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Catalina Crunch® Welcomes Sam Martin as Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer and Five Other New Leadership Hires

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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INDIANAPOLIS, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalina Crunch®, the pioneering brand in innovative and delicious low-carb cereals and snacks, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sam Martin as its new Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer (CRMO) along with five additional key hires. With over two decades of experience in the consumer packaged goods industry, Martin brings abundant knowledge and a proven track record of driving sustainable growth across multiple brands and disciplines.

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  • Prior to joining Catalina Crunch®, Sam Martin served as the Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer at Yasso Inc., where he played a pivotal role in the company's expansion and success in the competitive frozen dessert market.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Sam Martin to Catalina Crunch® as our new Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer," shared Doug Behrens, CEO of Catalina Crunch®.
  • As CRMO, Sam Martin will spearhead Catalina Crunch®'s commercial and marketing strategies, further expanding the brand's reach and driving consumer engagement.
  • "I'm thrilled to join the stellar team at Catalina Crunch® during this pivotal moment for the brand," said Sam Martin, CRMO of Catalina Crunch®.

VCI Global Hits Key Growth Milestone by Completing Its Second Technology Acquisition; a Leading AI Gamification Platform Serving Global Brands

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Monday, April 15, 2024
Warner Bros., Danone, IP, Investment, Martech, AI, Innovation system, Augmented reality, VCI, Artificial intelligence, Reward, Interact, Acquisition, Sky Television, Growth, Video game

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global”, “VCIG”, or the “Company”), a disruptive technology and IP aggregator and capital markets advisor based in Southeast Asia, announced the acquisition of two leading AI gamification brand engagement platforms on mobile from a UK-based games developer.

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  • KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global”, “VCIG”, or the “Company”), a disruptive technology and IP aggregator and capital markets advisor based in Southeast Asia, announced the acquisition of two leading AI gamification brand engagement platforms on mobile from a UK-based games developer.
  • With opportunities across both Western and Asian markets alike, VCIG will sit at the center of global brand spend, bridging the digital and real-world consumer engagement and interactions.
  • Focused on data-driven customization of user and brand interaction, ENGAGE and Interact are creating a vast new digital engagement vertical in brand management with global reach across brands and retailers of all sizes.
  • “Following the recent acquisition of the Socializer Messenger, we are proud to announce VCI Global’s successful acquisition of ENGAGE and Interact, further bolstering our technology venture portfolio in gamification.

Global and Regional Lactose-Free Dairy Products Markets, 2023-2024 and 2033: Burgeoning Opportunities with Rising Demand in Quick-Service Restaurants and Increasing Health and Wellness Trends - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Food, Beverage, Retail, Cheese, Danone, Investment, Dairy product, Lactalis, Milk, Lactose intolerance, Taste, Research, Yogurt, Arla Foods, Valio, Ice cream, Supermarket, Growth, Prevalence, Dairy

The global lactose-free dairy products market has witnessed significant growth in recent years, driven by an increasing awareness of lactose intolerance and a growing demand for alternative dairy options.

Key Points: 
  • The global lactose-free dairy products market has witnessed significant growth in recent years, driven by an increasing awareness of lactose intolerance and a growing demand for alternative dairy options.
  • Europe's dominance in the global lactose-free dairy products market can be attributed to the increasing prevalence of lactose intolerance, driving the demand for alternative dairy options.
  • The combination of these factors positions Europe as a key player in the expanding lactose-free dairy products market.
  • Competitive Strategy: The key players in the global lactose-free dairy products market analyzed and profiled in the study include manufacturers of lactose-free dairy products.

RVD Communications Announces Acquisition by Band of Insiders

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RVD Communications, a progressive PR, influencer marketing and brand building agency founded by Rachel Van Dolsen in New York City, has been acquired by award-winning amplification agency, Band of Insiders.

Key Points: 
  • Band of Insiders was founded in 2012 in Mexico City and has offices in Colombia, Panama and Argentina.
  • "I founded Band of Insiders eleven years ago with the clear vision of becoming the number one independent communications agency in the region.
  • The acquisition of RVD Communications is now part of our journey," says Vivian Baron, CEO & Founder of Band of Insiders.
  • RVD will officially become Band Of Insiders U.S. and will function as the American arm of the company, while growing its existing capabilities, building robust corporate and crisis communications services, as well as campaigns geared towards the U.S. Hispanic market.

Event growing in size and influence over the years

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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The event has garnered great attention from the international business community since the first session was held in May 2021.

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  • The event has garnered great attention from the international business community since the first session was held in May 2021.
  • It is worth mentioning that all the provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions in China dispatched trade delegations to attend the expo.
  • They added that the expo has played a remarkable role in boosting duty-free consumption during the event and the period that followed.
  • More than 3,300 brands from 65 countries and regions were displayed at the event, an increase of 19 percent from 2022.

commercetools Wins 2024 Google Cloud Global Industry Solution - Technology Partner of the Year Award for the Fourth Year in a Row

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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MUNICH, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- commercetools , a global commerce company and the leader in digital commerce, today announced that it has received the 2024 Google Cloud Global Industry Solution - Technology Partner of the Year Award.

