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CSX Honors 53 Customers with 30th Annual Chemical Safety Excellence Award

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木曜日, 5月 23, 2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) today announced 53 customers as winners of the company’s Chemical Safety Excellence Award for their outstanding dedication to the safe transportation of hazardous materials throughout 2023.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) today announced 53 customers as winners of the company’s Chemical Safety Excellence Award for their outstanding dedication to the safe transportation of hazardous materials throughout 2023.
  • In total, the 53 winners collectively shipped 144,640 carloads across the CSX network in 2023, underscoring the importance of CSX customers' daily commitment to safety.
  • “The customers recognized with a CSX Chemical safety Excellence Award represent a wide range of industry segments and product lines,” said Kevin Boone, CSX executive vice president and chief commercial officer.
  • Collaborative partnerships with these customers greatly reduce risks and exponentially enhance overall safety, allowing us to continue to provide the best service product we can for our customers.”
    2023 CSX Chemical Safety Excellence Award Winners:

NatureWorks’ Ingeo PLA Manufacturing Expansion Attracts Record Financing from Krungthai Bank PCL of Thailand

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水曜日, 5月 15, 2024

NatureWorks , a leading manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers made from renewable resources, today announced the historic financial support from Krungthai Bank PCL to optimize the capital structure for the new fully-integrated Ingeo™️ PLA manufacturing facility in Thailand.

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  • NatureWorks , a leading manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers made from renewable resources, today announced the historic financial support from Krungthai Bank PCL to optimize the capital structure for the new fully-integrated Ingeo™️ PLA manufacturing facility in Thailand.
  • The financing from Krungthai Bank, Thailand’s third largest bank, amounting to $350M USD (12,600M Baht Equivalent), is one of the singular largest loans in the bank’s decades-long history and shows confidence in NatureWorks’ market leadership and global economic impact.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240515079862/en/
    Executives from NatureWorks and Krungthai Bank PCL finalized new financing for NatureWorks’ new fully-integrated Ingeo PLA manufacturing facility in Thailand which is on track to open in 2025.
  • To follow NatureWorks as it continues to make strides toward global expansion of bioplastics, visit natureworksllc.com or follow the company on LinkedIn or X (formerly Twitter).

Seven Additional Private Sector Leaders Announce Support for Antimicrobial Use Stewardship Principles in Poultry, Now Includes Over 40% of Global Poultry Meat Production

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水曜日, 5月 8, 2024

By generating support from the global poultry industry of science-based principles to address antimicrobial use, the industry is acting to combat AMR and reduce its impact on global health security.

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  • By generating support from the global poultry industry of science-based principles to address antimicrobial use, the industry is acting to combat AMR and reduce its impact on global health security.
  • These seven organizations join 19 other organizations in endorsing or adopting antimicrobial use stewardship principles that reduce the need to use antimicrobials at the farm level.
  • “By proactively supporting science-based antimicrobial use principles, the private sector is sending a clear message that antimicrobial stewardship is good business,” said Ricardo Santin, IPC President.
  • TRANSFORM’s research portfolio includes 22 trials to study the impact of animal nutrition on priority pathogens and antimicrobial resistant genes.

Amyris Announces Kathy Fortmann as New CEO

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火曜日, 5月 7, 2024

EMERYVILLE, Calif., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amyris, Inc., a vertically integrated synthetic biology company that creates sustainable, market-ready ingredients utilizing proprietary advanced precision fermentation technology and world-class platforms, today announced that, following the effectiveness of its reorganization, Amyris has appointed Kathy L. Fortmann as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") effective immediately.

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  • EMERYVILLE, Calif., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amyris, Inc., a vertically integrated synthetic biology company that creates sustainable, market-ready ingredients utilizing proprietary advanced precision fermentation technology and world-class platforms, today announced that, following the effectiveness of its reorganization, Amyris has appointed Kathy L. Fortmann as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") effective immediately.
  • Ms. Fortmann brings almost 35 years of global business experience across a range of industries including specialty chemicals and ingredients.
  • "I've long admired Amyris' leading science and technology capabilities and its impressive product portfolio and R&D pipeline," commented Ms. Fortmann.
  • Ms. Fortmann, along with Scott White, will join John Doerr and Ryan Panchadsaram as members of the Board of Directors of Amyris.

Ardent Mills CEO, Dan Dye, Announces Retirement

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024

DENVER, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardent Mills, the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, today announced Dan Dye will retire from his role as the company's first CEO, effective later this summer. Dan will remain in his role until a new CEO is named and is committed to overseeing a smooth transition.

