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Sustainable Home and Garage Brand Gear Hugger Unveils New Rust Protection Solution

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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SOLANA BEACH, Calif., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gear Hugger, a brand created to preserve your favorite gear and protect the planet, today announces the release of its latest eco-friendly home innovation: Rust Protection. Using a non-toxic, vegetable oil base, Gear Hugger's Rust Protection provides a sustainable anticorrosive solution crafted from environmentally friendly additives that form a protective layer on metal surfaces and equipment parts, shielding them from corrosion against moisture and penetrating and loosening oxidation adhesions to metal.

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  • Non-Toxic Rust Protection Extends the Life of Gear with its Eco-Friendly, Anti-Corrosive Properties
    SOLANA BEACH, Calif., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gear Hugger , a brand created to preserve your favorite gear and protect the planet, today announces the release of its latest eco-friendly home innovation: Rust Protection .
  • "We're elated to kick off the year by offering consumers another product to green-ify their garages," said Checo Diaz, founder of Gear Hugger.
  • "The Rust Protection furthers our mission to introduce clean innovations that span the home, garage, outdoors and beyond.
  • Gear Hugger Rust Protection joins the brand's eco-friendly product line, including the award-winning Multi-Purpose Lubricant and Heavy-Duty Degreaser .

Crunch Has Entered the Conversation: Diana's™ Delights the Freezer Aisle with Added Textures and New Flavor Combinations to Its Chocolate-Covered Banana Bites

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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CHICAGO, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A freezer aisle icon crafting wholesome snacks with simple ingredients, Diana's™ (www.dianasbananas.com) is expanding its award-winning line of Banana Bites with two new flavors. White Chocolate Cinnamon Granola Crunch and Dark Chocolate Caramel Crunch, launched today, offer a simple yet dynamic snacking experience for a sweet escape any time of day.

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  • White Chocolate Cinnamon Granola Crunch and Dark Chocolate Caramel Crunch, launched today, offer a simple yet dynamic snacking experience for a sweet escape any time of day.
  • White Chocolate Cinnamon Granola Crunch Banana Bites: Frozen slices of real bananas coated in smooth white chocolate mixed with cinnamon and topped with crunchy, gluten-free granola.
  • Dark Chocolate Caramel Crunch Banana Bites: Frozen slices of real bananas coated in decadent 70% dark chocolate mixed with crunchy caramel bits.
  • These insights fueled the brand's latest innovation — from the convenient, poppable portions to the handcrafted feel and craveable flavor combinations.

NMSDC Announces Expanded 2024 Acres Cohort

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Friday, January 5, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thanks to increased support from leading agricultural and food companies Cargill and UNFI , the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) is excited to announce an expanded 2024 Acres: Cultivating Equity in Black Agriculture cohort that includes farmers and ranchers from across the U.S.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thanks to increased support from leading agricultural and food companies Cargill and UNFI , the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) is excited to announce an expanded 2024 Acres: Cultivating Equity in Black Agriculture cohort that includes farmers and ranchers from across the U.S.
  • In its second year, Acres trains and certifies Black farmers and ranchers as diverse suppliers.
  • Its goal is to help increase incomes as producers access new markets including commodities, grocery stores, restaurants, and other retail outlets.
  • In addition to a larger group of participants, the Acres program is also growing its learning curriculum thanks to a partnership with the Southern University Ag Center .

United Natural Foods Releases Updated Selling Show 2024 Schedule

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today released its updated selling show schedule for 2024.

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  • United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today released its updated selling show schedule for 2024.
  • These new shows will support both the natural and conventional supplier as well as all grocery retail customer channels and positioning.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240104751649/en/
    All UNFI selling shows will now showcase the full spectrum of products and services that better aligns with customer buying behavior, instead of focusing shows exclusively on natural and organic or conventional products.
  • All customer and supplier winners will be recognized across UNFI’s selling shows, featured on UNFI’s website, and mentioned in the Company’s post-show press releases.

Chicago Atlantic Funds Margo Bitcoin ATM Network

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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Chicago Atlantic announced today the funding of a $16 million senior secured term loan to Margo , a cryptocurrency ATM operator that provides a secure and convenient way to instantly turn cash into digital currency.

