Agribusiness

Perdue Jumpstarts Food Bank of Delaware Building Hope In Milford Capital Campaign with $250,000 Gift

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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"What a wonderful way to head into our groundbreaking festivities with this incredibly generous gift," said Food Bank of Delaware President and CEO Cathy Kanefsky.

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  • "What a wonderful way to head into our groundbreaking festivities with this incredibly generous gift," said Food Bank of Delaware President and CEO Cathy Kanefsky.
  • "Perdue has been a long-standing partner of the Food Bank of Delaware, donating more than 17.2 million pounds of protein products and $560,000 since the start of our partnership.
  • Together, with our community partners, we will raise the needed money so we can build hope here in Milford."
  • In addition to immediate food assistance, the Food Bank of Delaware also provides hope for a better tomorrow through workforce and community development programming.

2022 Perdue Strike Out Hunger Challenge on Delmarva Delivers 136,000 Meals for Hunger Relief

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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SALISBURY, Md., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of Perdue Farms' "Delivering Hope to Our Neighbors®" initiative focused on improving the quality of life in our communities through hunger relief, the company teamed with the Delmarva Shorebirds Class A minor league baseball team and three Delmarva Peninsula food banks to deliver 136,000 meals across the region's communities in the season-long 2022 Perdue Strike Out Hunger Challenge on Delmarva.

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  • Since 2011, Perdue, the Shorebirds, food banks and the community at-large have embraced the Strike Out Hunger Challenge to generate more than 1.3 million meals for those in need on Delmarva.
  • "That is an outstanding number of meals produced through the Strike Out Hunger Campaign.," said Jimmy Sweet, assistant general manager of the Delmarva Shorebirds.
  • "We are so grateful for Perdue's support through the Strike Out Hunger Challenge," said Food Bank of Delaware President and CEO Cathy Kanefsky.
  • Caption: The 2022 Perdue Strike Out Hunger Challenge on Delmarva delivered more than 136,000 meals across the region.

Ethos Asset Management Inc., USA Announces Deal with Ecofertil Industria e Comércio Ltda., (Vitamais, Vita+), One of the Largest Agricultural Companies in Brazil and Second Highest Exporter of Melon and Watermelon

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ETHOS ASSET MANAGEMENT INC USA, announced a new long-term financing partnership with Vitamais, Vita+, Brazil. Vitamais is a family business formed by two brothers Ricardo CC Rocha and Herickson GC Rocha, with the objective of producing healthier fresh fruit and of higher quality. Together they created the Vita+ brand. Ethos has committed to providing significant capital infusion that will continue for several years.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ETHOS ASSET MANAGEMENT INC USA , announced a newlong-term financing partnership with Vitamais, Vita+, Brazil.
  • The Vita+ brand is an impressive achievement as Vitamais is one of the largest agricultural companies in Brazil and second highest exporter of melon and watermelon.
  • Alexandre Caldas, Bridge Capital Partners and Ethos Brazil Associate,stated,
    "It is an honor to have Vitamais as an Ethos partner.
  • EthosCapital Brazil Ltda.,isa subsidiary of Ethos Asset Management Inc., in South America responsible for the project finance investments of the Group in the region.

The Great Frederick Fair, September 16-24: There's something for everyone!

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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FREDERICK, Md., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 160th Great Frederick Fair will be here before you know it, starting Friday, Sept. 16th and running straight through Saturday, Sept. 24th. Nine straight days of fun and education, boasting the largest agricultural classroom, community event and carnival. Start planning your trip to Frederick County for the exciting carnival rides, great fair foods and to watch farm animals on display or in competition.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 160th Great Frederick Fair will be here before you know it, starting Friday, Sept. 16th and running straight through Saturday, Sept. 24th.
  • Start planning your trip to Frederick County for the exciting carnival rides, great fair foods and to watch farm animals on display or in competition.
  • Admission to The Great Frederick Fair is $10 for adults 11 and older, children 10 and under are free.
  • The Great Frederick Fair hosts more than 400 youth exhibitors showing 10 species, as well as, building entries.

Brazil Forecasts Continued Growth and Demand for Food and Beverages Sector - Especially Wines and Spirits - in 2022 and Beyond

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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Internationally, Brazil is projected to contribute 40% of the global food supply by 2050.

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  • Internationally, Brazil is projected to contribute 40% of the global food supply by 2050.
  • The country is home to six diverse regions and more than 1,100 wineries that produce more than 750,000 tons of grapes annually.
  • The primary varietals produced in Brazil include merlot, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, moscato, and chardonnay.
  • In addition to wines, other alcoholic drinks in the Brazil beverages market include beer, brandy, specialty spirits, vodka, and whiskey.

Unilog Welcomes EFC Systems to Partner Ecosystem

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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EFC Systems delivers comprehensive solutions for agribusiness retailers and distributors to manage their operations and enhance their value to growers.