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  • Ardent Mills is conducting both an internal and external search, and the Board seeks to announce a new CEO in the near future.
  • Gonzalo Petschen, Ardent Mills Board chairman, stated that Ardent Mills' next CEO will need to embody the company's values and carry forward Dan's legacy of the people-first culture he helped build.
  • "Ten years ago, we set out to build a people-first, values-based business and created Ardent Mills.
  • These pillars of Ardent Mills' culture will continue to drive the business forward and fulfill the company's commitment to nourish what's next."

Gap Inc. Releases 2023 ESG Report, Sharing Progress on Sustainability and Inclusion

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火曜日, 4月 30, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report today, marking the company's twentieth year of sustainability reporting and nearly three decades of sustainability programming.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report today, marking the company's twentieth year of sustainability reporting and nearly three decades of sustainability programming.
  • It outlines how the company is accelerating positive environmental and social impact, highlights our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and shares progress toward our commitments.
  • Today, 55 years later, the people of Gap Inc. are still bridging gaps, inspired by our shared humanity, to create a better world.
  • Gap Inc. is committed to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Global Compact (UNGC) Ten Principles; the report serves as our Communication on Progress.

GOLDEN STATE FOODS PROMOTES MARIANA MANOLE TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL FSQR AND APPOINTMENTS STEVE ROSS AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS, LIQUID PRODUCTS OF NORTH AMERICA

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火曜日, 4月 30, 2024

A GSF associate since 2016, she has expertly guided FSQR for all GSF global manufacturing facilities and its growing team of FSQR professionals as group vice president, global FSQR over the past three years.

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  • A GSF associate since 2016, she has expertly guided FSQR for all GSF global manufacturing facilities and its growing team of FSQR professionals as group vice president, global FSQR over the past three years.
  • In her prior GSF roles as group vice president, FSQR – global liquid products and as senior director, quality systems, Manole led LPNA's comprehensive, rapid transformation of all FSQR systems to best-in-class industry status.
  • In his new Conyers, Georgia-based role, Ross will provide leadership and direction to all liquid products operation activities.
  • "We are incredibly excited to welcome Steve and his family to Liquid Products North America and Golden State Foods," said Justin Vannoy, GSF corporate senior vice president and president, LPNA.

Compass Diversified-Backed The Honey Pot Co. Strengthens Its Board With The Appointment of Three New Directors

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木曜日, 4月 18, 2024

Prior to Johnson & Johnson, Ms. Smith-Gomez held general management and marketing roles at Mars, Kraft Foods, and PepsiCo.

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  • Prior to Johnson & Johnson, Ms. Smith-Gomez held general management and marketing roles at Mars, Kraft Foods, and PepsiCo.
  • She currently sits on the boards of The New York Academy of Medicine, Envoy Medical Corporation, and Black Public Media.
  • Ms. Wong currently sits on the board of FireFly Automatix and on the advisory board of Versicolor Technologies.
  • “Welcoming Janis, Maria, and JuE to our board is a testament to our commitment to empowering humans and promoting holistic wellness.

Standard Meat Company Announces Appointment of Keith Blanks as Chief Commercial Officer

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水曜日, 5月 1, 2024

Standard Meat Company (SMC) Co-President Ashli Rosenthal Blumenfeld announced the appointment of Keith Blanks to the position of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at the family-owned firm.

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  • Standard Meat Company (SMC) Co-President Ashli Rosenthal Blumenfeld announced the appointment of Keith Blanks to the position of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at the family-owned firm.
  • Founded in 1935 and headquartered at the iconic Stockyards in Fort Worth, Standard Meat Company (SMC) is a meat processing and packaging firm with plants in Dallas, Fort Worth, Saginaw, and Ponder, Texas.
  • An industry leader in quality and innovation, the company is a global supplier of custom meat portioning and packaging solutions for the food service and retail industries.
  • As the new Chief Commercial Officer at SMC, Blanks will be responsible for developing and implementing overall commercial strategy, with executive responsibility over business development, account management, customer service, culinary, R&D, and product development.

PACCAR Elects New Director

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火曜日, 4月 30, 2024

Mr. Luiz Pretti has been elected to the PACCAR Inc Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2024, according to Mark Pigott, PACCAR executive chairman.

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  • Mr. Luiz Pretti has been elected to the PACCAR Inc Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2024, according to Mark Pigott, PACCAR executive chairman.
  • “PACCAR is very pleased that Luiz Pretti will be joining the Board.
  • His years of management experience in international business, especially in South America, finance and manufacturing will benefit PACCAR in its global growth,” said Mark Pigott.
  • Frank has provided superb judgment and counsel as a director and was instrumental in enhancing PACCAR’s business in Brasil and South America.