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Hormel Foods Hosts Student Winners of its 13th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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AUSTIN, Minn., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Three winners of the 13th annual Hormel Foods MLK essay contest visited the company's World Headquarters on Wednesday, Feb. 28, to read their winning essays to Hormel Foods team members. Three students – Yvanna Lopez from Austin, Minnesota; Madison Blair from Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Aisha Mohamed from Barron, Wisconsin – claimed the top honors among hundreds of entries from 15 schools this year.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Minn., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Three winners of the 13th annual Hormel Foods MLK essay contest visited the company's World Headquarters on Wednesday, Feb. 28, to read their winning essays to Hormel Foods team members.
  • The Hormel Foods Black Leaders & Allies Advancing Cultural Knowledge (BLAACK) business resource group sponsors the annual essay competition for elementary and middle school students across the United States.
  • Contestants are asked to write an essay with the theme, "What Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Means to Me."
  • "When I think of Dr. Martin Luther King I think freedom, bravery, and perseverance," Madison Blair said in her essay.

AFA Announces Finalists for 2023-2024 StellarXplorers National Space Design Competition

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Air & Space Force Association's StellarXplorers Space STEM program announced the 10 teams that will compete at the StellarXplorers National Finals Competition April 18-20, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Air & Space Force Association's StellarXplorers Space STEM program announced the 10 teams that will compete at the StellarXplorers National Finals Competition April 18-20, 2024.
  • While some teams are returning for another chance at the trophy, others are first-time qualifiers looking to claim the title of National Champions.
  • Edmond Memorial High School #1 (Edmond, Okla.)
    Edmond North High School #3 (Edmond, Okla.)
    Great Mills High School (Great Mills, Md.)
  • StellarXplorers is generously supported by the Air & Space STEM Outreach, L3Harris Technologies, Lockheed Martin, Nova Space, United Launch Alliance, the Bahethi Family Foundation, and General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation.

SMITHFIELD COMMONWEALTH CLASH ABOUT MORE THAN JUST SPORTS

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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SMITHFIELD, Va., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This season, Smithfield Commonwealth Clash rivals, the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech, competed in more than just basketball. The schools rallied during the Jan. 17 game at UVA and the Feb. 19 game at Virginia Tech to see whose fans could donate the most food items for the schools' food pantries. Virginia Tech prevailed in the friendly yet unofficial Commonwealth Clash competition by collecting nearly 700 pounds of nonperishable food during its hosted game night in support of the food pantry — and a combined total of more than 1,200 pounds between the two food pantries. In addition to the nonperishable items donated, Smithfield donated $5,000 to both the UVA Community Food Pantry and the Market of Virginia Tech.

Key Points: 
  • SMITHFIELD, Va., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This season, Smithfield Commonwealth Clash rivals, the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech, competed in more than just basketball.
  • In addition to the nonperishable items donated, Smithfield donated $5,000 to both the UVA Community Food Pantry and the Market of Virginia Tech.
  • "Smithfield is a proud ambassador for both Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia in the Smithfield Commonwealth Clash, and helping to fight food insecurity on each campus is an important initiative as a food brand," said Jessica Scarlett, brand manager for Smithfield at Smithfield Foods.
  • Since the 2014-2015 academic year, the brand has partnered with the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech in the rivalry between the schools across all school-sponsored sports — becoming the presenting sponsor of the Smithfield Commonwealth Clash in the 2021-2022 season.

CENTEGIX Announces Third Consecutive Year of 100% Growth

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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ATLANTA, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CENTEGIX®, the industry leader in wearable safety technology, today announced significant business momentum throughout 2023. Driven by continued demand for CrisisAlert™ and adoption of its new solutions, CENTEGIX's recurring revenue and customer base grew 100% for the third consecutive year.

Key Points: 
  • Driven by continued demand for CrisisAlert™ and adoption of its new solutions, CENTEGIX's recurring revenue and customer base grew 100% for the third consecutive year.
  • Accelerating demand for CENTEGIX safety solutions spans multiple verticals, including education, government, healthcare, and hospitality, as well as across all technology solutions.
  • CENTEGIX was named to the Inc. 5000 List for the third year in a row and is the only wearable panic button provider to make the list.
  • "CENTEGIX is making workplaces safer for millions of people," said Brent Cobb, CEO of CENTEGIX.

TOP FIVE TRENDS FROM 2024 WINTER FANCY FOOD SHOW REVEALED BY SPECIALTY FOOD ASSOCIATION TRENDSPOTTER PANEL

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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After great deliberation through countless products, five overall trends have emerged from the 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show.

Key Points: 
  • After great deliberation through countless products, five overall trends have emerged from the 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show.
  • Five overall trends have emerged from the 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show.
  • "The Winter Fancy Food Show gave participants an advance look at the year ahead in specialty foods.
  • Top 5 Trends, 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show:
    Plant-Based Passport Flavor innovations abound as global comfort foods appeal to vegan and vegetarian audiences with plant-based ingredients.

