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Salesian Missions works with Rise Against Hunger to help address severe food shortages in Sri Lanka

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Don Bosco Development Center in Dungalpitiya, a municipality in the city of Negombo, Sri Lanka, received 2,640 boxes of rice-meals for distribution thanks to a partnership between Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, and Rise Against Hunger, an international relief organization that provides food and life-changing aid to the world's most vulnerable. More than 6,000 people in Salesian centers and local communities were impacted by this donation.

Key Points: 
  • Sri Lanka is currently facing a food shortage due to two consecutive seasons of poor harvests.
  • "We are happy to work with our partner Rise Against Hunger to send rice-meals to help address these severe food shortages," said Father Timothy Ploch, interim director of Salesian Missions.
  • Sri Lanka has suffered a long civil war that ended in 2009, two tsunamis in the past 13 years, and a deadly dengue crisis.
  • Nine out of 10 poor people in Sri Lanka live in rural areas, according to the World Bank.

OXO Announces New Nonprofit Partners as Part of its 1% for the Planet Giving Commitment

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OXO, an award-winning consumer brand from the Home & Outdoor business segment of Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: HELE), has added new nonprofits to its growing global network of environmental partners as part of its 1% for the Planet® commitment.

Key Points: 
  • In 2020, OXO signed on as a business member of 1% for the Planet, a global community of brands giving back to environmental partners driving positive impact.
  • OXO is donating money, time, and resources to partners working to improve sustainable food systems, food education, recovery & access.
  • With its new group of nonprofit grantees, OXO has solidified its international reach from the United States to France, Germany, the UK, Japan, and Australia.
  • For more information on our 1% for the Planet commitment and nonprofit partners, please visit https://www.oxo.com/1-percent .

Plant-Based Ham Market Report 2023: Sector to Reach $1.01 Billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 12.7%

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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The plant-based ham market size is expected to grow from US$ 494.17 million in 2022 to US$ 1,010.45 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 12.7% from 2022 to 2028.

Key Points: 
  • The plant-based ham market size is expected to grow from US$ 494.17 million in 2022 to US$ 1,010.45 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 12.7% from 2022 to 2028.
  • 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.
  • These players engage in developing affordable and innovative products to meet the rising customer demands and expand their market share.

Minister Bibeau concludes successful outreach to the UK and Germany

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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While in London, Minister Bibeau met with The Honourable Ralph Goodale, High Commissioner for Canada in the United Kingdom (UK) to discuss Canada-UK agriculture trade.

Key Points: 
  • While in London, Minister Bibeau met with The Honourable Ralph Goodale, High Commissioner for Canada in the United Kingdom (UK) to discuss Canada-UK agriculture trade.
  • Minister Bibeau also joined a stakeholder roundtable with agriculture and food and drink associations in the UK, where she reaffirmed Canada's role as a key trading partner for the UK and discussed key issues facing the sector.
  • -  The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
    Canada is the world's fifth-largest exporter and sixth-largest importer of agriculture and food products.
  • Minister Bibeau conducted a series of bilateral meetings and discussions with:
    Colombia's Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Cecilia Matilde López Montaño;

Hedge Trimmer Global Market Report 2022: Sector to Reach $1.67 Billion by 2027 at a 5.1% CAGR

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Saturday, January 21, 2023
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DUBLIN, Jan. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Hedge Trimmer Market - Global Outlook & Forecast 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Jan. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Hedge Trimmer Market - Global Outlook & Forecast 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global hedge trimmer market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.07% during 2022-2027.
  • Further, the global garden hedge trimmers market shipments are expected to reach 5,719.83 thousand units by 2027.
  • This will further boost the demand for gardening equipment, such as hedge trimmers, and contribute to the hedge trimmer market during the forecast period.

World Youth Forum Launches Large Package of Development Initiatives and Projects

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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Instead, the proceeds from sponsorship revenues will be directed towards implementing a large package of development initiatives and programs that have a direct impact on citizens and young people, both in Egypt and the world, in cooperation with the forum's international and national partners.

