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ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES INTRODUCES NEW CHEFS & CULINARY EXPERTS FOR 2024 EPICUREAN EXPEDITIONS

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas Ocean Voyages announces an impressive lineup of esteemed chefs and culinary experts for its 2024 Epicurean Expeditions. Guests exploring the Mediterranean will be immersed in each destination's culture, cuisine, and wines aboard an intimate yacht with fewer than 200 like-minded explorers. Enjoy culinary demonstrations and tastings on board led by acclaimed chefs and esteemed sommeliers. Then, head ashore with a local guide to explore farmers' markets, sample regional cuisine, and discover the simple pleasures of each destination firsthand. Exclusively on Epicurean Expeditions, guests will indulge in the Josper Grill Dining Experience at 7Aft Grill, a Yachtsman Cookoff challenge, culinary presentations, wine tastings, and delectable tastings led by expert chefs. Select expeditions will feature events hosted by a Tastes & Traditions Expert, providing insights into culinary heritage.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas Ocean Voyages announces an impressive lineup of esteemed chefs and culinary experts for its 2024 Epicurean Expeditions.
  • Exclusively on Epicurean Expeditions, guests will indulge in the Josper Grill Dining Experience at 7Aft Grill, a Yachtsman Cookoff challenge, culinary presentations, wine tastings, and delectable tastings led by expert chefs.
  • Atlas Ocean Voyages is redefining luxury adventure cruising by delivering awe-inspiring experiences in the world's most sought-after and remote destinations.
  • Combining an intimate and luxurious environment with genuine hospitality, Atlas Ocean Voyages ensures that each journey is a once-in-a-lifetime expedition.

Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection Debuts Revitalized Spa Rooted in Mexican Healing Traditions

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

LOS CABOS, Mexico, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection, Los Cabos' most iconic luxury resort, today reopens its Forbes 5 Star award-winning spa as a new holistic and cultural wellness experience with transformative treatments, a refreshed look and feel and immersive wellbeing journeys. Drawing inspiration from the philosophy and practice of the medicine wheel and indigenous Mexican healing traditions, the spa experience debuts spiritually guided spa offerings to promote holistic restoration in a newly elevated environment.

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  • Drawing inspiration from the philosophy and practice of the medicine wheel and indigenous Mexican healing traditions, the spa experience debuts spiritually guided spa offerings to promote holistic restoration in a newly elevated environment.
  • "We are thrilled to re-introduce the spa at Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection with a new ancestral healing philosophy, inspired by Baja California's distinct locale and Mexico's rich history and culture," said Marc Rodriguez, General Manager, Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection.
  • "The Spa at Esperanza will continue to deliver impressive results and further celebrate the soul of Esperanza that guests and owners have come to know and love.
  • Enhanced treatments, contemporary menu offerings and state-of-the-art technology, including the latest in Geneo facial technology, promote a personalized approach to well-being rooted in traditional therapies."

Large-Scale Landscape Restoration: Spades and the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD announce partnerships

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Monday, December 11, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Large-Scale Landscape Restoration: Spades and the African Union Development Agency–NEPAD announce partnerships with Cote d'Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Large-Scale Landscape Restoration: Spades and the African Union Development Agency–NEPAD announce partnerships with Cote d'Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  • Spades and the African Union Development Agency (NEPAD/AFR100) are proud to announce landscape restoration agreements with Democratic Republic of the Congo and Cote d'Ivoire.
  • Each agreement calls for partnerships in the development of large-scale landscape restoration.
  • Their program, AFR100 – The African Forest Landscape Restoration Initiative - is a country-led effort to restore Africa's degraded and deforested land.

MAIDO RECLAIMS NO.1 STATUS AS THE LIST OF LATIN AMERICA'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS 2023 IS REVEALED

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time since the list's inception in 2013, culinary stars gathered in Rio de Janeiro at the Copacabana Palace to witness the 11th annual unveiling of Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2023, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna. Establishments from 23 cities across the region were recognised before Maido – crowned The Best Restaurant in Latin America for three consecutive years between 2017 and 2019 – reclaimed the No.1 position atop the list as The Best Restaurant in Latin America 2023 and The Best Restaurant in Peru 2023.

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  • William Drew, Director of Content for Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants, says: "We are honoured and privileged to celebrate the incredible culinary talent and diversity showcased in this year's Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2023 list.
  • Instead, Central will become the first restaurant in Latin America to be elevated to the Best of the Best hall of fame after achieving the coveted No.1 ranking at The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2023.
  • The list of Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2023 displays the rich diversity and culinary cultures of the region, highlighting an array of establishments from 23 destinations.
  • The votes of this Academy make up the Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants list, an annual barometer of taste.

MAIDO RECLAIMS NO.1 STATUS AS THE LIST OF LATIN AMERICA'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS 2023 IS REVEALED

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time since the list's inception in 2013, culinary stars gathered in Rio de Janeiro at the Copacabana Palace to witness the 11th annual unveiling of Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2023, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna. Establishments from 23 cities across the region were recognised before Maido – crowned The Best Restaurant in Latin America for three consecutive years between 2017 and 2019 – reclaimed the No.1 position atop the list as The Best Restaurant in Latin America 2023 and The Best Restaurant in Peru 2023.