Spindrift® Reimagines Two Familiar Classics with the Launch of Grapeade and Island Punch

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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NEWTON, Mass., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Spindrift Beverage Co. , Inc, one of the fastest growing brands in sparkling water, adds Grapeade and Island Punch to its lineup of sparkling water.

Key Points: 
  • NEWTON, Mass., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Spindrift Beverage Co. , Inc, one of the fastest growing brands in sparkling water, adds Grapeade and Island Punch to its lineup of sparkling water.
  • For a brighter take on tropical punch, Spindrift Island Punch is sparkling water made with real passion fruit, orange, and guava juice, fondly remembered as P.O.G.
  • "The Spindrift community loved Island Punch as a Spiked flavor and kept asking for it in a non-alcoholic version," said Silverman.
  • Spindrift® Grapeade and Island Punch sparkling water will be available in late February in select retailers and available on the company's website in early March.

Kona Gold Beverages, Inc. Unveils Exciting Rebranding: Introducing HighDrate D9 Seltzer Drink Line

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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ROCKLEDGE, Fla., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kona Gold Beverages, Inc. (OTCPK: KGKG), a dynamic holding company specializing in product development within the better-for-you and functional beverage sector, is thrilled to announce a significant transformation in its product lineup with the launch of HighDrate D9 Seltzer Drink line. This rebranding marks a strategic shift towards innovation and meeting evolving consumer preferences.

Key Points: 
  • The HighDrate line has cultivated an incredibly loyal following among consumers, demonstrating its potential as a valuable asset for Kona Gold.
  • The new HighDrate D9 Seltzer Drink line replaces the HighDrate's CBD Energy Waters, offering consumers a refreshing and exhilarating experience with each sip.
  • Moreover, HighDrate D9 Seltzer Drinks uphold Kona Gold Beverages, Inc.'s commitment to ethical sourcing and consumer satisfaction.
  • For more information about HighDrate D9 Seltzer Drinks and Kona Gold Beverages, Inc., please visit https://konagoldbeverage.com/

Tate & Lyle Partners with Cryptobiotix: New ex-vivo study on low and no calorie sweeteners finds positive impact or no impact on human gut microbiota

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle), a world leader in ingredient solutions for healthier food and drink, partnered with Cryptobiotix, pioneers in preclinical gastrointestinal research, on the study.

Key Points: 
  • Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle), a world leader in ingredient solutions for healthier food and drink, partnered with Cryptobiotix, pioneers in preclinical gastrointestinal research, on the study.
  • The doses of low and no calorie sweeteners used were based on actual intakes, regulations and amounts that are generally included in foods and beverages during different timepoints.
  • Assessments of additional low and no calorie sweeteners, including allulose and erythritol, are being completed and details will be shared in due course.
  • The low and no calorie sweeteners studied for this paper included: Acesulfame potassium (aceK), maltitol, sorbitol, stevia, sucralose and tagatose.

Mayawell Offers Consumers 'Bebidas for Dias' with the Release of Prebiotic Sodas in Four-Packs

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayawell, proudly standing as the sole Mexican-owned better-for-you soda in the market, is taking a bold step to diversify its product offerings and fortify its retail presence with the introduction of prebiotic sodas in four packs. These new four packs are now available at The Fresh Market's 161 retail locations in Strawberry Ginger, Pineapple Mango, and Raspberry Cucumber varieties. 

Key Points: 
  • This strategic move enhances Mayawell's diverse product line and makes its unique prebiotic sodas more accessible to consumers seeking a flavorful and health-conscious beverage option.
  • With the addition of four packs, Mayawell can ensure its products are affordably priced for consumers in search of 'bebidas for dias,' allowing them to easily stock their fridge with its prebiotic goodness.
  • As the first "better-for-you" soda whose sweetening agent also doubles as a prebiotic, each flavor of Mayawell features the brand's proprietary Organic Agave Prebiotic with functional ingredients.
  • Mayawell's prebiotic sodas can also be purchased on Amazon , and at select natural food stores nationwide, including Whole Foods, Foxtrot, and Central Market.

Jones Soda Announces Food Service Division Led by Market Veteran Victor Petrone, with Dot Foods, Green Nature Marketing and Ignite Brand Advisors Partnerships

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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SEATTLE, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  Jones Soda Co. (CSE: JSDA, OTCQB: JSDA), the original craft soda known for its great taste, unconventional flavors, and user-submitted photo labels, today announced a new food service division that expands the iconic brand beyond retail grocery to bars, restaurants, and other full service, quick service, eating and drinking organizations.

Key Points: 
  • The new division is led by industry veteran Victor Petrone, Managing Director of Food Service/Hospitality at Jones, with top redistributor Dot Foods, notoriously selective of suppliers, broker Green Nature Marketing, and small format retail broker Ignite Brand Advisors as partners.
  • "Our partnerships with Dot Foods, Green Nature and Ignite Brand Advisors lay a strong foundation for our expansion to food service, with Victor's in-depth expertise at the helm.
  • "Green Nature Marketing is thrilled to partner with Jones Soda," says Nick Dionne, Vice President of Green Nature Marketing.
  • The new food service division at Jones Soda is the first time the company has expanded into food service.