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Press release - New Genomic Techniques: MEPs want to ban all patents for NGT plants

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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NGT plants considered equivalent to conventional ones (NGT 1 plants) would be exempted from the requirements of the GMO legislation, whereas for NGT 2 plants this legislation adapts the GMO framework to those NGT plants.

Key Points: 
  • NGT plants considered equivalent to conventional ones (NGT 1 plants) would be exempted from the requirements of the GMO legislation, whereas for NGT 2 plants this legislation adapts the GMO framework to those NGT plants.
  • MEPs also agree that all NGT plants should remain prohibited in organic production as their compatibility requires further consideration.
  • NGT 1 plants
    For NGT 1 plants, MEPs amended the proposed rules on the size and number of modifications needed for a NGT plant to be considered equivalent to conventional plants.
  • MEPs also want NGT seeds to be labelled accordingly and to set up a public online list of all NGT 1 plants.

Natural Grocers® Invites Gunnison, CO Community to Grand Opening Celebration on January 31, 2024

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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LAKEWOOD, Colo., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of its new store in Gunnison, CO on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Located at 1000 N. Main St., this will be Natural Grocers' 46th store within the state of Colorado. Community members are invited to celebrate the big day with a Grand Opening event including giveaways, spectacular savings, a prize wheel, samples and much more.

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  • Community members are invited to celebrate the big day with a Grand Opening event including giveaways, spectacular savings, a prize wheel, samples and much more.
  • Grand Opening festivities will start at 8:15 AM with a $2,500 donation presentation to the Gunnison Country Food Pantry.
  • Natural Grocers is thrilled to be opening a new location in Gunnison," said Raquel Isely, Vice President of Natural Grocers.
  • We welcome Natural Grocers as a new community partner and look forward to working together to further the Pantry's mission."

Ingredion Partners with Better Juice to Offer Sugar Reduction Solutions

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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REHOVOT, Israel, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FoodTech start-up Better Juice, Ltd., today announced its collaboration with Ingredion, Inc. (NYSE: INGR), a leading global provider of specialty ingredients to the food and beverage industry. Ingredion Ventures, Ingredion's venture investment arm, will lead the Series A funding round for Better Juice which will fast-track penetration of its breakthrough sugar reduction solution into the US juice market.

Key Points: 
  • Ingredion Ventures, Ingredion's venture investment arm, will lead the Series A funding round for Better Juice which will fast-track penetration of its breakthrough sugar reduction solution into the US juice market.
  • Better Juice's innovative sugar reduction technology removes simple sugars in juice-based beverages, concentrates and other natural sugar-containing liquids.
  • "The Better Juice technology adds a completely new dimension to our portfolio of sugar reduction solutions for food and beverage brands on a mission to meet increased consumer demand for less sugar," says Nate Yates, Sugar Reduction Business Leader at Ingredion.
  • Better Juice is now fully prepped for market entry, with a capacity to process 250 million liters of sugar reduced juice per year.

GMO GlobalSign Authorized to Sell Digital Signatures in Ecuador

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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GMO GlobalSign, Inc ., a global Certificate Authority (CA) and leading provider of identity security, digital signing and IoT solutions, today announced that our certificates for digital signatures are now available to businesses in Ecuador.

Key Points: 
  • GMO GlobalSign, Inc ., a global Certificate Authority (CA) and leading provider of identity security, digital signing and IoT solutions, today announced that our certificates for digital signatures are now available to businesses in Ecuador.
  • Through the partnership with Alpha Technologies, businesses can purchase GMO GlobalSign digital signatures and certificates.
  • GMO GlobalSign recently announced that more than 45 million digital signatures and nearly 50 million timestamps were applied to a broad array of documents in 2023.
  • “Ecuador is the third Latin American country in the last several years to authorize the sale of our digital signature products.

2024 Edelman Trust Barometer Reveals Innovation has Become a New Risk Factor for Trust

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Sunday, January 14, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals a rift between innovation and society that has become the new factor causing further polarization. Respondents, by nearly a two-to-one margin, feel innovation is being poorly managed; this is true across age groups, income levels, and gender, and in both developed and developing countries people are more likely to say innovation is poorly managed than well managed. Innovations have also become politicized, especially in Western democracies where right leaning individuals are far more likely than those on the left to reject them; the biggest differences between those on the right and left are in the U.S. (41 points), Australia (23 points), Germany (20 points), and Canada (18 points).

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals a rift between innovation and society that has become the new factor causing further polarization.
  • The mass-class divide, the huge imbalance in trust between business and government and the infodemic have been the forces behind the decline in trust and the rise of polarization.
  • Fear of innovation has now become the fourth log on the populism fire."
  • But it must focus on explaining the impact of innovation and its net positive for society and not just investors.

Setton Farms Launches Pistachio Pub Mix Seasoned Kernels

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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TERRA BELLA, Calif., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc., the nation's second-largest pistachio grower and processor, is excited to announce the launch of its Pistachio Pub Mix, a new SKU in their innovative line of premium pistachio snacks. Designed to take bar snacks to the next level, this new variety combines Setton Farm's award-winning Buffalo Wing Seasoned Pistachio Kernels, crunchy ranch corn nuts, honey roasted sesame chips, and hickory almonds for a savory and bold-flavored experience. For more information, visit settonfarms.com.

