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Gerber Commits to Carbon Neutrality for Organic Products in 2022 as Part of Climate Forward Nutrition Ambition

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

Our commitment to carbon neutrality is an important step in our climate journey, which will continue beyond 2035."

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  • Our commitment to carbon neutrality is an important step in our climate journey, which will continue beyond 2035."
  • Gerber Products Company was founded in 1928 in Fremont, Mich. Gerber joined the Nestl family on September 1, 2007.
  • 1Climate Forward Nutrition is Gerber's commitment to incorporate practices and technology to limit and eliminate carbon emissions.
  • Gerber will also be partnering with a third-party to certify that Gerber's baby food products are carbon neutral by 2022 and 2035.

Gerber® Reveals 2021 Spokesbaby and First-Ever Chief Growing Officer

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Monday, June 28, 2021

"Photo Search is a moment that brings families together in celebration year after year, and the Gerber family is delighted to welcome Zane as this year's Gerber Spokesbaby and first-ever Chief Growing Officer," said Mohini Joshi, Vice President of Marketing at Gerber.

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  • "Photo Search is a moment that brings families together in celebration year after year, and the Gerber family is delighted to welcome Zane as this year's Gerber Spokesbaby and first-ever Chief Growing Officer," said Mohini Joshi, Vice President of Marketing at Gerber.
  • In honor of the program's 11-year anniversary, this year's Photo Search winner will not only serve as the 2021 Gerber Spokesbaby but will also receive the honorary title of Chief Growing Officer for the year.
  • As part of the 2021 Spokesbaby and CGO's tenure, he will work together with Gerber to help the next generation of babies grow and thrive.
  • Gerber Products Company was founded in 1928 in Fremont, Mich. Gerber joined the Nestl family on September 1, 2007.

Bolthouse Farms Debuts New Line of Carrot "Swaps"

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020

BAKERSFIELD, Calif., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Takinga giant leap toward their long-term vision ofPlants Powering People, Bolthouse Farms today announced a new line of plant-powered products: Bolthouse Farms Wunderoots, exciting new carrot-based "swaps" featuring Carrot Dogs, Carrot Fettuccine kits and Riced Carrot kits that provide consumers easy and delicious ways to eat more carrots.

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  • BAKERSFIELD, Calif., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Takinga giant leap toward their long-term vision ofPlants Powering People, Bolthouse Farms today announced a new line of plant-powered products: Bolthouse Farms Wunderoots, exciting new carrot-based "swaps" featuring Carrot Dogs, Carrot Fettuccine kits and Riced Carrot kits that provide consumers easy and delicious ways to eat more carrots.
  • This launch follows the company's recent introduction of Bolthouse Farms Plant-Based Protein KETO beverage line and their Plant-Based Refrigerated Dressings .
  • "These new Bolthouse Farms Wunderoots carrot 'swaps' answer this call and step in as a healthier option for popular staples.
  • A Coney Island favorite is reimagined with Bolthouse Farms Wunderoots Carrot Dogs, for those consumers looking to include more plant-based foods in their diet.

New Bolthouse Farms Superfood Immunity Boost Satisfies Consumer Demand for Products with Functional Ingredients

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Thursday, September 24, 2020

With consumers making more mindful choices at the shelf, Bolthouse Farms has met the demand for more functional, immunity-supporting products as wellness routines are maintained at home.

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  • With consumers making more mindful choices at the shelf, Bolthouse Farms has met the demand for more functional, immunity-supporting products as wellness routines are maintained at home.
  • "We quickly developed the new Superfood Immunity Boost juice and added multi-serve sizes of our other immunity-boosting juices and smoothies, providing the value and function consumers are looking for."
  • Today's consumer is looking for products to address overall personal wellness--maintaining a healthy immune system remains top-of-mind with cold and flu season just around the corner.
  • For more than a century, Bolthouse Farms has been known as the innovation leader in growing and distributing carrots and high-quality, innovative branded products.

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures Debuts New Website

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Friday, September 18, 2020

WOODRIDGE, Ill., Sept. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Gerber Plumbing Fixtures,a manufacturer of tried and true, high-quality kitchen and bathroom plumbing products,isthrilled to unveil its new website.

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  • WOODRIDGE, Ill., Sept. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Gerber Plumbing Fixtures,a manufacturer of tried and true, high-quality kitchen and bathroom plumbing products,isthrilled to unveil its new website.
  • At the end of 2019, Globe Union Industrial Corporation, parent company of Gerber, announced the integration of Danze by Gerber products into the Gerber brand family.
  • Gerber is going to market with a single brand voice and introducing all new products exclusively featuring the Gerber brand name, while executing a running change for the transition of existing Danze by Gerber products.
  • For nearly a century, Gerber has manufactured tried and true, high-quality kitchen and bathroom plumbing products.

