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KEURIG DR PEPPER AND LA COLOMBE ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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BURLINGTON, Mass and FRISCO, Texas and PHILADELPHIA, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ: KDP) and La Colombe today announced a strategic partnership, including a long-term sales and distribution agreement for La Colombe ready-to-drink coffee and a long-term licensing, manufacturing and distribution agreement for La Colombe branded K-Cup® coffee pods.  Keurig Dr Pepper will also make an equity investment in La Colombe, enabling KDP to participate in the value creation upside expected from the partnership. 

Key Points: 
  • BURLINGTON, Mass and FRISCO, Texas and PHILADELPHIA, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ: KDP) and La Colombe today announced a strategic partnership, including a long-term sales and distribution agreement for La Colombe ready-to-drink coffee and a long-term licensing, manufacturing and distribution agreement for La Colombe branded K-Cup® coffee pods.
  • Keurig Dr Pepper will also make an equity investment in La Colombe, enabling KDP to participate in the value creation upside expected from the partnership.
  • In addition, KDP will manufacture, sell and distribute La Colombe branded K-Cup® coffee pods, under a license agreement, in the U.S. and Canada.
  • The transition of La Colombe ready-to-drink coffee distribution to KDP will begin in late 2023, while the launch of La Colombe branded K-Cup® pods will occur during 2024.

Chobani to Host World Refugee Forum, An Urgent Discussion Addressing the Challenges Confronting 36 Million Refugees Around the World

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
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NEW BERLIN, N.Y., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As one of most significant humanitarian crises of our time continues to unfold, Chobani announced today that it will host the World Refugee Forum on Wednesday, August 10th to bring together leaders who are pushing for stronger government policies, as well as providing humanitarian support and employment pathways for refugees in the U.S. and abroad. The forum will take place as the world prepares to mark one year since the U.S. announced the withdrawal from Afghanistan, and six months into the Russian war on Ukraine. As such, discussions will focus on the dire situations for Afghans and Ukrainians alike, as well as the overall challenges confronting refugees around the globe.

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  • As such, discussions will focus on the dire situations for Afghans and Ukrainians alike, as well as the overall challenges confronting refugees around the globe.
  • "I am grateful that so many people are now paying attention to the refugee crisis, and we cannot let this moment pass without change.
  • It is critical that we make sure our words translate into action, and that we work together on concrete solutions."
  • With this forum, Chobani intends to inspire companies to hire refugees and generate support for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that provide much-needed humanitarian relief.

More than 100 companies join coalition to support refugees in U.S. as new data shows consumers more likely to back brands that support refugees

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Monday, June 20, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To mark World Refugee Day, the Tent Partnership for Refugees (Tent) is announcing that more than 100 major companies have joined its Coalition for Refugees in the U.S. to help create economic opportunity for forcibly displaced people as they start their new lives in America. The organization also announced a summit in September that will feature significant corporate commitments to hire and train refugees.

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  • The organization also announced a summit in September that will feature significant corporate commitments to hire and train refugees.
  • New companies joining the coalition include Burger King, Cargill, Delta Air Lines, Indeed, Lyft, and Marriott.
  • The names of the more than 100 major companies that have joined the Tent Coalition for Refugees in the U.S. can be found here .
  • A summary of the survey findings, How Helping Refugees Helps Brands, developed in partnership with NYU Stern can be found here .

Major Global Companies Pledge Support For Refugees Fleeing Ukraine

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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NEW YORK, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 50 major companies with operations around the world have joined together and today pledged to provide for the immediate needs and additional support to people fleeing Ukraine. More than 3.5 million people have fled the country since Russia's invasion began on February 24.

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  • We, member companies of the Tent Partnership for Refugees, stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters fleeing Ukraine.
  • Individually, the companies who signed the statement have committed financial and other support to help people who have fled Ukraine.
  • Founded by Chobani's founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya in 2016, we are a network of over 200 major companies committed to including refugees.
  • Tent believes that companies can most sustainably support refugees by leveraging their core business operations by engaging refugees as potential employees, entrepreneurs and consumers.

Major Global Companies Pledge Support For Refugees Fleeing Ukraine

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Airbnb, Human, Unilever, Organization, First Nations in Ontario, DHS, NEW, Uber, Multimedia, Tent, UNHCR, CEO, United States Secretary of Homeland Security, TPS, Time, United Nations, Department, Founder, Temporary protected status, Fear, FedEx, TPD, Ulukaya, Carpet, Drug, Amazon, Chobani, EU, Pfizer, Refugee

NEW YORK, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 50 major companies with operations around the world have joined together and today pledged to provide for the immediate needs and additional support to people fleeing Ukraine. More than 3.5 million people have fled the country since Russia's invasion began on February 24.

