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Global Leaders and Civic Courage Stand Up for Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Muhammad Yunus

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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Muhammad Yunus, one of seven people in history to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal, and the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom, has been under attack by Sheikh Hasina and her government off and on since 2010.

Key Points: 
  • Muhammad Yunus, one of seven people in history to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal, and the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom, has been under attack by Sheikh Hasina and her government off and on since 2010.
  • "The attacks on Muhammad Yunus are exactly what you'd expect from an authoritarian government," said Sam Daley-Harris, founder of Civic Courage and the anti-poverty lobby RESULTS which began working closely with Muhammad Yunus in 1987.
  • Professor Yunus shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Grameen Bank in 2006.
  • The letter acknowledges Muhammad Yunus' contributions to Bangladesh and to the world and calls on the Prime Minister to suspend her harassment and persecution of him.

KIND Snacks Exposes One Of America's Biggest Hidden Public Health Issues

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, KIND Snacks, a company committed to providing people with both nutrient-dense products and the nutrition education they need to make informed food decisions, is announcing the return of its Secret KIND Farmers Market in collaboration with Padma Lakshmi, the brand's first-ever KIND Culinary Partner. This year, the Secret KIND Farmers Market will double its footprint by launching in two cities, New York City and Houston, and be packed with "surprise and delight" secrets to unlock while learning about KIND's longstanding nutrition commitment through an experiential, interactive and educational experience.

Key Points: 
  • Low intake of recommended foods – like nuts, whole grains, fruits and vegetables – is one of the biggest public health concerns in the United States when it comes to nutrition.
  • Lakshmi collaborated with KIND on the recipes to ensure they all embody KIND's nutrition principles by leading with nutrient-dense ingredients.
  • For years, KIND has been on the front lines of championing nutrition and challenging the status quo.
  • The company has embraced its role in raising the bar for health and wellness by:

Boursin® Cheese and Padma Lakshmi Share Entertaining and Gifting Tips to Level Up Every Gathering this Holiday Season with Maison Boursin

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier this year Boursin® Cheese introduced Maison Boursin to elevate every day hosting occasions, with James Beard award winning host and author Padma Lakshmi as the Maison Host in Residence. Lakshmi and Boursin are back this holiday season with gifting inspiration, hosting tips and delicious recipes, to make the art of entertaining easy, elevated and, above all, enjoyable for every occasion.

Key Points: 
  • Lakshmi and Boursin are back this holiday season with gifting inspiration, hosting tips and delicious recipes, to make the art of entertaining easy, elevated and, above all, enjoyable for every occasion.
  • To lend a hand, Maison Boursin and Padma are here to serve as the ultimate source of inspiration to alleviate party anxiety and elevate any holiday occasion.
  • Cheese board: To display Boursin cheese and all your favorite accoutrements, a host can never have too many cheese boards.
  • Cheese markers: Proudly display your Boursin and point your guests to the perfect cheese pairing with reusable cheese markers.

Boursin® Cheese Debuts Maison Boursin - a House of Entertaining Inspiration - with Padma Lakshmi as its Host in Residence

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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 CHICAGO, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Boursin® Cheese is inviting cheese lovers to Maison Boursin, a culinary destination filled with inspiration to make the art of entertaining easy, elevated and, above all, enjoyable. The one-of-a-kind experience is created in partnership with culinary TV host and author Padma Lakshmi, who will serve as Maison Boursin's Host in Residence throughout 2022.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today Boursin Cheeseis inviting cheese lovers to Maison Boursin, a culinary destination filled with inspiration to make the art of entertaining easy, elevated and, above all, enjoyable.
  • The one-of-a-kind experience is created in partnership with culinary TV host and author Padma Lakshmi, who will serve as Maison Boursin's Host in Residence throughout 2022.
  • Maison Boursin combines the art of cheese with the art of hosting in a way that is approachable but elevated," said Jamee Pearlstein, Brand Director of Boursin.
  • A sampling of delicious dishes and drinks developed by Padma and Boursin all featuring a variety of creamy, crumbly Boursin Cheese flavors.