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Wyman's Expands Wild Blueberry Supply and Freezing Capacity to Meet Strong Consumer Demand

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Friday, July 16, 2021
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MILBRIDGE, Maine, July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As consumer demand increases for nutritious and delicious wild blueberries, and with the annual harvest fast approaching, Jasper Wyman & Son (Wyman's) announced today that it is expanding its wild blueberry supply and freezing operations.

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  • MILBRIDGE, Maine, July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As consumer demand increases for nutritious and delicious wild blueberries, and with the annual harvest fast approaching, Jasper Wyman & Son (Wyman's) announced today that it is expanding its wild blueberry supply and freezing operations.
  • On July 15, Wyman's acquired the wild blueberry assets of Ellsworth-based Allen's Blueberry Freezer which includes 2,800 acres of wild blueberry land, substantial freezing capacity, and more than 50,000 square feet of cold storage.
  • "Roy Allen and his team have been strong leaders in the wild blueberry industry for decades and they've built an excellent team that we're excited to welcome into the Wyman's family," said Tony Shurman, President and CEO of Wyman's.
  • To support this growth, the company has made significant moves to increase supply, adding millions of pounds of wild blueberries through new agreements with top quality growersand now acquiring the wild blueberry assets of Allen's.

Azalea Health's EHR Innovations Gain Industry Recognition and Grow Market Share

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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ATLANTA, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Azalea Health Innovations , a leading provider of cloud-based patient management and health IT solutions, is off to a strong start in 2021, touting new customers, a growing share of the EHR market and several awards recognizing Azalea's innovations and achievements in the industry.

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  • ATLANTA, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Azalea Health Innovations , a leading provider of cloud-based patient management and health IT solutions, is off to a strong start in 2021, touting new customers, a growing share of the EHR market and several awards recognizing Azalea's innovations and achievements in the industry.
  • In fact, Azalea was recognized as the 20th fastest growing lower middle market company in Georgia in the recent Georgia Fast 40 awards .
  • This rapid growth caught the attention of LLR Partners, who invested in Azalea in March.
  • Azalea Health Innovations (Azalea) is changing the way health IT platforms connect community-based healthcare providers and patients across the care continuum.

ALKM – Alkame Jarred Blueberries Production Expected To Generate Significant Revenue

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Plants, Berries, Blueberry, Flora of North America, Shrubs, Vaccinium, Organisms

This order for 270,000 units is expected to generate significant revenue for the Company.

Key Points: 
  • This order for 270,000 units is expected to generate significant revenue for the Company.
  • For 20 years, Pacific Flavors, Inc. has been successfully showcasing the absolute best of the Pacific Northwest region's indigenous sustainably sourced Blueberries.
  • Oregon Blueberries are one of nature's perfect foods that are high in Potassium, Iron, and Calcium, and low in calories.
  • Alkame Holdings, Inc. is a publicly traded health and wellness technology holding company, with a focus on patentable, innovative, and eco-friendly consumer products.

ALKM - Alkame Expects Significant Revenue Processing 50,000 lbs of Jarred Blueberries For Japan Daily

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Plants, Berries, Blueberry, Flora of North America, Shrubs, Vaccinium, Organisms

This order for 270,000 units is expected to generate significant revenue for the Company.

Key Points: 
  • This order for 270,000 units is expected to generate significant revenue for the Company.
  • For 20 years, Pacific Flavors, Inc. has been successfully showcasing the absolute best of the Pacific Northwest region's indigenous sustainably sourced Blueberries.
  • Oregon Blueberries are one of nature's perfect foods that are high in Potassium, Iron, and Calcium, and low in calories.
  • Alkame Holdings, Inc. is a publicly traded health and wellness technology holding company, with a focus on patentable, innovative, and eco-friendly consumer products.

RETRANSMISSION: Bee Vectoring Technologies Announces Entry into New Jersey Berry Market by Securing Sales Commitments in Addition to R&D Trial with Rutgers University

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Regions of the United States, Plants, Geography of the United States, Berries, Blueberry, Flora of North America, Shrubs, Vaccinium, Rutgers University, NEW JERSEY, Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Rutgers plays a very important role for blueberries in New Jersey," said Ian Collinson, Sales Manager at Bee Vectoring Technologies.

