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This Week in Consumer News: 7 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, October 7, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the consumer and retail industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • From each lipstick sold, 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to their charity partner, NGO partner Right To Be.
  • Smile Coffee Werks encapsules the most sustainable coffee pods by upgrading its coffee beans to Fair Trade and USDA Organic.
  • PARAMOUNT CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND NICKELODEON ANNOUNCE LAUNCH OF GLOBAL OCEAN CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: OPERATION SEA CHANGE
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  • Paramount Consumer Products and Nickelodeon today announced the launch of SpongeBob SquarePants: Operation Sea Change, is a brand-new global ocean conservation and sustainability initiative.

Mondelēz International Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Reaffirms Long-Term Growth Strategy

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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We have so much to be proud of since Mondelz International was born in 2012, said Dirk Van de Put, Chairman & CEO, Mondelz International.

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  • We have so much to be proud of since Mondelz International was born in 2012, said Dirk Van de Put, Chairman & CEO, Mondelz International.
  • Each October, Mondelz International celebrates its annual Purpose Day encouraging employees to pause, reflect, and refocus on their roles in advancing the companys Purpose.
  • Mondelz International also is rolling out an upgraded, fully digitized employee volunteering platform that links colleagues around the world to local community organizations.
  • Mondelz International unveiled the evolution of its growth strategy at its May 10 investor update event.

Intelsat to Deploy Emergency Connectivity in Wake of Hurricane Ian

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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Intelsat , operator of one of the worlds largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), is sending two FlexMove terminals to hurricane damaged Florida to provide emergency internet connectivity to the greater Ft. Myers area.

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  • Intelsat , operator of one of the worlds largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), is sending two FlexMove terminals to hurricane damaged Florida to provide emergency internet connectivity to the greater Ft. Myers area.
  • This enables folks to communicate back to the regional emergency operations center (EOC), allowing crews to order additional resources to the scene and line up other essential needs, said Mark Rasmussen, SVP of Mobility at Intelsat.
  • Intelsats FlexMove delivers coverage to support global communication, operational efficiency, and enterprise continuity in the most remote and challenging environments.
  • As the foundational architects of satellite technology, Intelsat operates the worlds most trusted satellite telecom network.

Fall for EOS® This Season With 20% Off Naturepedic's Award-Winning Customizable Mattress Line

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Naturepedic, makers of certified organic, nontoxic mattress and bedding products for the whole family, is celebrating with a Fall special 20% off sale on its EOS Customizable Organic Mattress Series, using the code FALL20 (FALL20CAN in Canada) at checkout plus free shipping.

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  • For a limited period, consumers can enjoy big savings on Naturepedic's award winning customizable organic mattresses this fall.
  • EOS Classic A beautiful and modern European-inspired design, the EOS Classic model features breathable layers of certified organic cotton, organic wool, and organic-approved latex for better temperature regulation.
  • EOS Classic Organic Vegan Mattress A carefully handcrafted mattress without wool or other animal products, this mattress is Vegan Certified, PETA-Approved Vegan, and 100% GOTS certified organic.
  • With this Fall mattress sale, customers can also enjoy 100-night risk-free mattress trials, layer swaps and free shipping & returns.

Biospectal Partners with Amref Health Africa to Extend Global Access to Blood Pressure Management

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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Biospectals remote monitoring software puts easy, accurate and intelligent blood pressure monitoring at the literal fingertips of people around the world.

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  • Biospectals remote monitoring software puts easy, accurate and intelligent blood pressure monitoring at the literal fingertips of people around the world.
  • Biospectals OptiBP medical-grade mobile app uses a smartphone cameras optical lens to measure and record a users blood pressure via their fingertip.
  • Amref Health Africa began on the continent as the Flying Doctors, bringing surgical services to remote communities using light aircraft.
  • Amref Health Africa, is headquartered in Nairobi Kenya with offices in 35 countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

Mallinckrodt Announces Appointment of Susan Silbermann to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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DUBLIN, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mallinckrodt plc (OTCMKTS: MNKPF) ("Mallinckrodt" or the "Company"), a global specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that it has appointed Susan Silbermann to its Board of Directors, effective October 5, 2022.

