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Volcani International Partners and Western Negev Farmers Launch ReGrow Israel Emergency Fund to Rebuild War-Destroyed Agricultural Communities

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

WESTERN NEGEV, Israel, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Israel's leading Agricultural NGO, Volcani International Partners and Western Negev Farmers ("Mishkey HaNegev")  launched ReGrow Israel – an Emergency Fund to restore and rebuild farming communities hardest hit by the October 7th terrorist attacks. The initiative seeks to raise $50 million that will be immediately distributed to farmers to address the significant losses:

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  • WESTERN NEGEV, Israel, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Israel's leading Agricultural NGO, Volcani International Partners and Western Negev Farmers ("Mishkey HaNegev")  launched ReGrow Israel – an Emergency Fund to restore and rebuild farming communities hardest hit by the October 7th terrorist attacks.
  • The Western Negev distributes a substantial portion of staples like potatoes and tomatoes, produce and dairy to the Israeli population.
  • "These pioneering, passionate farmers are already getting creative in finding solutions to use what's left of their land and resources to feed the Israeli population," says Danielle Abraham, CEO, Volcani Partners International.
  • ReGrow Israel has generated support from leaders around the world such as former US Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman who serves as an advisor to the fund.

Volcani International Partners and Western Negev Farmers Launch ReGrow Israel Emergency Fund to Rebuild War-Destroyed Agricultural Communities

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

WESTERN NEGEV, Israel, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Israel's leading Agricultural NGO, Volcani International Partners and Western Negev Farmers ("Mishkey HaNegev")  launched ReGrow Israel – an Emergency Fund to restore and rebuild farming communities hardest hit by the October 7th terrorist attacks. The initiative seeks to raise $50 million that will be immediately distributed to farmers to address the significant losses:

Key Points: 
  • WESTERN NEGEV, Israel, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Israel's leading Agricultural NGO, Volcani International Partners and Western Negev Farmers ("Mishkey HaNegev")  launched ReGrow Israel – an Emergency Fund to restore and rebuild farming communities hardest hit by the October 7th terrorist attacks.
  • The Western Negev distributes a substantial portion of staples like potatoes and tomatoes, produce and dairy to the Israeli population.
  • "These pioneering, passionate farmers are already getting creative in finding solutions to use what's left of their land and resources to feed the Israeli population," says Danielle Abraham, CEO, Volcani Partners International.
  • ReGrow Israel has generated support from leaders around the world such as former US Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman who serves as an advisor to the fund.

Crypto Aid Israel Passes $185K in Donations as 30+ Web3 Companies Join The Emergency Relief Initiative

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

The community-backed initiative has raised over $185,000 USD (approximately 700,000 NIS), representing a testament to the solidarity and collective power of the Web3 and crypto community.

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  • The community-backed initiative has raised over $185,000 USD (approximately 700,000 NIS), representing a testament to the solidarity and collective power of the Web3 and crypto community.
  • Other major companies contributing to the campaign via awareness or financial contributions include crypto wallet provider Zengo, Fuse, Wonderland, Psagot Equity and many more.
  • Crypto Aid Israel is also announcing two completed rounds of aid distribution to several organizations at the forefront of the relief efforts.
  • Tim Freed, a senior leader within Crypto Aid Israel commented: "We are deeply humbled by the outpouring of support from the global crypto community.

Selina Hospitality PLC Provides Business Update

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Selina Hospitality PLC ("Selina" or the “Company”), (NASDAQ: SLNA), the fast-growing lifestyle and experiential hospitality company targeting millennial and Gen Z travelers, today announced a business update on its operational performance and capital structure initiatives.

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  • Selina Hospitality PLC ("Selina" or the “Company”), (NASDAQ: SLNA), the fast-growing lifestyle and experiential hospitality company targeting millennial and Gen Z travelers, today announced a business update on its operational performance and capital structure initiatives.
  • Should all investments be completed, including the additional $20.0 million in conditional funding required to unlock the second tranche of investments, Selina will have secured $50-$70 million of additional capital.
  • Rafael Museri, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Selina, said, "Securing this strategic investment from GUS marks a significant milestone for Selina.
  • Beyond the notable investment, Selina’s strategic alliance with GUS will help Selina connect with another expansive, dynamic community.

Strategic Collaboration to Address the Global Food Crisis: NRGene and Granot Group Develop Elite Varieties for Vertical Farming

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

This collaboration will begin with the development of seedlings for use in vertical farming facilities to feed dairy cows.