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  • Rutgers plays a very important role for blueberries in New Jersey," said Ian Collinson, Sales Manager at Bee Vectoring Technologies.
  • "The Rutgers trial and the grower commitments align with our 2021 commercialization objectives.
  • We have already accelerated penetration in the US Southeast , Midwest , and now Northwest berry markets, with revenues secured, and have also started initial trials in California .
  • "\n"When it comes to industry influence, Rutgers is the absolute leader for agriculture in New Jersey.

Bee Vectoring Technologies Announces Entry into New Jersey Berry Market by Securing Sales Commitments in Addition to R&D Trial with Rutgers University

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Regions of the United States, Plants, Geography of the United States, Berries, Blueberry, Flora of North America, Shrubs, Vaccinium, Rutgers University, NEW JERSEY, Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Rutgers plays a very important role for blueberries in New Jersey," said Ian Collinson, Sales Manager at Bee Vectoring Technologies.

Key Points: 
  • Rutgers plays a very important role for blueberries in New Jersey," said Ian Collinson, Sales Manager at Bee Vectoring Technologies.
  • "The Rutgers trial and the grower commitments align with our 2021 commercialization objectives.
  • We have already accelerated penetration in the US Southeast , Midwest , and now Northwest berry markets, with revenues secured, and have also started initial trials in California .
  • "\n"When it comes to industry influence, Rutgers is the absolute leader for agriculture in New Jersey.

AeroFarms and Hortifrut Announce R&D Partnership to Advance the Next Generation of Blueberry and Caneberry Production in Vertical Farms

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
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The goal of the partnership is to advance the production of the next generation of commercial blueberries and caneberries in vertical farms.

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  • The goal of the partnership is to advance the production of the next generation of commercial blueberries and caneberries in vertical farms.
  • Hortifrut, through its state-of-the-art genetic program, has bred compact blueberry plants ideal for vertical farming and AeroFarms has optimized its grow systems for berry production.
  • Both companies envision a long term partnership working together to formulate the commercialization of blueberries and caneberries grown in vertical farms globally.
  • We are thrilled to announce our blueberry partnership with Hortifrut, said David Rosenberg, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of AeroFarms.

Industry Groups & Elected Officials Stand with American Blueberry Growers

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Monday, February 8, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A broad coalition of industry groups, elected officials, and state agricultural leaders including U.S. Sens.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A broad coalition of industry groups, elected officials, and state agricultural leaders including U.S. Sens.
  • Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters of Michigan are standing up to defend the interests of American blueberry growers by submitting letters of support for the International Trade Commission (ITC)'s investigation into the serious injury caused by surging imports of foreign blueberries, the American Blueberry Growers Alliance (ABGA) announced today.
  • "It is vital to maintain a domestic blueberry industry in the United States so that American families are not dependent on foreign imports for our food supply."
  • American Blueberry Growers Alliance (ABGA) is a national association representing blueberry growers and farmers in the United States.

U.S. Blueberry Farmers Testify to ITC of Import Harm

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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American blueberry growers across the country mostly small, family-run farms have been devastated byaninflux in blueberry imports by 75 percent in the past five years, according to U.S. import data.

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  • American blueberry growers across the country mostly small, family-run farms have been devastated byaninflux in blueberry imports by 75 percent in the past five years, according to U.S. import data.
  • Farmers said the U.S. blueberry industry has made extensive marketing efforts over many years to educate purchasers and consumers about blueberries, which has increased demand.
  • The ITC will determine if the dramatic increase of foreign berries is "a substantial cause of serious injury, or the threat thereof" to American blueberry growers.
  • American Blueberry Growers Alliance (ABGA) is a national association representing blueberry growers and farmers in the United States.

Broad American and International Coalition Formed to Oppose Limitations on Domestic Blueberry Imports

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
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The Coalition has been organized to oppose limitations on blueberry imports, including the upcoming International Trade Commission hearing on blueberry imports.

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  • The Coalition has been organized to oppose limitations on blueberry imports, including the upcoming International Trade Commission hearing on blueberry imports.
  • All members of the Coalition agree that imports are not a substantial cause of serious injury to the domestic blueberry industry.
  • Restricting blueberry imports into the U.S. will limit consumers access to these healthy, delicious, and nutritional berries.
  • The Blueberry Coalition for Progress & Health is a broad cross-section of the U.S. blueberry industry including domestic growers and shippers as well as importers and retailers formed to oppose limitations on blueberry imports, including the initiated Section 201 investigation on blueberries.