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Thought Leader Gary Vaynerchuk Joins MaryRuth Organics’ Board of Directors

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

MaryRuth Organics (MaryRuths), a leading digitally native health and wellness brand operating in the premium vitamins, minerals, and supplements (VMS) industry, today announced that entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk is joining the company as a member of its board of directors.

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  • MaryRuth Organics (MaryRuths), a leading digitally native health and wellness brand operating in the premium vitamins, minerals, and supplements (VMS) industry, today announced that entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk is joining the company as a member of its board of directors.
  • As a member of the board, Gary will advise MaryRuths on digital marketing, brand building and Web3, as the company continues its robust growth trajectory.
  • MaryRuth Ghiyam, Founder and CEO of MaryRuths, was personally an avid consumer of Garys content for many years as she was building her business.
  • Gary Vaynerchuk said: "MaryRuth is a super-nova entrepreneur surrounded by incredible intuition, emotional intelligence and consumer-centric DNA.

FirstEnergy On Pace to Exceed Pollinator Habitat Development Goal

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Friday, June 17, 2022

AKRON, Ohio, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) is on track to exceed its goal of developing 225 acres of pollinator habitat across its service territory by 2025, including the creation of new habitat in transmission right of ways, at its utility substation properties and at parks and nature preserves. After beginning with a pilot program in 2020, the company has expanded the initiative within its service territory and is on pace to reach nearly 190 pollinator-friendly acres by the end of third quarter in 2022.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) is on track to exceed its goal of developing 225 acres of pollinator habitat across its service territory by 2025, including the creation of new habitat in transmission right of ways, at its utility substation properties and at parks and nature preserves.
  • Insects and small animals that pollinate plants, such as birds, bats, bees, butterflies and beetles, help to sustain ecosystems.
  • The organization initiated and manages Pollinator Week, an annual celebration in support of pollinator health that runs from June 20-26 this year.
  • The company is also conducting follow-up site inspections and examining best practices for pollinator cultivation after seeding, including invasive species prevention and strategic mowing to promote native pollinator species.

Rare 'Butterfly Explosion' Forms in China's Biodiverse Yunnan

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

HONGHE, China, June 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Honghe Butterfly Valley, in southwest China's Yunnan Province, has witnessed hundreds of millions of butterflies emerge from chrysalises since June, with a worldwide rare ecological spectacle presented, according to the Honghe Daily.

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  • HONGHE, China, June 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Honghe Butterfly Valley, in southwest China's Yunnan Province, has witnessed hundreds of millions of butterflies emerge from chrysalises since June, with a worldwide rare ecological spectacle presented, according to the Honghe Daily.
  • "Butterfly explosion" refers to the seasonal natural and ecological spectacle formed in May and June every year, in which a large number of Stichophthalma larvae pupate in a short period of time and then transform into butterflies.
  • They pile up and flutter all over the sky in the woods, beside streams and mountain trails.
  • To date, over 400 butterfly species have been identified in the Honghe Butterfly Valley, which is famed for its all-year-round warm and humid weather.

LE VIAN UNVEILS THE 2023 JEWELRY TREND FORECAST AT THE LE VIAN RED CARPET REVUE IN LAS VEGAS

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

In the last year, LeVian's Red Carpet Revue events have raised over $1m for these chosen charities.

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  • In the last year, LeVian's Red Carpet Revue events have raised over $1m for these chosen charities.
  • For 2023, Le Vian forecasts the compelling allure of Periwinkle, characterized by blue with varying subtones of pinks and purples.
  • Le Vian, a world leader in tanzanite in the late 20thcentury, brings its Blueberry Tanzanite to the forefront of jewelry fashion for 2023.
  • Le Vian named Costa Smeralda Emeralds and emerald-cut as the cornerstone of the Balance sentiment for 2023.

Overair Receives $145 million Investment from Hanwha Group to Develop All-Electric VTOL Aircraft

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

SANTA ANA, Calif., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle (eVTOL) company, Overair, announced its most recent funding of $145 million from Hanwha Systems and Hanwha Aerospace, global leaders in ultra-precision communications and aircraft technologies. With this new investment, Overair remains on track to fly its all-electric experimental prototype in the second half of 2023.

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  • With this new investment, Overair remains on track to fly its all-electric experimental prototype in the second half of 2023.
  • Hanwha's continued investment in Overair not only fuels the ongoing development of Butterfly but will also allow Overair to lay the groundwork for commercializing their mobility technology.
  • In addition to their investment, Hanwha will also provide electric motors and battery packs for Overair's prototypes, as the two companies expand their R&D co-operation.
  • The aircraft's advanced propulsion system is derived from decades of military VTOL programs led by Abe Karem.

