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Maple Leaf Foods Presents 12th Food Safety Symposium Focused on Trust and Transparency

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Maple Leaf Foods (TSX: MFI) yesterday held its 12th Food Safety Symposium as part of the company's commitment to facilitate food safety information sharing and collaboration in the food industry with a goal of creating a safer, healthier food supply.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Maple Leaf Foods (TSX: MFI) yesterday held its 12th Food Safety Symposium as part of the company's commitment to facilitate food safety information sharing and collaboration in the food industry with a goal of creating a safer, healthier food supply.
  • With the theme How Measurement, Management and Transparency Builds Long Term Trust Among Stakeholders, Maple Leaf Foods partnered with the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) Protein PACT in co-hosting the timely event.
  • Next year's Maple Leaf Foods Food Safety Symposium date will be announced soon.
  • For information on food safety at Maple Leaf Foods, visit: https://www.mapleleaffoods.com/our-commitments/safe-food/
    Maple Leaf Foods Inc. ("Maple Leaf Foods") is a carbon neutral company with a vision to be the most sustainable protein company on earth, responsibly producing food products under leading brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, Schneiders Country Naturals, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife and Field Roast.

Builders Initiative Announces 90 percent of its $1 Billion Foundation Endowment is Now Mission-Related

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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CHICAGO, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Builders Vision, an impact platform dedicated to building a more humane and healthy planet through philanthropy, investment and advocacy, announced today that its Builders Initiative Foundation has transitioned 90 percent of its $1 billion endowment into mission-related investments.

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  • Builders Initiative Foundation has transitioned 90 percent of its $1 billion endowment into mission-related investments.
  • While there is no requirement for foundations to align their endowment investment portfolio with their philanthropic mission, Builders Initiative joins an increasing number of organizations that are moving their assets towards mission-related investments.
  • In recent years, however, the Ford Foundation , MacArthur Foundation , McKnight Foundation , and the Nathan Cummings Foundation , among others, have publicly committed to aligning their investments with their social and environmental mission.
  • With 90 percent of its endowment aligned with ESG and impact, Builders Initiative is providing another guiding example of what is possible.

William J. (Bill) Bynum Named Recipient of 2022 John W. Gardner Leadership Award

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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(Bill) Bynum has been named the 2022 recipient of Independent Sectors John W. Gardner Leadership Award.

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  • (Bill) Bynum has been named the 2022 recipient of Independent Sectors John W. Gardner Leadership Award.
  • At times when civil society seemed most fragile, John Gardnershowed us the power of a single voice anchored inwisdom, integrity, and courage.
  • Independent Sector has presented the John W. Gardner Leadership Award annually since 1985 to visionaries who exemplify the leadership and ideals of John W. Gardner (1912-2002), American statesman, educator, author, and IS founder.
  • Bynum will formally accept the Gardner Award and speak about his work during the Upswell Summit on November 15.

Remilk Names Tomer Harpaz Chairman of Its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Remilk, an innovative food startup reimagining the dairy industry, announced today the appointment of Mr. Tomer Harpaz as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Selected for his vision, global business insights and industry expertise, Harpaz's impressive career spans two decades as a transformative entrepreneur, investor, and innovator. Harpaz served as CEO of leading global food companies, Strauss Coffee and Sabra Obela.

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  • TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Remilk, an innovative food startup reimagining the dairy industry, announced today the appointment of Mr. Tomer Harpaz as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
  • "In the past year, Remilk has made significant progress toward realizing our promise of reimagining the global dairy category," said Aviv Wolff, Co-Founder and CEO of Remilk.
  • "A trailblazing and strategic leader, Tomer's contributions as Chairman of the Board will be invaluable as Remilk prepares to accelerate our journey.
  • Harpaz brings equal measure entrepreneurial acumen and institutional experience to his role as Chairman of the Board.

AMGEN APPOINTS MICHAEL V. DRAKE TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) today announced the appointment of Michael V. Drake, M.D., to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) today announced the appointment of Michael V. Drake, M.D., to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • Dr. Drake will also serve as a member of the Board's Corporate Responsibility and Compliance Committee and its Governance and Nominating Committee.
  • Following the appointment of Dr. Drake, the Board will be composed of 13 directors, 12 of whom are independent.
  • Dr. Drake received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and his medical doctorate from the University of California, San Francisco.

