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The Jane Goodall Legacy Foundation Welcomes Dax Dasilva to its Council for Hope, Goodall and Dasilva Travel to the Brazilian Amazon to Explore Partnerships with Indigenous Communities

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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They discussed plans to start Roots & Shoots programs in Amazonian Indigenous communities to empower young people to make change.

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  • They discussed plans to start Roots & Shoots programs in Amazonian Indigenous communities to empower young people to make change.
  • As part of the Council, Dasilva will be available for consultation and advice.
  • Dax Dasilva is widely recognized for his contributions to the fields of technology and conservation.
  • "I am delighted to welcome Dax Dasilva into the Council for Hope," said Jane Goodall.

ASUCLA brings açaí bowls to campus with new SAMBAZON location

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A delicious, quick-service açaí bowl shop is now open in Ackerman Union; SAMBAZON, the world's largest brand of organic and Fair Trade certified açaí products, is now serving refreshing bowls topped with fruits, berries, and other superfoods. 

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  • ASUCLA Restaurants' newest location SAMBAZON opened on Sept. 16th in Ackerman Union, providing an option for açaí bowls and other superfood-blends.
  • "We are excited to partner with ASUCLA to open our doors on UCLA's campus and serve delicious food with purpose to the students and faculty," said Ryan Black, SAMBAZON cofounder and CEO.
  • On the menu, Bruins can order from a number of SAMBAZON original assorted açaí bowls including Coconut Mango, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Strawberry Sunrise and more.
  • All SAMBAZON bowls are made with certified organic and Fair Trade açaí, and the menu features vegan, halal and kosher options.

SAMBAZON Açaí Bowls Opens at Nova Southeastern University

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SAMBAZON, the leading brand and supplier of certified Fair Trade and organic Açaí, will be opening a new SAMBAZON Açaí Bowls location at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale/Davie, FL. Situated in Razor's Reef Food Court – the University's campus dining complex, this continues SAMBAZON's national expansion of their quick service, branded Açaí bowl shop concepts.

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  • SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SAMBAZON , the leading brand and supplier of certified Fair Trade and organic Açaí, will be opening a new SAMBAZON Açaí Bowls location at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale/Davie, FL.
  • "This year's back-to-school is an exciting time to reach students and faculty on campus at Nova Southeastern University.
  • "Partnering with a brand like SAMBAZON shows our student-focused commitment here at Nova Southeastern University to serve food with purpose.
  • This is a highly anticipated opening for us, and we're very excited to serve Açaí Bowls and partner with SAMBAZON," said Mike Alkurdi, Resident District Manager – Chartwells Higher Education
    SAMBAZON's all-day menu, served by food service partner Chartwells Higher Education, will include SAMBAZON's Berry Açaí Bowl, Protein Açaí Bowl, Chocolate Peanut Butter Açaí Bowl, and Strawberry Sunrise Açaí Bowl.

Refik Anadol Headlines 'In Resonance' at Scorpios Curated by HOFA Gallery

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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It presents curated art installations, bespoke music compositions, live performances, and exclusive digital art drops at Scorpios, Mykonos (13 July - 3 September).

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  • It presents curated art installations, bespoke music compositions, live performances, and exclusive digital art drops at Scorpios, Mykonos (13 July - 3 September).
  • Renowned artist Refik Anadol will launch an artwork collaboration with Brazil's Yawanawa Indigenous communities of Aldeia Sagrada and Nova Esperanca, donating his full share of the collection's sales directly to the Yawanawa community.
  • Headlining 'In Resonance' is the phenomenal Turkish-American media artist and director Refik Anadol.
  • Scorpios Co-Founder and President, Thomas Heyne, believes the new program will resonate with Scorpios' growing community.

BellRing Brands Appoints Shawn Conway to Board of Directors

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Aug. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BellRing Brands, Inc. (NYSE:BRBR) (“BellRing”), a holding company operating in the global convenient nutrition category, today announced that Shawn Conway has been appointed to its Board of Directors (the “Board”) and the Audit Committee, effective October 1, 2023.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Aug. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BellRing Brands, Inc. (NYSE:BRBR) (“BellRing”), a holding company operating in the global convenient nutrition category, today announced that Shawn Conway has been appointed to its Board of Directors (the “Board”) and the Audit Committee, effective October 1, 2023.
  • With the addition of Mr. Conway, the Board will consist of seven members.
  • Mr. Conway currently serves on the Board of Directors of SAMBAZON, an acronym for Sustainable Management of the Brazilian Amazon, a leading supplier of certified fair trade and organic Acai.
  • Mr. Conway previously served on the Board of Directors of Peet’s China Inc., Intelligentsia Coffee Inc., Stumptown Coffee Inc. and Mighty Leaf Tea Inc.

