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Wiliot Ambient IoT Pixels for Real-Time Carbon Footprinting Named to TIME's List of the Best Inventions of 2023

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wiliot , the Internet of Things pioneer whose IoT platform is enabling trillions of "things" to gain intelligence, today announced that its ambient IoT Pixels and Visibility Platform have been named to TIME's list of the Best Inventions of 2023.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wiliot , the Internet of Things pioneer whose IoT platform is enabling trillions of "things" to gain intelligence, today announced that its ambient IoT Pixels and Visibility Platform have been named to TIME's list of the Best Inventions of 2023.
  • The Wiliot ambient IoT Visibility Platform connects the digital and physical worlds using its IoT Pixels – stamp-sized, self-powered compute devices that cost only pennies.
  • To compile the list of 2023 best inventions, TIME solicited nominations from editors and correspondents around the world, and through an online application process, paying special attention to growing fields—such as AI, green energy, and sustainability.
  • We are honored to have Wiliot and our breakthrough ambient IoT Pixels recognized by the editors of TIME."

University of Rhode Island and The Organic Center to partner on major OREI food safety research grant

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Washington, D.C., Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The University of Rhode Island and The Organic Center are pleased to announce a new collaboration on an important new organic food safety research project, enabled by a $3.5 million grant recently awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) research program.

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  • Washington, D.C., Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The University of Rhode Island and The Organic Center are pleased to announce a new collaboration on an important new organic food safety research project, enabled by a $3.5 million grant recently awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) research program.
  • Food safety is of paramount importance for every organic grower, but organic produce and specialty crop growers can face unique challenges in trying to meet both National Organic Program standards and multiple food safety requirements.
  • That assessment identified food safety as a top production challenge for organic farmers both in terms of operational and administrative barriers.
  • We have robust policies designed to deliver safe, organic food through the National Organic Program and the Food Safety Modernization Act.

Deloitte: Fresh Food Key Ingredient to Grocers' Growth

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --

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  • In addition, the report discusses the importance of transparency in the sourcing of fresh food, as the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Section 204 took effect earlier this year and requires the FDA to set traceability requirements for many categories of fresh food.
  • Fresh food matters: 9 in 10 consumers surveyed say fresh food makes them happy, and the same number of respondents (91%) believe a wholesome diet includes fresh food.
  • ESG is expected to have an impact on the growth of the fresh food category, as some consumers place a premium on authentic and defendable sustainable food claims and knowing where their fresh food is sourced, further underscoring the importance of trust and transparency.
  • Fresh food is green: 8 in 10 consumers surveyed believe fresh food is more sustainable than processed food.

From pests to pollutants, keeping schools healthy and clean is no simple task

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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But a research collaborative, of which I’m a member, has found that schools might not be ready to protect students from environmental contaminants.

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  • But a research collaborative, of which I’m a member, has found that schools might not be ready to protect students from environmental contaminants.
  • Environmental health standards can help a school community ensure each potential hazard is accounted for.

Air, water and food quality

    • Understanding and controlling common pollutants indoors can improve the indoor air quality and reduce the risk of health concerns.
    • It may seem like maintaining proper food safety and drinking-water quality would be common practices.
    • But many schools do have some level of lead contamination in their food and water.
    • To combat contamination and ensure safe food and water, the Food and Drug Administration overhauled the Food Safety Modernization Act in 2016.

Integrated pest management

    • Many schools have insect infestations, and many combat these pest problems with harsh chemicals when there’s a simpler solution.
    • Integrated pest management is an environmentally sensitive approach to pest management.
    • IPM programs consider the pests’ life cycles and their larger environment, as well as all the available pest control methods, to manage pest infestations economically and scientifically.

Green cleaning

    • School administrators also determine what products to use for pest control and cleaning.
    • Green cleaning uses safer – or less harsh – chemical and pesticide products, since studies have found that the repeated use of harsh chemicals indoors can lead to chronic health effects later in life for anyone directly exposed.
    • Schools need a plan to manage their pollutants long term – these pollutants might be cleaning chemicals and pesticides or chemicals used in science classes.
    • When the school building is safe, students and educators are more able to get down to the business of learning, undistracted.

Frank Yiannas Joins iFoodDS as a Strategic Advisor and Member of the Board of Directors

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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SEATTLE, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- iFoodDS, the leading provider of connected traceability, quality, and food safety solutions for the food supply chain, today announced that renowned food safety expert Frank Yiannas has been appointed to the company's Board of Directors.

