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SCP Corcovado Wilderness Lodge Debuts on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, Welcoming Guests to an All-Inclusive Eco-Luxe Retreat

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

CORCOVADO, Costa Rica, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Soul Community Planet (SCP) Hotels, a holistic hospitality company serving those who value wellness, social good and the environment, today announced the grand opening of SCP Corcovado Wilderness Lodge (CWL). CWL uniquely sits at the intersection of two thriving ecosystems: Corcovado National Park, which is known as the world's most biologically intense terrestrial ecosystem, and the Isla del Caño Biologic Reserve, a vibrant marine ecosystem. The all-inclusive 189-acre private reserve is 100% off the grid, offering a blend of environmentally conscious accommodations, local and sustainably sourced gourmet cuisine, first-class service, and a range of immersive adventures from professionally guided interpretive jungle treks to marine biologist-led snorkeling through coral reefs teeming with marine life.

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  • SCP Corcovado Wilderness Lodge is located on the edge of Corcovado National Park – the crown jewel of Costa Rica's world-renowned national park system – on the Osa Peninsula, in one of the largest low-lying tropical rainforests on the planet.
  • SCP Corcovado Wilderness Lodge is 100% off the grid and was designed with sustainability at its core.
  • Additionally, SCP Corcovado Wilderness Lodge holds a Certification for Tourism Sustainability and is recognized at the prestigious Elite level recognition, the highest achievement within the program.
  • For more information or to book a stay at SCP Corcovado Wilderness Lodge, please visit www.scphotel.com/corcovado .

REDUCED secures EUR 6 million financing led by Novo Holdings to scale its natural food ingredients business

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- REDUCED, a Copenhagen-based company that uses fermentation technology to transform food and agriculture industry side streams into natural food ingredients, today announced it has secured EUR 6 million in new financing.

Key Points: 
  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- REDUCED, a Copenhagen-based company that uses fermentation technology to transform food and agriculture industry side streams into natural food ingredients, today announced it has secured EUR 6 million in new financing.
  • The global market for savoury food ingredients is estimated to be worth more than EUR 31.5 billion, and EUR 8.8 billion for global clean label savoury flavourings2.
  • REDUCED currently supplies more than 100 food service businesses, and delivers ingredients to food manufacturers in collaboration with leading food ingredient suppliers.
  • In Denmark, we have a tradition for creating high-value food ingredients companies, and we strongly believe REDUCED could be the next one."

REDUCED secures EUR 6 million financing led by Novo Holdings to scale its natural food ingredients business

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- REDUCED, a Copenhagen-based company that uses fermentation technology to transform food and agriculture industry side streams into natural food ingredients, today announced it has secured EUR 6 million in new financing.

Key Points: 
  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- REDUCED, a Copenhagen-based company that uses fermentation technology to transform food and agriculture industry side streams into natural food ingredients, today announced it has secured EUR 6 million in new financing.
  • The global market for savoury food ingredients is estimated to be worth more than EUR 31.5 billion, and EUR 8.8 billion for global clean label savoury flavourings2.
  • REDUCED currently supplies more than 100 food service businesses, and delivers ingredients to food manufacturers in collaboration with leading food ingredient suppliers.
  • In Denmark, we have a tradition for creating high-value food ingredients companies, and we strongly believe REDUCED could be the next one."

ProGro BIO Introduces Consumer Home & Garden Microbial Products Line

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

ATLANTA, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ProGro BIO has announced the introduction of a microbial soil inoculant product line targeted for home and garden enthusiasts.

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  • ATLANTA, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ProGro BIO has announced the introduction of a microbial soil inoculant product line targeted for home and garden enthusiasts.
  • The line initially includes five products targeting tomato, fruit & berry, flower & shrub, vegetable and lawn.
  • The products are powered by Rhizol, the industry's most innovative 100% organic microbial formulation on the market today.
  • "The expansion of our already successful agricultural soil inoculant business into a line of products targeted to the home garden and lawn enthusiast made perfect sense," said Blake Young, CEO of ProGro BIO.

INSTITUTE OF CULINARY EDUCATION LAUNCHES COURSES FOR PUBLIC IN LOS ANGELES

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Monday, April 1, 2024

LOS ANGELES, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) today announced new programming at its Los Angeles campus. For the first time, the Pasadena-based location will offer classes available to the public. This series of classes are modeled after the school's New York campus' recreational cooking program, which is one of the largest and most robust recreational cooking, baking and beverage programs in the world.

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  • Additionally, on April 9, ICE will launch the first-ever "personal enrichment" version of its popular Plant-Based Culinary Arts program.
  • This multi-course series is designed for health-conscious individuals looking for in-depth knowledge of plant-based culinary skills and techniques.
  • The curriculum offers a holistic approach to nutrition-minded, plant-based cooking, with a focus on whole foods, wellness and sustainability.
  • Split into two sessions of Introduction to Plant-Based Cooking and Advanced Plant-Based Cooking, the classes focus on the health-supportive qualities of ingredients and cooking techniques.

