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More Than 30 Top Brands Announce Exclusive Offers For National Teacher Appreciation Month with SheerID

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Headspace - Headspace is offering free access to K-12 (primary-secondary) teachers and support staff in the US, UK, Australia and Canada.

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  • Headspace - Headspace is offering free access to K-12 (primary-secondary) teachers and support staff in the US, UK, Australia and Canada.
  • We’re proud to support them in leading a healthy active lifestyle and making the most of their time spent outside.
  • Whirlpool - Maytag is offering 15% off for teachers to thank them for going the extra mile each and every day.
  • Willow 3.0 offers 360 mobility, is hands-free, cord-free, leak-free, and sterile— so teachers can pump while they’re making the world a better place.

Willow and SimpliFed Launch "What the PUMP Act" Guide For Employers and Parents Following Federal Enforcement

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Monday, May 1, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Willow Innovations, Inc. (Willow), the Femtech leader disrupting the pumping and feeding industry with best-in-class technology, and SimpliFed, the telehealth platform dedicated to democratizing access to baby feeding services, today launched "What the PUMP Act," an education campaign and resource hub designed to help employers understand their responsibilities to support breastfeeding and pumping parents as they return to work.

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  • To further support moms on their feeding journey, Willow and SimpliFed recognized the need to engage and better educate businesses as they implement the PUMP Act.
  • Legislation like the PUMP Act - and a much-needed national paid family leave policy - serve as a catalyst for business leaders to do better for parents," said Laura Chambers, CEO of Willow.
  • In addition to critical educational resources and webinars to help employers become compliant following the federal enforcement date, the "What the PUMP Act" hub also contains the information and tools parents need to empower and advocate for themselves.
  • To learn more about the "What the PUMP Act" resources and the Willow-SimpliFed partnership, visit The Feed , Willow's leading resource for all things early motherhood.

WILLOW ANNOUNCES COMMERCIAL AGREEMENT WITH SANDHILL ONE

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Solid execution on development phases leads to execution of agreement; illustrates company progress against targeted milestones anticipated for 2023 to expand company growth

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  • Solid execution on development phases leads to execution of agreement; illustrates company progress against targeted milestones anticipated for 2023 to expand company growth
    Willow's unique combination of strain engineering, precision fermentation and its newly developed BioOxi™ bio-oxidation platform has accelerated the timeline to reach commercial agreement
    MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Willow Biosciences Inc. ("Willow") (TSX: WLLW); (OTCQB: CANSF), a leading biotechnology company focused on revolutionizing industrial manufacturing of pure, consistent and sustainable functional ingredients announces execution of a commercial agreement with Sandhill One, LLC ("Sandhill").
  • This royalty-bearing agreement would be more attractive than Willow originally expected and highlights the Company's rapid steps to bring in nearer term revenue.
  • "I am also proud of our R&D team's hard work and accomplishments to bring this commercial agreement to fruition, which further endorses our reputation in helping our partners sustainably solve their commercial challenges and in bringing cost-effective innovation to their end markets."
  • Our confidence in their results and the ensuing value has accelerated our decision to put in place a mutually rewarding commercial agreement," said J. Gregory Reid, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer of Sandhill.

Abacus Announces $500,000 Financing

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Monday, April 17, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia , April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abacus Mining & Exploration Corporation (“Abacus” or the “Company”) (TSXV: AME) is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement (“Offering”) for proceeds of up to $500,000 through the issuance of up to 16,666,667 units (“Units”) at a price of $0.03 per Unit.

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  • Proceeds from the Offering will be applied towards exploration and for general working capital, and payment of US$82,500 in respect of a property payment to the owners of the Nev-Lorraine property.
  • The financing is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.
  • In connection with the Offering, certain finders may receive a cash fee and/or non-transferable finder warrants.
  • All securities issued will be subject to a four month hold period under Canadian securities law.

WILLOW ANNOUNCES ROLLOUT OF BioOxi PLATFORM PROVIDING VALUABLE AND EXPEDITED BIOCONVERSION-ENABLED CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Through the Company's legacy expertise, Willow is now able to offer commercial partners both cost-effective production of ingredients through biosynthesis, and now through BioOxi, bioconversion-enabled chemical manufacturing of ingredients from defined intermediates with the benefit of removing multiple chemical steps and significantly reducing cost and resources.

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  • Through the Company's legacy expertise, Willow is now able to offer commercial partners both cost-effective production of ingredients through biosynthesis, and now through BioOxi, bioconversion-enabled chemical manufacturing of ingredients from defined intermediates with the benefit of removing multiple chemical steps and significantly reducing cost and resources.
  • "We see this new platform as posing a powerful, clean and cost-effective solution to our prospective partners' chemical manufacturing challenges that is highly complementary to our existing strain engineering and precision fermentation business.
  • Based on our prior success in utilizing BioOxi to support our partners we believe it will lead to additional commercial agreements going forward."
  • The launch of BioOxi broadens Willow's addressable total market opportunity and provides nearer-term revenue generation for BioOxi-related projects.

