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e.l.f. Beauty, Top-Performing Stock on NYSE, Celebrates Two Decades of Purpose-Led Growth at Opening Bell

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Beauty is ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, March 18, 2024, in celebration of 20 years of disrupting norms, shaping culture and connecting communities.

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  • Beauty is ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, March 18, 2024, in celebration of 20 years of disrupting norms, shaping culture and connecting communities.
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  • The company’s stock price has increased over 1500% in the last five years, making it the best-performing stock on the NYSE during that period.
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Organic Consumers Association Takes Legal Action Against Eggland's Best Eggs

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Organic Consumers Association and Richman Law & Policy filed a complaint against Eggland's Best on Thursday, March 14 in the District of Columbia Superior Court. The complaint alleges that Eggland's Best, in violation of the District of Columbia Consumer Protection Procedures Act, deceptively markets its eggs with claims concerning packaging recyclability, animal welfare, and nutritional superiority.

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  • Organic Consumers Association, with Richman Law & Policy, sue Eggland's Best Over Misleading Recyclability claims and other false marketing claims
    WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Organic Consumers Association and Richman Law & Policy filed a complaint against Eggland's Best on Thursday, March 14 in the District of Columbia Superior Court.
  • Eggland's Best, the complaint alleges, misleads consumers by marketing its eggs as:
    Providing "Superior Nutrition" including that the eggs contain fewer calories, and less cholesterol and total fat, than "ordinary eggs."
  • Organic Consumers Association and Richman Law & Policy are fighting to end this type of deceptive marketing directed at D.C. consumers.
  • Eggland's Best eggs are produced and sold throughout the country including in Washington, D.C.
    Organic Consumers Association is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) advocacy organization based in Washington, DC, and Finland, MN.

Spier Wine Farm and ChurchStreet Family are bringing the Cape to the United States

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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HUNTSVILE, Ala., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Spier Wines, one of South Africa's most distinguished family-owned wine farms, is thrilled to announce a transatlantic partnership with the ChurchStreet Family, a renowned restauranteurs and hospitality group in Alabama. "Together, they'll launch two new wine collections, Naledi, available in the United States on 20 of March, and The Saltress available 6 of April 2024. This collaboration will ferry a taste of South African winemaking to American shores, blending Spier's heritage of quality and sustainability with the pioneering spirit of ChurchStreet.

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  • "Together, they'll launch two new wine collections, Naledi, available in the United States on 20 of March, and The Saltress available 6 of April 2024.
  • Over three centuries, the farm has garnered international acclaim for producing wines of remarkable quality and character, deeply rooted in the local terroir.
  • Spier has twice earned the prestigious recognition as South African Producer of the Year by the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) in 2011 and 2018.
  • Both Spier and ChurchStreet Family have a deep understanding of their patrons, consistently seeking to elevate experiences.

The Committee on Sustainability Assessment (COSA) Welcomes Four New Board Members

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Committee on Sustainability Assessment (COSA), announces the election of four new members to its Board of Directors.

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  • Committee on Sustainability Assessment (COSA), announces the election of four new members to its Board of Directors.
  • For almost 20 years, COSA has been at the forefront of revolutionizing sustainability and COSA's board members have played a pivotal role.
  • She served as the Board Chair and Deputy Chair of Oxfam and as the Board Chair of Fairtrade International.
  • The new board members will join the esteemed roster of COSA's Board of Directors, a collective with deep experience dedicated to making sustainability happen with unwavering enthusiasm and commitment.

J.S. Held Highlights Global Excellence in Ethical Supply Chains

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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JERICHO, N.Y., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global consulting firm J.S. Held, proudly celebrating 50 transformative years, announces the publication of "Charting the Course for Ethical Supply Chains," a thought-provoking discourse by Vice President of Sustainability for J.S. Held's ESG & EHS Digital Solutions group, Andrea Korney. This report underscores the critical need for integrating Fair Trade principles, social justice, and environmental stewardship into global supply chains, delineating the path for businesses to undertake responsible operations that align with the escalating environmental and social imperatives of our time.

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  • Held's Vice President of Sustainability Andrea Korney addresses the criticality of ethical supply chain practices in her paper, "Charting the Course for Ethical Supply Chains."
  • Held, proudly celebrating 50 transformative years, announces the publication of "Charting the Course for Ethical Supply Chains," a thought-provoking discourse by Vice President of Sustainability for J.S.
  • Held expert Andrea Korney illuminates the intricate interplay between global commerce and ethical imperatives, delving into the multifaceted challenges and opportunities inherent in fostering responsible business practices.
  • Held's commitment to advancing ethical supply chains is further exemplified through its diverse team of experts, providing comprehensive ESG and EHS advisory and technology services globally.

