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Huitongda Network (Stock Code: 09878), with Improved Quality, Higher Efficiency, and Steady Progress, Creates a New Chapter of High-quality Development

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Mittwoch, April 10, 2024
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While injecting new vitality into rural revitalization through digital construction, the company has also achieved a remarkable annual "performance report".

Key Points: 
  • While injecting new vitality into rural revitalization through digital construction, the company has also achieved a remarkable annual "performance report".
  • On March 27, Huitongda Network released its 2023 annual performance.
  • While the company's business network continues to expand, its services have also gained more recognition from physical stores in townships.
  • As a pioneer in the industry, Huitongda Network has already secured a place in the fiercely competitive lower-tier markets with its multiple advantages.

NEARLY TWO DECADES ON, EUROPE CONTINUES TO DRIVE GLOBAL DEMAND FOR RSPO CERTIFIED PALM OIL

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Montag, April 8, 2024
Round Table, Sainsbury's, Palm oil, Partnership, Natural Resources, Unilever, AAK, DASPO, RSPO, United Plantations, Supermarket, Renewable energy

The shipment, originating from Malaysia, contained the world's first cargo of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO).

Key Points: 
  • The shipment, originating from Malaysia, contained the world's first cargo of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO).
  • As the first palm oil grower to have all of its operations certified in 2008, United Plantations (UP) in Malaysia produced the first shipment of RSPO CSPO, which was imported by AarhusKarlhamn (AAK), United Kingdom.
  • Since then, RSPO has seen membership increase from 500 members in 2010 to nearly 6,000 in 2024, with Europe accounting for 2,854.
  • A group of private organisations formed the Dutch Alliance for Sustainable Palm Oil (DASPO) in 2008 with the goal that all palm oil imported into the Dutch market be RSPO certified by 2015.

Blackwells Capital: Nelson Peltz is Not the Change Disney’s Board Needs

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Montag, März 25, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blackwells Capital, LLC (“Blackwells”), a shareholder of The Walt Disney Company (“Disney” or the “Company”) (NYSE:DIS), today released a letter to fellow Disney shareholders in connection with the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April 3, 2024, available here, at www.TheFutureOfDisney.com, and reproduced in full below:

Key Points: 
  • The Board needs directors who are independent and who will guide management into the future and contribute relevant skills and experience.
  • Blackwells and its three nominees have identified certain governance failings at Disney that they believe can be corrected by adding to the Board the talents and capabilities that Blackwells’ nominees offer.
  • The Board does not need nominees driven by personal grievances or animus towards management, as we believe Trian Partners’ (“Trian”) nominees Nelson Peltz and Jay Rasulo are.
  • Disney Shareholders – Please vote your proxy today on the GREEN universal proxy card “FOR” each of the Blackwells nominees and the Blackwells proposal.

Unilever Advances Major Decarbonization Project at Four U.S. Factories

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Montag, März 25, 2024
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Unilever today announced that a major project to significantly reduce carbon emissions at its Ice Cream Business Group’s four U.S. factories has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy for award negotiations of up to $20.9 million of support.

Key Points: 
  • Unilever today announced that a major project to significantly reduce carbon emissions at its Ice Cream Business Group’s four U.S. factories has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy for award negotiations of up to $20.9 million of support.
  • The proposed project would cut 14,000 metric tons of carbon emissions per year, a major step in moving toward carbon neutrality for the factories that produce Ben & Jerry’s, Talenti, Magnum, Breyers and other leading brands.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240325246937/en/
    The facility upgrades will significantly reduce carbon emissions at the factories in Missouri, Tennessee, and Vermont.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Specifically, Unilever Ice Cream will replace natural gas boilers with electric boilers and industrial heat pumps using waste heat recovery.

‘Ask Viamo Anything’ Combines AI with Basic Mobile Calls to Bring Next Billion Online

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Freitag, März 15, 2024
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By bringing the latest iteration of AI to some of the world’s poorest and most remote communities, ‘Ask Viamo Anything’ heralds the fastest democratisation of technology to date.

Key Points: 
  • By bringing the latest iteration of AI to some of the world’s poorest and most remote communities, ‘Ask Viamo Anything’ heralds the fastest democratisation of technology to date.
  • “Generative AI shouldn’t just help lawyers in LA do their job 10% better,” says David McAfee, the CEO and Cofounder of platform provider Viamo.
  • By using basic voice calls as the interface, the Viamo platform is accessible to more people than can currently log onto Facebook, Instagram or TikTok.
  • “Combining AI and mobile is the necessary solution to bring the next billion people online,” says McAfee.