Willow Innovations and SimpliFed Join Forces to Offer Comprehensive Feeding Support and Increase Moms' Access to Certified Lactation Experts

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- How do you want to feed your baby? Willow Innovations, Inc. (Willow) and SimpliFed, the telehealth platform dedicated to democratizing access to baby feeding services, are asking moms this question and providing the resources to help moms confidently navigate their entire feeding journey.

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  • Willow Innovations, Inc. (Willow) and SimpliFed , the telehealth platform dedicated to democratizing access to baby feeding services, are asking moms this question and providing the resources to help moms confidently navigate their entire feeding journey.
  • Willow and SimpliFed, Willow's new trusted lactation consultant (LC) provider network, now provide moms virtual access to International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) regardless of insurance coverage.
  • The IBCLCs are available to Willow moms to support feeding milestones, including prenatal, establishing breastfeeding, learning to pump, supply management, introducing formula, combo-feeding, returning to work, weaning, and more.
  • "SimpliFed and Willow have a shared commitment to reduce the friction parents experience along their feeding journey - no matter what that looks like.

Willow Industries Recognized as Best Cannabis Decontamination Company in U.S. by Global Health & Pharma

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Monday, April 10, 2023

DENVER, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Willow Industries, ("Willow" or "The Company") the leader in cannabis kill-step and decontamination technology, has been named the Best Cannabis Decontamination Company in the U.S. for the second year in a row by Global Health & Pharma's ("GHP") Commercial Cannabis Awards 2022. Established in 2019, the GHP Awards serve as an international recognition of leaders who are innovating across the Human, Animal and Environmental Health sectors; its Cannabis Commercial Awards highlight the prominent industry professionals who are advancing the future of the industry by broadening the medical utility of cannabis and demonstrating originality through the use of modern technology.

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  • DENVER, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Willow Industries , ("Willow" or "The Company") the leader in cannabis kill-step and decontamination technology, has been named the Best Cannabis Decontamination Company in the U.S. for the second year in a row by Global Health & Pharma 's ("GHP") Commercial Cannabis Awards 2022.
  • "It is an honor to be recognized by Global Health & Pharma as the Best Cannabis Decontamination Company for the second year in a row," said Jason Ellsworth, co-founder and COO of Willow Industries.
  • As we continue scaling our business throughout the U.S. and global markets, we look forward to introducing more of the world to cannabis decontamination."
  • Leveraging an extensive science and consumer safety background, Jill Ellsworth launched Willow Industries, the first cannabis decontamination company in the U.S., with a goal to bring a kill-step to cannabis.

Cricket fans in the US, Canada in for a treat; Willow TV to stream IPL 2023 online

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

Commenting on the exciting chapter, Todd Myers, Chief Operating Officer, Willow TV, said, "Willow TV has always worked towards constantly providing our cricket fans in North America with their eagerly awaited fan-favorite matches and tournaments.

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  • Commenting on the exciting chapter, Todd Myers, Chief Operating Officer, Willow TV, said, "Willow TV has always worked towards constantly providing our cricket fans in North America with their eagerly awaited fan-favorite matches and tournaments.
  • IPL 2023 is special as we are able to show all matches on digital for the first time in eight years making the IPL more accessible to cricket fans in the U.S.
  • This year's broadcast on Willow TV promises to entertain cricket fanatics with action-packed games, new venues, and exciting rivalries."
  • Willow TV is the ultimate destination for cricket fans in North America, offering live and on-demand coverage of some of the most renowned cricket events from across the world.

WILLOW BIOSCIENCES ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO BOARD AND MANAGEMENT

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Since joining Willow, Dr. Savile has led the development of the technology platform, building of the operational capabilities, and expansion of the internal portfolio and external partnerships.

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  • Since joining Willow, Dr. Savile has led the development of the technology platform, building of the operational capabilities, and expansion of the internal portfolio and external partnerships.
  • Prior to joining Willow, Dr. Savile worked in senior leadership roles at Intrexon Corporation, a biotechnology company, and Codexis, Inc., a protein engineering company.
  • "Chris' extensive scientific knowledge and business development experience will be invaluable to Willow in its next phase of growth," said Trevor Peters, Chairman of the Board.
  • "Willow is grateful to Dr. Seufer-Wasserthal's vision and talent," said Trevor Peters, Chairman of the Board of the Company.

GrubMarket Expands Supply of Produce to Ukraine and Romania, and Opens Office in Egypt

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Monday, March 27, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GrubMarket today announced that it has expanded its supply of fresh produce to Eastern European countries Ukraine and Romania, and also opened a new office in Egypt through its Salix Fruits business.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GrubMarket today announced that it has expanded its supply of fresh produce to Eastern European countries Ukraine and Romania, and also opened a new office in Egypt through its Salix Fruits business.
  • These developments represent GrubMarket's underlying commitment to building a robust, global supply chain for high-quality, fresh produce.
  • By expanding the supply of fresh produce to Ukraine, Romania, and other Eastern European countries, GrubMarket has positioned itself to help address challenges like worldwide food shortage crises and geopolitical disruptions to the global food supply chain.
  • With the addition of the Egypt office, GrubMarket now operates in both Northern and Southern Africa, with plans to expand further across the African continent.