Food security

The GreenLight Fund Names Ali Knight as Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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The GreenLight Fund , a national nonprofit funder with 13 sites across the country, today announced the appointment of Ali Knight as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 20, 2024.

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  • The GreenLight Fund , a national nonprofit funder with 13 sites across the country, today announced the appointment of Ali Knight as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 20, 2024.
  • Most recently, Knight serves as the CEO of Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY), a nationally recognized, San Francisco Bay Area-based nonprofit that partners with young people to transform lives, communities, and systems.
  • “I am incredibly honored to join the GreenLight Fund as its next CEO.
  • Knight lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and two children.

Leading Unilever Food Brand Natura's® Joins Forces With The Global FoodBanking Network to Combat Food Insecurity

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Monday, April 15, 2024
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Today Natura's®, the popular Central American tomato sauce & refried beans brand, is proud to announce a partnership with The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) to help build food security in Central America.

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  • Today Natura's®, the popular Central American tomato sauce & refried beans brand, is proud to announce a partnership with The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) to help build food security in Central America.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240415792193/en/
    Natura’s® announced a partnership with The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) to help build food security in Central America.
  • Lisa Moon, President and CEO of The Global FoodBanking Network, says: "Increasing food access helps people thrive, creating healthy and resilient communities.
  • To learn more about the Natura’s® and The Global FoodBanking Network's fight against food insecurity, visit Natura’s and GFN .

Research on Plant-Based SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine to Be Presented at One Health Symposium by PlantPharm BioMed

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Monday, April 15, 2024
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DR. Matner will present PlantPharm BioMed’s scientific research poster ‘Plant-based, Feed-delivered SARS-CoV-2 Animal Vaccine’, and discuss the work that PlantPharm BioMed is doing to develop a feed-based SARS-CoV-2 vaccine for animals.

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  • DR. Matner will present PlantPharm BioMed’s scientific research poster ‘Plant-based, Feed-delivered SARS-CoV-2 Animal Vaccine’, and discuss the work that PlantPharm BioMed is doing to develop a feed-based SARS-CoV-2 vaccine for animals.
  • PlantPharm BioMed has been working to develop an edible vaccine to address zoonotic transmission of SARS-CoV-2 between animals and humans.
  • PlantPharm BioMed will be seeking funding to support their continued research and development in both animal and human plant-based vaccine technology.
  • To learn more about PlantPharm BioMed, visit: https://www.plantpharmbiomed.com/
    To learn more about the International Symposium on One Health Research visit: https://www.utmb.edu/one-health/events/international-one-health-symposiu...

In Support of PEPSI® x Mary J. Blige Strength of a Woman Partnership, The Brand Launches $100,000 Fund to Support Yonkers Women

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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PURCHASE, N.Y., April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As a returning co-presenting partner of Mary J. Blige's "Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit," Pepsi is launching the Pepsi x Mary J. Blige Strength of a Woman Community Fund, with $100,000 available as grants to local organizations whose work elevates and educates underserved women in Yonkers.  

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  • The funds will be distributed via grants between $5,000 to $20,000 to qualifying organizations supporting programs in education, financial stability, and food security.
  • "Pepsi has been an incredible partner for the Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit since the start.
  • We hope to provide resources for local organizations striving to support and uplift women for even greater impact this year," said Mary J. Blige.
  • "We're excited to deepen our partnership with Mary J. Blige by investing in the very community that has shaped her remarkable journey.

Mapping Global Flash Drought Trends for Disaster Preparedness

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flash droughts (FDs), characterized by sudden and severe dry spells, are emerging as formidable challenges to global water and food security, complicating disaster preparedness efforts.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flash droughts (FDs), characterized by sudden and severe dry spells, are emerging as formidable challenges to global water and food security, complicating disaster preparedness efforts.
  • This approach unveils trends in three critical flash drought characteristics and develops a global vulnerability map for watersheds susceptible to cascading and compounding disasters.
  • The study marks the first quantitative analysis of flash drought characteristics, spanning four decades of long-term reanalysis data.
  • Across Africa, numerous watersheds exhibit all three flash drought characteristics, signaling potential prolonged drought phases in countries such as Congo, Angola, and Madagascar.

