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Huge Record Shipment of Nearly One Billion Seeds Donated to Ukrainian Families Affected by the War

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

WARMINSTER, Pa., May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- America’s largest home gardening company has joined forces with one of the world’s leading charitable foundations to provide nearly a billion vegetable seeds to small-scale farmers and families throughout Ukraine to bolster the war-ravaged population’s food supply.

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  • The unprecedented shipment of more than 130,000 pounds of seeds was donated to an estimated 78,000 farming families and home gardeners at no cost by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation , which reached out to W. Atlee Burpee Company to obtain a wide variety of seeds well-suited to the needs of Ukrainian farms and home gardens.
  • More than 830,000,000 seeds were included in the shipment.
  • “Seeds selected for the Ukrainian shipment are high germinating varieties of mostly peas, green beans and sweet corn that were chosen to fit growing conditions in Ukraine,” said George Ball, Burpee Chairman.
  • Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, the Foundation has invested or committed more than $450 million to support Ukraine’s most urgent needs.

Burpee Announces New 2023 Garden Innovations

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

‘Crème Brûlée’ Sunflower: This sunflower is bound to be the sweetest, most refined sunflower in your garden. Its elegant crowns of golden-yellow petals surround fluffy, amber-bronze centers -- a floral reflection of the caramelized sugar atop the dessert classic ‘crème brûlée’. With a bushy branch habit, these mid-sized 4-5’ plants yield a continuous bounty of blooms perfect for viewing, cutting, and pollinating.

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  • WARMINSTER, Pa., Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burpee , the trusted leader and source of all things gardening for 147 years, introduces 67 brand-new trailblazing innovations for the 2023 season.
  • Each ‘Vivacious‘ tomato delivers:
    ‘Crème Brûlée’ Sunflower : This sunflower is bound to be the sweetest, most refined sunflower in your garden.
  • “As a gardening innovator since 1876, Burpee has originated many of America’s best-known vegetable, flower, fruit, and herb garden varieties,” notes George Ball, executive chairman and proprietor of Burpee.
  • Our star offering for 2023, the radiant orange ‘Vivacious’ tomato stands out for color, flavor, and nutrition.

Burpee Announces GardenCast™, its First-Ever Annual Gardening Trend Forecast Designed to Inspire Both New and Experienced Gardeners

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Burpee , the leader in home gardening, has just launched the 2021 Burpee GardenCast, its first-ever annual gardening trend forecast.

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  • Burpee , the leader in home gardening, has just launched the 2021 Burpee GardenCast, its first-ever annual gardening trend forecast.
  • Informed by cultural trends and industry predictions, Burpees GardenCast is a fount of valuable information that will inspire novice and expert home gardeners.
  • We estimate more than 18 million new gardeners entered the category in 2020, says Burpee Executive Chairman George Ball.
  • Through the trends highlighted in the GardenCast, new and seasoned gardeners alike will be inspired as they explore new ideas this year.

The Royal Canadian Geographical Society announces its 2020 award recipients

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 18, 2020 /CNW/ -In its 91st year, The Royal Canadian Geographical Society is recognizing fifteen individuals for their outstanding achievements in geography, education, exploration and the environment.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 18, 2020 /CNW/ -In its 91st year, The Royal Canadian Geographical Society is recognizing fifteen individuals for their outstanding achievements in geography, education, exploration and the environment.
  • Justin Trudeau is awarded honorary fellowship of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society.
  • The Royal Canadian Geographical Society is proud to award the Lawrence J. Burpee Medal to Morris for her inspirational writing on a sense of place and contribution to our knowledge of human and physical geography.
  • For his contributions to strengthening and raising the profile of the Society, we award Col. Brian Hodgson the Joseph-Elzar Bernier Medal.

Supporters Celebrate Veterans Day with Functional Fitness Workout

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Monday, November 9, 2020

ATLANTA, Nov. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --This Veterans Day, hundreds of veterans and supporters will complete a series of burpee box jumps, mountain climbers, and other functional fitness exercises to support the men and women who have served our country.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --This Veterans Day, hundreds of veterans and supporters will complete a series of burpee box jumps, mountain climbers, and other functional fitness exercises to support the men and women who have served our country.
  • Participants will complete 11 rounds of five exercises representing the branches of service and the rich history of Veterans Day virtually or in their local communities.
  • "WOD for Warriors is a great opportunity to support veterans through functional fitness," said Mike Erwin, Executive Director of Team RWB.
  • All proceeds support Team RWB's mission while enabling community members to do more than say "Thank You" this Veterans Day.

