Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

XAG Agricultural Drone is Granted the CAA Operational Authorization to Spray in the UK

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Monday, January 16, 2023

MANCHESTER, England, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- XAG Agricultural Drones, P40 and V40, have been granted the UK's first-ever Operational Authorization from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for agricultural spraying operations.

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  • MANCHESTER, England, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- XAG Agricultural Drones, P40 and V40, have been granted the UK's first-ever Operational Authorization from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for agricultural spraying operations.
  • Change comes with the release of the UK Government's ambition statement and vision for commercial drones, after which CAA started to consider granting Operational Authorization to heavier spray drones.
  • Since cooperating with Harper Adams University in research on precision agriculture in 2018, XAG has never stopped exploring the UK drone market.
  • The grantee of Operational Authorization marks a significant change that agricultural drone officially set foot in the country.

Monument Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2023 (“Q1 FY2023”) Results

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Q1 FY2023 gold production was 2,066oz, a 98% increase as compared to 1,043oz for Q1 FY2022.

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  • Q1 FY2023 gold production was 2,066oz, a 98% increase as compared to 1,043oz for Q1 FY2022.
  • The decreased mill feed was mainly due to less oxide ore and old tailings being fed into plant.
  • During the first quarter of FY2023, the Company has begun earning royalties from Fortress Minerals Limited (Fortress) on the Mengapur Project.
  • Fiscal 2023 started with a focus on updating Gabanintha historical data to improve identifying drill targets.

Ricardo Appointed by Defra to Develop and Maintain the UK’s Air Quality Emissions Scenario Modelling Tool

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Ricardo, a global strategic environmental and engineering consulting company, has been selected by the UK Governments Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to develop and maintain the UKs Air Quality Emissions Scenario Modelling Tool for the next three years.

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  • Ricardo, a global strategic environmental and engineering consulting company, has been selected by the UK Governments Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to develop and maintain the UKs Air Quality Emissions Scenario Modelling Tool for the next three years.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221122005480/en/
    Ricardo appointed by Defra to develop and maintain the UKs Air Quality Emissions Scenario Modelling Tool, to help the UK fight climate change and health impacts relating to air pollution.
  • Rachel Yardley, Technical Director Air Quality for Ricardo said: We are pleased that Defra is continuing to trust Ricardos world-leading expertise and to use the Scenario Modelling Tool.
  • Maintaining the UKs Air Quality Emissions Scenario Modelling Tool is the latest example of Ricardo supporting the nation to improve urban air quality.

SVOC: COLLABORATION TO ENSURE FOOD AND ENERGY SECURITY

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

This shows that in this period marked by international conflict and geopolitical tension, the community of vegetable oils producers stand united and not divided, in a shared common interest to ensure and food and energy security and to allow the economy to grow given the rapid growth of population and the climate crisis.

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  • This shows that in this period marked by international conflict and geopolitical tension, the community of vegetable oils producers stand united and not divided, in a shared common interest to ensure and food and energy security and to allow the economy to grow given the rapid growth of population and the climate crisis.
  • Other speakers from WTO, UN FAO, World Food Program and certification bodies also shared their insights.
  • Some of the take aways included that although the production and distribution of some oils has been disrupted, others have stepped in to guarantee food and energy security.
  • Chairman of IPOA, Joko Supriyono, encouraged all vegetable oil producers to meet the world's food and energy needs with sustainable production and play a role in achieving the SDGs.

"New initiative asks all Canadians to help grow the Network of Nature"

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Friday, October 14, 2022

With the help of individual Canadians, governments, and corporate landowners, we can reverse this trend."

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  • With the help of individual Canadians, governments, and corporate landowners, we can reverse this trend."
  • Working to engage all Canadians, the Network of Nature is a national movement to restore native plant biodiversity using balconies, backyards, and boulevards across Canada.
  • I encourage every other Canadian to provide what land they can to help grow the Network of Nature."
  • This tool will help individual Canadians, developers, corporate property managers and landscape architects select and source appropriate native plants, seeds and trees locally.

