Pollination management

Former Dairy Industry Duo Creates Yoi -- Deliciously Tangy Plant-Based Beverages

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Yoi crafts its deliciously tart and subtly flavored beverages in small batches from simple organic ingredients including almonds, coconut, and pumpkin seeds.

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  • Yoi crafts its deliciously tart and subtly flavored beverages in small batches from simple organic ingredients including almonds, coconut, and pumpkin seeds.
  • So we went through quite a few different ideas and iterations before we landed on the products we wanted to bring to market."
  • Today, people can find Yoi Probiotic Nut & Seedmilks in local independent retailers in the San Francisco Bay Area.
  • To come along on the good journey, find Yoi on Instagram at @yoifresh and on Facebook at @yoi.organic.

PlantArcBio announces collaboration agreement with Bioceres Crop Solutions to develop improved biomass & drought tolerant Alfalfa

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

GIVAT HEN, Israel, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PlantArcBio, a leading gene discovery biotech company, announced today a new collaboration agreement with Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp. ("Bioceres") (NASDAQ: BIOX), a fully-integrated global provider of crop productivity solutions designed to enable the transition of agriculture towards carbon neutrality, for the development of improved biomass & drought tolerant Alfalfa, leveraging PlantArcBio's identified genes and Bioceres expertise in development of drought tolerant crops.

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  • GIVAT HEN, Israel, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PlantArcBio, a leading gene discovery biotech company, announced today a new collaboration agreement with Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp. ("Bioceres") (NASDAQ: BIOX), a fully-integrated global provider of crop productivity solutions designed to enable the transition of agriculture towards carbon neutrality, for the development of improved biomass & drought tolerant Alfalfa, leveraging PlantArcBio's identified genes and Bioceres expertise in development of drought tolerant crops.
  • Bioceres will develop Alfalfa varieties incorporating those traits and will commercialize them through its global leading presence.
  • Today, Bioceres has developed a pipeline of alfalfa technologies currently at different stages of development, including drought tolerance, increased biomass and improved plant architecture.
  • Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: BIOX)is a fully integrated global provider of crop productivity technologies designed to enable the transition of agriculture towards carbon neutrality.

Flagstone Foods Announces Intent to Source 100% of its Almonds From Bee-friendly Farms by 2025: A First in the Private Label Nut Industry

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

"As North America's leader in private label snack nuts, few buy as many almonds as we do.

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  • "As North America's leader in private label snack nuts, few buy as many almonds as we do.
  • We believe this distinction brings with it a responsibility to cultivate a more sustainable almond industry,"says Flagstone Foods' Chief Executive Officer Robert Scalia.
  • To Flagstone Foods, the importance of promoting bee health is crucial for the company, the industry and the nation's food supply.
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Comvita Pledges to Save Five Million Bees in Honor of World Bee Day, May 20th

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

As beekeepers themselves since 1974, Comvita has tirelessly shared its passion to protect the planet\'s pollinators, make a positive impact in bee communities, and educate on the importance of bees and their role in the environment.

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  • As beekeepers themselves since 1974, Comvita has tirelessly shared its passion to protect the planet\'s pollinators, make a positive impact in bee communities, and educate on the importance of bees and their role in the environment.
  • The loss of bees is a loss for all life on Earth, as bees play a critical role in pollinating nearly 75% of our global food supply and supporting biodiversity ecosystems.
  • In this spirit, Comvita has worked hard to cultivate safe and healthy places for bees to thrive.
  • "There\'s been nearly a 50 percent bee population decline in the areas occupied by bumblebees in America.

Estate Planning Platform Vanilla Launches "Vanilla 2.0"

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

b'LOS ANGELES, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Steve Lockshin\'s Vanilla, a comprehensive estate planning platform, announces the release of "Vanilla 2.0" now available for new and existing users.\nVanilla 2.0 is the latest version of Vanilla\'s product offering designed to proactively manage the estate planning of an advisor\'s entire client base.

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  • b'LOS ANGELES, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Steve Lockshin\'s Vanilla, a comprehensive estate planning platform, announces the release of "Vanilla 2.0" now available for new and existing users.\nVanilla 2.0 is the latest version of Vanilla\'s product offering designed to proactively manage the estate planning of an advisor\'s entire client base.
  • Vanilla is the first comprehensive estate planning solution that allows advisors to proactively monitor all of their clients, visualize existing planning, and take action through document creation.\n"Because estate planning can be so difficult to understand even with an experienced eye, Vanilla creates a way for us to bring simplicity to an experience that is traditionally very complex.
  • This allows us a scalable way to add value across our entire clientbase and take action on a client\'s planning where necessary.
  • "Tyler Gray from SageOak Financial\nOver the last several months, Vanilla gathered feedback from early adopters and partners to develop what is now "Vanilla 2.0".