Key Points: 
  • William Drew, Director of Content for Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants, says: "We are honoured and privileged to celebrate the incredible culinary talent and diversity showcased in this year's Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2023 list.
  • Instead, Central will become the first restaurant in Latin America to be elevated to the Best of the Best hall of fame after achieving the coveted No.1 ranking at The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2023.
  • The list of Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2023 displays the rich diversity and culinary cultures of the region, highlighting an array of establishments from 23 destinations.
  • The votes of this Academy make up the Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants list, an annual barometer of taste.

MAIDO RECLAIMS NO.1 STATUS AS THE LIST OF LATIN AMERICA'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS 2023 IS REVEALED

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Establishments from 23 cities across the region were recognised before Maido reclaimed No.1 status for the first time since 2019.

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  • Establishments from 23 cities across the region were recognised before Maido reclaimed No.1 status for the first time since 2019.
  • Lima's Central, which was voted No.1 in Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2022, was not eligible for voting in the 2023 edition of the regional ranking.
  • Central will be elevated to the Best of the Best hall of fame after achieving the No.1 ranking at The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2023.
  • 50 Best works with Deloitte as its official independent adjudication partner to help protect the integrity and authenticity of the voting process and the resulting list of Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2023.

Stay Balanced this Holiday Season with Health-Ade Kombucha

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Health-Ade, makers of delicious, bubbly beverages that support a happy and healthy gut, are celebrating feeling good from the inside out this holiday season. A perfect swap for alcohol or soda, Health-Ade Kombucha's living probiotics help keep your gut in balance while enjoying the season's festivities and indulging in your favorite holiday foods. 

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  • To celebrate the season, Health-Ade Kombucha has launched its seasonal holiday flavor, Holiday Cheers , which expertly blends notes of ginger, vanilla, allspice, and cacao for the perfect sip to spread the cheer all season long.
  • Every bottle of Health-Ade's Holiday Cheers Kombucha will help you celebrate the seasonal flavors you love, while supporting a happy and healthy gut.
  • "Health-Ade is a delicious, easy way to support your gut health during the holiday season," says Claire Chewning, Health-Ade's Registered Dietitian Advisor.
  • You can purchase the limited-edition candle set and Holiday Cheers flavor now on health-ade.com for yourself and all of the Health-Ade Kombucha lovers on your holiday gift list.

Research on rural and urban sustainability in Amazonia rewarded with the Volvo Environment Prize 2023

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Monday, October 30, 2023

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The vast Amazon region is central to the global debate on creating a stable climate and maintaining biodiversity. But we cannot deal with sustainability in Amazonia if we do not confront the rural and urban realities in the region of poverty, violence, and the need for economic development. That is the message from Eduardo Brondizio, a Brazilian-born Anthropologist Professor at Indiana University, Bloomington, USA, who is the Volvo Environment Prize laureate in 2023.

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  • But we cannot deal with sustainability in Amazonia if we do not confront the rural and urban realities in the region of poverty, violence, and the need for economic development.
  • That is the message from Eduardo Brondizio, a Brazilian-born Anthropologist Professor at Indiana University, Bloomington, USA, who is the Volvo Environment Prize laureate in 2023.
  • He has examined issues of land use, deforestation, climate change and food production — and how they impact indigenous, rural, and urban populations.
  • Most people know the world's largest rainforest is in Amazonia, but the cities are rarely in the global spotlight.

SUSTAINABLE INNERWEAR BRAND 'KNICKEY' ANNOUNCES NEW BRAND IDENTITY 'SUBSET' AND AN EXPANDED OFFERING

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Knickey, the organic-cotton basics brand, has embarked on a new chapter with a rebranding initiative. Now known as Subset, the brand transformation marks a milestone of growth and dedication to its customers by expanding into new product categories and further extended sizing.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Knickey, the organic-cotton basics brand, has embarked on a new chapter with a rebranding initiative.
  • The intimates company launched in 2018 with the best-fitting basics made from certified organic cotton.
  • Now, Subset is a brand evolution that builds upon the company's foundation and core values with an expanded offering of essential innerwear designed for living everyday, better.
  • The new identity carries on the brand's mission to make organic cotton the daily default by providing customers with the integral foundations of a well-rounded wardrobe.

Astra Energy Inc. Affiliate Astra Global Solutions, Inc. and Partner Inti Global Dominicana, S.R.L. Secure a 25-Year Concession for Organic Waste in Dominican Republic

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Monday, October 16, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- Astra Energy Inc. (OTCQB: ASRE) (“Astra” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its affiliate, Astra Global Solutions, Inc. (“AGS”), has partnered with Inti Global Dominicana, S.R.L.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- Astra Energy Inc. (OTCQB: ASRE) (“Astra” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its affiliate, Astra Global Solutions, Inc. (“AGS”), has partnered with Inti Global Dominicana, S.R.L.
  • (“Inti”) to secure the Dominican Republic National Coconut Program (“the Program”).
  • Astra will benefit from its relationship with AGS as it advances business development activities in various regions around the world.
  • Astra's subsidiary Regreen Technologies Inc. has licensed the territory to AGS for the Regreen Waste to Energy System and will provide the equipment.