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Save Foods Starts Commercial Activity in Brazil Unhindered by Regulatory Barriers

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Neve Yarak, Israel, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Save Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: SVFD) (FSE:80W) (“Save Foods” or the “Company”), a pioneer Agri-Food Tech company offering sustainable solutions for agriculture and plant-based food, announced the commencement of commercial activity in Brazil. The Company's entry into the Brazilian market was facilitated by the Company's local exclusive distributor after confirming that Save Foods’ solutions comply with local regulations. With regulatory barriers unhindered, the Company's distributor is set to start marketing an ordering process, as announced on February 26, 2024.

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  • Neve Yarak, Israel, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Save Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: SVFD) (FSE:80W) (“Save Foods” or the “Company”), a pioneer Agri-Food Tech company offering sustainable solutions for agriculture and plant-based food, announced the commencement of commercial activity in Brazil.
  • The Company's entry into the Brazilian market was facilitated by the Company's local exclusive distributor after confirming that Save Foods’ solutions comply with local regulations.
  • With regulatory barriers unhindered, the Company's distributor is set to start marketing an ordering process, as announced on February 26, 2024.
  • “We are thrilled to represent Save Foods in Brazil and combine our strengths with Save Foods' innovative solutions.

CRISPR Technology Takes Center Stage at SXSW 2024 for the First Time

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Durham, N.C., March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The panel “The First CRISPR Foods Have Arrived” at this year’s SXSW Conference included leading agricultural scientists, researchers, and innovation drivers.

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  • Durham, N.C., March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The panel “The First CRISPR Foods Have Arrived” at this year’s SXSW Conference included leading agricultural scientists, researchers, and innovation drivers.
  • “We have steadily seen an increase in consumer interest around using technology for produce innovation.
  • “With effective application of the technology, we can use CRISPR to deliver major societal and climate benefits through improvements in the food and agriculture sector.
  • This is an incredibly exciting time.”
    As CRISPR technology has advanced, it has attracted a new generation of researchers across the world.

3 Tips to Nourish Your Body for National Nutrition Month in March

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Oakville, Ontario, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In Canada, March marks National Nutrition Month, a time to reevaluate our understanding of food and its impact on our health.

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  • Oakville, Ontario, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In Canada, March marks National Nutrition Month, a time to reevaluate our understanding of food and its impact on our health.
  • We know that the amount of information (and disinformation) about nutrition can be overwhelming.
  • Here are 3 tips to nourish your body, enhance your daily eating and support your overall well-being:
    Not all calories are created equal.
  • So, in celebration of National Nutrition Month in March, why not give these 3 strategies a try.

MariMed’s Betty’s Eddies™ Introduces Ache Away Eddies PM For Those Who Chews A Pain-Free Night’s Sleep

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Monday, March 4, 2024

NORWOOD, Mass., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Betty’s Eddies ™, the all-natural cannabis fruit chews handcrafted to fit a variety of needs, has launched a new flavor for consumers who want a pain-free, deep sleep: Ache Away Eddies PM.

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  • NORWOOD, Mass., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Betty’s Eddies ™, the all-natural cannabis fruit chews handcrafted to fit a variety of needs, has launched a new flavor for consumers who want a pain-free, deep sleep: Ache Away Eddies PM.
  • Ache Away Eddies PM may help ease inflammation and provide a restful night’s sleep by combining full spectrum cannabis with the most effective supporting cannabinoids and herbal supplements found in two of Betty’s Eddies best-selling fruit chews, Bedtime Betty's and Ache Away Eddies.
  • The blend of organic fruits and vegetables, CBN, CBC, Chamomile, Turmeric, and Piperine means sleeping is no longer a pain for those who chews the fast-acting and orange creme-flavored Ache Away Eddies PM.
  • Consumers can visit the Store Locator at www.bettyseddies.com to see where they can purchase Ache Away Eddies PM and the entire Betty’s Eddies line-up.

Save Foods Navigates Brazilian Regulation and Commences Commercial Activity Through Exclusive Local Distributor

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Neve Yarak, Israel, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Save Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: SVFD) (FSE:80W) (“Save Foods” or the “Company”), a pioneer Agri-Food Tech company offering sustainable solutions for agriculture and plant based food, announced today the commencement of commercial activity in Brazil. The Company's entry into the Brazilian market was facilitated by the Company's local exclusive distributor after confirming that Save Foods’ solutions comply with local regulations. With regulatory barriers unhindered, the Company's distributor is set to start marketing an ordering process.

Key Points: 
  • Neve Yarak, Israel, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Save Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: SVFD) (FSE:80W) (“Save Foods” or the “Company”), a pioneer Agri-Food Tech company offering sustainable solutions for agriculture and plant based food, announced today the commencement of commercial activity in Brazil.
  • The Company's entry into the Brazilian market was facilitated by the Company's local exclusive distributor after confirming that Save Foods’ solutions comply with local regulations.
  • “We are thrilled to represent Save Foods in Brazil and combine our strengths with Save Foods' innovative solutions.
  • We are glad Save Foods’ products are cleared for distribution and we are looking forward to start our commitment to buying minimum quantities.

