Edible plants

A Historic First: Canada's Remembrance Day Poppy Goes Digital

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Monday, October 22, 2018
Poppy, Edible plants, Agronomy, Archaeplastida

To complement the traditional lapel Poppy, a new "Digital Poppy" will be available at www.MyPoppy.ca from October 26, 2018 to November 11, 2018.

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  • To complement the traditional lapel Poppy, a new "Digital Poppy" will be available at www.MyPoppy.ca from October 26, 2018 to November 11, 2018.
  • "I'm dedicating my digital Poppy to my great Uncle, Sergeant Thomas William MacKenzie who died in battle four days before Armistice Day in 1918."
  • Digital Poppy owners will also have the option to use their digital Poppy as their profile images as well as adding personal stories and significant photos to their postings.
  • Digital Poppy ambassadors are telling their own stories as they commit to sharing their digital Poppy this year.

First Poppy presented to Canada's Governor-General

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Monday, October 22, 2018
The Royal British Legion, Flowers, Symbols, Royal Canadian Legion, Poppies, Edible plants, Archaeplastida, Agronomy, Remembrance poppy

As the Viceregal Patron of The Royal Canadian Legion, Ms. Payette accepted the red poppy and pinned additional poppies to lapels of Veterans, as part of the prelude to the 2018 National Poppy Campaign.

Key Points: 
  • As the Viceregal Patron of The Royal Canadian Legion, Ms. Payette accepted the red poppy and pinned additional poppies to lapels of Veterans, as part of the prelude to the 2018 National Poppy Campaign.
  • A new digital poppy was also unveiled, with young guests at the First Poppy presentation receiving the first ever iteration.
  • By going to mypoppy.ca on October 26, people will receive their digital poppy and can donate to the poppy fund.
  • Funds raised during the National Poppy Campaign go back into communities across Canada to help support Veterans and their families.

Welch's Disrupts the Juice Category After Uncovering Latest Shopping Trends for Men

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Monday, October 15, 2018
Vineland, New Jersey, Welch's, Food and drink, Grape juice, Concord grape, Grape, Concord, Massachusetts, Edible plants, Fruit

The 'Tough as Grapes' campaign solidifies our commitment to the modern grocery shopper, while championing the tough antioxidants in our Concord grapes."

Key Points: 
  • The 'Tough as Grapes' campaign solidifies our commitment to the modern grocery shopper, while championing the tough antioxidants in our Concord grapes."
  • What most people don't know is that Welch's is a co-op and 100% of profits go back to the 800 family farmers.
  • The Concord grape is raised in the toughest conditions, but it's sweet a lot like generation X men.
  • They are tough people and Welch's grape juice can help them to stay tough."

Tamarind Partners Family Office Practice Expands Team

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Friday, October 5, 2018
Detarioideae, Flora of Madagascar, Spices, Tamarind, Edible plants, Cuisine, Archaeplastida

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Oct. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Tamarind Partners, Inc., a full-service family office consulting and research firm based in South Florida, announces the addition of Dr. Alexandra Cook, CPA and Kelly Atkins, MA.

Key Points: 
  • PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Oct. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Tamarind Partners, Inc., a full-service family office consulting and research firm based in South Florida, announces the addition of Dr. Alexandra Cook, CPA and Kelly Atkins, MA.
  • Kelly Atkins joins Tamarind Partners as Senior Family Office Analyst.
  • Tamarind Partners customizes consultation to support families across a range of services, including starting and optimizing family offices, transitioning ownership of family businesses, leadership development, family education, family office resourcing, family office continuity strategies, research, and facilitation related to intergenerational wealth and financial issues.
  • Tamarind Partners is an objective, "thinking partner" with a highly-skilled, global network of expert senior advisors.

Financial Education Benefits Center: Spice Up Fall With Pumpkin Spice and the Healthy Benefits It Has to Offer

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Thursday, October 4, 2018
Food and drink, Edible plants, Spices, Non-timber forest products, American cuisine, Pumpkin pie spice, Spice mix, Spice, Allspice, M&M's, Pumpkin, Cinnamon

While there may not be many health benefits to pumpkin spice M&M's, there's plenty to the original four-spice mix that makes up pumpkin spice.

Key Points: 
  • While there may not be many health benefits to pumpkin spice M&M's, there's plenty to the original four-spice mix that makes up pumpkin spice.
  • Financial Education Benefits Center (FEBC), a membership benefits company, says to have fun this fall with seasonal treats, and FEBC members might be able to enjoy those treats for less money with everyday discount benefits for things like groceries and entertainment.
  • "Pumpkin spice has kind of become the hallmark that fall is comingand every year, there's something new that's being made with it for people to try," said Jennifer Martinez, manager at FEBC.
  • Pumpkin spice specifically is the combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, gingerand allspice , sometimes with a few others added in for a twist.

