American brands

Kraft Heinz Completes Sale of Nuts Business

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Monday, June 7, 2021

The Kraft Heinz Company (Kraft Heinz or the Company) announced today that it has completed the sale of its nuts business to Hormel Foods Corporation in a cash transaction for $3.35 billion.

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  • The Kraft Heinz Company (Kraft Heinz or the Company) announced today that it has completed the sale of its nuts business to Hormel Foods Corporation in a cash transaction for $3.35 billion.
  • The sale of our Nuts portfolio is another important milestone in our transformation, said Kraft Heinz CEO Miguel Patricio.
  • We are driving transformation at The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC), inspired by our Purpose, Let's Make Life Delicious.
  • We leverage our scale and agility to unleash the full power of Kraft Heinz across a portfolio of six consumer-driven product platforms.

Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. and HealthBeacon Limited Enter Into Strategic Partnership

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Monday, June 7, 2021

The ICMS includes a new Smart Sharps Bin from Hamilton BeachHealth powered by HealthBeacon.

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  • The ICMS includes a new Smart Sharps Bin from Hamilton BeachHealth powered by HealthBeacon.
  • We are delighted to partner with Hamilton Beach in delivering this advanced medication management system directly to patients in the U.S. and Canada.
  • The Company's consumer brands include Hamilton Beach, Proctor Silex, Hamilton Beach Professional, Weston, TrueAir, Brightline personal care products, and HamiltonBeachHealth.
  • Hamilton Beach licenses the brands for Wolf Gourmet countertop appliances, CHI premium garment care products, and Clorox air purifiers.

Juniper Research: iPhones to Capture 40% of Smartphone Market Value in 2022, Despite Android Device Proliferation

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Monday, June 7, 2021

Differentiation Needs More than Features, as Newer Vendors Gain Ground

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  • Differentiation Needs More than Features, as Newer Vendors Gain Ground
    Juniper Research believes Android vendors will struggle to compete on a features basis in future.
  • Feature diversification alone is not enough for lasting success in the crowded smartphone market, remarked research co-author Nick Hunt.
  • Apple and Samsung have succeeded in fostering brand loyalty, which smaller vendors have struggled with, despite many introducing new capabilities.
  • Juniper Research provides research and analytical services to the global hi-tech communications sector; providing consultancy, analyst reports and industry commentary.

King C. Gillette Is Here To Revolutionize The Male Grooming Experience

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Monday, June 7, 2021

King C. Gillette brings a new range categorised into shave, trim and care that enables men to own their beards and master their facial hair care regimen, no matter what their facial hair style.

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  • King C. Gillette brings a new range categorised into shave, trim and care that enables men to own their beards and master their facial hair care regimen, no matter what their facial hair style.
  • Tarek Abdelaziz, Senior Director and Commercial Leader Middle East and Africa for Male Grooming at Procter and Gamble said:"We are thrilled to finally launch this long-awaited beard care brand across this region.
  • Men don't look the same as 10 years ago, facial hair styles are evolving trends and we are seeing growth in the beard grooming sector.
  • The products also feature the King C. Gillette signature scent that has been developed by in-house perfume specialists in close collaboration with an international fragrance house and trend experts.

King C. Gillette Is Here To Revolutionize The Male Grooming Experience

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 7, 2021

King C. Gillette brings a new range categorised into shave, trim and care that enables men to own their beards and master their facial hair care regimen, no matter what their facial hair style.

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  • King C. Gillette brings a new range categorised into shave, trim and care that enables men to own their beards and master their facial hair care regimen, no matter what their facial hair style.
  • Tarek Abdelaziz, Senior Director and Commercial Leader Middle East and Africa for Male Grooming at Procter and Gamble said:"We are thrilled to finally launch this long-awaited beard care brand across this region.
  • Men don't look the same as 10 years ago, facial hair styles are evolving trends and we are seeing growth in the beard grooming sector.
  • The products also feature the King C. Gillette signature scent that has been developed by in-house perfume specialists in close collaboration with an international fragrance house and trend experts.

Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. and The Clorox Company Enter into an Exclusive Multiyear Trademark Licensing Agreement

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Friday, June 4, 2021

RICHMOND, Va., June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (NYSE: HBB), announced today that it has entered into an exclusive multiyear trademark licensing agreement with The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX).

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  • RICHMOND, Va., June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (NYSE: HBB), announced today that it has entered into an exclusive multiyear trademark licensing agreement with The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX).
  • "This licensing agreement with Hamilton Beach Brands will enhance our growing portfolio of surface and air disinfection products," said Chris Hyder, senior vice president and general manager Cleaning at The Clorox Company.
  • The Company's consumer brands include Hamilton Beach, Proctor Silex, Hamilton Beach Professional, Weston, and BrightlineTM personal care products.
  • Commercial brands include Hamilton Beach Commercial and Proctor Silex Commercial.For more information about Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company, visit the Company's website at www.hamiltonbeachbrands.com .

Fanhome Brings Marvel's Iron Man, Models and Other Popular Collections to the United States for the First Time

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

Fans can build a faithful replica 1:8 scale model of the Legendary Dodge Charger from the Fast & Furious Saga!

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  • Fans can build a faithful replica 1:8 scale model of the Legendary Dodge Charger from the Fast & Furious Saga!
  • In addition to the build-ups, Fanhome is releasing subscription offerings to a collection of iconic characters from Street Fighter.
  • Franchise fans can order their collections and models on the Fanhome website now.
  • Our combined efforts create original collections, magnificent models, and an outstanding experience for you to enjoy.

Old Forester Releases Rye Single Barrel Nationwide

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Old Forester Distilling Co. launches Old Forester Rye Single Barrel, marking the first innovation of this rye recipe since the original 100 proof release.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Old Forester Distilling Co. launches Old Forester Rye Single Barrel, marking the first innovation of this rye recipe since the original 100 proof release.
  • Since the release of Old Forester Rye in 2019, fans of Old Forester have been clamoring for a barrel strength iteration.
  • Old Forester Rye was the first new recipe from Old Forester in nearly 150 years and has quickly become a beloved expression for bartenders and consumers.
  • Old Forester Rye Single Barrel will be available starting June 1 at the retail shop at Old Forester Distilling Co. and nationwide for $79.99 in limited 750mL quantities.

Eros Now Expands Existing AVOD Partnership with Xfinite’s Mzaalo Platform

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Commenting on the announcement, Ali Hussein, CEO of Eros Now, says: One of our strategic imperatives is to fully monetize the Eros Now platform.

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  • Commenting on the announcement, Ali Hussein, CEO of Eros Now, says: One of our strategic imperatives is to fully monetize the Eros Now platform.
  • A key aspect of our strategy is to expand into ad-supported streaming and this partnership with Mzaalo does just that.
  • ErosSTX is licensing the majority of the existing Eros Now content library to Xfinite on an exclusive basis for global AVOD monetization.
  • Eros Now currently plans to offer premium original titles and movies in the first window to Eros Now paying subscribers.

Malta Police Deploys Motorola Solutions’ Body-Worn Cameras to All Frontline Officers

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Motorola Solutions today announced that Malta Police Force has deployed Motorola Solutions VB400 body-worn cameras to all frontline officers across the Republic of Malta.

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  • Motorola Solutions today announced that Malta Police Force has deployed Motorola Solutions VB400 body-worn cameras to all frontline officers across the Republic of Malta.
  • The roll out is part of Malta Police Forces transformation strategy which aims to modernize the police force while increasing trust and transparency with the community.
  • Every day, these body-worn cameras will capture evidence, deliver transparency and increase the efficiency of our workflows, said Malta Police Commissioner Angelo Gaf.
  • Motorola Solutions VB400 body-worn cameras are widely adopted by frontline emergency teams including the National Police in France, Belgium Police, Romanian Police, Romanian Border Police and multiple police forces across the U.K..
    Motorola Solutions is a global leader in mission-critical communications and analytics.