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Press release - Hearing of Commission Executive Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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The Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety questioned Maroš Šefčovič (Slovakia), after he was assigned the role of Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal.

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  • The Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety questioned Maroš Šefčovič (Slovakia), after he was assigned the role of Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal.
  • On improving engagement with citizens, Mr Šefčovič committed to organising green social dialogues and strengthening cooperation with industry, agriculture and forestry stakeholders.
  • Questions by MEPs
    MEPs asked Mr. Šefčovič how he would coordinate EU climate action and requested a commitment for the proposal by the Commission of a science-based EU climate target for 2040.
  • Mr Šefčovič, is currently in charge of the Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight portfolio in the college of Commissioners.

Press release - Media Advisory: Hearing of Commission Executive Vice-President Šefčovič on 3 October

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Media Advisory: Hearing of Commission Executive Vice-President Šefčovič on 3 October

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  • Media Advisory: Hearing of Commission Executive Vice-President Šefčovič on 3 October
    This advisory provides practical information on the hearing of Maroš Šefčovič (Slovakia) taking place on 3 October from 8.30 to 11.30.
  • The committees on Industry, Research and Energy, on Transport and Tourism and on Agriculture and Rural Development will participate in his hearing.
  • The hearing will take place from 8.30 to 11.30 in the European Parliament in Strasbourg in meeting room WEISS S1.4.
  • A press point by the committee chair Mr. Pascal Canfin (Renew, FR) is scheduled to take place after the hearing, next to the meeting room (tbc).

Edible Garden Announces Grant Funding from West Michigan Works! and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's (“MDARD”) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program to Strengthen Food Safety and Leadership Training

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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BELVIDERE, NJ, June 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edible Garden AG Incorporated (“Edible Garden” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW), a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic and sustainable produce and products, today announced that the Company has received funding from West Michigan Works! and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (“MDARD”) Specialty Crop Block Program. These funds are designated to reimburse Western Michigan employers for expenses associated with leadership and food safety training. The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, which enhances the competitiveness of Michigan's specialty crops such as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture, awards grants to organizations that demonstrate potential impacts and quantifiable results for the specialty crop industry and/or the public.

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  • and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (“MDARD”) Specialty Crop Block Program.
  • These funds are designated to reimburse Western Michigan employers for expenses associated with leadership and food safety training.
  • Mr. Jim Kras, Chief Executive Officer of Edible Garden, commented, "We are pleased to have been awarded these grants from West Michigan Works!
  • and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Specialty Crop Block Program that will be able to enhance the Company’s efforts in food safety.

Biofriendly Hosts a Day of Service Planting Trees at Energy Summit

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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PASADENA, Calif., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Biofriendly, a green solutions company, recently attended the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) 2022 Energy Summit in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to contribute to the critical discussions affecting the future of our energy sector. During their visit, Biofriendly also arranged a tree planting ceremony in celebration of Earth Day.

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  • During their visit, Biofriendly also arranged a tree planting ceremony in celebration of Earth Day.
  • "We at Biofriendly wanted to take things a step further for our planet and contribute a 'Day of Service' at the Energy Summit in collaboration with the Boy Scouts of America, where I serve on the National Executive Committee."
  • In attendance and support of the Energy Summit were New Mexico Governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham, Albuquerque Mayor, Tim Kelly, and the Arizona Commissioner, Lea Marquez Peterson.
  • "For us it was important to do more than just attend the conference, we wanted this service element as well."

Randall Foods Announces Termination of Recalls

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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Randall Foods, Inc. today announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on February 15, 2022 terminated all recalls that the company voluntarily initiated in an abundance of caution after certain manufacturing equipment deficits were discovered.

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  • Randall Foods, Inc. today announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on February 15, 2022 terminated all recalls that the company voluntarily initiated in an abundance of caution after certain manufacturing equipment deficits were discovered.
  • Randall Foods is proud of its commitment to manufacturing the highest quality food products.
  • We appreciate the collaborative engagement with MDARD and FDA and are pleased to have showcased our facility improvements and quality systems, said Scott Keating, CEO of Randall Foods.
  • Randall Foods, Inc. proudly makes Randall Beans, delicious, fully cooked beans in the glass jar.

Rite Aid Healthy Futures Launches Its Next Era of Philanthropy

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Thursday, February 24, 2022
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Thats the focus of Rite Aid Healthy Futures, the charity formerly known as The Rite Aid Foundation, as it launches its next era of philanthropic work.

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  • Thats the focus of Rite Aid Healthy Futures, the charity formerly known as The Rite Aid Foundation, as it launches its next era of philanthropic work.
  • ZIP codes have unparalleled consequences for ones life opportunities and long-term outlook, said Matt DeCamara, executive director of Rite Aid Healthy Futures.
  • Rite Aid Healthy Futures identified its six focus cities and the emphasis on healthy food by mapping demographic and health-related data in locations where Rite Aid stores have a significant presence.
  • Rite Aid Healthy Futures, originally launched as The Rite Aid Foundation in 2001 by Rite Aid, has supported childrens health and wellness for more than two decades.

FDA In Brief: FDA Announces Outbreak Investigation of Listeria monocytogenes Found in Fresh Express Packaged Salad

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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To date, a positive sample of Fresh Express Sweet Hearts salad mix has been reported to match the outbreak strain.

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  • To date, a positive sample of Fresh Express Sweet Hearts salad mix has been reported to match the outbreak strain.
  • Fresh Express has voluntarily recalled products and consumers are advised not to eat, sell or serve any recalled products.
  • Our investigation is ongoing, and we will continue to communicate should additional products be implicated.
  • "We will continue to work with our partners and with Fresh Express to determine the source of this outbreak.

Dole Fresh Vegetables Announces Precautionary Limited Recall of Curly Leaf Parsley Due to Possible Contamination With non-O157 Shiga-toxin-producing E. coli

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Friday, September 10, 2021
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Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of conventional Curly Leaf Parsley.

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  • Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of conventional Curly Leaf Parsley.
  • The product being recalled is Dole Curly Leaf Parsley, with harvest dates of August 18, 2021, and August 19, 2021.
  • Dole Fresh Vegetables is coordinating closely with regulatory officials in connection with the Recall; no illnesses have been reported.
  • The Curly Leaf Parsley subject to this Recall was distributed in FL, IA, MI, MN, and MO.

NCWM Announces Weights and Measures Week: March 1-7, 2020

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
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LINCOLN, Neb., Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) announces Weights and Measures Week, March 1 -7, 2020.

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  • LINCOLN, Neb., Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) announces Weights and Measures Week, March 1 -7, 2020.
  • NCWM Chairman Craig VanBuren of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced his theme for the year, "Building Weights and Measures' Future by Sharing Our Knowledge."
  • This program will also assist in succession planning for weights and measures inspections programs across the country as well as those industry organizations actively involved at NCWM.
  • The National Conference on Weights and Measures is a professional nonprofit association of state and local weights and measures officials, federal agencies, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers.