Agribusiness

Bidtellect Partners with Dun & Bradstreet to Deliver High Engagement to Key Decision-Makers

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Bidtellect, a performance-driven DSP, partnered with Dun & Bradstreet to deliver both viewability andefficient spend to surpass the client's goals and outperform a competing vendor.

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  • Bidtellect, a performance-driven DSP, partnered with Dun & Bradstreet to deliver both viewability andefficient spend to surpass the client's goals and outperform a competing vendor.
  • Dun & Bradstreet , the global leader in commercial data and analytics, enables companies around the world to improve their business performance.
  • Since 1841, companies of every size have relied on Dun & Bradstreet to help them manage risk and reveal opportunity.
  • Dun & Bradstreet makes over 5M updates each day to reflect the ever-changing world of business.

Agrinam Acquisition Corporation Files Final Prospectus for U.S. $120M IPO

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Friday, June 10, 2022

Agrinam intends to identify, evaluate, and execute an attractive Qualifying Acquisition by leveraging its robust network to find attractive investment opportunities.

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  • Agrinam intends to identify, evaluate, and execute an attractive Qualifying Acquisition by leveraging its robust network to find attractive investment opportunities.
  • Notwithstanding the foregoing, Agrinam is not limited to a particular industry or geographic region or set of criteria for purposes of completing its Qualifying Acquisition.
  • Prior to the consummation of the Qualifying Acquisition, the Class A Restricted Voting Shares may only be redeemed upon certain events.
  • Agrinam Acquisition Corporation is a newly organized special purpose acquisition corporation incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia for the purpose of effecting a qualifying acquisition.

Perdue Foundation Grant Supports New Educational Duck Pond at Hope Springs Farm for People with Developmental Disabilities in Central Pennsylvania

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

"Everyone deserves to live a life of meaning," said Colby Zimmerman, executive director of Hope Springs Farm.

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  • "Everyone deserves to live a life of meaning," said Colby Zimmerman, executive director of Hope Springs Farm.
  • "The mission of Hope Springs Farm is to provide adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism, our Growers, a meaningful day through joyful group activities in a family farm setting and in our community."
  • The funds will be used to create a safe and healthy duck pond that will be 10 feet by 15 feet.
  • Kim Nechay, executive director of the Perdue Foundation, praised the work of Hope Springs Farm.

Perdue Associates Join Oyster Recovery Partnership to Build Oyster Cages in Support of Bay Watershed Restoration

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

SALISBURY, Md., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --As part of a commitment to environmental stewardship, Perdue Farms associates recently joined Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) representatives to build oyster cages to support the Marylanders Grow Oysters program to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

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  • SALISBURY, Md., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --As part of a commitment to environmental stewardship, Perdue Farms associates recently joined Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) representatives to build oyster cages to support the Marylanders Grow Oysters program to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
  • The cages are used to support the growth of young oysters during their most vulnerable first year of life.
  • "The work of Perdue associates will have a direct and meaningful impact on oyster restoration and improve water quality."
  • The Oyster Recovery Partnership has a 20-year-history of bringing together state and federal government agencies, scientists, watermen, and conservation organizations with the common goal of oyster restoration.

Barbachano International Named No. 26 on Forbes 2022 list of Best Executive Recruiting Firms

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

SAN DIEGO, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Barbachano International (BIP), the premier Executive Search and leadership advisory firm, was honored by Forbes and named to its prestigious 2022 list of America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms for the sixth consecutive year, moving up one spot to #26 in America and #3 on the West Coast and California.

Key Points: 
  • Barbachano International was selected by Forbes to America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms 2022 list for the 6th year in a row, ranking #26 in America and #3 on the West Coast.
  • SAN DIEGO, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Barbachano International (BIP) , the premier Executive Search and leadership advisory firm, was honored by Forbes and named to its prestigious 2022 list of America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms for the sixth consecutive year, moving up one spot to #26 in America and #3 on the West Coast and California.
  • Forbesteamed up with market research firm Statista to identify the 150 best executive recruiters for its sixth annual list of America's Best Executive Search Firms, which recruit executives for jobs with annual gross earnings of more than $100,000.
  • 26 by Forbes and to be continually recognized by the business community and our clients, candidates, and peers for excellence in executive recruiting," said Fernando Ortiz-Barbachano, President & CEO of Barbachano International.