Time to Make Hay: DIAL Ventures and High Alpha Innovation Build First-of-Its-Kind AgTech Marketing Technology Platform

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

DIAL Ventures and High Alpha Innovation's new AgTech platform helps farmers and producers share stories with consumers.

Key Points: 
  • DIAL Ventures and High Alpha Innovation's new AgTech platform helps farmers and producers share stories with consumers.
  • In turn, these organizations can continue to build greater trust with customers and become more efficient with their content creation process.
  • "High Alpha Innovation is proud to partner with DIAL Ventures to launch Make Hay, a novel marketing platform that can have a far-reaching, positive impact," said High Alpha Innovation Director Ryan Larcom.
  • "At DIAL Ventures, we care about the nexus between consumers and the food value chain — the transparency between the consumer and knowing how their food is produced," said Allan Gray, Executive Director for DIAL Ventures.

THE FIGHT FOR VEGGIE EQUALITY IS ON. KNORR CALLS FOR GAMING INDUSTRY TO "MOD THE VEG" AND SUPERCHARGE VEGETABLES IN CANADA'S TOP GAMING TITLE

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Leading the gaming community, Ninja commented, "Historically, through games we have been limited to using meat-based diets to get you through the main quests or heal faster.

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  • Leading the gaming community, Ninja commented, "Historically, through games we have been limited to using meat-based diets to get you through the main quests or heal faster.
  • Recently, I've been more mindful of what I put in my body, which is why I teamed up with Knorr to champion Mod the Veg!"
  • With a passion for supercharging vegetables in the real world, global food brand Knorr investigated just how much veggies are lagging in the virtual world.
  • Visit knorr.ca to play the mods and sign the petition calling on gaming publishers to make vegetables as exciting and rewarding as other foods in their games!

Cox Enterprises Launches Cox Farms, One of the Largest Greenhouse Growers in North America

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

ATLANTA, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cox Enterprises announces the launch of Cox Farms, a new business focused on sustainable food and agriculture.

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  • Today, Cox Farms includes indoor farming companies Mucci Farms and BrightFarms, and it will continue to pursue additional ventures and investments in the indoor agriculture space.
  • Cox Enterprises, a multigenerational family-owned business, has a long history in agriculture dating back 125 years when Ohio farmer-turned-entrepreneur James M. Cox planted the seeds for his first business venture.
  • With Mucci Farms and BrightFarms in its growing portfolio, Cox Farms is one of the largest greenhouse operators in North America, harvesting 360 million pounds of produce annually.
  • Re-imagining agriculture, Cox Farms achieves stable conditions in greenhouses, with a higher yield per acre, and no harmful chemicals or pesticides.

Celebrate National Puppy Day by Giving Your Pups The Best Nutrition With Dr. Marty Pets Nature's Blend

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Saturday, March 23, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National Puppy Day is March 23, dedicated to honoring the adorable pups that bring boundless happiness into our lives. This special day encourages pet owners to cherish and care for their puppies, ensuring they lead happy and healthy lives. One of the key ways to celebrate is by swapping out highly processed (and harmful) kibble and instead, feeding them a diet of well-balanced, whole food.

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  • Freeze-dried raw food retains the natural goodness of ingredients, offering a biologically balanced diet that supports your pup's overall well-being.
  • Dr. Marty Goldstein, a renowned veterinarian, recommends Dr. Marty Nature's Blend - Essential Wellness for your furry friend.
  • Dr. Marty Nature's Blend - Essential Wellness is a premium freeze-dried raw dog food designed to support your dog's overall well-being.
  • Dr. Marty Nature's Blend can be purchased from the Dr. Marty Pets website for $59.95 or at any retail locations that can be found on our store locator .

The McKnight Brain Research Foundation Releases Survey Showing Majority of People Feel Uninformed About What's Normal and What to Expect as the Brain Ages

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Friday, March 22, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The McKnight Brain Research Foundation (MBRF) today released findings from a new survey showing one-third of Americans feel uninformed about normal brain aging. In addition, 87% of Americans are concerned about experiencing age-related memory loss and a decline in brain function as they grow older. To educate the public about normal brain aging, also known as cognitive aging, the MBRF is launching a new campaign, Brain Works – Optimize Your Brain Span. 

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  • Foundation Launching New Campaign – Brain Works: Optimize Your Brain Span –
    ORLANDO, Fla., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The McKnight Brain Research Foundation (MBRF) today released findings from a new survey showing one-third of Americans feel uninformed about normal brain aging.
  • To educate the public about normal brain aging, also known as cognitive aging, the MBRF is launching a new campaign, Brain Works – Optimize Your Brain Span.
  • "For the past 25 years, the McKnight Brain Research Foundation has been a leading supporter of research to better understand and alleviate the effects of age-related cognitive decline and memory loss," said Michael L. Dockery, MD, Chair of the McKnight Brain Research Foundation.
  • The MBRF survey showed that only 32% of respondents believe they can take action to help control their brain health as they age.