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  • MUNICH, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- commercetools , a global commerce company and the leader in digital commerce, today announced that it has received the 2024 Google Cloud Global Industry Solution - Technology Partner of the Year Award.
  • The Google Cloud Partner of the Year Awards recognize partners collaborating with Google Cloud to develop innovative technology for today's most forward-looking businesses.
  • A winner for the fourth consecutive year, commercetools' achievements in the Google Cloud ecosystem provide more than 400 global joint retail and brand customers, including Ulta Beauty, L.L.
  • To learn more about commercetools, and its partnership with Google Cloud, please visit commercetools.com.

Global Functional Milk Outlook & Forecasts Report 2024-2029: A Highly Fragmented $40+ Billion Market with ABBOTT, Danone, Lactalis International, and Nestle Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Technology, Fitness & Nutrition, Food, Beverage, Health, Retail, Agriculture, Food Tech, Organic Food, Natural Resources, Dairy Farmers of America, Overweight, Obesity, Vitamin, Longevity, Growth, Prevalence, Nutrient, Communication, Danone, Probiotic, Conditional sentence, Transport, Death, Mineral, Immunity, Investment, Paramount, Osteoporosis, Marketing, Ageing, Digestion

The "Global Functional Milk Market - Outlook & Forecast 2024-2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Functional Milk Market - Outlook & Forecast 2024-2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Despite this fragmentation, a few key players, including Nestle, Danone, Abbott, and Lactalis International, wield significant influence, holding substantial functional milk market shares.
  • APAC dominated the global functional milk market share, accounting for over 31% in 2023.
  • The global functional milk market by applications is segmented into immunity & disease management, weight management, and clinical nutrition.

Circular Announces $10.5M in Funding to Scale First-of-its-Kind Platform for Sourcing Recycled Materials

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Manufacturing, Environment, Recycling, Sustainability, Chemicals, Plastics, Eclipse, E-commerce, PCR, Database, Ellen, Customer experience, Danone, United, ESG, United Nations, Metal, Artificial intelligence, Food, Taskrabbit, Carbon, Plastic, John Macarthur (wool pioneer), Braskem, Paper, MacArthur Foundation

Circular.co , the leading sustainable sourcing platform, secured $10.5M to expand its massive database of post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials and its accompanying platform that streamlines buying and selling of PCR materials.

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  • Circular.co , the leading sustainable sourcing platform, secured $10.5M to expand its massive database of post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials and its accompanying platform that streamlines buying and selling of PCR materials.
  • Circular will use the funding to grow its team, expand to additional sustainable materials, continue to add more companies and suppliers, and deepen the scale and functionality of its platform.
  • Circular handles the searching, sourcing, vetting, and onboarding process for its customers, with results in days compared to months or even years, using analog methods.
  • “Buyers transitioning to recycled materials face the typical challenges of an emerging, analog market rife with inefficiency and a lack of transparency.

Danone North America Disrupts Snacking Behavior In The Yogurt Aisle With NEW REMIX Line - a Collection of Mix-Ins With Incredible Taste, Epic Toppings, and Stand Out Nutrition

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. and BROOMFIELD, Colo., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans are snacking more than ever, with a whopping 90 percent reporting they snack one to three times a day.1 At the same time, nearly half say they're actively trying to eat healthy.2 Danone North America is responding to these growing consumer trends and disrupting the yogurt aisle with REMIX – a wide variety of yogurts and dairy snacks with bold mix-ins to satisfy snacking cravings earlier or later in the day. Consumers can feel great about choosing a REMIX snack with knockout taste, epic mix-in toppings and – depending on the brand -- high protein, less fat, or lower sugar options.

Key Points: 
  • Consumers can feel great about choosing a REMIX snack with knockout taste, epic mix-in toppings and – depending on the brand -- high protein, less fat, or lower sugar options.
  • The company's REMIX line delivers in a way that is fun and exciting for consumers, especially as snacking habits evolve.
  • The Oikos REMIX™, Light + Fit REMIX™, and Too Good & Co. REMIX™ products give consumers portable snacking solutions that are delicious and convenient.
  • "It's no secret that snacking is increasing for busy Americans, and we've taken notice," said Rafael Acevedo, President/GM at Danone North America.

Access to Nutrition Initiative study reveals that Food for infants and toddlers from leading brands fails to meet marketing and nutritional standards

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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UTRECHT, The Netherlands, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNI) unveils three assessments showing inappropriate marketing and nutritional inadequacies of foods intended for infants and young children.

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  • UTRECHT, The Netherlands, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNI) unveils three assessments showing inappropriate marketing and nutritional inadequacies of foods intended for infants and young children.
  • None of the commercial complementary food products for infants and young children were found suitable for promotion for consumption by children aged 6 months to three years.
  • The first study shows only 35% meet all nutritional requirements, with 25-33% of products assessed containing excessive levels of sugar or inappropriate energy levels.
  • said Kathy Spahn, Board Member of the Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNI) and former President and CEO, Helen Keller International.