Bolthouse Farms Lives Its Mission to Bring Healthy & Nutritious Food to the American Table by Giving Back to Employees, Local Communities and the Nation

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Thursday, April 30, 2020

"Food banks across the country are seeing dramatic usage increases and healthcare workers are working in overdrive to keep up with the demands brought by the coronavirus pandemic.

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  • "Food banks across the country are seeing dramatic usage increases and healthcare workers are working in overdrive to keep up with the demands brought by the coronavirus pandemic.
  • As a company that produces fresh and healthy food, we have a unique opportunity to make a difference and help feed those in need during these challenging times."
  • For each dollar any Bolthouse Farms employee donates, the company will match dollar-for-dollar up to $20,000.
  • For more than a century, Bolthouse Farms has been known as the innovation leader in growing and distributing carrots and high-quality, innovative branded products.

Gerber® Increases Annual Donation to Feeding America to More than $2.8 Million

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Thursday, April 23, 2020

ARLINGTON, Va., April 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Gerber Products Company announced its annual donation* of baby food products to Feeding America increased to more than $2.8 million to support those in need.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., April 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Gerber Products Company announced its annual donation* of baby food products to Feeding America increased to more than $2.8 million to support those in need.
  • Gerber's donation is helping to fill an urgent need for baby food products in local food banks across the nation.
  • "At Gerber, we've stood by families through the past 90 years during both trying and prosperous times," said Gerber President and CEO Bill Partyka.
  • "More than 11 million children in the U.S. face hunger," said Blake Thompson, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Feeding America.

Gerber Announces Baby Food Industry's First Single-Material Pouch

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Thursday, March 5, 2020

ARLINGTON, Va., March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Gerber , the early childhood nutrition leader, announced a first-of-its-kind, single-material baby food pouch designed for the future of recycling.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Gerber , the early childhood nutrition leader, announced a first-of-its-kind, single-material baby food pouch designed for the future of recycling.
  • It is also an important milestone in creating a wider market for recycled plastics that are safe for food.
  • With Nestl as a founding member of Materials Recovery for the Future (MRFF) , a research collaborative committed to creating recycling solutions, Gerber is helping to expand curbside recycling for the pouch and all baby food pouches.
  • Gerber Products Company was founded in 1928 in Fremont, Mich. Gerber joined the Nestl family on September 1, 2007.

The New Bolthouse Farms to Showcase Plant-Powered Product Innovations at Natural Products Expo West 2020

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

BAKERSFIELD, Calif., Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Bringing to life its vision of Plants Powering People, Bolthouse Farms will reveal an ambitious lineup of healthier and more functional products at Natural Products Expo West, the world's largest natural, organic and healthy products trade show, March 5-7, 2020, in Anaheim, Calif.

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  • BAKERSFIELD, Calif., Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Bringing to life its vision of Plants Powering People, Bolthouse Farms will reveal an ambitious lineup of healthier and more functional products at Natural Products Expo West, the world's largest natural, organic and healthy products trade show, March 5-7, 2020, in Anaheim, Calif.
  • The portfolio of new Bolthouse Farms products includes three new beverage lines, as well as new flavors and line extensions for protein shakes, juices and dressings.
  • Bolthouse Farms Protein Keto: Keto is a lifestyle that follows a strict set of guidelines which may be complicated for some consumers.
  • A flurry of activity awaits attendees of the Natural Products Expo West at the Bolthouse Farms booth.

AM Best Comments on Credit Ratings of Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company Following Announced Transaction With Gerber Life Insurance Company

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Friday, February 14, 2020

AM Best has commented that the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of a of Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company (Canadian Premier) (Toronto, ON), a subsidiary of Securian Financial Group, Inc. (Securian), remain unchanged following the announcement of a definitive agreement to purchase Gerber Life Insurance Companys Canadian block of business.

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  • AM Best has commented that the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of a of Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company (Canadian Premier) (Toronto, ON), a subsidiary of Securian Financial Group, Inc. (Securian), remain unchanged following the announcement of a definitive agreement to purchase Gerber Life Insurance Companys Canadian block of business.
  • On Feb. 13, 2020, Canadian Premium announced an agreement to acquire a block of juvenile whole life policies from Gerber Life via an assumption reinsurance transaction.
  • However, AM Best notes that the acquisition supports Securians strategic goals to expand its business in the Canadian market following the acquisition of Canadian Premier and its sister company, Canadian Premier General Insurance Company (formerly known as Legacy General Insurance Company), in 2017.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Bests Credit Ratings .