Key Points: 
  • TERRA BELLA, Calif., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc., the nation's second-largest pistachio grower and processor, is excited to announce the launch of its Pistachio Pub Mix, a new SKU in their innovative line of premium pistachio snacks.
  • Pistachio Pub Mix joins Setton's extensive line of award-winning kernels, providing consumers with amazing flavor without the hassle of shells.
  • "The Pistachio Pub Mix is a new addition to our very successful line of seasoned pistachio kernels that you just can't put down," said COO Mia Cohen.
  • Pistachio Pub Mix joins Setton's extensive line of award-winning kernels, providing consumers with amazing flavor without the hassle of shells.

Organic Valley Expands Product Portfolio with New Family First Milk Line

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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LA FARGE, Wis., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Organic Valley – America's largest organic farmer-owned dairy cooperative – announced the expansion of its fluid milk portfolio with Organic Valley® Family First™. New Organic Valley Family First milk has all the goodness of the standard 12 essential nutrients in Organic Valley milks, with added DHA Omega 3 to support brain health. This new milk is meant to be enjoyed by milk lovers of all ages and comes from pasture-raised cows on Organic Valley's small family farms.

Key Points: 
  • LA FARGE, Wis., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Organic Valley – America's largest organic farmer-owned dairy cooperative – announced the expansion of its fluid milk portfolio with Organic Valley® Family First™.
  • New Organic Valley Family First milk has all the goodness of the standard 12 essential nutrients in Organic Valley milks, with added DHA Omega 3 to support brain health.
  • The new Family First organic milk line from Organic Valley provides 50 mg of DHA Omega 3 per serving to help provide a solution to this problem.
  • Consumers can feel good knowing that when they choose Organic Valley – including the new Family First milk – they are purchasing organic milk from small organic family farms and helping protect where your food comes from .

100 CALORIES. 100% DELICIOUS! NATURE'S BAKERY FIG BARS ARE NOW ALSO AVAILABLE IN MINI SIZE

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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PASADENA, Calif., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's Bakery, beloved for their soft-baked snacks, has announced the launch of Fig Bar Minis: a single-pack version of their family favorite twin-pack snacks. In response to increased demand for diverse portion options, the brand baked up their plant-based, nut-free, GMO-free recipe into a 100-calorie snack. Made with the same delicious real fruit and wholesome whole grains, Fig Bar Minis are perfectly portioned and convenient for moments when families need snacks for kids' lunchboxes, errands, and everything in between.

Key Points: 
  • In response to increased demand for diverse portion options, the brand baked up their plant-based, nut-free, GMO-free recipe into a 100-calorie snack.
  • "As a mom of three school-aged kids, Fig Bar Minis will be my new tried-and-true go-to.
  • Twenty-count Fig Bar Minis in Raspberry and Blueberry are available for $9.99 exclusively at select Target stores nationwide.
  • They are also available in a 10-count box for $8.00 at NaturesBakery.com and will be available at Amazon on February 5th followed by Walmart starting in April.

The Laughing Cow® Launches Plant-Based Spreadable Cheese Alternative at Whole Foods

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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CHICAGO, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Laughing Cow®, known for its spreadable, creamy cheese wedges, is starting off the new year on a plant-based note by launching its highly-anticipated dairy-free iteration, The Laughing Cow Plant-Based in Garlic & Herb, now on shelves at Whole Foods nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Laughing Cow® , known for its spreadable, creamy cheese wedges, is starting off the new year on a plant-based note by launching its highly-anticipated dairy-free iteration, The Laughing Cow Plant-Based in Garlic & Herb, now on shelves at Whole Foods nationwide.
  • The vegan-certified cheese alternative comes in the same individually portioned wedges The Laughing Cow fans know and love.
  • Snackers can enjoy The Laughing Cow Plant-Based in endless combinations – like spread on a bagel, dipped with veggies, or scooped with crackers.
  • In addition to its fan-favorite creamy texture, The Laughing Cow Plant-Based is also a good source of calcium and is non-GMO certified.

TiNDLE Chicken Debuts in Switzerland at Coop Supermarkets

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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BASEL, Switzerland, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TiNDLE Foods announces the retail debut of TiNDLE Chicken in Switzerland this month, exclusively available at 440 Coop supermarkets nationwide. Marking the first time that TiNDLE Chicken is sold in Switzerland, the popular plant-based brand is offering some of its most sought-after products in Coop stores and through its online delivery platform, including TiNDLE Burgers, Crispy Fillets, Nuggets, and Wings.

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  • In time for the annual Veganuary challenge, the global food brand introduces its popular plant-based chicken products in Switzerland
    BASEL, Switzerland, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TiNDLE Foods announces the retail debut of TiNDLE Chicken in Switzerland this month, exclusively available at 440 Coop supermarkets nationwide.
  • Marking the first time that TiNDLE Chicken is sold in Switzerland, the popular plant-based brand is offering some of its most sought-after products in Coop stores and through its online delivery platform, including TiNDLE Burgers, Crispy Fillets, Nuggets, and Wings.
  • Widely known in Switzerland for its long history of high-quality products and premier shopping experiences, the Coop Group operates the largest supermarket chains in the country.
  • To learn more about TiNDLE Chicken and where to find it in Switzerland, visit www.tindle.com or follow on Instagram .