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Peruvian Superfoods Return to Fruit Logistica

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

From April 5 to 7, Peru was represented in Berlin at the latest edition of Fruit Logistica 2022, the world's leading fresh fruit and vegetable fair, reports the Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Exports and Tourism (PROMPER).

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  • From April 5 to 7, Peru was represented in Berlin at the latest edition of Fruit Logistica 2022, the world's leading fresh fruit and vegetable fair, reports the Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Exports and Tourism (PROMPER).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220416005003/en/
    From April 5 to 7, Peru was represented in Berlin at the latest edition of Fruit Logistica 2022, the world's leading fresh fruit and vegetable fair, with the aim of positioning the Peruvian exportable supply in the European market, thus contributing to the sustainable and decentralized development of the country.
  • Fruit Logistica 2022 made it possible to consolidate the position of the Super Food Peru, Pisco, Spirit of Peru and Cafs del Per brands.
  • Peruvian food sector exports to the European Union in 2021 reached 3,432 billion USD, growing by more than 13%.

Junior Achievement of Arizona Revolutionizes the Virtual Job Fair Via vFairs

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

TEMPE, Ariz., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Combining cutting edge technology and interactive experience with access to real Arizona employers, JA Inspire revolutionizes career readiness for middle and high school students in Arizona. Through this platform students can browse 100 virtual employer booths representing Arizona's top industries and businesses looking to fill their future pipelines.

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Combining cutting edge technology and interactive experience with access to real Arizona employers, JA Inspire revolutionizes career readiness for middle and high school students in Arizona.
  • JA Inspire is a virtual event hosted by Junior Achievement Arizona that is available on demand throughout the year.
  • "JA Inspire allows Arizona students to see new, tangible possibilities for their future in an innovative and exciting way," said Katherine Cecala, President of Junior Achievement of Arizona.
  • vFairs is a 2021 Mid-Market Leader in the Virtual Event Platforms Category by G2.

Turtle Beach Corporation Launches “Play with Purpose” – Establishing the Company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance Goals to Further Improve Global Impact

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Leading gaming accessories provider Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR) today officially announced the Companys Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) program, entitled Play with Purpose .

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  • Leading gaming accessories provider Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR) today officially announced the Companys Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) program, entitled Play with Purpose .
  • Beyond Turtle Beach Corporations ESG goals, Play with Purpose also provides insight into the Companys diversity and inclusion and community involvement commitments.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220421006015/en/
    Turtle Beach Corporation launches Play with Purpose establishing the companys environmental, social, and governance goals to further improve global impact (Graphic: Business Wire)
    As one of the most well-known brands in gaming for decades, Turtle Beach has had a long-term commitment to ESG initiatives and todays announcement articulates our future goals, said Juergen Stark, Chairman and CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation.
  • Turtle Beach Corporations Play with Purpose program is also about more than the environment.

West Penn Power Green Team to Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with Tree Giveaway and Planting Events in Westmoreland and Armstrong Counties

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

GREENSBURG, Pa., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Employee volunteers from West Penn Power, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), will host tree giveaway and planting events in Jeanette and Ford City, respectively, on Earth Day, and will plant trees in Mount Pleasant Township on Arbor Day.

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  • GREENSBURG, Pa., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Employee volunteers from West Penn Power, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), will host tree giveaway and planting events in Jeanette and Ford City, respectively, on Earth Day, and will plant trees in Mount Pleasant Township on Arbor Day.
  • The company is on track to plant more than 14,000 additional trees this spring.
  • Twenty raised garden beds also will be filled by the Green Team with a mix of fresh topsoil and compost.
  • West Penn Power serves approximately 725,000 customers in 24 counties within central and southwestern Pennsylvania.

Konica Minolta’s AccurioJet KM-1e Enables PCI Growth Strategy

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

This technology supports PCIs long-term strategy to secure a national leadership position in the high-speed, presort mailing services market.

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  • This technology supports PCIs long-term strategy to secure a national leadership position in the high-speed, presort mailing services market.
  • Client needs and increased volume made it a simple decision for PCI to round out its full suite of printing equipment with the AccurioJet KM-1e.
  • We are proud to be partnered with PCI as they work to achieve national brand presence and are pleased that Konica Minoltas AccurioJet KM-1e can serve their needs by providing more diversity in their inkjet offerings.
  • Learn more about Konica Minoltas AccurioJet KM-1e LED UV Inkjet Press here .

