Kitchen

UpEnergy announces Tanzania's first Article 6 authorisation for carbon credits from cleaner cookstoves

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Carbon, Cooking, Electricity, Corporation, Government, LOA, MCFA, NCMC, UNFCCC, Imp, Climate, News, Private sector, Kitchen, World Bank, Paris Agreement, Drinking water, UN, Renewable energy

KAMPALA, Uganda, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- UpEnergy, a social enterprise with a mission to channel climate finance to fight energy poverty through decarbonisation projects, today announced it has secured a historic letter of authorisation (LOA) from the Government of Tanzania. The new LOA represents the country's first-ever carbon credits authorised for corresponding adjustments under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

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  • The new LOA represents the country's first-ever carbon credits authorised for corresponding adjustments under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement .
  • The announcement also marks the first Korean-based company to acquire Article 6-authorised credits from Tanzania, with Ecoeye purchasing the first issuance of these credits.
  • The authorisation for corresponding adjustments based on the first transfer will significantly contribute to the development of the Article 6 pathway within Tanzania.
  • The ongoing work is part of the Community Carbon initiative launched by UpEnergy, which supports communities by reinvesting project revenue back into project areas centered on cleaner cooking and safe drinking water.

Evogene and The Kitchen FoodTech Hub by Strauss Group Established Finally Foods Ltd. - Revolutionizing Protein Production in Plants for the Food Industry

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Kitchen, Bioreactor, Computational biology, IIA, Growth, Genetic distance, Generator, AI, Protein, TKH, Strauss Group, Pharming (genetics), USD, Food industry

REHOVOT, Israel, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Evogene Ltd. (Nasdaq: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN), a leading computational biology company targeting to revolutionize life-science-based product discovery and development utilizing cutting edge computational biology technologies, across multiple market segments and The Kitchen FoodTech Hub (TKH), the foodtech incubator and investment arm of Israeli food giant Strauss Group, have jointly announced the establishment of Finally Foods Ltd.

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  • The company's mission is to modify plants as "bioreactors" to produce these proteins efficiently and environmentally responsibly.
  • Leveraging Evogene's GeneRator AI technology, the company aims for short R&D cycles and rapid time-to-market.
  • By harnessing the power of our GeneRator AI tech-engine, molecular farming has the potential to revolutionize the food industry and promote healthier diets worldwide."
  • "Establishing the company under the framework of The Kitchen and investing the pre-seed round was an easy decision in this case."

Phelps Construction Group Begins Ellis Island Museum Renovations

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Kitchen, Partnership, National Park Service, Interior design

BOONTON, N.J., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Phelps Construction Group , a full-service construction management firm, has begun the renovations to the National Museum of Immigration on Ellis Island in New York harbor, a project for The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation (the Foundation) working in partnership with the National Park  Service.

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  • BOONTON, N.J., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Phelps Construction Group , a full-service construction management firm, has begun the renovations to the National Museum of Immigration on Ellis Island in New York harbor, a project for The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation (the Foundation) working in partnership with the National Park  Service.
  • Phelps Construction Group was selected by the Foundation as the construction manager during the early stages of the project.
  • The phased renovations to the 137,000 square foot museum encompasses the Main Immigration Building and the Kitchen and Laundry Building.
  • Phelps Construction Group previously performed renovations to the same museum in the early 2010s, constructing an expansion and completing major structural changes to Ellis Island's Kitchen and Laundry building which added new exhibit space.

Rethink Food Opens New Community Kitchen in Greenwich Village

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Kitchen, Culture, Stumptown Coffee Roasters, Growth, Michelin, Coffee, Food, New York City Council, Rethink Food, Heart, Meal, Restaurant

NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rethink Food, a leading nonprofit with the mission to create a more sustainable and equitable food system, today expanded its operations in New York with a new Community Kitchen in Greenwich Village to facilitate the organization's growth and to engage the general public on how we can reduce food waste and address food insecurity. This new location also features a street-facing space that will bring people together through educational experiences, dinner series with chefs, events, and community programming.