JBS USA Appoints Karla Thieman as Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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GREELEY, Colo., June 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JBS USA today named Karla Thieman to its executive leadership team as senior vice president, public policy and government affairs.

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  • GREELEY, Colo., June 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JBS USA today named Karla Thieman to its executive leadership team as senior vice president, public policy and government affairs.
  • In this newly created role, she will have oversight of U.S. public policy and government relations strategies for JBS USA and Pilgrims Pride Corporation (NASDAQ: PPC).
  • Karla is one of the brightest, most thoughtful minds in all of agricultural policy today, said Cameron Bruett, JBS USA head of corporate affairs and chief sustainability officer.
  • She also served as a senior policy advisor to Secretary Vilsack and later as chief of staff to USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden.

Immune Therapeutics, Inc. Announces Expansion of its Board of Directors

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Friday, June 3, 2022
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Dr. Wilson is a trained immunologist with more than 25 years of experience in biomedical research and executive management.

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  • Dr. Wilson is a trained immunologist with more than 25 years of experience in biomedical research and executive management.
  • He is the Chief Innovation Officer of Statera Biopharma, Inc. and an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Diego.
  • Dr. Selsky is board certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric hematology and oncology and Palliative medicine.
  • Kevin Phelps, CEO commented; We are pleased to welcome our new members to the Board.

Galvan Industries is Recognized Again for Hot Dip Galvanizing Excellence in Metrolina Greenhouses Expansion

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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HARRISBURG, N.C., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Galvan Industries, Inc. has won the American Galvanizing Association (AGA) 2022 "Excellence in Hot Dip Galvanizing" Award in the Food & Agriculture category for its work on a 40-acre expansion at Metrolina Greenhouses. Now covering more than 200 acres, Metrolina's Huntersville, NC facility is the largest single-story structure in the United States.

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  • Galvan Industries, Inc., based in Harrisburg, N.C., has earned the American Galvanizing Association (AGA) 2022 Excellence Award in the Food and Agriculture category for work on a 40-acre expansion at Metrolina Greenhouses.
  • This year's "Excellence in Hot Dip Galvanizing award is Galvan's 12th in total and its third for Metrolina.
  • HARRISBURG, N.C., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Galvan Industries, Inc. has won the American Galvanizing Association (AGA) 2022 "Excellence in Hot Dip Galvanizing" Award in the Food & Agriculture category for its work on a 40-acre expansion at Metrolina Greenhouses.
  • Galvan Industries has rust-proofed the steel used at Metrolina Greenhouses since 1972, when Metrolina was founded.

Stryve Foods, Inc. Announces Leadership Transition

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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In connection with the appointment of Mr. Boever, Joe Oblas will transition to the new position of Chief Growth Officer.

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  • In connection with the appointment of Mr. Boever, Joe Oblas will transition to the new position of Chief Growth Officer.
  • These changes are a part of a long-term succession plan that allows for an orderly transition, as well as the continued growth and development of Stryve and its leadership bench.
  • He joins Stryve with a proven track record of strategic leadership, including more than 30 years of executive experience in key consumer packaged foods leadership roles at Hain Celestial, Pinnacle Foods, ConAgra Brands and Hormel.
  • Joe has successfully worked to put Stryve on the map as a pioneering player with first mover leadership.

BIO-ISAC and New York Metro InfraGard Membership Alliance Announce Partnership

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Bioeconomy Information Sharing and Analysis Center (BIO-ISAC) and New York Metro InfraGard Members Alliance(NYM-IMA) today announced a partnership to address threats unique to the bioeconomy and enable coordination among stakeholders to facilitate a robust and secure industry.

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  • NEW YORK, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Bioeconomy Information Sharing and Analysis Center (BIO-ISAC) and New York Metro InfraGard Members Alliance(NYM-IMA) today announced a partnership to address threats unique to the bioeconomy and enable coordination among stakeholders to facilitate a robust and secure industry.
  • We look forward to developing our collaboration to further enhance, maintain and implement best practices and standards to improve global digital biosecurity."
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    Jennifer Gold, president, NY Metro InfraGard said, "The digitization of life sciences has resulted in the emergence of a complex ecosystem plagued with cybersecurity challenges.
  • InfraGard is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and members of the private sector for the protection of U.S. Critical Infrastructure.