SAMBAZON Releases Second Impact Report Measuring their Initiatives

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SAMBAZON, an acronym for Sustainable Management of the Brazilian Amazon and the leading supplier of Certified Fair Trade and Organic Açai, has released their second Impact Report with the intention of providing a transparent demonstration of their efforts, challenges and progress as a triple bottom line business.

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  • Measuring their economic impact, social standards for every stakeholder's well-being, and environmental standards to protect the planet.
  • "Every time someone enjoys the delicious Powers of SAMBAZON Açaí, a positive socio-economic chain reaction is set in motion from the Amazon to the world.
  • This impact report is a description of these positive reactions."
  • To learn more about SAMBAZON and its impact report, please visit www.sambazon.com/pages/impact .

The Bezos Earth Fund announces $50 million in grants for the protection and sustainable development of the Brazilian Amazon

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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BRASÍLIA, Brazil, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bezos Earth Fund today announced it has awarded $50 million in grants to support conservation and sustainable development in the Amazon.

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  • BRASÍLIA, Brazil, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bezos Earth Fund today announced it has awarded $50 million in grants to support conservation and sustainable development in the Amazon.
  • "The future of the Brazilian Amazon is critical to our planet and to the Indigenous Peoples and local communities who call it home," said Lauren Sánchez, Vice Chair of the Earth Fund.
  • "Prosperity and sustainability can go hand in hand — protecting the Amazon Rainforest is good for people and for the planet."
  • The Earth Fund granted the Environmental Defense Fund, leading Brazilian NGOs, and Indigenous organizations $9.7 million to provide training and legal and logistical support to Indigenous and community leaders in two Brazilian States.

SAMBAZON to Offer Two New Signature Menu Items at Petco Park

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SAMBAZON, an acronym for Sustainable Management of the Brazilian Amazon and the leading supplier of certified fair trade and organic açaí bowls, announced it will debut two new menu items at Petco Park this season – The Padres Açaí Bowl and a Dragon Fruit Margarita - an exotic superfruit cocktail both launching on Opening Day, March 30th.

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  • "SAMBAZON received such a warm welcome last season from fans that we wanted to launch our new signature Padres Açaí Bowl to show our excitement to be back at Petco Park," said Ryan Black, SAMBAZON's Co-Founder and CEO.
  • When asked about the new exotic cocktail on menu, "2023 looks to be a big year for the Padres!
  • Our Açaí Margarita was such a hit we decided to keep in the spirit by introducing fans to another exotic superfruit cocktail.
  • To learn more about SAMBAZON, please visit www.sambazon.com or follow along on Instagram @sambazon .

Indigenous territories and protected areas are key to forest conservation in the Brazilian Amazon, study shows

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Friday, January 6, 2023
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NORMAN, Okla., Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A U.S.-Brazilian study led by the University of Oklahoma reveals the vital role of Indigenous territories and protected areas in forest conservation in the Brazilian Amazon.

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  • NORMAN, Okla., Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A U.S.-Brazilian study led by the University of Oklahoma reveals the vital role of Indigenous territories and protected areas in forest conservation in the Brazilian Amazon.
  • Rebuilding effective governmental conservation policies is vital to reducing forest area loss in the Brazilian Amazon.
  • Since 2000, Indigenous territories and protected areas have increased substantially in the Brazilian Amazon and by 2013, Indigenous territories and protected areas accounted for 43% of the total land area and covered approximately 50% of the total forest area.
  • "This finding highlights the vital role of Indigenous territories and the protected areas for forest conservation in the region."

Flowcarbon Launches Flow3rs, A Collection of Decentralized Art For Climate

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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Flowcarbon, a leading climate technology company creating carbon reduction and removal solutions, is excited to unveil Flow3rs, a collection of decentralized art for climate impact.

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  • Flowcarbon, a leading climate technology company creating carbon reduction and removal solutions, is excited to unveil Flow3rs, a collection of decentralized art for climate impact.
  • Flow3rs aims to galvanize new communities to finance climate positive action by way of art and innovative Web3 technology.
  • Flowcarbon and the artists designed the Flow3rs to be a net carbon negative project that maximizes opportunities for financing climate impact.
  • Flowcarbon is a pioneering climate technology company working to make carbon markets accessible and transparent, enabling maximum capital to be invested directly into projects that combat climate change.