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  • DUBLIN, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mallinckrodt plc (OTCMKTS: MNKPF) ("Mallinckrodt" or the "Company"), a global specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that it has appointed Susan Silbermann to its Board of Directors, effective October 5, 2022.
  • With the addition of Ms. Silbermann, the Mallinckrodt Board will expand to nine directors, eight of whom are independent.
  • "Susan is a highly respected and deeply experienced global executive in the healthcare industry, and we are pleased to welcome her to Mallinckrodt's Board," said Paul Bisaro, Chairman of the Mallinckrodt Board of Directors.
  • "I am excited to join the Mallinckrodt Board at this transformative moment for the Company," said Ms. Silbermann.

CJA, IHRDA, AND DEBEVOISE FILE LANDMARK HUMAN RIGHTS COMPLAINT AGAINST LIBERIA IN WEST AFRICAN COURT FOR FAILURE TO PROVIDE JUSTICE FOR MASSACRE OF SIX HUNDRED CIVILIANS

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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"It's high time that Liberia finally conduct effective investigations and prosecute civil wars era human rights violations and atrocities."

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  • "It's high time that Liberia finally conduct effective investigations and prosecute civil wars era human rights violations and atrocities."
  • The IHRDA is a panAfrican non-governmental organization (NGO) working to promote awareness of human rights in Africa and improve the effectiveness of the African Human Rights system.
  • The three pillars of IHRDA's work are litigation, capacity-building and information sharing about the African human rights system.
  • IHRDA envisions an African continent where all have access to justice via national, African and international human rights mechanisms.

Acquia Unveils 2022 Engage Award Winners

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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Acquia today announced the winners of the 2022 Engage Awards, honoring organizations that bring together marketers and technologists to imagine, build, and deliver the most ambitious digital experiences.

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  • Acquia today announced the winners of the 2022 Engage Awards, honoring organizations that bring together marketers and technologists to imagine, build, and deliver the most ambitious digital experiences.
  • A panel of independent judges selected the winners from entries spanning industries, regions, and organizations of all sizes.
  • Many of the winning stories will be showcased at Acquia Engage , which kicks off in Miami on October 25 and 26 and continues through early 2023.
  • Each of the Engage Award finalists demonstrated expertise in customer insights and storytelling.

L'Oréal Paris U.S. Releases Limited-Edition Color Riche Lipstick "Red My Lips" in Support of Anti-Street Harassment Initiative

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- L'Oréal Paris U.S., the #1 global beauty brand, today announced the launch of a new limited-edition Color Riche lipstick "Red My Lips" in shade "Le Rouge Liberté," as part of its Stand Up Against Street Harassment program in an effort to encourage safe bystander intervention with color expression. The new lipstick, inspired by the brand's work with NGO partner Right To Be, will donate 100 percent of the proceeds* from each lipstick sold to the charity partner, which will help to train more people in how to safely and effectively intervene in situations of street harassment.

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  • L'Oral Paris has always championed women empowerment by encouraging generations of women to realize their self-worth.
  • Stand Up Against Street Harassment trainings are based on the 5D methodology - an expert-approved set of tools to help onlookers safely intervene when witnessing street harassment.
  • L'Oral Paris launched the Stand Up Against Street Harassment program on March 8th, 2020, in partnership with Right To Be (formerly Hollaback!
  • L'Oral Paris' iconic cosmetics include best-seller Voluminous Lash Paradise, as well as the Infallible, True Match, Color Riche, Voluminous, and Visible Lift collections.

HRWF: Benin under the spotlight at the UN Human Rights Council

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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GENEVA, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday 27 September, the issues of human rights and political oppression in Benin were raised at the 51st session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, composed of 47 member states, in which Benin is occupying a seat until 2024.

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  • GENEVA, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday 27 September, the issues of human rights and political oppression in Benin were raised at the 51stsession of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, composed of 47 member states, in which Benin is occupying a seat until 2024.
  • An oral statement co-sponsored by two NGOs,CAP/ Libert de Conscience(France) andHuman Rights Without Frontiers(HRWF) expressed their deep concerns aboutthe ongoing backsliding of democracy and human rights in Benin since President Patrice Talon came to power in 2016.
  • On the same day, HRWF launched its report about the situation in Benin in which the Brussels-based NGO focused on several topics of particular concern, and primarily the grip of President Talon on all the state institutions to the benefit of his party.
  • On the same lines, HRWF also recommends the nomination of President Talon and his associatesfor sanctions under theEU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime.