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STATEMENT FROM THE STEIN FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF SEYMOUR STEIN 1942-2023

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Monday, April 3, 2023

NEW YORK, April 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seymour Stein, the co-founder of Sire Records, passed away this morning, April 2nd, in Los Angeles at the age of 80, following a battle with cancer. He was a pioneering figure in the music industry, whose unique ability to anticipate musical trends and discover and nurture revolutionary artists left an indelible mark on the contemporary cultural landscape.

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  • – Mandy Stein, daughter of Seymour Stein
    NEW YORK, April 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seymour Stein, the co-founder of Sire Records, passed away this morning, April 2nd, in Los Angeles at the age of 80, following a battle with cancer.
  • Following his high school graduation, Stein became a full-time member of the Billboard staff.
  • In 1966, Stein co-founded Sire Productions with producer Richard Gottehrer, and Sire Records was officially launched the following year.
  • Stein put New Wave music – a term he coined – on the mainstream map with the likes of Talking Heads and the Pretenders.

Climax Foods Inc. Launches Climax Blue Plant-Based Cheese Alternative for U.S. Foodservice and Retail

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

BERKELEY, Calif., March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Climax Foods Inc., a new, food tech company dedicated to creating superfoods and ingredients that are made from plants yet indistinguishable from and at price parity with their dairy counterparts, today announced the launch of the very first offering in its line of zero-compromise, specialty cheese alternatives. The new, groundbreaking line of cultured and aged, plant-based cheeses includes Climax Blue, the company's landmark offering, as well as soon-to-be-launched brie-, feta- and chevre-style, offering the same indulgence as dairy cheese without the environmental impact.

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  • Climax Blue is rolling out to U.S. foodservice operators in April, and later this year will be available to grocery and specialty retailers.
  • Climax cheeses are expected to hit more Michelin-rated restaurants later this year.
  • I appreciate that Climax aligns with our values on many levels, and I believe our guests will be delighted by their products.
  • Climax Blue is one of my favorites, it is soft, buttery and surprisingly rich—beyond imagination for a vegan cheese."