Fitness & Nutrition

FarmboxRx Launches Maternal Health Program to Nourish Underserved Expecting and New Mothers Nationwide

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

FarmboxRx focuses on enhancing health outcomes for expectant and new mothers by ensuring access to healthy foods and providing condition-specific health literacy in each box.

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  • FarmboxRx focuses on enhancing health outcomes for expectant and new mothers by ensuring access to healthy foods and providing condition-specific health literacy in each box.
  • The Maternal Health Program empowers members with information about their health and promotes strategic utilization of other covered benefits.
  • Building a Maternal Health Program was a passion project for FarmboxRx Founder and CEO, Ashley Tyrner.
  • Beginning today, healthcare organizations can partner with FarmboxRx to support expectant mothers with nutritious foods and tailored educational materials to improve maternal health outcomes.​​ To learn more, visit https://farmboxrx.com/maternal-health/ .

Northwell Health Researcher Shows Vitamin D Could Improve Insulin-producing Cells in Children With Type 1 Diabetes

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

To help children and young people navigate type 1 diabetes, new research from Cohen Children’s Medical Center and The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health shows that taking vitamin D could help improve the function of insulin-producing cells.

Key Points: 
  • To help children and young people navigate type 1 diabetes, new research from Cohen Children’s Medical Center and The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health shows that taking vitamin D could help improve the function of insulin-producing cells.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305266724/en/
    Dr. Benjamin Nwosu’s study shows that vitamin D could be an easier and more affordable option to help adolescents living with type 1 diabetes.
  • The research showed that by taking high-dose vitamin D, patients saw improvement in the function of insulin-producing cells which could extend the “honeymoon phase” of type 1 diabetes.
  • This research shows that by adding vitamin D, which is inexpensive and easy to obtain, one can make this phase of diabetes last longer.

Incredo Announces Breakthrough in its Sugar Reduction Solution with the Launch of Incredo® Sugar G2, a Concentrated Clean-Label Offering Made of Real Sugar and Protein

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Today, food tech company Incredo , Inc. (US) has announced the launch of Incredo® Sugar G2, a concentrated version of its globally recognized and award winning sugar-based sugar reduction solution, Incredo® Sugar.

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  • Today, food tech company Incredo , Inc. (US) has announced the launch of Incredo® Sugar G2, a concentrated version of its globally recognized and award winning sugar-based sugar reduction solution, Incredo® Sugar.
  • The solution is the latest addition to its portfolio of innovative sugar reduction offerings for food manufacturers and CPGs.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305181498/en/
    Incredo, Inc. (US) has announced the launch of Incredo® Sugar G2, a concentrated version of its globally recognized and award winning sugar-based sugar reduction solution.
  • A variety of companies, including several iconic food brands, are developing and testing products using Incredo Sugar and Incredo Sugar G2.

Bayer Wins Third Consecutive Trial Victory

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Today Bayer won its third consecutive trial victory when a jury reached a defense verdict in its most recent trial – the Kline Roundup™ product liability trial – before Judge Ann Butchart in Philadelphia.

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  • Today Bayer won its third consecutive trial victory when a jury reached a defense verdict in its most recent trial – the Kline Roundup™ product liability trial – before Judge Ann Butchart in Philadelphia.
  • Separately, Plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed with prejudice the Meyer case which was at trial in the Superior Court of California for Sonoma County.
  • Bayer has now won three consecutive victories at trial, and 13 of the last 19 cases where judgments were entered at trial.
  • “Validating the Company’s strategy of taking cases to trial based on strong scientific and regulatory evidence, Bayer has now won three consecutive victories at trial and 13 of the last 19 cases where judgments were entered at trial,” the company said.

US Foods Doubles Down on Community Giving Support With Nearly $2 Million in Additional Funding

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Monday, March 4, 2024

The additional dollars will enable new and innovative initiatives across the company’s three strategic community giving pillars: hunger relief, culinary education and disaster relief.

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  • The additional dollars will enable new and innovative initiatives across the company’s three strategic community giving pillars: hunger relief, culinary education and disaster relief.
  • US Foods associates will continue their integral role in supporting the program through year-round volunteer events.
  • Amid rising food costs, 44 million people, including more than 13 million children, face hunger in the United States1.
  • Since its launch, the program has awarded more than $1.7 million in scholarships to nearly 90 students.

Fluidra Launches its €20 Million Venture Capital Fund, the First to Specialize in Pool and Wellness Startups

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Fluidra, a global leader in connected equipment and solutions for the pool and wellness sector, is launching Fluidra Ventures, a €20 million corporate venture capital fund (CVC) investment to lead innovation in the sector.