Imperial Launches a New Brand - Happy Healthy

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Thursday, September 27, 2018
Food and drink, Açaí, Food storage, Kitchen, Refrigerator, Smoothie, Edible plants, Breakfast, Açaí palm, Personal life

Happy Healthy offers five 8oz Smoothies, three 8oz Overnight Oats and a 10oz Acai Bowl.

Key Points: 
  • Happy Healthy offers five 8oz Smoothies, three 8oz Overnight Oats and a 10oz Acai Bowl.
  • These super convenient 'better for you' products combine farm-frozen nutritious ingredients in a convenient usable package that can be recycled.
  • The Overnight Oats just need your liquid of choice, leave in the refrigerator overnight and in the morning, mix the product and you have a healthy, convenient breakfast.
  • "Consumers are asking for convenient, healthy options at a reasonable price and we heard them loud and clear!"

Parsley Energy Announces The Appointment Of David Dell'Osso As Executive Vice President-Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Edible plants, Parsley

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Parsley Energy, Inc. (NYSE: PE) ("Parsley" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of David Dell'Osso as Executive Vice PresidentChief Operating Officer, effective October 9, 2018.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Parsley Energy, Inc. (NYSE: PE) ("Parsley" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of David Dell'Osso as Executive Vice PresidentChief Operating Officer, effective October 9, 2018.
  • "We are pleased to add a leader of David's caliber to the Parsley team," said Gallagher.
  • "David brings a wealth of experience in large-scale unconventional resource development and has a proven track record of operational and technical excellence.
  • "I am excited to join Parsley and contribute to the development of the company's high-quality asset base," said Mr. Dell'Osso.

Global Market Study on Avocado Oil: Buttery Texture and Nutritional Content of Avocado Oil has Proliferated Use in Personal Care Products

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Monday, September 17, 2018
Avocado, Hawaiian cuisine, Persea, Tropical agriculture, Tropics, Edible plants, Americas

The report also includes macroeconomic indicators along with an outlook on avocado oil for global market.It includes drivers and restraints of the global avocado oil market and their impact on each region during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • The report also includes macroeconomic indicators along with an outlook on avocado oil for global market.It includes drivers and restraints of the global avocado oil market and their impact on each region during the forecast period.
  • The study encompasses avocado oil market attractiveness analysis by type, end use, avocado varieties and region.
  • The resulting index should help providers identify existing market opportunities in the global avocado oil market.
  • The report provides detailed competitive and company profiles of key participants operating in the global avocado oil market.

Dehydrated Vegetables Market is Projected to Cross a Whopping US$ 90 Bn by 2028- Future Market Insights

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Monday, September 10, 2018
Food and drink, Archaeplastida, Edible plants, Vegetable, Onion, Potato, Marketplace

In this context, dehydrated vegetables are fast emerging as favourite snack options, with people savouring ready-to-eat vegetables such as onions, potatoes, broccoli, and tomatoes available in dehydrated form in the global market.

Key Points: 
  • In this context, dehydrated vegetables are fast emerging as favourite snack options, with people savouring ready-to-eat vegetables such as onions, potatoes, broccoli, and tomatoes available in dehydrated form in the global market.
  • According to market research firm Future Market Insights, several key factors are responsible for a surge in demand and subsequently sales of dehydrated vegetables.
  • In a recent research study on the dehydrated vegetables market , Future Market Insights predicts a 4.8% growth rate of the global market for dehydrated vegetables over the coming decade.
  • From an estimated value of more than US$ 56 Bn in 2018, revenue from the sales of dehydrated vegetables is projected to cross a whopping US$ 90 Bn by 2028.

Mundipharma Closes Acquisition of Vital Food Processors Limited Assets and Secures Global Rights To Commercialise Digestive Health Supplement Extracted from Kiwifruit, Zyactinase (TM)

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Thursday, September 6, 2018
Vines, Archaeplastida, Flora of China, Actinidia, Berries, Kiwifruit, Actinidia deliciosa, Ecology, Edible plants

Zyactinase is a freeze-dried extract of Kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa) that has been developed as a constipation relief product as well as for long-term gut health.

Key Points: 
  • Zyactinase is a freeze-dried extract of Kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa) that has been developed as a constipation relief product as well as for long-term gut health.
  • Under the agreement, Mundipharma will initially focus on the commercialising Zyactinase to establish a foothold in the US and Canada markets, while continuing to supply existing partners.
  • Zyactinase is a 100% natural product derived from New Zealand kiwifruit using Vital Foods' proprietary processing technology with no artificial ingredients.
  • Vital Foods' was established to provide the digestive health benefits of kiwifruit through easy to consume digestive health products for all ages.