expertise in selecting and supporting these treatments reduces risk, cost and time to market for potential celiac disease treatments," she adds.
  • Beyond Celiac is the nation's top recruiter for celiac disease clinical trials and works with pharmaceutical companies to ensure that trials are designed with the patient perspective in mind.
  • Beyond Celiac is the largest 501(c)3 celiac disease research grant funder, including five research grants totaling $1.6 million in 2023.

HILL's PET NUTRITION OPENS NEW SMART FACTORY IN TONGANOXIE TO MEET GLOBAL PET OWNER DEMAND FOR SCIENCE-LED NUTRITION

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Monday, October 16, 2023

TOPEKA, Kan., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hill's Pet Nutrition, a division of Colgate-Palmolive and a global leader in science-led nutrition, today announced the grand opening of its newest manufacturing plant in Tonganoxie, Kan.

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  • "It's only appropriate that as we celebrate Hill's 75th anniversary, we are able to unveil the next chapter of smart manufacturing innovation in the pet food industry," said John Hazlin, President and CEO of Hill's Pet Nutrition.
  • The new Hill's Tonganoxie plant marks a step change in strategic automation and technological advancements in the pet food industry.
  • "I'm delighted our unique Animal Health Corridor continues to expand, growing our economy and supporting communities like Tonganoxie.
  • While investing in its operations, Hill's Pet Nutrition is committed to making science-led nutritional products in an environmentally responsible manner.

Colgate-Palmolive and NASA Sign Space Act Agreement to Explore Solutions to Health, Hygiene, and Sustainability Challenges on Earth and Beyond

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

The Space Act Agreement (SAA) paves the way for the consumer goods leader and space agency to fulfill Colgate's purpose to reimagine a healthier future for all, while also helping NASA achieve its strategic objectives.

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  • The Space Act Agreement (SAA) paves the way for the consumer goods leader and space agency to fulfill Colgate's purpose to reimagine a healthier future for all, while also helping NASA achieve its strategic objectives.
  • Also through the partnership, Colgate and NASA are taking sustainability beyond our planet and into space.
  • Together, Colgate and NASA will explore sustainable hygiene for NASA crew members by testing sustainability innovations that are suitable for space consumption, such as waterless tablets and compact packaging technologies.
  • The findings may help astronauts live more sustainably in space, and they also have the potential to inform further product innovations on Earth.

Hill's Pet Nutrition and Celebrity Groomer Jess Rona Team Up to Help Get Small and Mini-Size Dogs Holiday-Ready with Grooming and Nutrition Advice

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Veterinary experts at Hill's Pet Nutrition , a global leader in science-led nutrition, and celebrity groomer Jess Rona are teaming up to provide educational tips to help ensure these small and mighty pups receive the best possible care.

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  • Veterinary experts at Hill's Pet Nutrition , a global leader in science-led nutrition, and celebrity groomer Jess Rona are teaming up to provide educational tips to help ensure these small and mighty pups receive the best possible care.
  • Dr. Shenoy, along with Jess Rona , a celebrity pet groomer to the stars, share their top tips to help small dogs shine their brightest this holiday season and beyond:
    Grooming: According to Jess: "Many pet parents are looking for stylish grooming trends during the holiday season.
  • For example, Hill's has formulated small breed dry and wet foods, created specifically to provide optimal nutrition for small dogs.
  • Part of the Hill's global Pet Nutrition Center, the innovation center uses state-of-the-art technology to create specially formulated nutrition developed for the unique needs of small dogs.

Hill's Pet Nutrition Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Hill's Food, Shelter & Love Program with 13 Millionth Adoption Milestone and Celebration of Wagsies Awards

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

TOPEKA, Kan., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hill's Pet Nutrition, a global leader in science-led nutrition, continues the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Hill's Food, Shelter & Love program by reaching another milestone - helping 13 million shelter pets find new homes by providing nutrition that helps make them healthy, happy and more adoptable.

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  • We know that Hill's nutrition, coupled with the love and care of the shelter, helps pets find new homes."
  • Hill's also provides adoption kits to new pet parents containing starter bags of Hill's pet food, coupons, pet-parenting tips and other supplies.
  • The 13 million adoption milestone coincides with The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement 's (The Association) Annual Fall Conference in New Orleans, which is sponsored by Hill's.
  • The Association presented Hill's with the Advancement Award, recognizing Hill's support for advancing animal welfare for the past 20 years.

