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Wells Fargo to Launch Autograph Journey(SM) Card Designed for Frequent Travelers

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today a new addition to the celebrated Autograph rewards card suite: Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Visa® Card. Autograph Journey is designed for frequent travelers and complements Wells Fargo's other consumer credit cards offering customers real, transparent value no matter what they're looking for in their card. Cardholders receive accelerated earn on popular travel categories – unlimited 5x points on hotels, 4x points on airlines, 3x points on other travel and dining, and 1x points on other purchases – as well as a $50 annual statement credit for airfare purchases and industry-leading travel protection benefits.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today a new addition to the celebrated Autograph rewards card suite: Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Visa® Card.
  • Autograph Journey is designed for frequent travelers and complements Wells Fargo's other consumer credit cards offering customers real, transparent value no matter what they're looking for in their card.
  • The new $95 annual fee card is available in select Wells Fargo branches beginning March 9, and will be available nationwide online and in-branch starting March 20.
  • "Autograph Journey is Wells Fargo's best travel rewards card to date, designed to help cardholders build journeys as unique as they are by earning points wherever they book travel," said Krista Phillips, EVP, Head of Consumer Credit Cards and Enterprise Marketing at Wells Fargo.

Service Credit Union Names Jeff Benson Chief Technology Officer

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Service Credit Union is excited to announce it has welcomed Jeff Benson as its Chief Technology Officer, a newly created position at the organization.

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  • PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Service Credit Union is excited to announce it has welcomed Jeff Benson as its Chief Technology Officer, a newly created position at the organization.
  • Benson comes to Service Credit Union after 24 years at Bellwether Credit Union, where he was most recently Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer.
  • Benson entered the role in 2019, having previously served as the credit union’s Chief Information Officer.
  • At Service Credit Union, Benson will be responsible for overseeing information technology, operations, and all digital strategy, including digital marketing, with the goal of creating an enhanced digital experience for members.

Bellwether Coffee Announces Expansion to Europe In Partnership with The Hagen Project

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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BERKELEY, Calif and LONDON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Bellwether Coffee, the technology company advancing electric coffee roasting to deliver the lowest carbon footprint in the industry, is announcing its expansion into the European market with its first roaster installation in collaboration with Hagen, London.

Key Points: 
  • Hagen ( The Hagen Project ), is a premium coffee brand born out of Copenhagen and founded in London.
  • Hagen is dedicated to the ongoing pursuit of quality and sustainability, which makes them a perfect match to roast in-house with the Bellwether Roasting System.
  • "Hagen is focused on delivering premium specialty coffee and committed to doing that sustainably," said Tim Schroeder, founder of The Hagen Project.
  • "Our partnership with Hagen marks an important step in the electrification of coffee roasting, as it is the first in Europe to implement our clean technology that is revolutionising the industry," said Ben Ireland, European Managing Director of Bellwether Coffee.

Bellwether Coffee Announces Expansion to Europe In Partnership with The Hagen Project

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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BERKELEY, Calif and LONDON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Bellwether Coffee, the technology company advancing electric coffee roasting to deliver the lowest carbon footprint in the industry, is announcing its expansion into the European market with its first roaster installation in collaboration with Hagen, London.

Key Points: 
  • Hagen ( The Hagen Project ), is a premium coffee brand born out of Copenhagen and founded in London.
  • Hagen is dedicated to the ongoing pursuit of quality and sustainability, which makes them a perfect match to roast in-house with the Bellwether Roasting System.
  • "Hagen is focused on delivering premium specialty coffee and committed to doing that sustainably," said Tim Schroeder, founder of The Hagen Project.
  • "Our partnership with Hagen marks an important step in the electrification of coffee roasting, as it is the first in Europe to implement our clean technology that is revolutionising the industry," said Ben Ireland, European Managing Director of Bellwether Coffee.

Bellwether Introduces New Corporate Advisory Division Headed by Industry Expert Jigar Astik

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bellwether announced that it has launched a new Corporate Advisory practice and named Jigar Astik as Managing Director to lead the group.

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  • EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bellwether announced that it has launched a new Corporate Advisory practice and named Jigar Astik as Managing Director to lead the group.
  • Bellwether's Corporate Advisory practice serves private and public companies, providing tailored advisory solutions for diverse organizations.
  • At Bellwether, Jigar is focused on leading client service teams and delivering value for corporate and private equity clients.
  • "Bellwether Asset Management is extremely pleased to add Jigar to our talented and growing  team," said Joe Mossotti, Bellwether Co-Founder.

Bellwether Coffee Announces International Expansion with Japanese Retailer MUJI

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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BERKELEY, Calif., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Bellwether Coffee, the technology company advancing electric coffee roasting to deliver the lowest carbon footprint in the industry, is announcing its expansion into the Japanese market with a new roaster installation at Ryohin Keikaku (MUJI), the renowned global retailer with more than 1,000 stores around the world, carrying items ranging from clothing and household goods to food and more. The Bellwether All‑Electric Coffee Roasting System is currently featured in MUJI's new flagship location at the Grand Front Osaka, located next to Osaka Station.

