LONDON, England, March 8 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news:

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Mars joins Imperial Business Partners to explore innovation applications

By Mike Jones

Mars is a private and family-owned business, with more than 150,000 Associates across its Snacking, Petcare and Food & Nutrition segments. The company produces some of the world's best loved brands and has a 110-year heritage in science, technology and innovation.