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Fruitful springs out of stealth with $43M on a mission to make expert financial guidance more accessible to Americans

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fruitful, the world's first financial wellness membership, today announced $43 million in pre-launch capital anchored by an $8 million seed round led by Emigrant Bank, one of America's largest privately held banks, and a $25 million Series A round led by 8VC with participation from Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Elad Gil, along with the founders of Brex, Gemini and Tagomi. Notable investors also include Kal Vepuri (Founder and CEO of Hero Health), Diogo Monica (Co-Founder of Anchorage), Andrew Rubin (Co-Founder and CEO of Illumio), Company Ventures, Third Prime, and Bienville Capital. An additional $10 million in funds were generated through a convertible note and domain sale. The capital is being used to fuel the company's development of its proprietary financial wellness platform, scale its team, and drive member adoption.

Key Points: 
  • The capital is being used to fuel the company's development of its proprietary financial wellness platform, scale its team, and drive member adoption.
  • Designed to address these troubling dynamics, Fruitful's new membership model is making expert financial guidance more accessible to Americans.
  • Our financial guidance offering is only the beginning of our journey to crafting a transformative financial wellness platform."
  • About Fruitful: Fruitful is the world's first financial wellness membership.

Alpine 4 Holdings (ALPP) Announces the Formation of RCA Batteries Corporation, a Joint Venture Between its Subsidiaries', RCA Commercial and Elecjet

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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PHOENIX, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpine 4 Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALPP), a leading operator and owner of small market businesses, has announced the formation of RCA Batteries Corporation (RCA Batteries), a joint venture between RCA Commercial and Elecjet.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpine 4 Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALPP), a leading operator and owner of small market businesses, has announced the formation of RCA Batteries Corporation (RCA Batteries), a joint venture between RCA Commercial and Elecjet.
  • RCA Batteries will reside under Alpine 4's subsidiary RCA Commercial and will operate as the manufacturer and distributor of the ElecJet family of graphene batteries.
  • Samuel Gong will be the President of RCA Batteries while remaining as President of Elecjet.
  • Kent B. Wilson, Alpine 4 CEO, had this to say: "RCA Batteries was envisioned long before we closed on our subsidiary RCA Commercial in early December 2021.

Alpine 4 Holdings (ALPP) Acquires RCA Commercial Electronics, a Continuation from the American Conglomerate Founded in 1919

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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RCA Commercial Electronics is the continuance of the US-based legacy conglomerate RCA Corporation which dominated the electronics industry in the 20th century.

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  • RCA Commercial Electronics is the continuance of the US-based legacy conglomerate RCA Corporation which dominated the electronics industry in the 20th century.
  • The RCA Corporation, an American electronics company, was founded as the Radio Corporation of America in 1919 and headquartered in Indiana.
  • Additionally, RCA created the first nationwide American radio network, the National Broadcasting Company (NBC).
  • About Alpine 4 Holdings: Alpine 4 Holdings, Inc. (ALPP) is a NASDAQ traded conglomerate that acquires businesses that fit into its disruptive DSF business model of Drivers, Stabilizers, and Facilitators.

Global Organic Banana Market Report 2021-2025: Market is Poised to Grow by $252.00 Million - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, April 30, 2021
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b'The "Global Organic Banana Market 2021-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe organic banana market is poised to grow by $ 252.00 mn during 2021-2025 progressing at a CAGR of almost 9% during the forecast period.\nThe market is driven by the health benefits of organic banana and increasing prominence of private-label brands.\nThe report on organic banana market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors.

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  • b'The "Global Organic Banana Market 2021-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe organic banana market is poised to grow by $ 252.00 mn during 2021-2025 progressing at a CAGR of almost 9% during the forecast period.\nThe market is driven by the health benefits of organic banana and increasing prominence of private-label brands.\nThe report on organic banana market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors.
  • The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current global market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment.
  • The organic banana market analysis includes distribution channel segment and geographical landscapes.\nThis study identifies the introduction of innovative packaging as one of the prime reasons driving the organic banana market growth during the next few years.\nThe publisher\'s robust vendor analysis is designed to help clients improve their market position, and in line with this, this report provides a detailed analysis of several leading organic banana market vendors that include Agrofruit Holding Corp., Chiquita Brands International Sarl, Coliman Grupo SA de CV, Compagnie Fruitiere, Dole Food Co. Inc., Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., Grupo Iren Fruits SL, Melissas World Variety Produce Inc., Sumitomo Corp., and The Grupo Daabon.\nAlso, the organic banana market analysis report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth.
  • The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to an analysis of the key vendors.\n'

Organic Banana Market to Grow by USD 252.00 Million During 2021-2025|Technavio

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
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The organic banana market is expected to grow by USD252.00 million during 2021-2025, according to Technavio.