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  • SEATTLE, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- iFoodDS, the leading provider of connected traceability, quality, and food safety solutions for the food supply chain, today announced that renowned food safety expert Frank Yiannas has been appointed to the company's Board of Directors.
  • Yiannas will advise the company on strategy, bringing decades of experience as a food safety leader, food system futurist, innovator, and consumer advocate.
  • Before the FDA, Yiannas spent more than 30 years in food safety leadership roles with Walmart and the Walt Disney Company.
  • "Frank is a visionary in the food supply chain, using his insight, knowledge, and passion for innovation to enhance food safety and safeguard public health," said Scott Mathews, CEO of iFoodDS.

Amcor Demonstrating Connected Packaging at Pack Expo 2023 with VerifyMe, Inc

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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The Company is working with Amcor to demonstrate that this digital transformation is possible without significant process change, using a "digital ready" concept leveraging a unique identifier on every pack.

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  • The Company is working with Amcor to demonstrate that this digital transformation is possible without significant process change, using a "digital ready" concept leveraging a unique identifier on every pack.
  • Don Schnabel continued "We are demonstrating the capability to print unique GS1 compliant QR codes on demand at Pack Expo, using our Moda Bag.
  • Visitors to Pack Expo can view a live demonstration of the Amcor Moda Bag at booth SU07244".
  • Adam Stedham, President and CEO of VerifyMe said "We are delighted that Amcor is demonstrating our connected packaging solution at Pack Expo in Las Vegas.

Mildura Fruit Company delivers Traceability with VerifyMe, Inc

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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The new US FDA Food Traceability Rule at present is likely the most comprehensive set of traceability regulations internationally and provides a high-standard framework for the project.

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  • The new US FDA Food Traceability Rule at present is likely the most comprehensive set of traceability regulations internationally and provides a high-standard framework for the project.
  • According to Stuart Monger, Finance Manager at MFC "Traceability is important to us here at MFC.
  • Adam Stedham, CEO of VerifyMe, Inc. said "we are delighted that MFC has decided to deploy traceability with Trust Codes Global.
  • We believe VerifyMe is well positioned to lead North American and European customers along the journey of complying with new traceability requirements.

Frank Yiannas, Former Food & Drug Administration Deputy Commissioner of Food Policy & Response, Joins Wiliot as a Strategic Advisor

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wiliot, the Internet of Things pioneer whose visibility platform is enabling trillions of "things" to gain intelligence, today announced that Frank Yiannas, the former Deputy Commissioner of Food Policy & Response of the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), has joined the company as a Strategic Advisor.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wiliot, the Internet of Things pioneer whose visibility platform is enabling trillions of "things" to gain intelligence, today announced that Frank Yiannas, the former Deputy Commissioner of Food Policy & Response of the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), has joined the company as a Strategic Advisor.
  • "The FDA's New Food Traceability Rule has become a catalyst for retailers to modernize their supply chains," said Wiliot CEO Tal Tamir.
  • Continued Tamir, "The Wiliot Visibility Platform provides food retailers with a real-time view into each product throughout its journey from farm-to-store.
  • Frank Yiannas is a renowned food safety leader and executive, food system futurist, author, professor, and past president of the International Association of Food Protection.

U.S. product recalls hit four-year high in first quarter of 2023

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Data from the first quarter of 2023 shows that the number of product recalls in the U.S. increased 14.2% from the previous quarter. According to Sedgwick brand protection's latest U.S. product recall index report — which analyzes recall data from five key industries — this marks the highest single-quarter total in four years.

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  • Sedgwick brand protection releases Q1 U.S. product recall index report
    MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Data from the first quarter of 2023 shows that the number of product recalls in the U.S. increased 14.2% from the previous quarter.
  • The consumer product industry recorded the most recalls in a single quarter since Q3 2015, with 94 events.
  • The number of units recalled also increased significantly from the previous quarter, up 442.1% to 23.1 million units.
  • Q1 2023 marked the most pharmaceutical recalls in a single quarter in the past 18 years, with 144 events.

Wiliot Promotes New Ambient IoT Standards to the Retail Industry at Shoptalk Europe 2023; Poised to Revolutionize Retailing as the Industry Confronts New Challenges and Opportunities

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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Wiliot, in partnership with the world's largest technology and retail companies, is creating an ambient IoT that connects all products and packaging to the internet.

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  • Wiliot, in partnership with the world's largest technology and retail companies, is creating an ambient IoT that connects all products and packaging to the internet.
  • Already, many of the world's largest retailers are now implementing ambient IoT standards and technologies within their retail operations and the implications are proving to be profound.
  • As the pioneer of ultra-high volume low-cost battery-free sensors, Wiliot provides the best path to capitalize on the emerging ambient IoT standards with its IoT Data Platform.
  • At Shoptalk Europe Booth #D41, Wiliot will demonstrate the world's first applications powered by the ambient IoT.