Key Points: 
  • Instead, the proceeds from sponsorship revenues will be directed towards implementing a large package of development initiatives and programs that have a direct impact on citizens and young people, both in Egypt and the world, in cooperation with the forum's international and national partners.
  • An initiative for supporting small and medium-sized enterprises and helping entrepreneurs start or expand their businesses, especially in villages.
  • A mental health support program for the victims of conflict zones, in cooperation with the Fahim Foundation and the World Health Organization.
  • The World Youth Forum Platform for Volunteers will qualify volunteers to participate in charitable work that targets in-need and conflict-stricken countries.

New research reveals shifting identities of global fishing fleet to help bolster fisheries management

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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Together with the International Maritime Organization’s ship identification number scheme , these resources can provide fisheries authorities with the information needed to adequately monitor vessel activity, implement flag State responsibilities, and inform responsible fisheries management.

Key Points: 
  • Together with the International Maritime Organization’s ship identification number scheme , these resources can provide fisheries authorities with the information needed to adequately monitor vessel activity, implement flag State responsibilities, and inform responsible fisheries management.
  • “Until now, we’ve had limited information linking together the identity and activity of specific vessels,” said Jaeyoon Park, senior data scientist at Global Fishing Watch and lead author of the study.
  • IUU fishing accounts for as much as 20 percent of the global seafood catch with annual losses valued at up to $23.5 billion.
  • “This analysis could be used to help monitor fisheries more effectively and for accountability in the use and protection of marine biodiversity."

Hedge Trimmer Global Market Report 2022: Developments in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology Present Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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The "Hedge Trimmer Market - Global Outlook & Forecast 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Hedge Trimmer Market - Global Outlook & Forecast 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global hedge trimmer market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.07% during 2022-2027.
  • Further, the global garden hedge trimmers market shipments are expected to reach 5,719.83 thousand units by 2027.
  • This will further boost the demand for gardening equipment, such as hedge trimmers, and contribute to the hedge trimmer market during the forecast period.

PhosAgro PJSC: PhosAgro Produced Record 11 Million Tonnes of Agrochemicals in 2022

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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As a result of the consistent implementation of its long-term development programme, PhosAgro increased its production of agrochemicals by almost 5% year-on-year to a record 11 million tonnes in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • As a result of the consistent implementation of its long-term development programme, PhosAgro increased its production of agrochemicals by almost 5% year-on-year to a record 11 million tonnes in 2022.
  • PhosAgro Group’s tax payments for 2022 increased by 50% to more than RUB 59 billion.
  • Moscow – PJSC PhosAgro (Moscow Exchange, LSE: PHOR) (“PhosAgro”, the “Company”), one of the world’s leading vertically integrated phosphate-based fertilizer producers, increased its production of agrochemicals to a record 11 million tonnes in 2022.
  • “Our new production record is the result of the dedicated teamwork of PhosAgro Group’s entire workforce of thousands.

ReelData AI Announces $8M Series A Round

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ReelData AI ("ReelData"), a company leveraging AI to provide customized data and automation to land-based farmers, today announced it has closed an US$8M Series A funding round led by Buoyant Ventures. Additional investment was also provided by S2G Ventures and The Nest Family Office.

Key Points: 
  • HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ReelData AI ("ReelData"), a company leveraging AI to provide customized data and automation to land-based farmers, today announced it has closed an US$8M Series A funding round led by Buoyant Ventures.
  • "Scaling the global land-based aquaculture industry is critical in both our fight against climate change and our ability to feed a growing population," said Mathew Zimola, co-founder and CEO of ReelData.
  • Our ability to solve those problems through the use of AI and automation is helping to push the boundaries of our industry's capabilities."
  • "Our investment in ReelData represents our belief that advancing sustainable seafood production is critical for both the health of our planet and its people.