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SALM PARTNERS, LLC, RECALLS JOHNSONVILLE POLISH KIELBASA TURKEY SAUSAGE PRODUCTS DUE TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN MATTER CONTAMINATION

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Friday, March 8, 2024

vacuum-packed packages containing a single piece of “Johnsonville POLISH KIELBASA TURKEY” sausage and best by dates “05/17/24” and “05/18/24” printed on the side of the packaging.

Key Points: 
  • vacuum-packed packages containing a single piece of “Johnsonville POLISH KIELBASA TURKEY” sausage and best by dates “05/17/24” and “05/18/24” printed on the side of the packaging.
  • The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-32009” printed on the side of the packaging.
  • The problem was discovered after the firm received complaints from consumers reporting they found pieces of rubber in the ready-to-eat turkey kielbasa products.
  • There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions or injury due to consumption of these products.

Gevo Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) (“Gevo”, the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023 and recent corporate highlights.

Key Points: 
  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) (“Gevo”, the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023 and recent corporate highlights.
  • Net-Zero 1 and 2024 Expected Uses of Cash: We ended the fourth quarter with cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash of $375.6 million.
  • Verity: In the third quarter of 2023, our Verity Tracking platform went live with farmers in South Dakota and Minnesota.
  • Gevo NW Iowa RNG generated positive, stand-alone non-GAAP cash EBITDA1 of $1.3 million for the fourth quarter.

Energy Transfer/Sunoco Foundation Awards Grant to North Texas Food Bank to Address Hunger

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Dallas, TX, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) announced today that the Energy Transfer/Sunoco Foundation provided a $200,000 grant to help the organization meet the growing demand for food assistance.

Key Points: 
  • Dallas, TX, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) announced today that the Energy Transfer/Sunoco Foundation provided a $200,000 grant to help the organization meet the growing demand for food assistance.
  • The funds will enable the NTFB to provide 600,000 meals to North Texas residents experiencing hunger.
  • “Through their gift, the Energy Transfer/Sunoco Foundation has shown a shared dedication and passion in providing nourishment and hope for our neighbors facing hunger,” said Trisha Cunningham, North Texas Food Bank president and CEO.
  • “We are proud to partner with the North Texas Food Bank to help address the critical issue of hunger in North Texas,” said Chris Curia, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer for Energy Transfer.

Aemetis Reports 2023 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

CUPERTINO, CA, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and renewable fuels company focused on low and negative carbon intensity products, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • “Revenues were $70.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, an increase from $66.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Financial Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2023
    Revenues were $70.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, an increase from $66.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • The ethanol gallons sold increased from 13.4 million gallons during the fourth quarter of 2022 to 15 million gallons during the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • Selling, general and administrative expenses rose from $7.5 million during the fourth quarter of 2022 to $9.8 million during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Sow, Grow, Nourish: White Paper Connects Regenerative Agriculture With Nutrient Density

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Bellingham, Wash., March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As consumer interest grows around the health and sustainability benefits of food, today the Nutrient Density Alliance released guidelines for brands looking to substantiate nutrient density claims related to their regenerative agriculture practices.

Key Points: 
  • Bellingham, Wash., March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As consumer interest grows around the health and sustainability benefits of food, today the Nutrient Density Alliance released guidelines for brands looking to substantiate nutrient density claims related to their regenerative agriculture practices.
  • The Nutrient Density Alliance is a pre-competitive effort sponsored by the Soil & Climate Alliance and the Non-GMO Project that focuses on connecting regenerative agriculture practices, soil health and human health outcomes.
  • Yet, though their interest is high, their knowledge is low — a gap the new white paper bridges by helping brands engage consumers directly about nutrient density outcomes from their regenerative programs.
  • “Engaging Consumers On Regenerative Agriculture: How Brands Can Integrate Nutrient Density for Top-line Growth'' provides practical guidance to help brands engage consumers around scientifically-backed nutrition outcomes made possible through regenerative agriculture.

Aemetis Receives Authority to Construct Air Permits for Riverbank Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The Authority to Construct permits were issued by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District following an extensive technical review and two public comment periods.