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  • Chicago Atlantic announced today the funding of a $16 million senior secured term loan to Margo , a cryptocurrency ATM operator that provides a secure and convenient way to instantly turn cash into digital currency.
  • “Margo is redefining the way consumers interact with digital currency, shaping the future of financial literacy by making cryptocurrency more accessible.
  • It’s an honor to partner with Margo as they expand their reach,” said Tony Cappell, Founding Partner of Chicago Atlantic.
  • “Chicago Atlantic brought detailed solutions to the table designed to scale our business with the utmost care and confidence,” said Austin Haller, CEO of Margo.

United Natural Foods Releases Better for All Environmental, Social, and Governance Report for Fiscal Year 2023

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today released its 13th annual Better for All Report detailing UNFI’s progress on its social, environmental, and governance objectives during the Company’s 2023 fiscal year, ended July 29, 2023.

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  • United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today released its 13th annual Better for All Report detailing UNFI’s progress on its social, environmental, and governance objectives during the Company’s 2023 fiscal year, ended July 29, 2023.
  • The report demonstrates the success of the Company’s enhanced focus on its most pressing impact areas – safety, well-being, waste, climate, sourcing, and community.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231221140342/en/
    United Natural Foods Releases its Better for All Environmental, Social, and Governance Report for Fiscal Year 2023.
  • The report details significant progress on UNFI's key areas of focus - delivering positive impact, operational efficiency, and reinforcing its value proposition to stakeholders.

UNFI WORKERS IN PENNSYLVANIA JOIN TEAMSTERS

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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WHITEHALL, Pa., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second time in under a week, drivers at United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) have voted to join the Teamsters. The 189-worker group stood strong against the company's anti-union tactics to win representation with Teamsters Local 773 in Whitehall, Pa.

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  • WHITEHALL, Pa., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second time in under a week, drivers at United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) have voted to join the Teamsters.
  • The win in Pennsylvania follows recent organizing victories at UNFI in Iowa, Connecticut, California and Washington State, where drivers voted last week to join Teamsters Local 252 in Centralia, Wash.
  • "The Teamsters are on a winning streak at UNFI because workers are fed up and need a strong voice on the job," said Tom Erickson, Director of the Teamsters Warehouse Division.
  • The Teamsters encourage all UNFI workers to get on board as we shape a new way forward at this company.

DAVIDsTEA Expands Wholesale Channel into U.S.

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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MONTREAL, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DAVIDsTEA Inc. (TSX-Venture: DTEA) (“DAVIDsTEA” or the “Company”), a leading tea merchant in North America, announced today its initial expansion into the U.S. wholesale market.

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  • MONTREAL, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DAVIDsTEA Inc. (TSX-Venture: DTEA) (“DAVIDsTEA” or the “Company”), a leading tea merchant in North America, announced today its initial expansion into the U.S. wholesale market.
  • DAVIDsTEA recently launched four flavours of premium tea sachets at 150 Stop & Shop supermarket stores of the 400-plus locations in the northeastern U.S.
  • They rank among DAVIDsTEA’s strongest flavours for the wholesale market as well as in other channels.
  • “We believe in the potential of expanding our offering wherever our customers are,” explained Sarah Segal, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Brand Officer, DAVIDsTEA.

United Natural Foods to Release Fiscal 2024 First Quarter Results on December 6, 2023

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) will release financial results for its fiscal 2024 first quarter, ended October 28, 2023, the morning of Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

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  • United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) will release financial results for its fiscal 2024 first quarter, ended October 28, 2023, the morning of Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
  • Management will host a conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m.
  • To access the conference call, please dial (888) 660 - 6768 (U.S. toll-free) and reference conference ID number 1099581.
  • An audio webcast of the conference call, and materials that will be referenced during the call, will be available via the Investors section of the Company's website www.unfi.com .

Starco Brands Announces Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Starco Brands, Inc. (the “Company” or “Starco Brands”) (OTCQB: STCB), developer and acquirer of behavior-changing technologies and brands that spark excitement in the everyday, today reported financial results for its third fiscal quarter and first nine months ended September 30, 2023.

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  • Starco Brands, Inc. (the “Company” or “Starco Brands”) (OTCQB: STCB), developer and acquirer of behavior-changing technologies and brands that spark excitement in the everyday, today reported financial results for its third fiscal quarter and first nine months ended September 30, 2023.
  • In July 2023, Starco Brands expanded Soylent’s retail distribution throughout Canada through a partnership with grocery wholesaler United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI).
  • Third Fiscal Quarter Ended September 30, 2023
    Reported net revenue for the third quarter of 2023 was $17.7 million, compared to $1.7 million in the third quarter of 2022.
  • Compensation expense was $1.8 million in the third quarter of 2023, compared to $176,148 in the third quarter of 2022.