SAMBAZON® Acquires SunOpta’s Açaí and Smoothie Bowls Business, Doubling Manufacturing Capacity for Ready-to-Eat Bowls

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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The new manufacturing lines also double SAMBAZON’s production capabilities.

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  • The new manufacturing lines also double SAMBAZON’s production capabilities.
  • SAMBAZON’s Açaí and smoothie bowls are packaged in eco-friendly plant-based, fiber bowls and are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified.
  • SAMBAZON’s current ready-to-eat bowls are produced at two advanced, eco-friendly processing facilities in Brazil, near the Açaí harvesters.
  • SAMBAZON is the pioneer and recognized global leader in Açaí.

SAMBAZON® Launches First Ever Franchising Program

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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To date, people may know SAMBAZON as the secret ingredient behind their favorite Açaí bowls, smoothies and juices sold at more than 30,000 retail supermarket locations.

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  • To date, people may know SAMBAZON as the secret ingredient behind their favorite Açaí bowls, smoothies and juices sold at more than 30,000 retail supermarket locations.
  • This is because the company owns 50% of the Açaí exported from Brazil, and, founded in 2000, pioneered the domestic market for the superfood.
  • This traceability provides unmatched transparency and a supply chain that sets its franchise partners up for scale and success.
  • SAMBAZON Açaí Bowls is a quality quick-serve concept launched by SAMBAZON, the pioneer and recognized global leader in Açaí.

NatureSweet Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of Greenhouse Production Facility in Arizona

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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NatureSweet celebrated the ribbon cutting today alongside officials from Graham County, City of Safford, City of Willcox, Graham County Chamber of Commerce, the Arizona Commerce Authority, industry and community leaders.

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  • NatureSweet celebrated the ribbon cutting today alongside officials from Graham County, City of Safford, City of Willcox, Graham County Chamber of Commerce, the Arizona Commerce Authority, industry and community leaders.
  • “Arizona is proud to celebrate NatureSweet’s new production facility in Graham County,” said Governor Katie Hobbs.
  • “I am thrilled to see NatureSweet make such a significant investment here in Graham County,” says Arizona Congressman Juan Ciscomani.
  • It’s exciting to see NatureSweet recognize all that Graham County has to offer and put their roots in our community for years to come.”
    “Today’s ribbon cutting represents a significant win for rural Arizona and Graham County,” said Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority.

SAMBAZON® Makes History as the First Company to Secure Green ACC Financing in Collaboration with Banco do Brasil

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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SAMBAZON proudly becomes the inaugural company in Brazil to benefit from this innovative feature, at a subsidized financing cost for Sustainability-Linked Trade Loans.

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  • SAMBAZON proudly becomes the inaugural company in Brazil to benefit from this innovative feature, at a subsidized financing cost for Sustainability-Linked Trade Loans.
  • This historic agreement between Banco do Brasil and SAMBAZON exemplifies the power of private and public partnerships in driving sustainable development.
  • "SAMBAZON is honored to be the pioneer in securing the green ACC financing from Banco do Brazil.
  • As SAMBAZON takes its place as the first company to benefit from green ACC financing, it sets a precedent for future collaborations in advancing environmentally responsible business practices.

Oakland Roasting Pioneer, Peerless Coffee & Tea, Celebrates 100th Anniversary

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Third-generation family owned-and-operated Oakland-based coffee roaster Peerless Coffee & Tea will mark their 100th anniversary this year with a series of celebrations and events. To kick off this momentous occasion, Peerless is giving away 100 cups of coffee at their cafe in Oakland's warehouse district on Friday, February 23, 2024 (located at 260 Oak St., Oakland, CA, open 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.). This will mark the start of their "Peerless Acts of Giving" initiative, which will also include Peerless donating 100 cents from every cup and pound of coffee sold on the first Friday of every month to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland (beginning Friday, March 1, and continuing throughout 2024).

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Third-generation family owned-and-operated Oakland-based coffee roaster Peerless Coffee & Tea will mark their 100th anniversary this year with a series of celebrations and events.
  • "We have not just survived a hundred years, but, in the face of today's increasingly competitive coffee landscape, Peerless continues to thrive."
  • As part of the anniversary, Peerless is also excited to announce the release of their first ROC® (Regenerative Organic Certified) coffee blend, which represents the next frontier in sustainable coffee, and reflects the brand's legacy of innovation.
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    Peerless will continue to announce additional events tied to its anniversary and the Peerless Act of Giving initiative throughout 2024.