Eva Longoria Parker and Ms. Green Debut M&M'S(R) Premiums Chocolate Candies on the Ultimate Style Stage: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Mars Snackfood US celebrated today the national launch of M&M'S(R) Premiums -- a new collection of shimmering chocolate gems available in five sophisticated varieties: Mint Chocolate, Raspberry Almond, Triple Chocolate, Chocolate Almond and Mocha. The smooth, rich, melt-in-your-mouth chocolates made their formal debut as a premium chocolate with a unique fashion event during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, hosted by megastars Eva Longoria Parker and the sassy Ms. Green. M&M'S(R) Premiums are a colorful new way to experience premium chocolate -- as a treat for yourself or to be shared with friends.

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Bryant Park in midtownManhattan served as the ultimate style platform for Longoria Parker and Ms. Green to introduce new M&M'S(R) Premiums to the fashionable crowd with a colorful launch event. Models showcased the upscale M&M'S(R) while dressed in vibrantly colored gowns inspired by the rich jewel-tones of the new product. The gowns were created by red carpet designer Pamella Roland, known for her elegantly feminine and luxurious designs.

Roland specifically selected Longoria Parker's premium gown for the event, which will be auctioned via "Clothes Off Our Back" to benefit children's charities.

"We are thrilled to celebrate the launch of M&M'S(R) Premiums with such a chic, revered style backdrop as Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week," said Michele Kessler, vice president, marketing, Mars Snackfood US. "The opportunity for the brand to partner with a star the caliber of Eva Longoria Parker emphasizes the fashionable, sophistication of the product. We are certain our new 'gems' will add a splash of style and fun to the premium chocolate category."

Glamorously Delicious

M&M'S(R) Premiums are rich with layers of flavor, and these "dressed up" chocolate candies taste as good as they look. "M&M'S(R) Premiums offer a little bit of luxury with each tantalizing bite," said Longoria Parker. "The flavors and chic colors make them a delicious treat that I can't wait to share with my girlfriends." The five varieties of M&M'S(R) Premiums are seriously good without being serious:

    -- Raspberry Almond is blissful, raspberry-flavored white chocolate and
       almond wrapped in dark chocolate
    -- Tantalizing Mocha tempts with delightful mocha-flavored milk chocolate
    -- Mint Chocolate means sinfully good white chocolate mint sheathed in
       dark chocolate
    -- Chocolate Almond reveals a delightfully delicious, freshly roasted
       whole almond
    -- Triple Chocolate has truly tempting layers of milk chocolate, white
       chocolate and dark chocolate

Each variety of M&M'S(R) Premiums is housed in an eye-catching, curvy box with resealable packaging for convenience and freshness, ensuring that these gems are sure to make a sparkling first impression.

Ms. Green: A Premium Spokescandy

Eva Longoria Parker wasn't the only VIP in the spotlight at the M&M'S(R) Premiums launch. M&M'S(R) Brand's own sassy superstar, Ms. Green emceed the event, introducing the dazzling looks inspired by each flavor. Ms. Green herself has strutted into the premium limelight, making her white-heeled-clad appearance in both the print and broadcast advertisements for M&M'S(R) Premiums. The animated TV spots feature Ms. Green playfully cavorting with the unique ingredients that differentiate M&M'S(R) Premiums flavors; including almonds, raspberries, coffee beans and luxurious dark, white and milk chocolate -- while being filmed for an advertisement by her fellow characters, Red, Yellow and Blue, who are in awe of Ms. Green's antics.

M&M'S(R) Premiums have arrived and are adding a splash of style to the premium chocolate aisle. The six-ounce M&M'S(R) Premiums gems are available nationwide in food, mass, convenience and drugstores for a suggested MSRP of $3.99. For more information on the entire line of new M&M'S(R) Premiums products, please visit http://www.mms.com.

About Mars Snackfood US:

Mars Snackfood US isthe United States snack operations of Mars North America. With more than $7 billion in annual sales inthe United States, Mars North America includes food, snack and pet care segments, which are a symbol of excellence for quality brands. Headquartered inMount Olive, N.J., Mars North America employs more than 12,000 associates inthe United States, with 54 facilities nationwide. Mars Snackfood US, headquartered inHackettstown, N.J., includes some of the world's favorite brands such as DOVE(R) Brand Chocolate, M&M'S(R) Brand, MILKY WAY(R) Brand, SKITTLES(R) Brand, SNICKERS(R) Brand, STARBURST(R) Brand, 3 MUSKETEERS(R) Brand, TWIX(R) Brand and more. Additional popular brands in the petcare and food segments for Mars North America include UNCLE BEN'S(R) Brand, PEDIGREE(R) Brand Food for Dogs, and WHISKAS(R) Brand Food for Cats. Please visit http://www.mars.com.

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