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NatureWorks and IMA Announce Turn-Key Compostable Coffee Pod Solution Compatible for North America

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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NatureWorks , a leading manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers made from renewable resources, has optimized a compostable coffee pod solution compatible with Keurig® brewers for the North American market.

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  • NatureWorks , a leading manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers made from renewable resources, has optimized a compostable coffee pod solution compatible with Keurig® brewers for the North American market.
  • The partnership between NatureWorks and IMA Coffee began in April 2021 with accelerated testing announced in February of 2022.
  • IMA Coffee and NatureWorks presented on this new coffee pods solution at the AMI Single-Serve Capsules conference held from March 19-20 in Boston, MA.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404501499/en/
    Every IMA Coffee pod filling and sealing machine can handle compostable coffee pods made from Ingeo™ PLA biopolymer.

The Netherlands is a Pioneer and Powerhouse of Agrifood Innovations

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With a thriving agrifood ecosystem that fosters collaboration among leading companies, government and academia, the Netherlands is a hub for innovation and experimentation in agriculture and food technology. The country is a world leader in food – punching above its weight despite its size – as the second largest agrifood exporter in the world. It is also home to production and R&D operations of all top 10 agrifood companies. Showcasing the Netherlands agrifood prowess, the Invest in Holland network team will be in San Francisco March 19-22 to attend the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit and the Future Food-Tech Summit and meet with other innovators in the sector.

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  • Happening first, the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit is a great opportunity to learn how Dutch agri-tech is future-proofing food.
  • The Invest in Holland network team is available for meetings to discuss how the Netherlands is driving sustainable agrifood solutions for the future.
  • "The Netherlands has been intrinsically linked to the agrifood industry for centuries as global leader in food and agriculture technology.
  • Home to the world's leading agrifood university, Wageningen University and Research (WUR), the Netherlands provides cutting-edge research, talent and collaboration for agrifood companies that choose to invest in Holland.

CRISPR Technology Takes Center Stage at SXSW 2024 for the First Time

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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Durham, N.C., March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The panel “The First CRISPR Foods Have Arrived” at this year’s SXSW Conference included leading agricultural scientists, researchers, and innovation drivers.

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  • Durham, N.C., March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The panel “The First CRISPR Foods Have Arrived” at this year’s SXSW Conference included leading agricultural scientists, researchers, and innovation drivers.
  • “We have steadily seen an increase in consumer interest around using technology for produce innovation.
  • “With effective application of the technology, we can use CRISPR to deliver major societal and climate benefits through improvements in the food and agriculture sector.
  • This is an incredibly exciting time.”
    As CRISPR technology has advanced, it has attracted a new generation of researchers across the world.

Memo Therapeutics AG Strengthens Management Team

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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Ms. Clemmer is an accomplished global clinical research leader with over 20 years of experience directing international clinical operations.

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  • Ms. Clemmer is an accomplished global clinical research leader with over 20 years of experience directing international clinical operations.
  • Ms. Clemmer previously held senior leadership positions at the Contract Research Organizations PRA Health Sciences and PPD.
  • She joins MTx from AM-Pharma, where she was responsible for all drug substance activities including Phase III clinical manufacturing.
  • Eric van den Berg, CEO of MTx, commented: “It is a pleasure to welcome Kristie and Maartje to MTx.

Arctic Blue: Home of the Fish Oil Experts

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fish oil is a popular supplement due to its unique concentration of omega-3 fatty acids. While rich in this healthy polyunsaturated fat, though, many consumers struggle to find good omega-3 supplements due to a lack of quality and the signature "fishy aftertaste" that comes with conventional fish oil supplements. Both the quality and overall experience of taking fish oil are key factors that the fish oil experts at Arctic Blue have labored for nearly a decade to address.

Key Points: 
  • Both the quality and overall experience of taking fish oil are key factors that the fish oil experts at Arctic Blue have labored for nearly a decade to address.
  • He worked with a multinational company before realizing that he had to launch his own clean fish oil brand if he was ever going to be able to use his fish oil expertise to create a genuinely superior fish oil supplement.
  • Arctic Blue fish oil supplements come from pristine Arctic cod.
  • The company is truly a one-of-a-kind health and wellness brand that is built on quality and proudly maintains its reputation as the home of the fish oil experts.

CHEERS CANNABIS SETS THEMSELVES APART USING SOLLUM'S LIGHTING SOLUTION

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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MONTRÉAL, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Sollum®'s first client in the cannabis sector, Cheers Cannabis , looks forward to the precision Sollum's dynamic lighting can offer when it comes to increasing cannabinoid content.