Vestaron Announces Partnership with Bee Friendly Farming

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

The BFF program enables farmers to become Bee Friendly Farming Certified by implementing practices that promote, protect and preserve bee health.

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  • The BFF program enables farmers to become Bee Friendly Farming Certified by implementing practices that promote, protect and preserve bee health.
  • "Bee Friendly Farming is a natural partner for us at Vestaron because we share the priorities of working collaboratively with farmers to implement practices and technology that keep our bee populations healthy," says Ben Cicora, SVP sales and marketing at Vestaron.
  • In this three-year commitment, Vestaron will donate $30,000 to Bee Friendly Farming and support the program through a variety of promotional initiatives.
  • For more information about Pollinator Partnership and Bee Friendly Farming, visit pollinator.org/bff or Bee Friendly Farming on Facebook .

Bee Vectoring Technologies Announces Start of the Sales Process in World's Largest Almond Market

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

BVT has begun trials with five almond growers and key crop advisors in the main almond growing region in the state, the Central Valley.

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  • BVT has begun trials with five almond growers and key crop advisors in the main almond growing region in the state, the Central Valley.
  • The total California almond market is valued at over USD $6 billion(1), is the largest non-dairy crop in the state, and includes over 1.2 million(2) acres in production.
  • BVT is also in discussions with the Almond Board of California, which represents 7,600 almond growers and 100 handlers.
  • "California almonds use over 2 million(3) bee colonies for pollination every year, a massive opportunity for BVT," said Ian Collinson, Sales Manager at Bee Vectoring Technologies.

How Health Coach Massy Arias Stays Fueled, Focused and Feeling her Best with California Almonds

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Massy Arias, Los Angeles-based Certified Personal Trainer and celebrity health & wellness coach wants to help you be the best you can beand almonds can play a big part in that journey.

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  • Massy Arias, Los Angeles-based Certified Personal Trainer and celebrity health & wellness coach wants to help you be the best you can beand almonds can play a big part in that journey.
  • Massy has teamed up with California Almonds to help you become the best you by fueling your body with the right nutrients especially those found in almonds.
  • For more information on the Almond Board of California or almonds, visit Almonds.com or check out California Almonds on Facebook , Twitter , Pinterest , Instagram and the California Almonds blog .
  • Born in the Dominican-Republic as Massiel Indhira Arias, Massy is dedicated to empowering women to embrace their best selves.

Hu Products Conducts Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Single Lot of 4 oz. Chocolate Covered Hunks - Sour Goldenberries Product Due to Undeclared Almonds

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Saturday, March 6, 2021

NEW YORK, March 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hu Products announced today a nationwide voluntary recall in the United States of a single production lot of the HuChocolate Covered Hunks - Sour Goldenberries Product (4 oz.

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  • NEW YORK, March 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hu Products announced today a nationwide voluntary recall in the United States of a single production lot of the HuChocolate Covered Hunks - Sour Goldenberries Product (4 oz.
  • bag) because some packages may contain undeclared almonds that were inadvertently added to the product during manufacturing.People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity toalmondsrun the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
  • This recall is limited solely to the Hu Chocolate Covered Hunks - Sour Goldenberries Product(4 oz.
  • No other Hu products are affected, and this recall does not affect products in countries other than the United States.

Bacardi in Puerto Rico Doubles Pollinator Gardens for Bats, Bees and Butterflies Earning Second Wildlife Habitat Council Certification

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Thursday, February 11, 2021

For this effort, Bacardi in Puerto Rico secured a WHC Conservation Certification in recognition of its commitment to environmental stewardship and for driving awareness of the role of pollinator gardens in building a healthy ecosystem.

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  • For this effort, Bacardi in Puerto Rico secured a WHC Conservation Certification in recognition of its commitment to environmental stewardship and for driving awareness of the role of pollinator gardens in building a healthy ecosystem.
  • In 2018, Bacardi received the first WHC certification ever presented to an organization in Puerto Rico .
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    Bacardi in Puerto Rico expands its pollinator garden and secures second consecutive Wildlife Conservation Certification for its commitment to environmental stewardship.
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