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  • Rethink Food Founder Matt Jozwiak and Co-Founder Daniel Humm are joined by New York City's Mayor's Office of Food Policy and Manhattan Borough President in Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of New Sustainable Community Kitchen.
  • NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rethink Food, a leading nonprofit with the mission to create a more sustainable and equitable food system, today expanded its operations in New York with a new Community Kitchen in Greenwich Village to facilitate the organization's growth and to engage the general public on how we can reduce food waste and address food insecurity.
  • "We're constantly trying to reach, educate, and engage new supporters in our unique approach to serving our local community," says Rethink Food Founder and ceo, Matt Jozwiak.
  • Rethink Food's Community Kitchen model has existed since 2017 and has provided over 1.7 million meals for the local community in New York City.

KOHLER Expands Its Stylish Heritage Colors Collection with Three New Nature-Inspired Greens Revitalized from Iconic Company Archives

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Kitchen, Archive, Nature, Qingming Festival, Bath, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rainforest, Collection, Advertising, Metropolitan

The collection expands in 2024 with the addition of three bold archival green hues – Fresh Green (1971), Aspen Green (1978), and Teal (1987) – infusing historic shades into modern-day designs.

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  • The collection expands in 2024 with the addition of three bold archival green hues – Fresh Green (1971), Aspen Green (1978), and Teal (1987) – infusing historic shades into modern-day designs.
  • These greens were selected because of their connection to nature and wellbeing, as well as their diverse design sensibilities serving as stylish bold accents or neutral complements.
  • Since then, Kohler has released more than 100 original colors, encouraging consumers for over 150 years to live boldly in color.
  • The green Heritage Colors debuted within Kohler's booth at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas.

PLEZi NUTRITION LAUNCHES PLEZi FiZZ TO TAKE ON SODAS AND SUGARY DRINKS

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Kitchen, Health, FoodCorps, Nutrient, Entrepreneurship, Amazon, Potassium, Caregiver, Vegetable, White, Partnership, Family medicine, Public, Milk, Human, University, Food, Parenting, Kitchen Cabinet, Sugar, GxP, Pediatrics, Drink, Water, Mother, Snack, Movement, Parent, Drinking water, Soft drink

WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PLEZi Nutrition, the Public Benefit Company co-founded by former First Lady Michelle Obama on a mission to create higher standards for how the U.S. makes and markets food and beverages for kids, announced today at Expo West the launch of PLEZi FiZZ. A carbonated fruit drink that will be available this spring in three new flavors, PLEZi FiZZ builds upon the company's inaugural product, PLEZi, and aims to reach an older demographic of tweens and teens.

Key Points: 
  • Sugar-sweetened beverages, also referred to as sugary drinks, are the leading source of added sugars for kids, which is why PLEZi Nutrition chose to start with a focus on beverages.
  • In addition to reducing sugar and sweetness, they are adding in nutrients kids need, all with the aim to replace sugary drinks and snacks.
  • I'm thrilled to build on those efforts through PLEZi Nutrition as we work to drive change throughout the entire food and beverage industry."
  • Building upon a $1 million commitment to FoodCorps' Nourishing Futures initiative, PLEZi Nutrition will be investing 10% of profits right back into the broader movement to promote kids' health.

Fresco Announces Partnership with Middleby Residential, Launches Connected Cooking Experience for New Viking RVL Collection at KBIS 2024

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Monday, February 26, 2024
Middleby Corporation, Kitchen, Cooking, Collection, KBIS, Partnership

Leveraging Fresco’s full-stack KitchenOS solution, the companies will collaborate to deliver connected cooking experiences across the Middleby portfolio of residential brands.