CONCERTS, THEATERS, MEETINGS AND LIVE EVENTS NOW GO GREENER WITH SHURE RECHARGEABLE EQUIPMENT

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

NILES, Ill., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's Earth Day theme is "Invest in Our Planet" and Shure is outlining ways it has invested in the planet through environmental responsibility initiatives.

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  • Concerts, theater performances, meeting and live events have gone much greener lately due to a variety of Shure products that are now rechargeable.
  • In the past five years, Shure estimates that it has eliminated more than 20 million batteries from being used.
  • By 2027, Shure expects its products to prevent 100 million more batteries from going to landfills as more customers convert to rechargeable Shure products.
  • Shure rechargeable packs and mics have changed the way concerts, theaters, meetings and other live event venues operate.

ViewSonic's New ViewBoard 62 Series Awarded EPEAT Silver Certification, Leading the Interactive Flat Panel Industry

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

"ViewSonic leads the way with our innovation in interactive displays, with functionality, product design and sustainability in mind.

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  • "ViewSonic leads the way with our innovation in interactive displays, with functionality, product design and sustainability in mind.
  • The ViewBoard 62 series' EPEAT silver certification is a clear recognition of our environmental commitments," said Bonny Cheng, Chief Operating Officer, ViewSonic.
  • The ViewBoard 62 line of premium interactive displays has been designed for corporate settings and higher education.
  • The ViewBoard 62 series earned the EPEAT Silver certification by excelling in categories of energy consumption, supply chain carbon emissions, and end-of-life management.

ViewSonic's New ViewBoard 62 Series Awarded EPEAT Silver Certification, Leading the Interactive Flat Panel Industry

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

"ViewSonic leads the way with our innovation in interactive displays, with functionality, product design and sustainability in mind.

Key Points: 
  • "ViewSonic leads the way with our innovation in interactive displays, with functionality, product design and sustainability in mind.
  • The ViewBoard 62 series' EPEAT silver certification is a clear recognition of our environmental commitments," said Bonny Cheng, Chief Operating Officer, ViewSonic.
  • The ViewBoard 62 line of premium interactive displays has been designed for corporate settings and higher education.
  • The ViewBoard 62 series earned the EPEAT Silver certification by excelling in categories of energy consumption, supply chain carbon emissions, and end-of-life management.

Global Fire Hydrant Market Forecast Report 2022-2028 - Increase in Conceptualization of Smart Cities and Buildings & Surge in Demand for Smart Fire Hydrants - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Smart fire hydrants allow water management to stay ahead of the problems by offering a complete picture of their distribution networks.

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  • Smart fire hydrants allow water management to stay ahead of the problems by offering a complete picture of their distribution networks.
  • The smart hydrant can save money by detecting leaks significantly more rapidly and efficiently than current approaches.
  • Unauthorized hydrant openings can also be detected by smart hydrants, which can inform utilities.
  • As the activities of aforesaid sectors have been stopped for few months, production & adoption of fire hydrant has experienced a decline.

FlexShares Expands ESG & Climate Suite with Emerging Markets ETF

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Northern Trust Asset Managements FlexShares Exchange Traded Funds announced today the launch of a new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)* ETF focused on climate with exposure to emerging markets: the FlexShares ESG & Climate Emerging Markets Core Index Fund (NYSE: FEEM).

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  • Northern Trust Asset Managements FlexShares Exchange Traded Funds announced today the launch of a new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)* ETF focused on climate with exposure to emerging markets: the FlexShares ESG & Climate Emerging Markets Core Index Fund (NYSE: FEEM).
  • This fund builds on FlexShares existing climate suite introduced in September 2021, which currently includes US large cap equities, developed markets ex-US equities, and two fixed-income ETFs.
  • FlexShares climate suite leverages NTAMs 30+ years of experience in sustainable investing and over $130 billion in AUM in sustainable strategies.
  • FlexShares ESG & Climate Emerging Markets Core Index Fund (FEEM) is a passively managed fund that invests in emerging market equities and uses a representative sampling strategy to track its underlying index.