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National DCP Hires Harry Sinclair to Serve as Chief Procurement Officer

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星期四, 五月 9, 2024

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ATLANTA, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National DCP (NDCP), the $3 billion supply chain management company serving Dunkin' franchisees, has hired Harry Sinclair to serve as Chief Procurement Officer (CPO).

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ATLANTA, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National DCP (NDCP), the $3 billion supply chain management company serving Dunkin' franchisees, has hired Harry Sinclair to serve as Chief Procurement Officer (CPO).
"Harry brings nearly 30 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, commodities, and category/supplier management to our industry-leading Sourcing and Restaurant Solutions teams," said Stephen Down, CEO.
His previous roles have included serving as the Senior Vice President/Chief Procurement Officer at Flagstone Foods and the Vice President of Procurement for Treehouse Foods.
During a five-year stint with the Kraft-Heinz Company, Sinclair held multiple senior leadership roles in procurement, including Head, Procurement Beverages & Snack Nuts.

2024 Gartner® Voice of the Customer Report Named Whatfix a Customers' Choice for Digital Adoption Platforms

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星期一, 五月 6, 2024

SAN JOSE, Calif. and BANGALORE, India, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Whatfix , the global digital adoption platforms (DAP) leader, has been recognized as a Customers' Choice in the Gartner report.

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SAN JOSE, Calif. and BANGALORE, India, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Whatfix , the global digital adoption platforms (DAP) leader, has been recognized as a Customers' Choice in the Gartner report.
This distinction placed Whatfix in the top-right section of Peer Insights Quadrant, the only DAP vendor that received this recognition.
Enterprise bank with $3B+ to $10B in annual revenue said, "Overall, it's been a great experience with Whatfix.
You can read the 2024 Gartner® Voice of the Customer for Digital Adoption Platforms report here.

GR TECHNOLOGY, INC. POWERS OLAM FOOD INGREDIENTS' ROCKWELL AUTOMATION MES PLEX SMART MANUFACTURING CLOUD FOR STREAMLINED 3PL-TO-CUSTOMER TRANSITIONS, SAVING TIME, OVERHEAD COSTS, AND SUPPLY CHAIN RELIABILITY

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星期二, 四月 30, 2024

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LOS ANGELES, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) expands its use of the Rockwell Automation MES Plex Smart Manufacturing Cloud and GR Technology's (GRT) GR8T EDI Platform and Utility, solving supply chain disruptions and issues with impacted materials.

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LOS ANGELES, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) expands its use of the Rockwell Automation MES Plex Smart Manufacturing Cloud and GR Technology's (GRT) GR8T EDI Platform and Utility, solving supply chain disruptions and issues with impacted materials.
This enhancement automates shipping functions in Plex from 3PL information in real-time saving shipping costs to OFI, their customers, and improving delivery lead times.
By integrating these GR8T solutions within their Rockwell Automation MES Plex Smart Manufacturing Cloud, OFI has significantly optimized inventory management, achieving faster product distribution times and ensuring highly accurate material availability.
" said Balasubramani Ganesh, Chief Executive Officer at GR Technology, Inc.
To learn more about GR Technology's Plex support and Integration services, email [email protected]

Nitricity launches field trial of climate-smart nitrogen fertilizer on almond trees with Olam Food Ingredients in California’s Central Valley

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星期二, 四月 23, 2024

Nitricity Inc., a California-based company electrifying the production of climate-smart nitrogen fertilizer, celebrated the launch of its latest field test at an event on Friday in Madera County.

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Nitricity Inc., a California-based company electrifying the production of climate-smart nitrogen fertilizer, celebrated the launch of its latest field test at an event on Friday in Madera County.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240423698840/en/
Nitrogen fertilizer is a vital input in food production around the world, but its production and application is responsible for up to 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
As farmers and food producers seek Scope 3 emissions reduction, the impact of nitrogen fertilizer’s embedded carbon emissions from upstream manufacturing becomes even more critical.
Over the next few months, Nitricity’s climate-smart fertilizer will undergo rigorous performance testing through its application on ofi’s test plot of young almond trees.

Dimitra Enables Certified Coffee Import Under Transformative New EU Deforestation Law (EUDR)

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星期四, 三月 7, 2024

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BELIZE CITY, Belize, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dimitra, a leading blockchain-based operating system for AgTech driving productive, intelligent, and inclusive farming, today announced that it has become one of the first firms to certify a coffee shipment compliant with the new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) standard. In collaboration with CACI Satinaki, a Peru-based farming cooperative of smallholder farmers, Dimitra's combination of satellite analysis, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and mobile technology has facilitated a fully certified shipment of coffee under the regulation, that will arrive in Germany in March — with a full traceability record from bean to cup.

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Speaking on the news, Jon Trask, CEO of Dimitra, said: "The implementation of the EUDR at the end of this year is a truly seismic moment.
The impact of the regulatory change will be felt right across the supply chain, from traders, to operators, to consumers.
In our collaboration with CACI Satinaki to certify an EUDR-compliant shipment of coffee, Dimitra has shown that we have the technological solutions to assist farmers at this uncertain time."
Based on the findings of a survey by the International Coffee Organization, the European Coffee Federation notes that 80% of farmers haven't mapped their land as required by the law.