Key Points: 
  • We, member companies of the Tent Partnership for Refugees, stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters fleeing Ukraine.
  • Individually, the companies who signed the statement have committed financial and other support to help people who have fled Ukraine.
  • Founded by Chobani's founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya in 2016, we are a network of over 200 major companies committed to including refugees.
  • Tent believes that companies can most sustainably support refugees by leveraging their core business operations by engaging refugees as potential employees, entrepreneurs and consumers.

Chobani Expands Coffee Creamer Offering with New Chobani® Plant-Based Coffee Creamers

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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Building on Chobani's growing coffee creamer platform2, Chobani Plant-Based Coffee Creamers aremade with a blend of plant-based ingredients which are vegan-friendly, dairy- and lactose-free, and contain no artificial flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives.

Key Points: 
  • Building on Chobani's growing coffee creamer platform2, Chobani Plant-Based Coffee Creamers aremade with a blend of plant-based ingredients which are vegan-friendly, dairy- and lactose-free, and contain no artificial flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives.
  • Chobani entered the coffee creamer category in 2019 with dairy-based coffee creamers and then followed with oat-based creamers, both available in classic and seasonal flavors as more consumers enjoy their coffee at home.
  • Chobani brings excitement to the category with fan-favorite flavors like their Almond Coco Loco Flip-Inspired Coffee Creamer and Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer in both dairy- and oat-based versions.
  • For consumers looking for wholesome and delicious options, Chobani Coffee Creamers strike the perfect balance of taste and real ingredients.

26th BRAVO Business Awards to Highlight Socially Driven Business Leaders

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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MIAMI, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Council of the Americas (COA) is pleased to announce the distinguished leaders who will be honored at the 26th BRAVO Business Awards in Miami on November 12, 2021.

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  • MIAMI, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Council of the Americas (COA) is pleased to announce the distinguished leaders who will be honored at the 26th BRAVO Business Awards in Miami on November 12, 2021.
  • "Our 2021 BRAVO Business Awards honorees are great examples of achieving business success, while also driving impact and change in local and global communities," said Susan Segal, President and CEO of the Americas Society/Council of the Americas.
  • "In these especially challenging times, the BRAVO Business Awards are delighted to recognize such dynamic leaders who continue to set the standard for others," she said.
  • The awards will be presented at a formal outdoor dinner at the terrace of the Prez Art Museum Miami.

Chobani Innovates Away from Plastic with Paper Cup

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Thursday, August 26, 2021
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NEW BERLIN, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Chobani is taking an important step toward a more sustainable future, announcing today that we're launching a paper cup.

Key Points: 
  • NEW BERLIN, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Chobani is taking an important step toward a more sustainable future, announcing today that we're launching a paper cup.
  • Chobani's paper cup marks a milestone in our efforts to reduce plastic use and put more sustainable packaging on shelves across America.
  • We'll continue exploring more sustainable packaging across our portfolio that will use less plastic and more paper.
  • "People have been asking for a paper cup, and we welcome this challenge to start reducing our plastic use, and to spark a conversation about how we can drive change together."

Chobani Hosts First Virtual Child Hunger Summit on February 23

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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The pandemic has pushed America's child hunger crisis to near-epidemic levels.

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  • The pandemic has pushed America's child hunger crisis to near-epidemic levels.
  • That's why it's organizing a conference on child hunger to generate additional momentum for action and progress.
  • "Ending child hunger isn't a choice, it's a responsibility," said Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder and CEO of Chobani.
  • "Our goal is to unite businesses, policymakers, and child hunger advocates to take urgent action to address this heartbreaking epidemic.

Chobani CEO & Founder Hamdi Ulukaya's Humanity First Story Featured In New Documentary on VICE

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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Directed by Nirit Peled, "Moving Humanity Forward" debuted on VICE and VICETV.com on Monday, February 15.

Key Points: 
  • Directed by Nirit Peled, "Moving Humanity Forward" debuted on VICE and VICETV.com on Monday, February 15.
  • "Once you start doing work on humanity there is this magnet it just takes you," says Ulukaya in the film.
  • Since Chobani was founded over a decade ago, the food maker has always been a different kind of company.
  • Chobani is now a modern food company, continuing with its founding mission of bringing better food to more people.