Key Points: 
  • The organic banana market is expected to grow by USD252.00 million during 2021-2025, according to Technavio.
  • The report offers a detailed analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the organic banana market in optimistic, probable, and pessimistic forecast scenarios.
  • The organic banana market will witness a positive impact during the forecast period owing to the widespread growth of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Key Considerations for Market Forecast:
    Major Three Organic Banana Market Participants:
    Chiquita Brands International Sarlprovides organic bananas that are produced in a way that promotes a sustainable, healthy lifestyle.

Employees agree that Bath Fitter is officially a Great Place to Work

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019
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"To be recognized as a Great Place to Work is an incredible achievement, not least of all because the judges were our own employees," says Chiquita Allen, Human Resources Manager.

Key Points: 
  • "To be recognized as a Great Place to Work is an incredible achievement, not least of all because the judges were our own employees," says Chiquita Allen, Human Resources Manager.
  • "At Bath Fitter, our vision is to be a great company to work for and do business with and this achievement supports that vision," said Jason Otts, Plant Director.
  • Following a response rate of 84 percent of our employees, Bath Fitter's Springfield manufacturing plant, located just north of Nashville, was voted a Great Place To Work.
  • Great Place to Work helps organizations quantify their culture and produce better business results by creating a high-trust work experience for all employees.

Chiquita Launches Fitness Stickers to Boost Health and Wellness

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Monday, July 1, 2019
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Beginning today, more than 200 million Chiquita bananas will be sporting a collection of 10 fitness stickers with simple and quick exercise challenges to help promote a healthy diet and lifestyle.

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  • Beginning today, more than 200 million Chiquita bananas will be sporting a collection of 10 fitness stickers with simple and quick exercise challenges to help promote a healthy diet and lifestyle.
  • This new sticker series is a reminder that fitness can be fun and easy, and a Chiquita banana can serve as a complement to a healthy routine.
  • These short and simple fitness challenges are for all fitness levels and aim to help maintain a healthy lifestyle and improve body tone and vitality.
  • For more information such as healthy recipes using Chiquita bananas and fitness tips for the summer, visit https://www.chiquita.com/ .

Chiquita Appearing on Season 2 of Emmy-Nominated Tomorrow's World Today

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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PITTSBURGH, April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Season Two of Tomorrow's World Today will surely a-peel to viewers with a visit to Chiquita headquarters in Guatemala and Panama.

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  • PITTSBURGH, April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Season Two of Tomorrow's World Today will surely a-peel to viewers with a visit to Chiquita headquarters in Guatemala and Panama.
  • Tamara Krinsky, the field reporter for Tomorrow's World Today, learns about the logistics of getting bananas from the field to the store when she visits Chiquita facilities in Guatemala.
  • "Chiquita is delighted to be featured on Tomorrow's World Today, a cutting-edge consumer program which examines how pioneers use natural and technological resources to create a more sustainable society," said Carlos Lopez Flores, President of Chiquita.
  • Tomorrow's World Today, nominated for a 2019 Daytime Emmy, returns to Science Channel for season two beginning Saturday, May 4 at 8am.

Chiquita Teams Up with Snapchat Ahead of World Banana Day

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Chiquita Brands International, the world's leading banana company,announced a new partnership with Snapchat, the global multimedia messaging app, which will allow consumers to have fun with Chiquita in honor of World Banana Day on April 17th.

Key Points: 
  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Chiquita Brands International, the world's leading banana company,announced a new partnership with Snapchat, the global multimedia messaging app, which will allow consumers to have fun with Chiquita in honor of World Banana Day on April 17th.
  • The World Lens turns Snapchatters into a dancing Chiquita Banana character.
  • The Face Lens turns their faces into a Chiquita Banana.
  • Serving nearly 70 countries, Chiquita provides consumers and customers with the highest quality of fruit and service, making Chiquita the banana of choice.

Progressive Grocer Honors Chiquita with 2018 Category Captain Award

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Chiquita Brands International, the world's foremost banana purveyor, is honored to receive the 2018 Category Captain Award by the leading industry publication Progressive Grocer.

Key Points: 
  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Chiquita Brands International, the world's foremost banana purveyor, is honored to receive the 2018 Category Captain Award by the leading industry publication Progressive Grocer.
  • Through strategic thought leadership in category, shopper and consumer insights, Chiquita identifies successful and innovative ways to drive category sales.
  • Chiquita utilizes shopper insights, which show that secondary displays offer an opportunity to build shopper baskets by driving incremental sales.
  • Serving nearly 70 countries, Chiquita provides consumers and customers with the highest quality of fruit and service, making Chiquita the banana of choice.