UFA Co-operative Announces New Directors to its Board

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

Calgary, Alberta, May 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UFA Co-operative (UFA) welcomes Terry Gunter and Jennifer Wood to its board of directors.

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  • Calgary, Alberta, May 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UFA Co-operative (UFA) welcomes Terry Gunter and Jennifer Wood to its board of directors.
  • Gunter and Wood join 10 other members on UFAs board of directors.
  • The 113-year-old co-operative will benefit from the new directors breadth of experience and leadership excellence.
  • UFA welcomes both Gunter and Wood to the co-operative and would also like to thank David Kolotylo for his service.

Stephens Adds Restaurant Analyst Joshua Long to Equity Research Team

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Monday, May 23, 2022

Stephens, an independent financial services firm, today announced that Joshua Long, CFA, CMT has joined as managing director within the firms equity research division.

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  • Stephens, an independent financial services firm, today announced that Joshua Long, CFA, CMT has joined as managing director within the firms equity research division.
  • Mr. Long, recently of Piper Sandler, began his career at Stephens as an equity research associate in 2007.
  • He spent the last 11 years with Piper Sandler as an equity research analyst covering the restaurant and food distribution industries.
  • Stephens (the company brand name) is a leading family-owned investment firm that includes Stephens Inc. (member NYSE/SIPC), Stephens Investment Management Group, LLC, Stephens Insurance, LLC, Stephens Capital Partners LLC and Stephens Europe Limited.

Wilbur-Ellis Announces Climate Change Goals and Collaboration With Ford Pro for Electric Vehicles

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Monday, May 23, 2022

"Our goals also reflect the company's support for the UN Sustainable Development Goals , which are making a global impact."

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  • "Our goals also reflect the company's support for the UN Sustainable Development Goals , which are making a global impact."
  • Another exciting step Wilbur-Ellis announced today is a collaboration with Ford Pro, which is introducing a new line of electric pickup trucks the Ford F-150 Lightning.
  • Ford Pro is a stand-alone unit of Ford Motor Company that serves commercial customers with a one-stop-shop of vehicles, software, charging and financing.
  • Wilbur-Ellis will begin the transition to electric vehicles in our fleet, which includes 2,800 on-road vehicles worldwide.

Westrock Coffee Achieves Its Commitment to Responsibly Source 100% of Its Tea Products

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Westrock Coffees roots originated in providing coffee farmer service programs such as the Agribusiness Training Program, Farmer Direct Verified, and Raz Sustainability.

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  • Westrock Coffees roots originated in providing coffee farmer service programs such as the Agribusiness Training Program, Farmer Direct Verified, and Raz Sustainability.
  • These additions have further expanded Westrock Coffees commitment to sustainability as it finds ways to support these critical supply chains with programs complementary to those in coffee.
  • Westrock Coffee purchases about 18% of all Argentine tea imported into the U.S. annually, Smith added.
  • However, while Riverview and Westrock Coffee may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Riverview and Westrock Coffee specifically disclaim any obligation to do so.

ZEAKAL ANNOUNCES COLLABORATION WITH PERDUE AGRIBUSINESS

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

and SAN DIEGO, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Illustrating a shared commitment to improve the value and sustainability of food production, Perdue AgriBusiness and ZeaKal announced a multi-yeardevelopment agreementto raise more sustainable poultry through improved soy genetics and feed quality.

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  • and SAN DIEGO, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Illustrating a shared commitment to improve the value and sustainability of food production, Perdue AgriBusiness and ZeaKal announced a multi-yeardevelopment agreementto raise more sustainable poultry through improved soy genetics and feed quality.
  • As PhotoSeed soy develops, we expect it will be transformative for Perdue across soy processing and specialty oils, while improving the quality of feed," said Perry Aulie, senior vice president of Value-Added Products for Perdue Agribusiness.
  • "As we set out to bring value to the entire food system, we couldn't ask for a better partner and first customerthan Perdue AgriBusiness," said Han Chen, co-founder and CEO of ZeaKal.
  • Perdue AgriBusiness is an independent operating company of Perdue Farms Inc. Ranked among the largest grain companies in the U.S., Perdue AgriBusiness is a leading merchandiser, processor and exporter of agricultural products.