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PepsiCo Announces $216 Million Investment in Long-term Partnerships with Three Major Farmer-facing Organizations to Support Regenerative Agriculture Transformation on More than Three Million Acres of U.S. Farmland

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

PURCHASE, N.Y., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo today announces a $216 million multi-year investment in long-term, strategic partnership agreements with three of the most well-respected farmer-facing organizations – Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI), Soil and Water Outcomes Fund (SWOF), and the IL Corn Growers Association (ICGA) – to drive adoption of regenerative agriculture practices across the United States. The combined impact of these three strategic partnerships is expected to support the accelerated uptake of regenerative practices on more than three million acres and deliver approximately three million metric tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions and removals by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • "As the climate crisis continues to escalate, the threat to our food system increases as well," said Jim Andrew, Chief Sustainability Officer, PepsiCo.
  • Through these partnerships, by 2030, PepsiCo will work with PFI to reach approximately 1.5 million acres; SWOF to reach nearly 1 million acres; and the ICGA to reach approximately 600,000 acres.
  • Based on progress to date, these collaborative efforts are expected to deliver more than 500,000 regenerative acres by the end of 2023.
  • We're excited to continue partnering with PepsiCo and look forward to working together to create a more diversified and resilient agriculture."

EMERGING TRENDS IN WIRELESS TECH: FROM MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS IN BARCELONA

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

ATLANTA, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 

Key Points: 
  • Explore the Latest Mobile Trends, Consumer Announcements in Wireless and Updated Availability in Your Area from the Mobile Industry's Largest Technology Event
    Mobile World Congress is the mobile industry's largest and most influential technology event, with over 100,000 attendees expected to participate this year.
  • Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9138451-cox-communications-emerg...
    On Monday, February 27th, Catherine Borda de Castro, Assistant Vice President, Connectivity and Convergence at Cox Communications, shared the latest news, mobile trends and consumer announcements from opening day at the 2023 Mobile World Congress.
  • LATEST IN MOBILE TRENDS INCLUDE:
    Connectivity & Convergence: Soon Cox Mobile customers will be able to 'bundle' their internet and mobile services resulting in increased affordability, reliability and simplicity.
  • Catherine holds the first converged role at Cox, providing the perfect vantage point to bring FMC (Fixed Mobile Convergence) to life.

Electronic Skin Patches: Transforming Everyday Life, Says IDTechEx

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Monday, March 20, 2023

The combined value of cardiac and diabetes applications is estimated to be worth US$13.2 billion, according to IDTechEx in their recent report " Electronic Skin Patches 2023-2033 ".

Key Points: 
  • The combined value of cardiac and diabetes applications is estimated to be worth US$13.2 billion, according to IDTechEx in their recent report " Electronic Skin Patches 2023-2033 ".
  • This article delves into the exciting potential of electronic skin patches in shaping everyday life.
  • As it stands, electronic skin patches have found great success in healthcare applications such as cardiac rhythm and blood glucose monitoring, while the consumer market for electronic skin patches has been smaller and challenging to navigate.
  • Overall, the consumer market for electronic skin patches is expected to grow, and in their report " Electronic Skin Patches 2023-2033 ", IDTechEx predicts that temperature sensing will be the fastest growing area, with a CAGR of 26.5%.

Electronic Skin Patches: Transforming Everyday Life, Says IDTechEx

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Monday, March 20, 2023

The combined value of cardiac and diabetes applications is estimated to be worth US$13.2 billion, according to IDTechEx in their recent report " Electronic Skin Patches 2023-2033 ".

Key Points: 
  • The combined value of cardiac and diabetes applications is estimated to be worth US$13.2 billion, according to IDTechEx in their recent report " Electronic Skin Patches 2023-2033 ".
  • This article delves into the exciting potential of electronic skin patches in shaping everyday life.
  • As it stands, electronic skin patches have found great success in healthcare applications such as cardiac rhythm and blood glucose monitoring, while the consumer market for electronic skin patches has been smaller and challenging to navigate.
  • Overall, the consumer market for electronic skin patches is expected to grow, and in their report " Electronic Skin Patches 2023-2033 ", IDTechEx predicts that temperature sensing will be the fastest growing area, with a CAGR of 26.5%.

Global Bio-Based Paraxylene Market Size Set to Skyrocket with Projected CAGR of 7.5% from 2023 to 2030, Reaching USD 22.0 Billion by 2030 Report By Zion Market Research

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Bioplastic packaging uses less energy, is lighter in weight, and emits less CO2 than traditional plastic packaging.

