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The Global Food Safety Initiative Announces 22nd Annual Conference Keynote Speakers

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), part of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), announces today its keynote speakers for its 22nd Annual Conference, "Delivering Safe Food in Turbulent Times: The Need for Agility & Resilience."

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  • The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), part of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), announces today its keynote speakers for its 22nd Annual Conference, "Delivering Safe Food in Turbulent Times: The Need for Agility & Resilience."
  • Anelich is a food safety expert, consultant and educator in food safety, food microbiology and food safety management systems with over 40 years of experience and a Ph.D. in microbiology.
  • She guided the food industry on Listeria monocytogenes during and after the 2018 listeriosis outbreak and SARS-CoV-2 related to food and food packaging safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • "We're excited for attendees to hear from the amazing keynote speakers we've lined up for this year's Annual Conference," says Erica Sheward, Director of the Global Food Safety Initiative.

The Hit Chinese Documentary "Once Upon a Bite 4" Explores the Global Collaborative Filming Model Under COVID-19 Pandemic

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Friday, March 17, 2023
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230317005106/en/
    The hit Chinese documentary "Once Upon a Bite 4" explores the global collaborative filming model under COVID-19 pandemic (Photo: Business Wire)
    Restricted by COVID-19 epidemic, a new mode of long-distance collaboration emerged as the times require.
  • Local researcher and crew members would communicate with the Chinese team through video conference twice a day.
  • Once Upon a Bite 4 – Grain Planet filmed eight stories around the globe, and collaborated across all time zones.
  • The Chinese documentary team, DOClabs Beijing, wanted to help the world better understand China and each other through food.

China's hybrid millet brings hope to easing world food crisis

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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For him, millet has become an essential part of his life and he will devote his whole life to the cultivation of hybrid millet.

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  • For him, millet has become an essential part of his life and he will devote his whole life to the cultivation of hybrid millet.
  • Having a deep affection for millet, Zhao Zhihai, a 64-year-old world-famous agricultural expert from North China's Hebei Province, is lauded as "the father of hybrid foxtail millet" in China.
  • "China produces 80 percent of the world hybrid millet output, and possesses world-advanced breeding and cultivation techniques," said Zhao.
  • Zhao said it is a great cause to popularize the hybrid millet in more countries, which can help ease food crisis and benefit local people.

Lavoro Limited Begins Trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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Lavoro Limited (“Lavoro” or the “Company”), the largest agricultural inputs retailer in Brazil, began trading today on the Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) following the completion of its business combination with TPB Acquisition Corporation I (“TPB Acquisition Corp.” or “TPBA”), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by The Production Board.

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  • Lavoro Limited (“Lavoro” or the “Company”), the largest agricultural inputs retailer in Brazil, began trading today on the Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) following the completion of its business combination with TPB Acquisition Corporation I (“TPB Acquisition Corp.” or “TPBA”), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by The Production Board.
  • “We are immensely excited to transition into the next phase of our company’s development as we begin trading on Nasdaq,” said Ruy Cunha, Chief Executive Officer of Lavoro.
  • At the same time, Lavoro believes it has also achieved robust organic growth through retail and product portfolio expansion, as well as operational improvements.
  • Thanks to Lavoro’s business model focused on direct collaboration with farmers to drive technology adoption, Lavoro can play a key role in increasing the agricultural sector’s productivity sustainably.

Foot Levelers Names Jamie Greenawalt as President, Signifies a New Era of Growth for the World’s Leading Provider of Flexible Custom-Crafted Orthotics

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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Foot Levelers , the world’s leading provider of custom-crafted flexible orthotics serving multi-disciplinary professionals and clinicians, today announced that Jamie Greenawalt, a veteran champion of optimizing overall wellness and addressing foot health, was named president, effective immediately.

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  • Foot Levelers , the world’s leading provider of custom-crafted flexible orthotics serving multi-disciplinary professionals and clinicians, today announced that Jamie Greenawalt, a veteran champion of optimizing overall wellness and addressing foot health, was named president, effective immediately.
  • Greenawalt has served the World Bank in Washington D.C. in their agriculture, food and nutrition security programs, as well as the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (UNFAO) in Rome.
  • The ongoing growth of Foot Levelers has been largely achieved through her dedication to expanded partnerships with academic institutions, healthcare organizations and healthcare providers.
  • “I have grown up witnessing the life-changing benefits of chiropractic care and its contribution to overall wellness through my association with Foot Levelers.