Dimitra Enables Certified Coffee Import Under Transformative New EU Deforestation Law (EUDR)

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星期四, 三月 7, 2024

Olam, Artificial intelligence, AI, News, Farmer, Sale, International Coffee Organization, Information, Coffee, Nestlé, Guatemalan, Agriculture, Environment

BELIZE CITY, Belize, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dimitra, a leading blockchain-based operating system for AgTech driving productive, intelligent, and inclusive farming, today announced that it has become one of the first firms to certify a coffee shipment compliant with the new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) standard. In collaboration with CACI Satinaki, a Peru-based farming cooperative of smallholder farmers, Dimitra's combination of satellite analysis, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and mobile technology has facilitated a fully certified shipment of coffee under the regulation, that will arrive in Germany in March — with a full traceability record from bean to cup.

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Speaking on the news, Jon Trask, CEO of Dimitra, said: "The implementation of the EUDR at the end of this year is a truly seismic moment.
The impact of the regulatory change will be felt right across the supply chain, from traders, to operators, to consumers.
In our collaboration with CACI Satinaki to certify an EUDR-compliant shipment of coffee, Dimitra has shown that we have the technological solutions to assist farmers at this uncertain time."
Based on the findings of a survey by the International Coffee Organization, the European Coffee Federation notes that 80% of farmers haven't mapped their land as required by the law.

Kodiak Expands Leadership Team with Appointment of Steve Katzenberger as Chief Operating Officer and Sonali Dalvi as Vice President of Product Development

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星期二, 三月 5, 2024

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PARK CITY, Utah, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kodiak, the breakfast company known for its high-protein, 100% whole grain products, announced the recent appointment of Steve Katzenberger as Chief Operating Officer and Sonali Dalvi Vice President of Product Development, a newly created role at Kodiak. Both Katzenberger and Sonali will report to CEO, Val Oswalt.

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PARK CITY, Utah, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kodiak, the breakfast company known for its high-protein, 100% whole grain products, announced the recent appointment of Steve Katzenberger as Chief Operating Officer and Sonali Dalvi Vice President of Product Development, a newly created role at Kodiak.
"We are excited to have both Steve and Sonali join the Kodiak team," said Oswalt, CEO.
In a monumental addition to Kodiak, Dalvi will be the brand's first ever Vice President of Product Development, reinforcing Kodiak's dedication to creating superior products.
"I am so honored to be joining Kodiak on their mission to bring nutrient-rich meals to families," said Dalvi, VP, Product Development.

Lehua Brands Unveils New Leadership Team and Distributor Ahead of Expansion to Canadian Cannabis Market

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星期三, 一月 10, 2024

Lehua Brands , a California-licensed manufacturer of prizewinning cannabis products, announced today an expansion of their house of brands into Canada.

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Lehua Brands , a California-licensed manufacturer of prizewinning cannabis products, announced today an expansion of their house of brands into Canada.
By building on its established California foundation with new leadership, new distribution and an advanced strategy, Lehua Brands is uniquely positioned to redefine the challenging California market, enter the Canadian sector, and establish a foothold for expansion into Northeast American markets.
“We’ve built a distinctive leadership team to drive our business forward in this new era,” CEO Sierra Elaina said.
Through a new strategic partnership with distributor Lowell Farms Inc. , a California-based vertically-integrated cannabis company, Lehua Brands accesses new distribution channels and solidifies its position in the competitive California market.

NEW YORK MAYOR ADAMS PRESENTS SHINE A LIGHT’S CIVIC COURAGE AWARD FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING TO DR. MICHAEL LOMAX AND EBONI WILLIAMS FOR WORK COMBATTING HATE AND ANTISEMITISM

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星期二, 十二月 12, 2023

Lomax and Williams were honored with Shine A Light’s Civil Courage Award for Community Building for their work in combating hate and antisemitism.

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Lomax and Williams were honored with Shine A Light’s Civil Courage Award for Community Building for their work in combating hate and antisemitism.
The award is dedicated to non-Jewish leaders who have stood up and taken a leading role in fighting antisemitism.
To date, more than 1,000 Breaking Bread, Building Bonds gatherings have taken place with more than 10,000 New Yorkers.
Especially during this ‘Festival of Lights,’ we thank Mayor Adams for being a bright light during this time of too much darkness in our world.”

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. Names New Independent Board Member

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星期一, 十二月 4, 2023

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Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP) today announced the appointment of Ajai Puri, a seasoned expert with decades of experience in the food and beverage industry, to its board of directors, effective February 19, 2024.

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Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP) today announced the appointment of Ajai Puri, a seasoned expert with decades of experience in the food and beverage industry, to its board of directors, effective February 19, 2024.
Puri has an extensive background in the food and beverage industry and years of global R&D, innovation, supply chain development, and consumer marketing experience,” said Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, Fresh Del Monte Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Currently he is an active board member at Britannia Industries Ltd. (India), India’s largest independent food company; Olam Group Limited (Singapore), a leading global food and agriculture business; and IMI plc (U.K.), a specialist engineering and technology group.
Additionally, Dr. Puri serves as a board member at privately-held Califia Farms LP, a leading plant-based milks company.