Key Points: 
  • Bioplastic packaging uses less energy, is lighter in weight, and emits less CO2 than traditional plastic packaging.
  • Thus, the growing use of bio-based PET products drives the growth of the bio based paraxylene industry.
  • Based on the end user, the global bio based paraxylene market is segmented into food & beverages, packaging, and others.
  • The bio paraxylene market is expected to expand during the forecast period due to expansion in the packaging sector.

Global Bio-Based Paraxylene Market Size Set to Skyrocket with Projected CAGR of 7.5% from 2023 to 2030, Reaching USD 22.0 Billion by 2030 Report By Zion Market Research

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Bioplastic packaging uses less energy, is lighter in weight, and emits less CO2 than traditional plastic packaging.

Key Points: 
  • Bioplastic packaging uses less energy, is lighter in weight, and emits less CO2 than traditional plastic packaging.
  • Thus, the growing use of bio-based PET products drives the growth of the bio based paraxylene industry.
  • Based on the end user, the global bio based paraxylene market is segmented into food & beverages, packaging, and others.
  • The bio paraxylene market is expected to expand during the forecast period due to expansion in the packaging sector.

Global Corporations Join Brookfield to Invest Nearly a Billion Dollars in Closed Loop Partners' Operating Company, Circular Services, the Leading Developer of Circular Economy Infrastructure

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

NEW YORK, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In late 2022, Closed Loop Partners and Brookfield Renewable ("Brookfield") announced the establishment of Circular Services, a leading developer of circular economy and recycling infrastructure in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In late 2022, Closed Loop Partners and Brookfield Renewable ("Brookfield") announced the establishment of Circular Services, a leading developer of circular economy and recycling infrastructure in the United States.
  • Today, Closed Loop Partners announces that six leading companies, Microsoft, Nestlé, PepsiCo, SK Group, Starbucks and Unilever, are joining Brookfield to invest in scaling circular economy infrastructure and services.
  • The companies investing in Circular Services, each one committed to advancing the circular economy, are collectively demonstrating the power of both collaboration and targeted investments to accelerate the transition from a linear to a circular economy.
  • We're excited to work alongside other leading companies to advance Circular Services and help chart a path to a circular economy."

UNCF Hosts “A Mind Is…”® New York Gala to Support HBCUs and Students of Color in Achieving Degree Completion

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

UNCF’s “A Mind Is…”® New York Gala will recognize outstanding partners who are helping to uplift historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and advance educational and career opportunities for young people of color.

Key Points: 
  • UNCF’s “A Mind Is…”® New York Gala will recognize outstanding partners who are helping to uplift historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and advance educational and career opportunities for young people of color.
  • Proceeds from the gala will support UNCF-member HBCUs and college students from across New York and the United States.
  • Events like the New York ‘A Mind Is…’ Gala help us all succeed.”
    “We’re pleased to have the opportunity to recognize Kevin Liles, Colgate-Palmolive Company and Ralph Lauren Corporation for their unwavering support of HBCUs and students of color.
  • Kevin Liles, Colgate-Palmolive and Ralph Lauren are dedicated partners that are helping us raise awareness of the needs faced by HBCUs and our students.

EqualAI shares Algorithmic Impact Assessment Tool, additional resources for business leaders seeking to implement AI safely and productively

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

WASHINGTON, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EqualAI®, a nonprofit organization and leading voice for responsible AI governance, today announced the launch of the EqualAI Algorithmic Impact Assessment (AIA). This new resource will help organizations of all kinds implement the recently-released U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidance on identifying and managing bias in AI.

Key Points: 
  • EqualAI works with organizations to ensure they are aware of and adopt responsible AI governance practices.
  • The launch of the EqualAI AIA comes at a time when business leaders are rushing to use Generative AI widely, sparking concern about the potential harms it may inflict upon vulnerable populations.
  • The EqualAI Algorithmic Impact Assessment is now available on EqualAI's website .
  • EqualAI Membership : a community of like-minded corporate leaders and experts with exclusive access to EqualAI training, events, and workshops.

HKTDC MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse attract over 1,400 global industry professionals

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

HONG KONG, Mar 15, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse were held today.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Mar 15, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse were held today.
  • With this year's theme being "MASTER THE FUTURE", the event featured over 30 events and attracted more than 1,400 global industry professionals from 18 countries and regions.
  • The MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse conference concluded successfully today, attracting more than 1,400 global attendees from 18 countries and regions.
  • The online platform for MarketingPulse will be accessible to industry professionals as of 16 March, until 15 April.