Wilton Brings Creativity to the Kitchen This Summer with New Bakeware Items and On-Trend Baking & Decorating Products

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Additionally, fans can spend more time entertaining and less time in the kitchen baking with the introduction of new Wilton Perfect Results bakeware products that offer easy, simple solutions for everyday bakes.

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  • Additionally, fans can spend more time entertaining and less time in the kitchen baking with the introduction of new Wilton Perfect Results bakeware products that offer easy, simple solutions for everyday bakes.
  • At Wilton, we are always dreaming, creating and innovating products that we know our fans will love, said Ashley Papanikolas, Brand Communications & Community Manager at Wilton.
  • Wilton launches three new thematic collections: the whimsically inspired floral & folklore thematic, the on-trend galaxy thematic, and the beach-inspired sealife collection.
  • The Wilton Galaxy Thematic: With a variety of bakeware and tools, this space-themed product line will take at-home bakes out-of-this-world!

Valent BioSciences Announces Major Expansion at Its Osage Facility

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Monday, June 6, 2022

Valent BioSciences LLC announced today that it has approved a major expansion of its biorational manufacturing facility in Osage, Iowa, which will meet increasing demand for its biorational products and the introduction of new products requiring more capacity.

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  • Valent BioSciences LLC announced today that it has approved a major expansion of its biorational manufacturing facility in Osage, Iowa, which will meet increasing demand for its biorational products and the introduction of new products requiring more capacity.
  • When it was completed in 2014, the Osage plant was the worlds largest purpose-built biorational manufacturing facility.
  • This expansion will enable the company to maintain state-of-the-art facilities and help meet rising demand for the many biorational products that are made in Osage.
  • Recently, Valent BioSciences announced two high-profile environmental initiatives in Mitchell County, Iowa, on land adjacent to the Osage facility.

Lactalis Canada Releases 2021 ESG Report

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

"Lactalis Canada's 2021 ESG Report serves as a clear roadmap; one that embraces our key stakeholders, including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government and industry partners to join us on this important journey and make a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet," said Mark Taylor, President & CEO, Lactalis Canada.

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  • "Lactalis Canada's 2021 ESG Report serves as a clear roadmap; one that embraces our key stakeholders, including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government and industry partners to join us on this important journey and make a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet," said Mark Taylor, President & CEO, Lactalis Canada.
  • Lactalis Canada's report is directly aligned with the company's global ESG framework set by Lactalis Group, focusing on three key pillars of impact: 1) People & Communities; 2) Authentic Products & Heritage; and 3) Land & Resources.
  • With 140 years of brand heritage, Lactalis Canada (formerly Parmalat Canada) is committed to enriching and nurturing the lives of Canadians by producing nutritious and great tasting dairy products.
  • Lactalis Canada is a subsidiary of Lactalis Group, the world's leading dairy group, headquartered in Laval, France.

Metropolitan General Manager Issues Statement on State Water Board Emergency Regulations on Conservation

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Adel Hagekhalil, general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, issues the following statement on the State Water Resources Control Board adoption today of emergency conservation regulations in response to the drought, including a ban on using potable water to irrigate nonfunctional turf in commercial, industrial and institutional sectors:

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  • Adel Hagekhalil, general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, issues the following statement on the State Water Resources Control Board adoption today of emergency conservation regulations in response to the drought, including a ban on using potable water to irrigate nonfunctional turf in commercial, industrial and institutional sectors:
    Using our precious water resources to irrigate thirsty grass that serves no function is wasteful, particularly during this severe drought.
  • We appreciate the State Water Boards leadership today to eliminate this practice in the commercial, industrial and institutional sectors.
  • Our priority must be to preserve and stretch our limited supplies to ensure we have enough water to meet human health and safety needs.
  • The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties.

Bolthouse Farms Acquires Evolution Fresh From Starbucks

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) and Bolthouse Farms today announced entry into a definitive agreement for Bolthouse Farms to acquire the brand and business of Evolution Fresh.

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  • Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) and Bolthouse Farms today announced entry into a definitive agreement for Bolthouse Farms to acquire the brand and business of Evolution Fresh.
  • Evolution Fresh is a natural extension of the Bolthouse Farms portfolio and we look forward to welcoming the team, said Jeff Dunn, chairman and chief executive officer of Bolthouse Farms.
  • Through Bolthouse Farms, Evolution Fresh joins Butterflys brand portfolio that includes the likes of Chosen Foods, MaryRuth Organics, Orgain, and Pete and Gerrys Organics.
  • By bringing these powerhouse brands together Bolthouse Farms and Evolution Fresh we will deliver a robust, high-growth, and consumer-preferred portfolio of juices to market, said Bill Levisay, president, Consumer Brands, Bolthouse Farms.