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FreshRealm Strengthens Its Leadership Position as the Complete Fresh Meal Solution Company with New Leadership Roles and Expanded Distribution Channels

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Monday, September 25, 2023

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FreshRealm, the leading national omnichannel fresh meals platform, announced today it has appointed Snow Le as President to lead the day-to-day operations, specifically focusing on scaling the company's business systems structure for long-term success. With the addition of Le to the executive team, Michael Lippold, Founder & CEO, will focus time on building strategic partnerships and expanding corporate development efforts.

Key Points: 
  • Following the transfer of Blue Apron's operational infrastructure to FreshRealm earlier this year[1], the company has continued to strengthen its meal platform across multiple distribution channels with a broad and efficient solutions offering.
  • With these new roles, FreshRealm is well positioned to address the $46 billion market opportunity[2] for fresh prepared meals.
  • With capabilities across all fresh and prepared meal types – ready to heat, ready to cook and meal kits, FreshRealm has developed a unique omnichannel solution to serve customers ranging from grocery, convenience, club, meal DTC companies, medical meal providers and other growing meal segments.
  • "I am excited to join the executive team and help grow and scale the organization to meet the growing customer demand across all channels of distribution."

Global Low Calorie Food Market 2023-2031: North America Leads the Way, Asia and Europe Show Potential

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Friday, July 28, 2023

The "Global Low Calorie Food Market, 2023 to 2031" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Low Calorie Food Market, 2023 to 2031" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global low calorie food market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% by 2031, driven by the rising prevalence of obesity and diabetes worldwide.
  • Increasing health consciousness and awareness of the benefits of low calorie diets are driving market growth.
  • North America currently holds the largest share in the global low calorie food market.

Affiliates of Paceline Equity Partners Acquire Full-Service Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West

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Monday, July 17, 2023

Affiliates of Paceline Equity Partners, LLC (“Paceline”), a Dallas-based private equity manager, today announced that they have acquired the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel, a full-service, upscale hotel located in the Legacy West development in Dallas, TX.

Key Points: 
  • Affiliates of Paceline Equity Partners, LLC (“Paceline”), a Dallas-based private equity manager, today announced that they have acquired the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel, a full-service, upscale hotel located in the Legacy West development in Dallas, TX.
  • The 304-key Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West was developed in 2017 in conjunction with the completion of Legacy West.
  • Legacy West has become a premier shopping destination in the North Dallas MSA, as the retail is anchored by Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Tiffany & Co. and Lululemon.
  • “Paceline’s acquisition of the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West highlights our ability to develop new operating partner relationships and source attractive opportunities across all market environments.”

Golden Grail Beverages Promotes Beverage Industry Veteran Russ Kaffenberger to Chief Revenue Officer

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Golden Grail Technology, doing business as Golden Grail Beverages (OTC: GOGY), a growing beverage company, is proud to announce the appointment of Russ Kaffenberger as Chief Revenue Officer.

Key Points: 
  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Golden Grail Technology, doing business as Golden Grail Beverages (OTC: GOGY), a growing beverage company, is proud to announce the appointment of Russ Kaffenberger as Chief Revenue Officer.
  • Before joining the ranks of Golden Grail, Kaffenberger was the Chief Commercial Officer for SWAY Energy Corporation.
  • "I intend to utilize my extensive beverage industry experience to drive revenue growth, thereby playing a pivotal role in the continued success of Golden Grail Beverages."
  • With Kaffenberger at the helm of revenue generation, Golden Grail Beverages is aiming to break new ground in the beverage industry and build a position as a frontrunner in environmentally friendly beverages.

CHUCK E. CHEESE APPOINTS SEAN GLEASON AS NEW CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

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Monday, April 10, 2023

IRVING, Texas, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CEC Entertainment, LLC., announced today the appointment of marketing veteran Sean Gleason to the position of Chief Marketing Officer for the Company's flagship brand, Chuck E. Cheese, and its virtual kitchen brands, including Pasqually's Pizza & Wings. Gleason is a marketing leader with expertise in brand development, digital media, menu innovation, and in leading high-performance teams to deliver transformational growth throughout his career.

Key Points: 
  • "I am thrilled to have Sean join CEC Entertainment to lead the marketing strategy for the world's largest family entertainment center brand, Chuck E Cheese."
  • As Chuck E. Cheese CMO, Gleason will lead all marketing functions, menu innovation, guest insights, communications, as well as the brand's digital marketing and consumer journey initiatives.
  • Gleason comes to Chuck E. Cheese with more than 25 years of marketing strategy, media, advertising, and brand experience.
  • Prior to that, Gleason led the marketing efforts at Dave & Buster's for more than a decade as Chief Marketing Officer.