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  • Leveraging Fresco’s full-stack KitchenOS solution, the companies will collaborate to deliver connected cooking experiences across the Middleby portfolio of residential brands.
  • Fresco's smart cooking assistant will be debuted in the new Viking RVL Collection and Fresco-developed Viking app, which will be featured at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) from February 27-29 in Las Vegas.
  • “Middleby Residential recognizes the limitless potential of the smart kitchen when it comes to simplifying and enhancing everyday cooking experiences,” said Ben Harris, CEO and Co-founder of Fresco.
  • Fresco offers this opportunity to new partners coming on to the platform to give them a stake in the future of the smart kitchen.

Circana Reveals Winners of the 2024 Major Appliance Industry Performance Awards Ahead of the Kitchen & Bath Design Show

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Monday, February 26, 2024
K/BIS, Kitchen, Consumer

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Las Vegas — Feb. 26, 2024 — Circana ™, the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, today announced the annual recipients of the Major Appliance Industry Performance Awards, just ahead of the Kitchen & Bath Design Show (K/BIS) scheduled in Las Vegas from February 27-29.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Las Vegas — Feb. 26, 2024 — Circana ™, the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, today announced the annual recipients of the Major Appliance Industry Performance Awards, just ahead of the Kitchen & Bath Design Show (K/BIS) scheduled in Las Vegas from February 27-29.
  • These awards honor appliance brands across North America that have demonstrated the most notable increase in dollar/peso share in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
  • “These awards acknowledge exceptional leaders in the major appliance industry who have distinguished themselves among peers — translating innovation, marketing endeavors, and consumer engagement into tangible dollar share growth,” said Lora Morsovillo, president, Home Practice, Circana.
  • “We are happy to acknowledge their excellence, and that of the industry overall as K/BIS kicks off.

Collov AI Secures $10 Million in Series A Funding to Revolutionize Home Furnishing with AI Design Technology

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Online Retail, Retail, Other Retail, Technology, Home Goods, Specialty, Artificial Intelligence, Multimedia, AI, Marketing, Partnership, Kitchen, Learning, SHA, Attention, KBIS, Research, Medical device

Further pushing the envelope, Collov AI has developed the world’s inaugural finished furniture AI physical integration technology, now in its second iteration.

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  • Further pushing the envelope, Collov AI has developed the world’s inaugural finished furniture AI physical integration technology, now in its second iteration.
  • This innovation signifies Collov AI's ambition to transcend the cabinet sector, aiming to redefine the entire home furnishing industry with AI-driven solutions.
  • Marking a significant milestone, Collov AI will showcase its revolutionary generative AI design and marketing tool at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2024, from February 26 to 29.
  • Attendees can visit booth SL7160 to witness the future of home furnishing design technology firsthand.

FGI Launches the First Flush Guard™ Anti-Overflow Toilets at KBIS

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Other Consumer, Construction & Property, Specialty, Interior Design, Building Systems, Home Goods, Consumer, Retail, Residential Building & Real Estate, Online Retail, Marketing, Craft, Multimedia, SVP, Kitchen, Fear, KBIS, FGI, Flush, Research, Water, Tissue paper

Leveraging an incredibly effective, patented anti-overflow drain system, Flush Guard™ Anti-Overflow Toilets effectively remove the fear of overflow, a feeling known as “Overflowbia.”

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  • Leveraging an incredibly effective, patented anti-overflow drain system, Flush Guard™ Anti-Overflow Toilets effectively remove the fear of overflow, a feeling known as “Overflowbia.”
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    FGI Industries, Ltd. (Nasdaq: FGI) launches Flush Guard™ Anti-Overflow Toilets, with a patented drain system designed to prevent overflows.
  • Introducing Flush Guard™ “the cure to Overflowbia,” FGI launched this breakthrough toilet technology at KBIS (the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show) in Las Vegas on February 27, 2024.
  • Continuing the theme of stress reduction, Flush Guard™ Toilets are stylish, high-quality, and easy to keep clean.