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  • EFC Systems delivers comprehensive solutions for agribusiness retailers and distributors to manage their operations and enhance their value to growers.
  • Our tight system integration and rapid deployment help EFC Systems customers achieve rapid time to value," remarked Brian Lombardo, SVP of Partners & Channels for Unilog.
  • "We're pleased to be partnering with Unilog, an established and respected firm in the industry, for eCommerce enablement for Ag Retailers and Ag Wholesalers," said Ernie Chappell, President of EFC Systems.
  • EFC Systems' products include an ERP for wholesale (Vanguard Ag) as well as Ag Retailers (Merchant Ag).

Vinci Partners Announces R$360 Million Capital Raise For New Agribusiness Strategy

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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VICA is Vinci Partners first product within the scope of the joint venture with Chrimata, an investment company focused on the sector, announced in May 2021.

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  • VICA is Vinci Partners first product within the scope of the joint venture with Chrimata, an investment company focused on the sector, announced in May 2021.
  • Marcello Almeida, partner, and Head of Credit for Vinci Partners, said, We are thrilled to announce the first capital raise for VICA, yet another successful partnership between our Credit and Real Estate strategies.
  • This capital raise marks a solid start to our new agribusiness strategy, reaching the hard cap of this fundraising round backed by sizeable demand from investors in a challenging market environment.
  • Vinci Partners Real Estate strategy is primarily focused on the acquisition of core, income-generating assets through public real estate funds (REITs).

Perdue Recognized as Leader in Poultry Workplace Safety

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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SALISBURY, Md., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Joint Industry Safety and Health Council has awarded nine of Perdue's facilities its Award of Distinction, the Council's highest form of recognition for consistently implementing innovative and effective workplace safety health processes and systems. They were among 33 Perdue facilities across 14 states that received workplace safety awards at the 2022 National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry in Destin, Fla.

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  • They were among 33 Perdue facilities across 14 states that received workplace safety awards at the 2022 National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry in Destin, Fla.
    "Workplace safety is an absolute at Perdue, including an unwavering commitment from management and an ongoing safety culture that engages all associates in maintaining a safe workplace environment," said Randy Day, CEO of Perdue Farms.
  • Perdue operations recognized with the Award of Honor, the Council's second highest honor, include Cromwell, Ky., Dillon, S.C., Milford, Del.
  • The Joint Industry Safety and Health Council comprises members from the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council and National Turkey Federation.
  • Combined, these three organizations represent companies that produce 95 percent of the nation's poultry products and employ more 350,000 workers.

York Ag Announces New Territory Sales Representative in the U.S.

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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YORK, Pa., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- York Ag, a dynamic supplier of holistic ingredient solutions that optimize animal well-being, announces Emily Orth as its new Territory Sales Representative in the U.S. Emily, a Purdue University graduate in Animal Sciences and Production with knowledge of Food and Agribusiness Management, joins York Ag to help fuel the growth in its poultry market. With more than 40 years serving the egg and poultry industries in the U.S., York Ag is growing, thus expanding its commercial team was a natural step to provide superior service and support.

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  • York Ag recently recruited Emily Orth as its new Territory Sales Representative to help fuel expansion of poultry applications in the Midwest.
  • YORK, Pa., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- York Ag, a dynamic supplier of holistic ingredient solutions that optimize animal well-being, announces Emily Orth as its new Territory Sales Representative in the U.S. Emily, a Purdue University graduate in Animal Sciences and Production with knowledge of Food and Agribusiness Management, joins York Ag to help fuel the growth in its poultry market.
  • The poultry industry will be the focus of this new Territory Sales Representative, where York Ag commercializes proprietary and international brands for layers, pullets, broilers, turkeys, broiler breeders, and gamebirds whether conventional, ABF/NAE, or organic.
  • I am passionate about animal sciences and production and cannot wait to start building relationships in the poultry industry," said Emily Orth, Territory Sales Representative at York Ag.

Perdue Farms' Indiana Facility Becomes First U.S. Turkey Plant to Achieve GreenCircle Zero Waste to Landfill Certification

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Perdue Farms announced today that its food-producing facility in Washington, Ind. has earned GreenCircle Zero Waste to Landfill certification, making it the first U.S. turkey processing facility and third Perdue facility to earn this important third-party environmental validation. During the audit period between May 2021-April 2022, GreenCircle validated that the Indiana operation diverted 100 percent of its waste from going to landfills starting in January of 2022, and kept nearly 155 million pounds from landfills during the total audit period.

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  • has earned GreenCircle Zero Waste to Landfill certification, making it the first U.S. turkey processing facility and third Perdue facility to earn this important third-party environmental validation.
  • Perdue's Lewiston, N.C. facility became the first U.S. poultry company to earn GreenCircle certification in 2020, and its Petaluma, Calif. operation earned the certification in 2021.
  • "Our Zero Waste to Landfill certification requires absolute commitment to waste diversion and waste minimization.
  • The goal of our certification is to help companies understand the reality of their waste minimization and zero waste programs.