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Pittsburgh Public Schools Host Taste Test for National School Breakfast Week with Healthier Generation, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and Del Monte Foods

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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PITTSBURGH, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tomorrow, Pittsburgh Public Schools and Alliance for a Healthier Generation, in collaboration with Del Monte Foods and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, will celebrate National School Breakfast Week with a recipe tasting event at an elementary school in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood. Students participating in the school breakfast program at Minadeo PreK-5 will have the opportunity to sample a roasted fruit recipe prepared by the school food service with product donated by Del Monte Foods. Healthier Generation staff, along with volunteers from Del Monte Foods and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, will be on hand to deliver a fun nutrition lesson.

Key Points: 
  • Healthier Generation staff, along with volunteers from Del Monte Foods and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, will be on hand to deliver a fun nutrition lesson.
  • "In collaboration with Del Monte Foods, Healthier Generation is ensuring that children get the nutrition they need through the school day and beyond.
  • "At Del Monte Foods, we recognize the importance of nourishing children's bodies and minds," says Drew McGowan, Director of Corporate Communications at Del Monte Foods.
  • For more information about Healthier Generation's work to support nutrition and food access in collaboration with Del Monte Foods, visit HealthierGeneration.org/DelMonteFoods.

PetWise Names Mac Tillman Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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NOVATO, Calif., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PetWise, Inc. ("PetWise" or the "Company"), a leading provider of solution-based pet products, today announced that E. McDowell "Mac" Tillman has been named Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), effective February 5, 2024. As part of this appointment, Kevin Fick, who has served as CEO of PetWise since 2012, has been elevated to a new role with the Company's Board of Directors, where he will continue to work with Tillman and the Company.

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  • Kevin Fick, who helped turn the Company into an industry leader as CEO over the past 12 years, transitioning to a new role on the Board of Directors
    NOVATO, Calif., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PetWise, Inc. ("PetWise" or the "Company"), a leading provider of solution-based pet products, today announced that E. McDowell "Mac" Tillman has been named Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), effective February 5, 2024.
  • Mac Tillman brings to PetWise more than 25 years of enterprise-level experience leading high-performing teams and driving brand growth in the consumer product goods and pet care industries.
  • "PetWise has a 30-year legacy of nurturing the special bond between pets and their families," said Tillman.
  • "We're thrilled to welcome Mac as the new CEO of PetWise," said Ryan McCarthy, Partner at A&M Capital Partners.

Del Monte Foods Wins 2024 Product of the Year Award in Two Categories

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Del Monte Foods, Inc. is a winner of the Product of the Year awards, solidifying the company as a long-standing favorite following many years of winning products within various categories. The company this year won two awards: first in the healthy snack category for one of its newest innovations, Del Monte® Fruit Refreshers® and another in the meal ingredient category for Take Root Organics™.

Key Points: 
  • WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Del Monte Foods, Inc. is a winner of the Product of the Year awards, solidifying the company as a long-standing favorite following many years of winning products within various categories.
  • "At Del Monte Foods, we remain committed to providing high quality, nutritious and delicious foods that families can afford.
  • "Del Monte Foods has a proud legacy as a leader in the vegetables and fruits categories and we continue to bring innovation to meet the varied needs of our consumers' lifestyles."
  • Del Monte Foods's Fruit Refreshers and Take Root Organics tomatoes are available at major national retailers like Walmart and Kroger.

Instacart Unveils Ads on Its AI-Powered Smart Carts

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Instacart (Nasdaq: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced it is expanding its advertising solutions to Caper Carts, the company's AI-powered smart carts. Instacart will begin piloting ads on Caper Carts at Good Food Holdings banner stores, bringing personalized and dynamic recommendations into the physical aisles of the grocery store. Ads on Caper Carts will soon give customers more customized recommendations and introduce experiences to help them discover new brands and products. This first-of-its-kind advertising opportunity connects brands and retailers with customers directly in the aisles – who, on average, spend more than 30 minutes shopping in-store with a Caper Cart.

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  • Instacart will begin piloting ads on Caper Carts at Good Food Holdings banner stores, bringing personalized and dynamic recommendations into the physical aisles of the grocery store.
  • Ads on Caper Carts will soon give customers more customized recommendations and introduce experiences to help them discover new brands and products.
  • With Carrot Ads, retail partners are leveraging the best of Instacart Ads, including the company's industry-leading technology, products, engineering, sales talent, and data insights.
  • In addition to customized Instacart ad experiences on app, we can now utilize another touchpoint on the shopper journey through in-store Caper Carts ads.

WEBTOON Entertainment Expands Leadership Team to Position Company for Global Expansion and Platform Growth

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (“WEBTOON” or “the Company”), the world’s largest webcomics platform, today announced it has expanded its leadership team to position the Company for future global expansion, platform growth and product development.