Key Points: 
  • Fluidra, a global leader in connected equipment and solutions for the pool and wellness sector, is launching Fluidra Ventures, a €20 million corporate venture capital fund (CVC) investment to lead innovation in the sector.
  • The goal of this first three-year phase is to build a solid portfolio of startups through investing in innovative companies.
  • The CVC will target startup initiatives that enhance efficiency, connectivity, sustainability and safety in the swimming pool and wellness business, leveraging IoT, computer vision and robotic solutions.
  • It is looking for startups that add value to the pool and wellness sector with innovative business models, fostering direct customer interaction through sales, subscriptions and other channels.

BowFlex Inc. Files for Voluntary Chapter 11 Protection and Reaches Stalking Horse Agreement to Facilitate Sale

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The DIP Facility is being provided by SLR pursuant to an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Company’s existing Term Loan Credit Agreement with SLR dated November 30, 2022 (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”).

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  • The DIP Facility is being provided by SLR pursuant to an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Company’s existing Term Loan Credit Agreement with SLR dated November 30, 2022 (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”).
  • “For decades, BowFlex has empowered healthier living and enabled consumers to reach their fitness goals with our innovative home fitness products and individualized connected fitness experiences.
  • The Asset Purchase Agreement with the Stalking Horse Bidder (the “Stalking Horse Asset Purchase Agreement”) provides for standard bid protections.
  • FTI Consulting, Inc. and FTI Capital Advisors LLC have been retained as financial advisor and investment banker to BowFlex to manage the sale and auction process.

The World does not yet Know the Power of Natto: “Natto Power - Japanese Fermented Food Natto, the key to Better Living -”

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

The Japan natto cooperative society federation (Arakawa-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshihiro Noro; “JNCSF”) has added new content to and powered up “Natto Power - Japanese Fermented Food Natto, the key to Better Living -,” the official website that opened last March dedicated to the explanation of the traditional Japanese health food, natto.

Key Points: 
  • The Japan natto cooperative society federation (Arakawa-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshihiro Noro; “JNCSF”) has added new content to and powered up “Natto Power - Japanese Fermented Food Natto, the key to Better Living -,” the official website that opened last March dedicated to the explanation of the traditional Japanese health food, natto.
  • • Official “Natto Power” English website URL:
    Various research institutions have recently made it known that improvement in gut health holds a significant role in promoting health.
  • It has also been discovered that various beneficial bacteria improve gut health, with researchers demonstrating the incredible power of that traditional Japanese food, natto.
  • However, the world does not yet know the power of natto.

Starco Brands to Host Fireside Chat at the 36th Annual ROTH Conference

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Starco Brands, Inc. (the “Company” or “Starco Brands”) (OTCQB: STCB), developer and acquirer of behavior-changing technologies and brands that spark excitement in the everyday, today announced that Ross Sklar, the Company’s Chairman & CEO, will be participating in a fireside chat at the 36th Annual ROTH Conference, to be held March 18-19, 2024 in Dana Point, CA.

Key Points: 
  • Starco Brands, Inc. (the “Company” or “Starco Brands”) (OTCQB: STCB), developer and acquirer of behavior-changing technologies and brands that spark excitement in the everyday, today announced that Ross Sklar, the Company’s Chairman & CEO, will be participating in a fireside chat at the 36th Annual ROTH Conference, to be held March 18-19, 2024 in Dana Point, CA.
  • The Starco Brands’ fireside chat is scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 1:00 pm PT.
  • The fireside chat will be webcast live and archived in the “IR Calendar” section of the Company’s Investor Relations website at https://investors.starcobrands.com .
  • To schedule a meeting with Starco Brands, please contact your ROTH sales representative.

The Beachbody Company, Inc. Announces Sale and Leaseback Agreement Further Strengthening The Company’s Liquidity Position

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Simultaneous with the sale, the Company entered into a five-year lease of the facility, with two options to extend the lease for a period of three years each.

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  • Simultaneous with the sale, the Company entered into a five-year lease of the facility, with two options to extend the lease for a period of three years each.
  • The Company used the net proceeds received from the sale to make a partial prepayment on its Term Loan of $5.5 million.
  • The amounts related to the sale of the facility and the partial prepayment will be recorded in the quarter ended March 31, 2024.
  • Carl Daikeler, Chief Executive Officer of Beachbody, commented “The sale and leaseback transaction demonstrates our commitment to improving our liquidity position as we execute on our turnaround.