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  • This collaboration will begin with the development of seedlings for use in vertical farming facilities to feed dairy cows.
  • Furthermore, Granot Group will be entitled to exclusive distribution rights in Israel, and other potential territories worldwide.
  • With the development of specific elite varieties for vertical farming, Granot and NRGene are redefining this paradigm by improving produce, increasing yields, and reducing food prices.
  • NRGene contributes to each step in the agricultural supply chain while enhancing sustainable food production and reducing environmental footprints.

DGAP-News: Nofar Energy enters the British renewable energy market with the largest energy storage project to be constructed in the United Kingdom

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

In line with its strategic plan, Nofar Energy (TASE-NOFR) continues its global expansion by moving into the UK renewable energy market.

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  • In line with its strategic plan, Nofar Energy (TASE-NOFR) continues its global expansion by moving into the UK renewable energy market.
  • The report sets out an agreement entered into for the Cellarhead project, UK's largest planned battery energy storage project.
  • Nofar constructed and connected Israel's first project to include battery energy storage, that was connected it to the national power grid, at Kibbutz Nir-Yitzhak.
  • Battery energy storage is the missing link that will allow stabilising the built-in volatility in renewable energy sources and driving the shift to renewable energies.

DGAP-News: Nofar Energy expands the collaboration with Tesla

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Nofar Energy expands further its collaboration with Tesla: the company reported today it had entered a second framework agreement with Tesla on purchasing battery stored power systems with a total capacity of 200 megawatts for $54 million.

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  • Nofar Energy expands further its collaboration with Tesla: the company reported today it had entered a second framework agreement with Tesla on purchasing battery stored power systems with a total capacity of 200 megawatts for $54 million.
  • This second agreement entered by Nofar and Tesla brings the total capacity of the storage systems to be built as part of the collaboration to 300 MW/h.
  • Given the fast implementation pace of the first agreement and the considerable demand, Nofar Energy decided to expand the collaboration with an additional contract for a larger capacity.
  • Nofar CEO Nadav Tenne commented, 'I welcome the expanded collaboration with Tesla and thank its representatives for the professional and effective interface.

AgroScout Raises $7.5 Million to Expand its AI-based Agronomy Analytics Service

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

The AgroScout platform collects data to create powerful analytics for actionable insights in crop management.

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  • The AgroScout platform collects data to create powerful analytics for actionable insights in crop management.
  • AgroScout monitors the crop from emergence stand count, through canopy coverage estimates, and plant biomass, throughout the season.
  • As farmers of over 60 years, working in difficult desert areas, we appreciate the tremendous value AgroScout brings to growers."
  • David Kronberg, Kibbutz Yiron and an AgroScout board member, comments,"Kibbutz Yiron, a previous investor in AgroScout, is happy to be investing in this round, as well.

Solabia-Algatech Nutrition Launches Whole-Algae Sourced β-glucan

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

-glucan polysaccharides are touted as nature's immune-modulator, helping to prime the immune cells and support natural immunity.

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  • -glucan polysaccharides are touted as nature's immune-modulator, helping to prime the immune cells and support natural immunity.
  • However, Solabia-Algatech Nutrition managed to develop a multi-patented process for growing the E. gracilis that achieves a consistent concentration of over 55% -glucans in the final product.
  • Supporting immune health is the leading claim in global supplements new product development (NPD), constituting 30% of dietary supplement launches in 2020.
  • Being suitable for dispersible formulations, it can easily be applied to multiple food and dietary supplement applications, including capsules, tablets, soft gels, gummies, sachets as well as dairy food, beverages and nutrition bars.

Netafim USA Celebrates Four Decades of Growth in the United States

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

Netafim USA , a subsidiary of Netafim Ltd. the global leader of precision irrigation solutions is celebrating its 40th year of operations in the United States.

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  • Netafim USA , a subsidiary of Netafim Ltd. the global leader of precision irrigation solutions is celebrating its 40th year of operations in the United States.
  • Netafim was established over 50 years ago in Kibbutz Hatzerim, a community in Israels Negev desert, said Mike Hemman, President and CEO of Netafim USA.
  • While Netafim USA has made significant strides in the last four decades, we look forward to addressing the challenges of the next 40 years with the same pioneering spirit that led to the opening of Netafim USA.
  • Netafim USA, based in Fresno, CA, develops and manufactures drip irrigation systems for agriculture, landscape & turf, greenhouse & nursery, mining and wastewater.