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Oregon Freeze Dry Announces Appointment of New Leader and Organizational Refocus into Food and Life Sciences Verticals

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

ALBANY, Ore., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Oregon Freeze Dry ("OFD" or the "Company"), one of North America's largest and most technologically advanced freeze-dryer of food, probiotics, enzymes, proteins, specialty ingredients, and lyophilized pharmaceutical inputs, announced today its newly restructured business verticals of Food and Life Sciences. With the reorganization, consumer packaged goods industry veteran Craig Mickey has joined the Company as Chief Commercial Officer to lead the Food vertical. OFD Senior Vice President Jeni Billups will become the Chief Commercial Officer of the Life Sciences vertical.

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  • ALBANY, Ore., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Oregon Freeze Dry ("OFD" or the "Company"), one of North America's largest and most technologically advanced freeze-dryer of food, probiotics, enzymes, proteins, specialty ingredients, and lyophilized pharmaceutical inputs, announced today its newly restructured business verticals of Food and Life Sciences.
  • OFD Senior Vice President Jeni Billups will become the Chief Commercial Officer of the Life Sciences vertical.
  • "The new Food and Life Sciences verticals with dedicated leadership and teams will drive focus on the unique needs of each area," said Jim Cohen, CEO of OFD.
  • "With the newly formed Food and Life Sciences verticals with dedicated leadership and teams, we can better drive focus on the unique needs of each area.

Borealis Foods Joins Forces with Sam's Club and Feeding America in the "Fight Hunger. Spark Change." Initiative

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

The partnership has made Chef Woo available for sale to 69 million members in nearly 600 Sam's Club stores.

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  • The partnership has made Chef Woo available for sale to 69 million members in nearly 600 Sam's Club stores.
  • Chef Woo ramen, created by Borealis Foods, is the first high protein noodle with 20g of plant-based complete protein, the equivalent of three eggs.
  • For each specially-marked Chef Woo high protein ramen sold at Sam's Club from April 1-April 29, Borealis Foods will donate the monetary equivalent of at least 5 meals to Feeding America.
  • Currently, $1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local partner food banks.

Dan-O's Seasoning Unveils Tac-O Seasoning: Elevate Your Meals, Embrace the Tac-O Life

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Since 2015, Dan-O's Seasoning has been transforming the seasoning scene, and is excited to shake things up even more with Tac-O.

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  • Since 2015, Dan-O's Seasoning has been transforming the seasoning scene, and is excited to shake things up even more with Tac-O.
  • Dan-O's is spicing up the Tac-O scene by creating a Tac-O Life, where tacos are for more than just Tuesdays.
  • Phillip Crosby, CEO of Dan-O's Seasoning, shares his excitement for the Tac-O launch: "Tac-O Seasoning represents our commitment to innovation and flavor exploration.
  • For more information about Dan-O's Seasoning and to order your bottle of Tac-O Seasoning, danosseasoning.com and follow us on TikTok , Instagram , X and Facebook .

Home Chef Launches New National Food Rescue Program

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

CHICAGO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Home Chef, the leading meal solutions company available online and in stores, is launching a new sustainability-focused program aimed at redirecting surplus food and reducing waste in its manufacturing and production processes. This newly expanded program is now implemented at all four of Home Chef's nationwide facilities and supports Home Chef's environmental impact goals.

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  • Home Chef is committed to redirecting surplus food within its operations and also reducing waste in customers' own kitchens.
  • According to an internal study, 70% of customers have lowered their household food waste since ordering Home Chef meals, which arrive with only the ingredients needed for each recipe.
  • In Atlanta, food donations support Reflections of Trinity —a weekly food and grocery distribution that serves those facing food insecurity.
  • In Chicago, food donations support Rescuing Leftover Cuisine —an organization of food "rescuers" who partner with companies to transport and deliver food to a variety of nonprofits serving the food insecure.

Arrive To Integrate nVIAsoft's Breakthrough Biometric Access Technology Into Its Last-Mile Platform

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arrive today announced a partnership with nVIAsoft Corporation to integrate the world's most sophisticated and secure biometric verification technology into its advanced smart Mailbox-as-a-Service (MaaS) solutions platform.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arrive today announced a partnership with nVIAsoft Corporation to integrate the world's most sophisticated and secure biometric verification technology into its advanced smart Mailbox-as-a-Service (MaaS) solutions platform.
  • nVIAsoft's "Verihand" technology uses-whole hand multi-modal pattern recognition to create a unique biometric and pure digital identity.
  • The non-invasive, highly accurate identity verification technology uses a touchless sensor to identify the unique pattern of veins on an individual's hand.
  • After conducting due diligence on the Verihand technology, the Arrive team agreed it is the market leader in secure authentication.

Cadence Cash Thrive Grant Empowers Community Leaders: A Place at the Table Awarded First Quarter Grant

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

RALEIGH, N.C., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cadence Cash, a leading supporter of small businesses driving positive community change, proudly announces A Place at the Table as the recipient of its first-quarter Thrive Grant. The Thrive Grant, a quarterly initiative by Cadence Cash, is designed to bolster small businesses that are making significant strides in supporting underrepresented communities or communities of color. This quarter, from an overwhelming response of over 950 applications globally, A Place at the Table stood out for its innovative approach to community service and food security.

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  • Cadence Cash announces A Place at the Table as the winner of its first-quarter Thrive Grant, highlighting the café's impact in providing meals and fostering community in Raleigh.
  • RALEIGH, N.C., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cadence Cash , a leading supporter of small businesses driving positive community change, proudly announces A Place at the Table as the recipient of its first-quarter Thrive Grant .
  • The Thrive Grant, a quarterly initiative by Cadence Cash, is designed to bolster small businesses that are making significant strides in supporting underrepresented communities or communities of color.
  • This café exemplifies the essence of the Thrive Grant by addressing critical needs within the community while promoting inclusivity and mutual respect.

Nasoya Celebrates Plant-Based for Earth Day; Launches Limited-Edition Tofu Packaging Available Throughout April

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Monday, April 1, 2024

and FULLERTON, Calif., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nasoya , the nation's number one brand of tofu and pioneer in the plant-based foods revolution, is introducing a limited-edition packaging redesign in honor of Earth Day.

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  • and FULLERTON, Calif., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nasoya , the nation's number one brand of tofu and pioneer in the plant-based foods revolution, is introducing a limited-edition packaging redesign in honor of Earth Day.
  • enjoying nature and highlights Nasoya's organic tofu products, including Super Firm, Extra Firm, Firm and Silken varieties, as more sustainable sources of protein.
  • We're excited to unveil our limited-edition Earth Day packaging to draw additional attention to all the possibilities and benefits tofu has to offer."
  • Nasoya is also hosting a giveaway, offering tofu fans a chance to win an exclusive kit packed with eco-friendly essentials.

Walmart, Sam's Club and Feeding America Partner Again to Fight Hunger. Spark Change. in the Movement to End Hunger

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Monday, April 1, 2024

CHICAGO, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 11th consecutive year, all U.S. Walmart stores and Sam's Clubs are teaming up with their customers, members, suppliers and associates for the annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign to support the Feeding America® network of partner food banks.

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  • campaign to support the Feeding America® network of partner food banks.
  • has generated more than $186 million for Feeding America and local food banks, helping to secure nearly 1.9 billion meals* for people facing hunger.
  • With partnerships like this, we can end hunger in this country," said Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, Feeding America's CEO.
  • *Currently, $1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America® on behalf of local partner food banks.

America's Egg Farmers Donate 64,000 Eggs to Capital Area Food Bank

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Friday, March 29, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Egg Board, in partnership with Puglisi Egg Farms and HATCH for Hunger, on behalf of America's egg farmers, today donated 64,000 eggs and two large, refrigerated coolers to Capital Area Food Bank in Washington D.C. Tom Perez, senior advisor to the President and director of the office of intergovernmental affairs at the White House, participated in the donation event.

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  • We're proud to provide high-quality, nourishing eggs to food banks in our communities including the Capital Area Food Bank."
  • This is the second consecutive year that America's egg farmers have donated thousands of meals worth of eggs to the Capital Area Food Bank and local D.C. community, a tradition they hope to continue.
  • Along with the 64,000 eggs donated today, Capital Area Food Bank also received two large, refrigerated coolers from HATCH for Hunger in partnership with America's egg farmers to help store perishable donations.
  • For more information on Capital Area Food Bank and to learn how to donate, visit CapitalAreaFoodBank.org .

PMI Foods donates 10,000 Pounds of Food Ahead of Easter, Spreading Joy and Hope

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Friday, March 29, 2024

This latest donation is aimed at providing support to the most of the most vulnerable in our society.

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  • This latest donation is aimed at providing support to the most of the most vulnerable in our society.
  • PMI Foods is donating 10,000 lbs pounds of high-quality prime rib that City of Refuge will use to feed members of Atlanta's Westside community this holiday season.
  • "At PMI Foods our mission is to feed the hungry and we delighted to be able to once again support City of Refuge" said Darin Parker, President of PMI Foods.
  • In 2024, PMI Foods is working hard to support food banks, homeless shelters, and other non-profit organizations around the world.