Global Alfalfa Hay Market 2022 to 2027: Featuring Barr-Ag, Cubeit Hay, Alf Nutricao Animal and Al Dahra Acx Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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Further, urban areas are estimated to account for 70% of the world population in 2050, from 49% at present.

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  • Further, urban areas are estimated to account for 70% of the world population in 2050, from 49% at present.
  • Also, the per capita of income in 2050 is projected to be a multiple of today's levels.
  • Approximately half of the alfalfa in Spain is reportedly planted during the fall, with the remaining half planted in the spring.
  • However, the bulk of Spanish dried alfalfa exports is concentrated on only a handful of market destinations.

Worldwide Smart Agriculture Industry to 2027 - Featuring AgJunction, Ag Leader Technology, AgEagle Aerial Systems and Autonomous Solutions Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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The global smart agriculture market is anticipated to observe impressive growth during the forecast period, 2023-2027.

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  • The global smart agriculture market is anticipated to observe impressive growth during the forecast period, 2023-2027.
  • The increase in population and rapid urbanization, are driving the smart agriculture market, globally.
  • Smart agriculture is assisting farmers to grow crops with more efficiency by utilizing advanced technologies.
  • Smart agriculture, when used in its greatest potential, can benefit farmers to reduce the negative effects on crops.

BioMar Sources Benson Hill Ingredients to Boost Sustainability of High-Performance Aquafeed

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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Benson Hill , Inc. (NYSE: BHIL, the “Company” or “Benson Hill”), a food tech company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants, and Denmark-based BioMar , a global leader in sustainable aquaculture feed solutions, today announced a strategic collaboration to leverage Benson Hill soy and further assess its sustainability impact on high-performance aquafeed formulations.

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  • Benson Hill , Inc. (NYSE: BHIL, the “Company” or “Benson Hill”), a food tech company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants, and Denmark-based BioMar , a global leader in sustainable aquaculture feed solutions, today announced a strategic collaboration to leverage Benson Hill soy and further assess its sustainability impact on high-performance aquafeed formulations.
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    BioMar Sources Benson Hill Ingredients to Boost Sustainability of High-Performance Aquafeed (Photo: Business Wire)
    BioMar is sourcing consecutive seasons of Benson Hill ingredients as part of its commitment to build restorative soy supply chains.
  • Together the companies are assessing how the advantages of Benson Hill ingredients advance BioMar’s sustainability program and reduce the impact of aquaculture farming for BioMar customers.
  • BioMar is being supplied innovative Benson Hill ingredients by Denofa, an experienced leader in non-GMO soy supply chains that is managing sales and distribution of Benson Hill’s aquafeed portfolio in Northern Europe.

Plant-Based Ham Market Report 2023: Environmental Impact of Livestock Industry and Acceptance of Sustainable Food Habits Drives Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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The "Plant-Based Ham Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Product Type and Distribution Channel" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Plant-Based Ham Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Product Type and Distribution Channel" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Shifting towards plant-based ham products can help minimize carbon footprints, save water and other natural resources, and reduce the overall environmental impact.
  • These factors are primarily driving the growth of plant-based ham market.
  • People are heavily reliant on animal sources to meet their nutritional requirements, which exerts high pressure on the livestock industry.

Landmark Trials Further Validate FBSciences' FBS Defense® Portfolio as Leader in Biopesticide Solutions

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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FBS Defense biopesticide material, FBS Defense 500, has a uniquely broad range of EPA approved uses in a single active ingredient including fungicide, insecticide, plant growth regulator (PGR), and nematicide claims.

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  • FBS Defense biopesticide material, FBS Defense 500, has a uniquely broad range of EPA approved uses in a single active ingredient including fungicide, insecticide, plant growth regulator (PGR), and nematicide claims.
  • Extensive independent trials and studies have been conducted proving the performance of FBSciences' FBS Defense technology and leading line of biopesticide products.
  • The line currently includes FBSciences' preventative fungicide Carbon Defense®, registered as FBS Carbon Defense® in California, and nematicide NemBlast™.
  • Carbon Defense has been registered in 28 states and Puerto Rico, including as FBS Carbon Defense in California.