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Bryan Hitchcock Named Institute of Food Technologists’ Chief Science and Technology Officer

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) today announced the promotion of Bryan Hitchcock to chief science and technology officer, a top leadership position within the nonprofit scientific institute committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system.

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  • The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) today announced the promotion of Bryan Hitchcock to chief science and technology officer, a top leadership position within the nonprofit scientific institute committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system.
  • As chief science and technology officer, Hitchcock will oversee critical science of food initiatives, stewarding foundational scientific research through to its application in the food system.
  • Im thrilled to serve the science of food profession as IFTs chief science and technology officer, Hitchcock said.
  • The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is a global organization of approximately 12,000 individual members from 95 countries committed to advancing the science of food.

The Institute of Food Technologists and Seeding The Future Foundation Announce Seed Grant Winners, Finalists for Growth Grants and Grand Prizes for Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge

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Monday, October 31, 2022

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and Seeding The Future Foundation today announced the Seed Grant winners and finalists for Growth Grants and Grand Prizes of the Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge.

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  • The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and Seeding The Future Foundation today announced the Seed Grant winners and finalists for Growth Grants and Grand Prizes of the Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge.
  • Out of over 600 application submissions from 75 countries, eight organizations were selected to receive Seed Grants and 11 finalists were identified for Growth Grants and Seeding The Future Grand Prizes.
  • Thank you to everyone whos participated, and congratulations to our Seed Grant winners and Growth Grant and Seeding The Future Grand Prize finalists.
  • Winners of the Growth Grants and Seeding The Future Grand Prizes awards will be announced in December.

Penn Dental Medicine Study Identifies Possible Target to Counter Bone Loss

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Diseases such as osteoporosis, arthritis, and periodontitis involve bone loss, and are linked with an overabundance of osteoclast activity.

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  • Diseases such as osteoporosis, arthritis, and periodontitis involve bone loss, and are linked with an overabundance of osteoclast activity.
  • The work identifies the protein IFT80 as a key player in keeping populations of osteoclasts in check.
  • Yang became interested in studying the role of IFT80 in hematopoietic stem cell lineage after an earlier study in Nature Cell Biology .
  • "With so many diseases related to excess bone loss, there is a big need to find ways to address bone loss and restore balance in bone remodeling," adds Yang.

Edgar Olvera Elected to Federal Telecommunications Institute Consulting Board

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Monday, October 3, 2022

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 3, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenberg Traurig shareholder Edgar Olvera, head of the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology (TMT) Practice in the firm's Mexico City office, has been elected to the VII Consulting Board of the Federal Telecommunications Institute (Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones, IFT) in Mexico. This election was made by IFT's Plenary Session, where they unanimously approved his appointment along with other high executive members.

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  • Greenberg Traurig shareholder Edgar Olvera, head of the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology (TMT) Practice in the firm's Mexico City office, has been elected to the VII Consulting Board of the Federal Telecommunications Institute (Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones, IFT) in Mexico.
  • MEXICO CITY, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenberg Traurig shareholder Edgar Olvera , head of the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology (TMT) Practice in the firm's Mexico City office, has been elected to the VII Consulting Board of the Federal Telecommunications Institute (Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones, IFT) in Mexico.
  • This election was made by IFT's Plenary Session, where they unanimously approved his appointment along with other high executive members.
  • Olvera has over 25 years of experience working on matters related to the telecommunications sector, infrastructure projects, consumer protection, and administrative law.

COMSovereign to Begin the Sale of Fastback Radios to Tier One Wireless Network Operators and Communications Service Providers in Mexico

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Monday, October 3, 2022

DALLAS, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- COMSovereign Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: COMS) ("COMSovereign" or the "Company"), a U.S.-based developer of 4G LTE Advanced and 5G Communication Systems and Solutions today announced that following receipt of the required certifications from Mexico's Federal Telecommunications Institute (the Instituto Federal De Telecomunicaciones or "IFT"), its Fastback AnyLOSä (Any Line of Sight) IBR 1300 (Intelligent Backhaul Radio) is approved sales to all tier one wireless carriers and private wireless network operators in Mexico. The full certification in Mexico follows extensive testing and evaluation by the country's regulatory agency.