Michener Awards Foundation announces its 2024 fellowships winners

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, April 25, 2024 /CNW/ - The Michener Awards Foundation today announced its Michener-Deacon Fellowship has been awarded to Ève Lévesque and Marie-Christine Noël, who will lead an investigation into food security in Canada for L'Actualité.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 25, 2024 /CNW/ - The Michener Awards Foundation today announced its Michener-Deacon Fellowship has been awarded to Ève Lévesque and Marie-Christine Noël, who will lead an investigation into food security in Canada for L'Actualité.
  • Each of these fellowships is worth $40,000 plus $5,000 in expenses.
  • The Michener fellowship recipients will be honoured at the annual Michener Awards ceremony at Rideau Hall on Friday, June 14, 2024, hosted by the Governor General of Canada.
  • Pierre-Paul Noreau, past president of the Michener Awards Foundation, chair of the Quebec Press Council

PONIX AWARDED $5 MILLION USDA GRANT TO BREAK "GROUND" ON CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE IN GEORGIA

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Coalition for Food Security (CFS), led by minority-owned AgTech start-up, Ponix, is implementing a $5 million United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant, as part of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program, which helps measure and promote climate-smart farming practices. The program will design and launch an inclusive marketplace for sustainable vegetable producers, empowering minority and underserved communities to sell both their produce and carbon credits to corporate partners.

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  • "We're passionate about the benefits of hydroponic farming," said Ponix CEO, Michael Choi, who has incubated tech-enabled solutions for public and private sectors throughout his 15 year career.
  • "It's hyper local and yields a more nutritious product that doesn't require pesticides, recirculates water and conserves land," he said.
  • USDA is committed to supporting a diverse range of farmers, ranchers, and private forest landowners through Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities.
  • "We want a broad array of agriculture and forestry to see themselves in this effort, including small and historically underserved producers as well as early adopters."

State of U.S. Health Care is in Crisis; The Physicians Foundation Calls for Convergence of Efforts to Address Drivers of Health

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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BOSTON, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Physicians Foundation calls for a need to collectively address drivers of health (DOH) throughout the United States, as research continues to suggest the health of individuals across the country is in crisis. The Physicians Foundation remains steadfast in its dedication to comprehensively address patients' DOH, such as food security and transportation access, improving patient outcomes and ultimately lowering U.S. health care costs through practical solutions. As part of its commitment to address DOH, The Physicians Foundation announces the following milestones that will advance how we pay for and deliver care to improve health:

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  • The Physicians Foundation remains steadfast in its dedication to comprehensively address patients' DOH, such as food security and transportation access, improving patient outcomes and ultimately lowering U.S. health care costs through practical solutions.
  • "The current health care environment is not sustainable for physician practice or to improve health outcomes for patients," said Gary Price, MD, president of The Physicians Foundation.
  • Addressing drivers of health is critical to improve the overall health of people across our nation and to achieve greater health equity."
  • "As physicians, it is crucial that we consider patients' drivers of health when treating their illnesses," Dr. Rose said.

AGCO Leader Wins 2024 Women MAKE Award

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Friday, April 19, 2024
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DULUTH, Ga., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, is proud to honor Kimberly Savageau as a 2024 Women MAKE Award recipient. The awards are presented by the Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers. Savageau is a final assembly supervisor with AGCO's PTx electronics manufacturing facility in Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.

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  • DULUTH, Ga., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, is proud to honor Kimberly Savageau as a 2024 Women MAKE Award recipient.
  • "Kimberly is a strong leader on our manufacturing team," said Dave Bellefeuille, assembly, warehouse and shipping manager.
  • The Women Make Awards celebrate women in science, technology, engineering and production careers at all levels who have made outstanding achievements in their companies and communities.
  • The awards provide women with the tools and motivation to pay it forward and inspire the next generation.

Neogen® Forms Genomics Relationship with Performance Food Group

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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LINCOLN, Neb., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neogen® Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) announced today that it has formed a genomics relationship with Performance Food Group (NYSE: PFGC), making the company the official genomics provider for the food group's PathProven service.

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  • LINCOLN, Neb., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neogen® Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) announced today that it has formed a genomics relationship with Performance Food Group (NYSE: PFGC), making the company the official genomics provider for the food group's PathProven service.
  • "Neogen is incredibly proud to partner with Performance Food Group and further our commitment to fueling a brighter future for food security," said Tom Schultz, Senior Director of USAC Livestock Production at Neogen.
  • "Through this relationship, Performance Food Group will implement Neogen's portfolio, ranging from food security to discovery, within its protein production process.
  • To learn more about Performance Food Group's PathProven food trace technology powered by Neogen's genomic services, visit www.performancefoodservice.com .