International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety Announces Newly Elected Board Officers

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Donnerstag, März 14, 2024
Other Consumer, Research, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Consumer, Cosmetics, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Other Philanthropy, Retail, Science, Unilever, Growth, ICCS, Toxicology, Detergent

The International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS) announced today the election of its new officers of the Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • The International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS) announced today the election of its new officers of the Board of Directors.
  • “I look forward to working with the officers who bring strong leadership and advocacy to position ICCS for continued growth and impact.
  • The Board chair elected is Charles François Gaudefroy who has more than 30 years of experience in research and development for cosmetics, detergents, and foods with Unilever.
  • The other officers elected joining Charles François are:
    Stéphane Dhalluin, Ph.D., Global Head and Director of Human and Environmental Safety Evaluation, L’Oréal
    Jon Lalko, Ph.D., Executive Fellow – Product Safety and Toxicology, Estée Lauder

Flagship Food Group Rebrands to Insignia International and Will Unveil New Logo Live at Natural Products Expo West

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Dienstag, März 12, 2024
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Flagship Food Group, the parent company of 505 Southwestern® , announces today at the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA that it will now be known as “ Insignia International ” and is forging a new frontier of flavor in the Hispanic food space.

Key Points: 
  • Flagship Food Group, the parent company of 505 Southwestern® , announces today at the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA that it will now be known as “ Insignia International ” and is forging a new frontier of flavor in the Hispanic food space.
  • More recently, Flagship has acquired familiar food brands including La Tortilla Factory, Young Guns, and Mama Lupe’s.
  • “Our mission is to forge a new frontier of flavor in Hispanic and Southwestern foods,” said Adam Butler, CEO of Insignia International, formerly Flagship Food Group.
  • With this change, our corporate identity and new logo now reflect this.”
    Jason Parasco has been appointed as Chief Sales Officer (CSO) of Insignia International.

MMA Global announces the SMARTIES™ X Global & North America 2023 Winners:

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Donnerstag, März 21, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MMA Global proudly announces the winners of the esteemed SMARTIES™ X Global & North America 2023 Awards. This prestigious program recognizes the most innovative and impactful marketing campaigns across the globe, showcasing the brilliance of marketing professionals who push boundaries and redefine industry standards to #shapethefuture of creativity and innovation in marketing.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MMA Global proudly announces the winners of the esteemed SMARTIES™ X Global & North America 2023 Awards.
  • The SMARTIES™ X Global & North America Awards recognize the exceptional achievements of agencies and brands driving innovation in marketing.
  • Additionally, SMARTIES™ X Global & North America 2023 winners will be featured in the prestigious MMA Business Impact Index (BII), further solidifying their status as leaders in the field.
  • Explore the complete MMA SMARTIES™ North America 2023 Winner Gallery and delve into the exceptional campaigns that have set the standard for marketing excellence here.

Hain Celestial Group Appoints Seasoned Executive Chad Marquardt as President of North America

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Montag, März 18, 2024
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HOBOKEN, N.J., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAIN), a leading global health and wellness company whose purpose is to inspire healthier living through better-for-you brands, announced today that it has named Chad Marquardt as President, North America.

Key Points: 
  • HOBOKEN, N.J., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAIN), a leading global health and wellness company whose purpose is to inspire healthier living through better-for-you brands, announced today that it has named Chad Marquardt as President, North America.
  • Reporting to Hain's President and Chief Executive Officer Wendy Davidson, Marquardt will be an appointed Executive Officer and will serve on the Executive Leadership Team.
  • "Chad brings to Hain deep strategic experience and expertise across sales, customer development, channel expansion and omnichannel brand building in the better-for-you consumer packaged goods space," said Wendy Davidson, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • "I'm honored to join Hain at such a pivotal time in its multiyear transformation," said Marquardt.

Hain Celestial Group Appoints Seasoned Executive Chad Marquardt as President of North America

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Montag, März 18, 2024
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HOBOKEN, N.J., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAIN), a leading global health and wellness company whose purpose is to inspire healthier living through better-for-you brands, announced today that it has named Chad Marquardt as President, North America.

Key Points: 
  • HOBOKEN, N.J., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAIN), a leading global health and wellness company whose purpose is to inspire healthier living through better-for-you brands, announced today that it has named Chad Marquardt as President, North America.
  • Reporting to Hain's President and Chief Executive Officer Wendy Davidson, Marquardt will be an appointed Executive Officer and will serve on the Executive Leadership Team.
  • "Chad brings to Hain deep strategic experience and expertise across sales, customer development, channel expansion and omnichannel brand building in the better-for-you consumer packaged goods space," said Wendy Davidson, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • "I'm honored to join Hain at such a pivotal time in its multiyear transformation," said Marquardt.