Key Points: 
  • MONTRÉAL, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Sollum®'s first client in the cannabis sector, Cheers Cannabis , looks forward to the precision Sollum's dynamic lighting can offer when it comes to increasing cannabinoid content.
  • An experienced and passionate group of growers makes up the Cheers team, specializing in the indoor production of cannabis for both recreational and medical use.
  • Cheers Cannabis will be installing Sollum smart dynamic LED fixtures in one of their six grow rooms.
  • "Our team is constantly looking for ways to innovate in our cannabis production and invest in new technology," says Head of Production for Cheers Cannabis, Kevin Laliberté.

Dr. William Ruto, President of Kenya appoints Professor Patrick Verkooijen as Chancellor of the University of Nairobi

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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Nairobi, Kenya, Jan. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. William Ruto, President of Kenya has appointed Professor Patrick Verkooijen, CEO of the Global Center on Adaptation, as Chancellor of the University of Nairobi.

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  • Nairobi, Kenya, Jan. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. William Ruto, President of Kenya has appointed Professor Patrick Verkooijen, CEO of the Global Center on Adaptation, as Chancellor of the University of Nairobi.
  • Commenting on the announcement, the president said: “I am thrilled that Professor Verkooijen will be leading the nation’s premier educational institution.
  • The University of Nairobi is and will be, during my watch, the pre-eminent incubator for African talent.”
    Professor Amukowa Anangwe, Chair of the University of Nairobi said: “It is great to have Professor Patrick Verkooijen as the new Chancellor of the University of Nairobi.
  • The university community looks forward to realizing that ambition.”
    Professor Stephen Kiama, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nairobi said: “I want to thank Professor Verkooijen for accepting to serve as the Chancellor of the University of Nairobi.

Compostable Coffee Capsules Made with NatureWorks’ Ingeo Biopolymer Score Highest Sustainability Marks in New Study by Wageningen University & Research

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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A new study reveals that coffee capsules made with Ingeo™️ PLA biopolymer from NatureWorks outperform aluminum, conventional plastics, and other compostable capsules when it comes to sustainability performance.

Key Points: 
  • A new study reveals that coffee capsules made with Ingeo™️ PLA biopolymer from NatureWorks outperform aluminum, conventional plastics, and other compostable capsules when it comes to sustainability performance.
  • The thermoformed Ingeo-based capsules used in the study were produced by NatureWorks’ partner and food packaging producer, Flo SpA .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231115629225/en/
    New study from Wageningen Food & Biobased Research found that compostable coffee capsules made with Ingeo biopolymer are the most sustainable option for single-serve coffee.
  • The compostable capsules maintained robust sustainability metrics even in a scenario where consumers disposed of the capsules improperly into another waste stream.

Yili Group Attends the 2023 World Dairy Summit

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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CHICAGO, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From October 16 to 19, the 2023 IDF World Dairy Summit, themed "Boundless Potential, Endless Possibilities," took place in Chicago to facilitate the exchange of insights on the high-quality development of the dairy industry.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From October 16 to 19, the 2023 IDF World Dairy Summit, themed "Boundless Potential, Endless Possibilities," took place in Chicago to facilitate the exchange of insights on the high-quality development of the dairy industry.
  • Dr. Yun Zhanyou, newly elected IDF board member and Vice President of Yili Group, was invited to deliver a keynote speech titled "Innovation Leads to Boundless Possibilities" at the roundtable on "Dairy Processing Around the World: Today's Focus, Tomorrow's Vision", and participated in the guest roundtable discussion.
  • Yili has always adhered to a consumer-centric approach, pooling global innovation resources to achieve world-class innovation, with the aim of creating more opportunities and exploring boundless possibilities for the global dairy industry."
  • The 2023 World Dairy Summit presented a great opportunity for Yili to demonstrate its innovation outcomes and practices through exchanges and dialogues with the global dairy community, connecting China's dairy industry with the world.

Yili Group Attends the 2023 World Dairy Summit

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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CHICAGO, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From October 16 to 19, the 2023 IDF World Dairy Summit, themed "Boundless Potential, Endless Possibilities," took place in Chicago to facilitate the exchange of insights on the high-quality development of the dairy industry.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From October 16 to 19, the 2023 IDF World Dairy Summit, themed "Boundless Potential, Endless Possibilities," took place in Chicago to facilitate the exchange of insights on the high-quality development of the dairy industry.
  • Dr. Yun Zhanyou, newly elected IDF board member and Vice President of Yili Group, was invited to deliver a keynote speech titled "Innovation Leads to Boundless Possibilities" at the roundtable on "Dairy Processing Around the World: Today's Focus, Tomorrow's Vision", and participated in the guest roundtable discussion.
  • Yili has always adhered to a consumer-centric approach, pooling global innovation resources to achieve world-class innovation, with the aim of creating more opportunities and exploring boundless possibilities for the global dairy industry."
  • The 2023 World Dairy Summit presented a great opportunity for Yili to demonstrate its innovation outcomes and practices through exchanges and dialogues with the global dairy community, connecting China's dairy industry with the world.