14 Press Releases You Need to See This Week

Including McDonald's regenerative agriculture investment, Lilly's new manufacturing facility and the kickoff of USPS's Operation Santa.

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

1. McDonald's USA Makes Company's Largest-Ever Investment in Regenerative Agriculture through National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Partnership
   This initiative will invest more than $200 million over the next seven years to help promote and accelerate regenerative grazing practices, habitat restoration, water and wildlife conservation on cattle ranches spanning 4 million acres across up to 38 states. 
2. SimpliSafe Signs Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by GTCR
   GTCR will support SimpliSafe as the company continues to invest in innovative products and services designed to deliver on its mission to keep every home secure and to provide peace of mind to its customers. Together, SimpliSafe and GTCR will pursue a strategy focused on advanced security and expansion while providing the same exceptional service that its customers have come to expect. 
3. Lilly announces plans to build $5 billion manufacturing facility in Virginia
   The new site will be the company's first dedicated, fully integrated active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and drug product facility for Lilly's emerging bioconjugate platform and monoclonal antibody portfolio. Expected to be completed within the next five years, the manufacturing site will bring more than 650 new high-paying jobs to Virginia.
4. USPS Operation Santa Now Accepting Letters From Kids and Families Across the Country
   The beloved program, now in its 113th year, connects letter writers with generous individuals and organizations who help fulfill their holiday wishes. This year, participants now have the option to fulfill wishes from multiple people within a single household by adopting a family letter.
5. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Announces Expansion into Franchising, Bringing Its Fellowship Model to More Communities
   With more than 90 scoop shops and a nationwide grocery distribution in major retailers — including Whole Foods, Target, and Kroger — the decision to franchise will allow the brand to intentionally continue its growth, planting roots in new communities across the country.
6. New Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Intermodal Gateway Expands Market Access
   This joint service, expected to begin in mid-October, offers customers across industries — automotive, consumer goods, food and beverage, healthcare and manufacturing — truck-competitive transit times and expanded market reach.
7. Workday and Microsoft to Deliver Unified AI Agent Experience for the Enterprise
   This integration between Workday ASOR and Microsoft Entra Agent ID will help ensure every agent built on Microsoft agent building platforms has a verified identity and the right business context to operate safely and effectively across the business.
8. Casio Introduces Moflin, the Emotionally Responsive Smart Companion That Learns and Evolves with You
   With the ability to recognize voices, respond to touch, and adapt to individual users over time, thanks to Moflin's sophisticated AI, Moflin's behavior and emotional responses evolve based on how it's treated. With over 4 million possible emotional configurations, Moflin's personality is completely unique to each owner, making no two Moflins alike.
9. More than 3.7 Million Teens Participate in Planet Fitness' High School Summer Pass™ Program, Building Lifelong Health and Wellness Habits Through Fitness
   The unprecedented participation reflects teens' strong desire to stay active and prioritize their wellbeing during a critical time when school is out, and regular fitness programs like gym class and after-school sports are on pause.
10. The Princeton Review's "Paying for College" 2026 Edition is Out
    The annually updated guide shares strategies for completing the 2026–2027 FAFSA and CSS Profile to one's best advantage as well as planning for long- and short-term college costs.
11. Target Brings Holiday Magic and Style with 20,000 New Items, Thousands of Gifts Starting at $5 and Expanded Next-Day Delivery to Millions More Shoppers
    From apparel and beauty to food gifting, holiday decor, toys and more, consumers will find fresh, new options, with most items priced under $20. Throughout the season there will also be many opportunities to save, including Target's biggest fall sales event and new deals dropping each week.
12. Google and PayPal Forge Multiyear Partnership to Revolutionize Commerce
    The collaboration will deliver innovative solutions that transform how businesses and consumers transact across platforms and devices. Combining their expertise and scale, the companies aim to deliver frictionless digital commerce experiences and set a new standard for commerce ecosystem innovation.
13. The Creators of "Got Milk?" Rewrite the Iconic Milk Mustache Campaign for a New Generation -- Celebrating 30 Years with Real California Icons
    For the first time ever, the iconic mustache will feature not celebrities, but everyday Californians — the teachers, small-business owners, athletes, and artists who keep the state moving.
14. The New Era of Kitchen Design: MasterBrand Unveils 2026 Cabinetry Trends and 'Lush Forest' as Finish of the Year
    "Kitchens today are less about adhering to a single style and more about curating a space that feels personal, functional and inviting," said Stephanie Pierce, senior director of marketing operations and innovation at MasterBrand Cabinets. 

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