Four HKTDC August fairs and ICMCM close on a High Note

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Monday, August 15, 2022

The Food Expo, Home Delights Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo and Hong Kong International Tea Fair drew to a close today, attracting more than 430,000 visitors.

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  • The Food Expo, Home Delights Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo and Hong Kong International Tea Fair drew to a close today, attracting more than 430,000 visitors.
  • The HKTDC also interviewed around 980 visitors during the fairs through random sampling.
  • 48% of respondents spent HK$1,000 or more at the fairs, with the average per capita spending reaching HK$1,400.
  • For more comments from exhibitors and buyers, please visit:
    - HKTDC Home Delights Expo: https://bit.ly/3C3720E
    - HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo: https://bit.ly/3dvJXJP
    - HKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Fair: https://bit.ly/3AouJPU

Tonisity Obtains Import Registration from Government of China for Tonisity Px

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Friday, August 5, 2022

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in China approved the registration of Tonisity Px in 2021, which enabled Tonisity to legally sell in the Chinese market.

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  • The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in China approved the registration of Tonisity Px in 2021, which enabled Tonisity to legally sell in the Chinese market.
  • Having now obtained approval to import Px into China, Tonisity is now positioned to immediately accelerate sales of Tonisity Px into the largest swine market in the world.
  • [1] Tonisity companion animal products were launched in Hong Kong in January 2021, while Tonisity Px was simultaneously being soft-launched with select swine producers in China.
  • With the registration of Px, Tonisity expects to begin processing Px in China in the coming weeks, and is preparing to produce all of its other swine and companion products in China in the near future.

Verra Mobility Expands Toll and Violation Management Solutions in Europe with New Partner Agreements

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Monday, July 18, 2022

MESA, Ariz., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, announced today it is continuing to expand its European operations with new contract wins, partnerships and strategic memberships to further solve complex challenges for rental, fleet and issuing authorities operating within Europe's evolving transportation infrastructure.

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  • "These partner agreements are a critical next step as we expand our European footprint in tolling services and violation management," said Tsjerk-Friso Roelfzema, general manager Europe, Verra Mobility.
  • "Verra Mobility makes road travel in Europe more seamless and connected by providing toll solutions to our global rental car partners.
  • Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) is a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions that make transportation safer, smarter and more connected.
  • Verra Mobility's transportation safety systems and parking management solutions protect lives, improve urban and motorway mobility and support healthier communities.

Tonisity International Provides Update on Business Growth and Commercial Milestones

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Friday, March 4, 2022

In August 2021, Tonisity signed a distribution agreement with one of the largest distributors of animal health products in the United States.

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  • In August 2021, Tonisity signed a distribution agreement with one of the largest distributors of animal health products in the United States.
  • The distributor has conducted extensive trials on Tonisity's companion animal products and this agreement is a tremendous milestone for Tonisity's business and a validation of its products.
  • [1] Tonisity companion animal products were launched in Hong Kong in January 2021, while Tonisity Px was simultaneously being soft-launched with select swine producers in China.
  • Tonisity continues to win awards with its products from a number of leading, globally-recognized organizations:

Euromonitor International Ltd. Ranks Herbalife Nutrition World's #1 Health Shake and Top Brand Across Six Health Categories

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Friday, January 28, 2022

3 Source Euromonitor International Limited; Per Consumer Health 2022ed, Meal replacement category definition; % RSP share GBO, 2021 data.

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  • 3 Source Euromonitor International Limited; Per Consumer Health 2022ed, Meal replacement category definition; % RSP share GBO, 2021 data.
  • 4 Source Euromonitor International Limited; Per Consumer Health 2022ed, Weight management and wellbeing category definition; % RSP share GBO, 2021 data.
  • 5 Source Euromonitor International Limited; Per Consumer Health 2022ed, Meal replacement category definition; % RSP share GBO, 2021 data.
  • 6 Source Euromonitor International Limited; Per Consumer Health 2022ed, Meal replacement and protein supplements definitions; combined % RSP share GBO, 2021 data.