Bazooka Candy Brands President Tony Jacobs Named Chair of National Confectioners Association Board of Trustees

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

WASHINGTON, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Confectioners Association announced today that Tony Jacobs, president of Bazooka Candy Brands , will assume the role of Chair of the NCA Board of Trustees for a two-year term.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Confectioners Association announced today that Tony Jacobs, president of Bazooka Candy Brands , will assume the role of Chair of the NCA Board of Trustees for a two-year term.
  • Jacobs most recently served as Vice Chair and will take over for departing NCA Board Chair Barry Rosenbaum, president of Nassau Candy Distributors.
  • "I am honored to take on this role to advocate on behalf of hundreds of confectionery companies and the nearly 58,000 American workers they employ," Tony Jacobs, president of Bazooka Candy Brands, said.
  • Prior to leading Bazooka Candy Brands, Jacobs worked for more than a decade in marketing roles at Nabisco, Unilever and Dr Pepper Snapple Group.

ATLAS GLOBAL BRANDS ANNOUNCES BERNIE YEUNG AS CEO AND JASON CERVI AS CFO

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CHATHAM, ONTARIO and TEL-AVIV, ISRAEL, Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Global Brands Inc. (“Atlas Global” or the “Company”) (CSE: ATL), a cannabis company with expertise across the cannabis value chain, is pleased to announce Bernie Yeung as CEO and Jason Cervi as CFO effective January 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CHATHAM, ONTARIO and TEL-AVIV, ISRAEL, Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlas Global Brands Inc. (“Atlas Global” or the “Company”) (CSE: ATL), a cannabis company with expertise across the cannabis value chain, is pleased to announce Bernie Yeung as CEO and Jason Cervi as CFO effective January 31, 2023.
  • On January 4, 2023, Atlas Global announced the completion of its business combination and on January 13, 2023, commenced trading on the CSE under the symbol “ATL”.
  • Bernie and Jason joined Atlas Global as General Manager, Head of Global Operations and Head of Finance and Administration, respectively, for the purposes of a transitional period.
  • “I am excited and energized by the opportunities ahead for Atlas Global,” said Bernie Yeung, CEO of Atlas Global.

Golden Grail Expands Team with Key Business Development Addition

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden Grail Technology (OTC: GOGY), a diversified beverage and investment group, today announced a key addition of Russ Kaffenberger to its commerical operations and business development team.

Key Points: 
  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden Grail Technology (OTC: GOGY), a diversified beverage and investment group, today announced a key addition of Russ Kaffenberger to its commerical operations and business development team.
  • Prior to joining our team, Russ served as Chief Commercial Officer for SWAY Energy Corporation, with the Sway Energy brand being the most recent additon to the the Golden Grail portfolio.
  • As Golden Grail looks to expand, we will lean heavily on Russ's connections and expertise.
  • "We are excited to accelerate and build upon the upward momentum of the Golden Grail Beverage portfoilio," Kaffenberger said.

Dog is Human Raises $1.2 Million to Pioneer Human-Grade Pet Health

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

Dog is Human, launched in April 2022 as the worlds first human-grade pet health company, announced today that it has closed a $1.2M pre-seed round.

Key Points: 
  • Dog is Human, launched in April 2022 as the worlds first human-grade pet health company, announced today that it has closed a $1.2M pre-seed round.
  • Founded by UChicago graduates Timothy Chen and Kathan Mally, Dog is Human launched with a pre-existing cult following on Instagram and has experienced rapid growth since going live.
  • Dog is Human has quickly become the industry innovator by making cleaner, better pet health products by combining human-grade ingredients with veterinary research.
  • Headquartered in New York, New York, Dog is Human is a human-grade pet health company that specializes in clean, effective, vet-formulated dog health innovations.

Global Sparkling Water Markets, 2021-2028 - Opportunities in Surge in At-Home Consumption - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Health-conscious consumers are more inclined towards sugar-free alternatives for sodas and juices which is driving the global sparkling water market.

Key Points: 
  • Health-conscious consumers are more inclined towards sugar-free alternatives for sodas and juices which is driving the global sparkling water market.
  • The sparkling water market in Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
  • The surging consumption of processed food and rising technologies for packaging drive the growth of the sparkling water market.
  • With the growing consumption of packaged food & beverages in the region, sparkling water market in Asia Pacific is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period.