VCI Global Awarded Exclusive Distributorship for the World’s First AI-Powered Post-Harvest Robotic Packing System by Wootzano

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global”, or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Wootzano Limited (“Wootzano”) to appoint VCI Global as its exclusive distributor of Wootzano’s Avarai robotic packing systems in Malaysia.

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  • KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global”, or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Wootzano Limited (“Wootzano”) to appoint VCI Global as its exclusive distributor of Wootzano’s Avarai robotic packing systems in Malaysia.
  • As consideration for these exclusive rights, VCI Global has agreed to a schedule of minimum purchase commitments, starting in 2024.
  • We are very excited to introduce Avarai to Malaysia with VCI Global, aiming to transform the packhouse industry.
  • Wootzano is fully geared to bring our modular and highly dexterous robotic system to Malaysia,” said Dr Atif Syed, Founder and CEO of Wootzano.

ReposiTrak Adds 10 New Produce Suppliers to Its Rapidly Expanding Food Traceability Network

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

ReposiTrak (NYSE:TRAK), the world’s largest food traceability and regulatory compliance network, leveraging its established inventory management and out-of-stock reduction SaaS platform, today announced the addition of ten produce companies to the ReposiTrak Traceability Network® (RTN).

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  • ReposiTrak (NYSE:TRAK), the world’s largest food traceability and regulatory compliance network, leveraging its established inventory management and out-of-stock reduction SaaS platform, today announced the addition of ten produce companies to the ReposiTrak Traceability Network® (RTN).
  • The largest distributor of specialty produce in the United States, based in Calif.
    A Fla.-based shipper of Athena cantaloupe, specializing in eastern-grown produce
    "We're excited to add diverse produce companies to the ReposiTrak Traceability Network," stated Randy Fields, Chairman and CEO of ReposiTrak.
  • "They're in the queue to exchange food traceability data with retail and wholesale customers, complying with the FDA's FSMA 204 law."
  • The ReposiTrak Traceability Network requires no additional hardware or software and the ReposiTrak team assists in making the connections needed under the new regulation.

B&G Foods Reports Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Base business net sales for the fourth quarter of 2023 decreased $13.3 million, or 2.3%, to $562.3 million from $575.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.

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  • Base business net sales for the fourth quarter of 2023 decreased $13.3 million, or 2.3%, to $562.3 million from $575.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Base business net sales of all other brands in the aggregate decreased $4.6 million, or 3.5%, for the fourth quarter of 2023, as compared to the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $1.3 million, or 2.7%, to $53.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2023 from $51.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • ET today, February 27, 2024 to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results.

ReposiTrak Adds Six New Produce Companies to Its Rapidly Expanding Food Traceability Network

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

ReposiTrak (NYSE:TRAK), the world’s largest food traceability and regulatory compliance network, leveraging its established inventory management and out-of-stock reduction SaaS platform, today announced the addition of six produce companies to the ReposiTrak Traceability Network® (RTN).

Key Points: 
  • ReposiTrak (NYSE:TRAK), the world’s largest food traceability and regulatory compliance network, leveraging its established inventory management and out-of-stock reduction SaaS platform, today announced the addition of six produce companies to the ReposiTrak Traceability Network® (RTN).
  • These new members will efficiently exchange intricate, FDA-required Key Data Elements (KDEs) for each Critical Tracking Event (CTE) in their supply chains, ensuring proactive compliance well before the January 2026 deadline.
  • “ReposiTrak can track FTL foods, all foods in a single category or even every food you sell.”
    The ReposiTrak Traceability Network requires no additional hardware or software and the ReposiTrak team assists in making the connections needed under the new regulation.
  • Suppliers can connect to an unlimited number of trading partners and begin sharing data for a low, flat fee and there is no cost to retailers.

Gopuff Partners with the White House to Fight Hunger, Commits to Donating 10 Million Pounds of Food to Communities in Need

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Gopuff today announced it's doubling down on its commitment to combating food insecurity by donating 10 million pounds of food to communities in need and joining the White House Challenge to End Hunger .

Key Points: 
  • Gopuff today announced it's doubling down on its commitment to combating food insecurity by donating 10 million pounds of food to communities in need and joining the White House Challenge to End Hunger .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240227058968/en/
    Gopuff today announced it's doubling down on its commitment to combating food insecurity by donating 10 million pounds of food to communities in need and joining the White House Challenge to End Hunger.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Food access, affordability and insecurity are critical issues in our communities,” said Rafael Ilishayev, co-founder and co-CEO of Gopuff.
  • In joining the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities, Gopuff commits to:
    Donating 10 million pounds of food to local food banks and charities across the United States by 2027 to help combat food insecurity through food rescue efforts.