Hill's Pet Nutrition Continues Support of the Veterinary Profession with Global Education Event, Launch of New Educational Platform and $50,000 to Veterinary Hope Foundation

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Monday, October 10, 2022

The Hill's Global Symposium allows us to help support the veterinary community and build practical knowledge related to some of the most challenging issues that veterinary professionals encounter," said Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn, Global Chief Veterinary Officer for Hill's Pet Nutrition.

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  • The Hill's Global Symposium allows us to help support the veterinary community and build practical knowledge related to some of the most challenging issues that veterinary professionals encounter," said Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn, Global Chief Veterinary Officer for Hill's Pet Nutrition.
  • Educational content from the virtual event is now available to watch on demand, free of charge at the newly launched Hill's Veterinary Academy .
  • Coinciding with the symposium, Hill's unveiled its new education platform, Hill's Veterinary Academy, which will provide virtual continuing education opportunities for veterinary teams.
  • "The Veterinary Hope Foundation was established with the belief that even when things are at their darkest, there is hope.

SAI360 and Colgate-Palmolive Take Home Multiple Brandon Hall Excellence Awards

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SAI360, in partnership with Colgate-Palmolive , recently won three 2022 Brandon Hall Excellence Awards for their creation of outstanding learning and development trainings.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SAI360, in partnership with Colgate-Palmolive , recently won three 2022 Brandon Hall Excellence Awards for their creation of outstanding learning and development trainings.
  • SAI360 has more than 20 years of experience partnering with organizations to deliver award-winning ethics and compliance programs.
  • Earlier this year, SAI360 was awarded two 2022 Anthem Awards for workplace education and training videos.
  • Jennifer Farthing, EdD, Senior Vice President of Learning, attributes these awards to her team's emphasis on quality learning design.

Hill's Pet Nutrition Announces Record Adoption Year for NBCUniversal Local's Clear The Shelters Campaign; More Than 161,500 Pets, and Counting, Found Their Forever Homes This August

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

"We are proud and inspired to have played a part in a record outcome for the 2022 Clear The Shelters campaign," said Nicki Baty, President of Hill's Pet Nutrition US.

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  • "We are proud and inspired to have played a part in a record outcome for the 2022 Clear The Shelters campaign," said Nicki Baty, President of Hill's Pet Nutrition US.
  • "We are grateful to the adopters, partners and shelters who came together with purpose and love.
  • Additionally, hundreds of Hill's and Colgate-Palmolive employees supported Clear The Shelters this year, including many who volunteered at shelters holding adoption events across the country.
  • When pet parents purchase Hill's products, they help to provide premium nutrition to thousands of shelter pets across the country.

Colgate-Palmolive Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Annual Haz La U Scholarship Initiative

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Friday, September 16, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Colgate-Palmolive Company is now accepting applications for Haz La U, its annual educational grant, an initiative launched in partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) that offers scholarships to support Hispanic young people on their path to higher education and to building a brighter future. Colgate's Haz La U, will award 31 educational grants totaling $100,000 to Hispanic high school students that have demonstrated academic excellence and been active members of their community. Applications for the 2023-2024 academic year will close on November 13, 2022.

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  • Colgate's Haz La U, will award 31 educational grants totaling $100,000 to Hispanic high school students that have demonstrated academic excellence and been active members of their community.
  • "We look forward to continuing to support deserving students like Jennifer Munoz, 2016 Haz La U grant recipient."
  • For more than 10 years, Colgate has partnered with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation to awardHaz La Uscholarships through their annual Youth Awards.
  • To learn more about Jennifer's story and apply for the Haz la U scholarship, visit Colgate.com/MakeTheU .

Colgate-Palmolive Company Invests in Growth of its Hill’s Pet Nutrition Business with Agreement to Buy Three Manufacturing Plants from Red Collar Pet Foods

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Monday, August 1, 2022

Colgate-Palmolive Company plans to purchase three dry pet food manufacturing plants in the U.S. from Red Collar Pet Foods for $700 million to support the global growth of its Hills Pet Nutrition business.

Key Points: 
  • Colgate-Palmolive Company plans to purchase three dry pet food manufacturing plants in the U.S. from Red Collar Pet Foods for $700 million to support the global growth of its Hills Pet Nutrition business.
  • The purchase agreement includes the transfer of the approximately 350 employees involved in the dry pet food operations.
  • Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal advisor to Red Collar Pet Foods, and Centerview Partners LLC served as financial advisor to Red Collar Pet Foods on the transaction.
  • Hill's Prescription Diet therapeutic nutrition plus our everyday foods, Hill's Science Diet, Hill's Healthy Advantage and Hill's Bioactive Recipe, are sold at vet clinics and pet specialty retailers worldwide.