Key Points: 
  • We hope to enrich people's lives by serving freshly brewed, low-carbon coffee onsite at our MUJI locations."
  • "The installation of Bellwether Coffee's roaster at MUJI marks a new era for electric roasting and the future of sustainable, low-carbon coffee that brings the micro-roastery movement to the sophisticated and discerning Japanese market," said Woody Deguchi, Vice President of International Business Development at Bellwether Coffee.
  • Bellwether will showcase its system for the first time at Specialty Coffee Association of Japan (SCAJ) Tokyo from September 25-28, roasting live on the floor of the biggest international coffee trade show in Asia.
  • To learn more and see it in action, visit Bellwether at booth #4405 to see the technology shaping the future of coffee.

Bellwether Coffee Announces Industry's First Commitment to Living Income Pricing across 100% of its Coffee Supply Chain in 2024

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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BERKELEY, Calif., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Bellwether Coffee, the technology company advancing electric coffee roasting to deliver the lowest carbon footprint in the industry, is announcing its commitment to Living Income Pricing for 100% of the Bellwether Green Coffee Marketplace by the end of 2024. Within the last year, Bellwether has transformed 25% of its supply chain to living income coffees and is doubling down on its support with an aggressive plan for the future of coffee producers worldwide.

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  • Within the last year, Bellwether has transformed 25% of its supply chain to living income coffees and is doubling down on its support with an aggressive plan for the future of coffee producers worldwide.
  • Within the last year, Bellwether has transformed 25% of its supply chain to living income coffees and is doubling down on its support with an aggressive plan for the future of coffee producers worldwide.
  • "As a result, Bellwether is completely transforming our own supply chain and taking on living income pricing as a major company initiative to work towards closing the poverty gap amongst coffee farmers worldwide.
  • For more about Bellwether's commitment to fair pricing, visit https://bellwethercoffee.com/blog/bellwether-commits-to-100-living-incom... for further insights - and check out the company's Green Coffee Marketplace: https://bellwethercoffee.com/green-coffee-marketplace/ .

Introducing Fastrecoverysolutions - A Sophisticated Solution for Asset Recovery

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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ESSEX, U.K., July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As digital exchanges dominate every corner of the world, the risk of online scams grows ever more menacing. Of particular concern are the surging instances of cryptocurrency scams, capitalizing on this asset's complicated and anonymous nature. Amid this vast digital labyrinth, Fastrecoverysolutions has recently emerged as a shining beacon of optimism. The organization, consisting of seasoned practitioners, is committed to the endeavor of retrieving lost or stolen funds. The company's professionals demonstrate an established track record in navigating the procedures entailed in resolving conflicts linked to cryptocurrency, credit card, or debit card transactions.

Key Points: 
  • Fastrecoverysolutions, a recently emerged organization of seasoned practitioners, aims to combat the rising instances of cryptocurrency scams and online fraud.
  • Of particular concern are the surging instances of cryptocurrency scams, capitalizing on this asset's complicated and anonymous nature.
  • "We are thrilled to announce the inauguration of Fastrecoverysolutions, which is a hub for examining cryptocurrency crimes and managing disputes in card-not-present transactions," stated Nadir Bellwether, Fastrecoverysolutions spokesperson.
  • "At Fastrecoverysolutions, we implement a calculated and strategic approach to discover remedies for anyone affected by online scams," added Bellwether.

Heirloom Coffee Launches World's First Regenerative Coffee Research Lab

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heirloom Coffee Roasters, the first national brand to roast 100% regeneratively farmed coffees, is now expanding their mission with the launch of the world's first Regenerative Coffee Research Lab. The Heirloom Regenerative Coffee Research Lab will catapult research and development of regenerative coffee in the most sustainable way – with 100% electric roasters.

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  • The Heirloom Regenerative Coffee Research Lab will catapult research and development of regenerative coffee in the most sustainable way – with 100% electric roasters.
  • The Heirloom Regenerative Coffee Research Lab to catapult R&D of regenerative coffee with 100% electric roasters.
  • With the launch of their Regenerative Coffee Research Lab, Heirloom Coffee Roasters will become a resource and catalyst of change for the entire coffee industry.
  • "The Heirloom Research Lab will be a much-needed space for collaboration and recipe development for the regenerative coffee industry," said Kelly Zeissner, VP of Success for Heirloom Coffee Roasters.

Bellwether Coffee Partners with Retailers to Accelerate the Electrification of Coffee Roasting with New Funding from California Energy Commission

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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BERKELEY, Calif., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Bellwether Coffee, the technology company advancing electric coffee roasting to deliver the lowest carbon footprint in the industry, is announcing a partnership with Red Bay Coffee Roasters and Heirloom Coffee – thanks to a new $1.879MM grant from California Energy Commission's (CEC) Food Production and Investment program that aims to accelerate the adoption of advanced energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies to help industries work towards a low-carbon future. With support from the CEC, these retailers will install 24 state-of-the-art Bellwether Roasters at their locations to shift their gas-powered roasters to electric to reduce CO2 emissions by two million pounds annually.

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  • Traditional coffee roasting accounts for 15% of the carbon footprint of the industry, and the U.S. alone produces over 8 billion pounds of coffee per year.
  • Electric roasting is a ground-breaking alternative to gas‑powered roasting that improves sustainability by significantly reducing the carbon footprint.
  • As an added benefit, no gas lines, vents, construction, or training are required to set it up and start roasting.
  • "The coffee industry has traditionally relied on fossil gas in the roasting process, but electrification now provides a pathway to energy sustainability.