Key Points: 
  • The Authority to Construct permits were issued by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District following an extensive technical review and two public comment periods.
  • Together, these permits are the key permits needed for Aemetis to proceed with engineering and financing to construct the plant.
  • “Building our sustainable aviation fuel business is a high priority to meet rapidly increasing global demand for SAF from airlines,” said Eric McAfee, Chairman and CEO of Aemetis.
  • The Aemetis Five Year Plan projects that the Aemetis sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel plant will generate $672 million of revenues with $195 million of adjusted EBITDA in 2027.

Blender Bites to Launch Co-Branded Product with Orgain, the #1 Selling Plant-based Protein Brand in the USA

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Founded in 2009, Orgain has risen to prominence as one of the leading providers of clean, organic nutrition.

Key Points: 
  • Founded in 2009, Orgain has risen to prominence as one of the leading providers of clean, organic nutrition.
  • Orgain’s Founder and CEO, Dr. Andrew Abraham, has worked with Blender Bites’ CEO and Founder, Chelsie Hodge, contributing his extensive product knowledge, formulation expertise and sensory skills on this new launch.
  • Julianne Hough, an Emmy Award-winning performer and Blender Bites investor, played an integral role in the creation of Superberry Sport 1-Step Smoothie.
  • The launch of Superberry Sport™ aligns with Blender Bites’ dedication to advancing nutritional innovation and building a strong presence in the wellness and sports nutrition industry.

CJ FOODS MANUFACTURING BEAUMONT CORPORATION RECALLS TRADER JOE’S CHICKEN SOUP DUMPLINGS DUE TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN MATTER CONTAMINATION

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Saturday, March 2, 2024

boxes with plastic trays containing six pieces of “TRADER JOE’S Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings” with lot codes “03.07.25.C1-1” and “03.07.25.C1-2” printed on the side of the box.

Key Points: 
  • boxes with plastic trays containing six pieces of “TRADER JOE’S Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings” with lot codes “03.07.25.C1-1” and “03.07.25.C1-2” printed on the side of the box.
  • The problem was discovered after the firm received complaints from consumers reporting they found hard plastic in Trader Joe’s steamed chicken soup dumplings.
  • Consumers with questions about the recall can contact the CJ Foods Manufacturing Beaumont Corporation’s Consumer Experience Department at 800-544-6855.
  • Members of the media with questions can contact CJ Foods Manufacturing Beaumont Corporation's media relations team at 507-537-8550 or [email protected].

FSIS Commends Appointment of Dr. Kis Robertson Hale as Chief Veterinarian Officer of USPHS

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Friday, March 1, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) commends the appointment by the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) of Dr. Kis Robertson Hale as Chief Veterinarian Officer.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) commends the appointment by the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) of Dr. Kis Robertson Hale as Chief Veterinarian Officer.
  • Dr. Robertson Hale is a Rear Admiral in the USPHS Commissioned Corps and serves as FSIS’ Chief Public Health Veterinarian and Deputy Assistant Administrator of the Office of Public Health Science, positions that she will continue to hold.
  • In her new appointment as Chief Veterinarian Officer of the USPHS, Dr. Robertson Hale will provide expert guidance to the Office of the Surgeon General and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on matters related to veterinary recruitment, assignment, deployment, retention and career development.
  • Robertson Hale’s appointment as Chief Veterinarian Officer by the U.S.

Yield10 Bioscience Reports that Proprietary Varieties of Winter Camelina Show Tolerance to Commonly Used Herbicides in First Field Tests

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Yield10 has previously reported herbicide tolerance in spring Camelina, where the Company has selected lead and back-up commercial-quality lines for development.

Key Points: 
  • Yield10 has previously reported herbicide tolerance in spring Camelina, where the Company has selected lead and back-up commercial-quality lines for development.
  • Preliminary interim results of these field tests indicated that Yield10’s stacked HT winter Camelina performed well on the field plots pre-treated with Group 2 herbicides.
  • The winter Camelina was planted, and the field plots were subsequently sprayed with glufosinate in accordance with the field trial design.
  • Winter Camelina engineered with glufosinate tolerance remained healthy, while field plots of Camelina without the herbicide tolerance trait did not survive the spray.