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  • The full certification in Mexico follows extensive testing and evaluation by the country's regulatory agency.
  • Certification and the launch of Fastback radios in Mexico represents a major market expansion opportunity for COMSovereign.
  • Currently, Fastback radios are deployed in tier-one wireless networks and by multiple Communications Service Providers ("CSPs") in the United States and Canada where they enable operators to quickly and economically add capacity to their networks.
  • Discussions with multiple tier-one and other network operators in Mexico are already underway, with the first deployment tests expected to commence later this month.

The Institute of Food Technologists Partners with Mexico Section IFT to Support Global Science of Food Community

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) today announced it has partnered with the first IFT section in Latin America, Mexico Section IFT, to further support connection among the global food system communities and promote the science of food and its applications.

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  • The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) today announced it has partnered with the first IFT section in Latin America, Mexico Section IFT, to further support connection among the global food system communities and promote the science of food and its applications.
  • We are thrilled to be able to collaborate with Mexico Section IFT and reaffirm our commitment toward advancing the science of food through innovation, said IFT CEO Christie Tarantino-Dean.
  • For more information on future events and about how science of food professionals can join this dynamic community, visit the Mexico Section IFT website .
  • The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is a global organization of approximately 12,000 individual members from more than 100 countries committed to advancing the science of food.

Eric Schneider Joins Virtual, Inc. as Newest Managing Director

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Virtual, Inc. today announced the appointment of Eric Schneider as a Managing Director.

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  • Virtual, Inc. today announced the appointment of Eric Schneider as a Managing Director.
  • As a Managing Director, Schneider will act as an advisor to a portfolio of clients looking to make their mark on the world through growth and change while focusing on client priorities to drive measurable results.
  • Eric is a fantastic addition to our current group of Managing Directors, said Lynne Feldstein, Virtuals Vice President of Client Advisory.
  • Additionally, while based in Hong Kong, Schneider served as Managing Director for Bluetooth Technology in Asia.

Inc. 5000 2022 Names Industry FinTech One of the Nation's Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

MIAMI, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Inc. Magazine today revealed that Industry FinTech ("IFT") is on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful and fastest growing companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

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  • MIAMI, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Inc. Magazine today revealed that Industry FinTech ("IFT") is on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.
  • Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
  • Industry FinTech is bringing technology and efficiency to private capital markets to empower the entrepreneurial spirit and drive success for private entities including Funds, Deals, Family Offices and Start-Ups.
  • Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021.

Innophos Releases New Data on Texture Solutions for Plant-Based Meat Substitutes

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

CRANBURY, N.J., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Innophos, a global leader of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, and nutrition markets, today announced the release of its latest whitepaper, Solutions for Plant-Based Meat Substitutes. This latest whitepaper follows a recent presentation Innophos made at the 2022 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Event and Expo, highlighting solutions to solve the challenges around formulating plant-based meat substitutes.

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  • This latest whitepaper follows a recent presentation Innophos made at the 2022 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Event and Expo, highlighting solutions to solve the challenges around formulating plant-based meat substitutes.
  • CRANBURY, N.J., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Innophos, a global leader of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, and nutrition markets, today announced the release of its latest whitepaper, Solutions for Plant-Based Meat Substitutes.
  • Key topics include:
    Detailed case studies on the impact of phosphate technologies on texture in a variety of plant-based meat substitutes.
  • Find more information about Innophos' plant-based protein solutions or download the Solutions for Plant-Based Meat Substitutes whitepaper.

Eat Well Group Appoints Dr. Bernhard van Lengerich as Strategic Advisor and Expands Credit Facilities

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Monday, August 8, 2022

We are honoured to welcome Bernhard to Eat Well Group.

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  • We are honoured to welcome Bernhard to Eat Well Group.
  • Dr. van Lengerich completed his PhD thesis in the field of Extrusion with summa cum laude recognition at the Technical University of Berlin.
  • Following his dissertation, he worked for several notable organizations, such as Coperion, RJR Nabisco in the US and the Buehler Group in Switzerland.
  • Concurrently, the Company extended the maturity date of the Credit Facilities from July 31, 2022 to October 31, 2022.