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  • WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (“WEBTOON” or “the Company”), the world’s largest webcomics platform, today announced it has expanded its leadership team to position the Company for future global expansion, platform growth and product development.
  • Reporting to WEBTOON Founder and CEO, Junkoo Kim, Lee will unify and oversee WEBTOON’s, Wattpad’s and Wattpad WEBTOON Studios’ global corporate, financial and operations teams.
  • Lee brings over 25 years of public and private company experience across a variety of finance and operating leadership roles and audit committee board roles.
  • Earlier in his career, Lee worked in advertising at the Leo Burnett company and strategy at McKinsey & Company.

Del Monte Foods Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Del Monte Foods, Inc. proudly announced today that it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. This is the second consecutive year the company has earned a perfect score. Del Monte Foods joins the ranks of 545 major U.S. businesses that also earned top marks this year.

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  • WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Del Monte Foods, Inc. proudly announced today that it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
  • Del Monte Foods joins the ranks of 545 major U.S. businesses that also earned top marks this year.
  • While there is much more work to be done, year-over-year growth in Corporate Equality Index participation is evidence of a business community that recognizes the responsibility and value in upholding equity and inclusion," said RaShawn "Shawnie" Hawkins, Human Rights Campaign Senior Director of Workplace Equality.
  • Del Monte Foods' efforts in satisfying all the CEI's criteria earned a score of 100 and the designation as a recipient of the Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.

Del Monte Foods Announces Year 1 Progress on Commitment with Nonprofit Partner Healthier Generation to Nourish the Wellness of Youth and Communities Across the United States

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Del Monte Foods, Inc. is sharing a progress update on the first year of its "Nourishing Families by Nourishing Schools" program, a groundbreaking initiative launched in partnership with the nonprofit Alliance for a Healthier Generation (Healthier Generation). This commitment was made in support of the company's Growers of Good™ purpose to grow a healthier and more hopeful tomorrow by making nutritious foods more accessible to all.

Key Points: 
  • Del Monte Foods' and Healthier Generation's partnership was announced at the 2022 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) meeting.
  • Looking ahead, Del Monte Foods and Healthier Generation are committed to furthering their impact in year two and beyond.
  • Del Monte Foods will collaborate with Healthier Generation to support schools in meeting these criteria within the food and nutrition topic through resources and programs.
  • For more information on Del Monte Foods' commitment to fostering goodness for people, communities, and the planet, please refer to its Sustainability Report .

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, ALSAC announce new board leaders

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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Memphis, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ® and ALSAC , its fundraising and awareness organization, announced new leaders of the St. Jude Board of Governors and ALSAC Board of Directors today.

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  • Memphis, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ® and ALSAC , its fundraising and awareness organization, announced new leaders of the St. Jude Board of Governors and ALSAC Board of Directors today.
  • Having chaired the ALSAC Board of Directors from 2019 to 2021, she is now the first woman to have chaired both Boards.
  • “Sharon’s wise counsel and vast business experience will also be a great asset as vice chair of the ALSAC Board.
  • To learn more, visit stjude.org , read St. Jude Progress blog , and follow St. Jude on social media at @stjuderesearch .

Uber Freight doubles down on enterprise technology, unveils next generation product roadmap with AI-powered logistics

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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The strategic expansion of the business enabled Uber Freight to build a new kind of logistics company, one uniquely able to offer the kinds of comprehensive, end-to-end enterprise applications and services for the industry in an increasingly complex logistics landscape.

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  • The strategic expansion of the business enabled Uber Freight to build a new kind of logistics company, one uniquely able to offer the kinds of comprehensive, end-to-end enterprise applications and services for the industry in an increasingly complex logistics landscape.
  • Uber Freight is rolling out the most comprehensive update of the widely-used Uber Freight TMS since it was first launched by Transplace in 2005.
  • Insights AI will leverage LLMs to generate and surface insights from Uber Freight's vast store of transportation data for customers.
  • To learn more about Uber Freight's end-to-end suite of enterprise solutions and services, visit www.uberfreight.com

Freshpet Appoints Dave West to its Board of Directors

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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SECAUCUS, N.J., July 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freshpet, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT) (“Freshpet” or the “Company”) today announced that David J. West has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective July 21, 2023. Mr. West will serve on the Board’s Audit Committee.

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  • West has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective July 21, 2023.
  • We are thrilled to welcome him to the Board,” said Walt George, Chair of the Board.
  • We look forward to leveraging his expertise to support our continued growth and create value for our shareholders.”
    Mr. West said, “As a long-time admirer of Freshpet, I am honored to join the Company’s Board of Directors.
  • With the addition of Mr. West and retirement of Mr. Norris, the Board is now comprised of 10 directors, nine of whom are independent.