Seisa Medical Announces Acquisition of Burpee MedSystems

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Thursday, April 4, 2019

Seisa Medical Inc., a full-service provider of integrated manufacturing and development services to the medical device industry, today announced that it has acquired Burpee MedSystems LLC, a leading manufacturer of stents and delivery devices.

Key Points: 
  • Seisa Medical Inc., a full-service provider of integrated manufacturing and development services to the medical device industry, today announced that it has acquired Burpee MedSystems LLC, a leading manufacturer of stents and delivery devices.
  • Janet Burpee, CEO and co-founder of New Jersey-based Burpee MedSystems added, We are thrilled to be joining Seisa as it gives Burpee MedSystems the global infrastructure weve been aiming for to expand our offerings and capabilities to the market.
  • Janet and Steve Burpee will continue supporting the Burpee team and retain majority ownership of Tinker Med, LLC a medical device incubator and holding company previously wholly owned by Burpee MedSystems.
  • Seisa Medical is a global full-service medical device manufacturer with more than three decades of experience and a Regulatory-focused culture (FDA-registered, ISO-certified).

Jamie Mattikow Named President & CEO of Burpee; Home Gardening Company’s First New CEO Since 1991

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019

W. Atlee Burpee Company, the nations largest home gardening company, has named James (Jamie) Mattikow, President and Chief Executive Officer.

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  • W. Atlee Burpee Company, the nations largest home gardening company, has named James (Jamie) Mattikow, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190327005068/en/
    Jamie Mattikow New President & CEO W. Atlee Burpee Co.
  • The announcement of the new appointment was made by George Ball, who since purchasing Burpee in 1991 has served as President, CEO and Chairman of the Bucks County, PA based company.
  • And while sales volume and earnings are proprietary, according to Mr. Ball, Burpee enjoyed record sales and earnings for the 2018 home gardening season.

Jamie Mattikow Named President and CEO Of Burpee

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019

WARMINSTER, Pa., March 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- W. Atlee Burpee Company, the nation's largest home gardening company, has named James (Jamie) Mattikow, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • WARMINSTER, Pa., March 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- W. Atlee Burpee Company, the nation's largest home gardening company, has named James (Jamie) Mattikow, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • The announcement of the new appointment was made by George Ball, who since purchasing Burpee in 1991 has served as President, CEO and Chairman of the Bucks County, PA based company.
  • Burpee is the nation's leading home gardening company in both catalogue and retail sales.
  • And while sales volume and earnings are proprietary, according to Mr. Ball, Burpee enjoyed record sales and earnings for the 2018 home gardening season.

WSU Students Create '3 For 3 Burpee Challenge' to Begin Mental Health Awareness Movement, Eradicate the Stigma and Help Hilinski's Hope Raise $2M

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019

PULLMAN, Wash., March 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --WSU STUDENTS CREATE '3 FOR 3 BURPEE CHALLENGE' TO BEGIN MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MOVEMENT, ERADICATE THE STIGMA AND HELP HILINSKI'S HOPE RAISE $2M TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO STUDENT-ATHLETES

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  • PULLMAN, Wash., March 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --WSU STUDENTS CREATE '3 FOR 3 BURPEE CHALLENGE' TO BEGIN MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MOVEMENT, ERADICATE THE STIGMA AND HELP HILINSKI'S HOPE RAISE $2M TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO STUDENT-ATHLETES
    One year after Tyler Hilinski died by suicide, his memory fuels a movement to help others.
  • The Hilinski's Hope Foundation was started by Tyler Hilinski's family to, "Promote awareness and education of mental health and wellness for student athletes.
  • On January 19th, 2019, Hilinski's Hope partnered with the NCAA Sport Science Institute, "to encourage evidence-based approaches to bolster mental wellness support for NCAA student-athletes" ( Hilinski's Hope press release ).
  • Our goal is for teams, influencers, and everyone to raise awareness for mental health by doing three burpees and challenging three people".