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Philip Morris International Releases 2021 Integrated Report, Introducing New Sustainability Strategy and Sustainability Index

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

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The content was informed by a formal sustainability materiality assessment conducted in 2021.

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The content was informed by a formal sustainability materiality assessment conducted in 2021.
The companys 2021 sustainability materiality assessment helped identify the ESG issues on which PMI should prioritize and focus its resources.
Altogether, these KPIs make up the companys new Sustainability Index, which explicitly links 30% of the companys long-term compensation program to ESG performance.
To read the report, visit PMI Integrated Report 2021 ; to find out more about sustainability at PMI, please click here to visit the website .

Bee Vectoring Technologies Announces Its First Stone Fruit Trial in the US Pacific Northwest; Cherry Market Yield Data to Be Compiled

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

The United States is the world's second-largest cherry producer, second only to Turkey,(1)with cherries representing the most acreage of all stone fruits.

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The United States is the world's second-largest cherry producer, second only to Turkey,(1)with cherries representing the most acreage of all stone fruits.
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"This initial stone fruit trial marks BVT's entry into the important US stone fruit market," said Ashish Malik, CEO of BVT.
The trial is being conducted to achieve a proof of concept for greater yield with BVT's natural precision agriculture system.
It uses BVT's proprietary Vectorite with CR-7 (Clonostachys rosea CR-7) biological fungicide, applied through the process of bee vectoring directly onto cherry blooms.

Sunnova Announces Fixed Discount for Solar to Combat Utility Rate Volatility

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

When customers select this new energy plan, Sunnova will set the rate for solar energy at a fixed discount to the local utilitys price, then each year we will confirm or adjust the customers pricing to account for any changes.

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When customers select this new energy plan, Sunnova will set the rate for solar energy at a fixed discount to the local utilitys price, then each year we will confirm or adjust the customers pricing to account for any changes.
The market-based rate will be a new solar rate option within Sunnovas Easy Plan Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
Unlike traditional solar plans, where a customers rate is set at contract and often escalates annually, the market-based solar rate will move with the market.
Sunnova will monitor utility prices (which include taxes and other charges), and on an annual basis proactively adjust its customers pricing to the targeted discount percentage rate for that year.

Bee Vectoring Technologies Announces Higher US Grower Sales Commitments for 2022 Despite Adverse Conditions; Sales Activities Continue to Grow Across the US Pacific Coast

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Mississauga, Ontario and Sacramento, California--(Newsfile Corp. - April 20, 2022) - Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc. (CSE: BEE) (OTCQB: BEVVF) (CVE: BEE) (the "Company" or "BVT") is pleased to announce positive progress in 2022 sales commitments from US growers.

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Mississauga, Ontario and Sacramento, California--(Newsfile Corp. - April 20, 2022) - Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc. (CSE: BEE) (OTCQB: BEVVF) (CVE: BEE) (the "Company" or "BVT") is pleased to announce positive progress in 2022 sales commitments from US growers.
"We've already increased sales year-over-year and are committed to growing them even further before each region's blooming period," said Ian Collinson, Sales Manager at BVT.
"This includes activity for additional acres that our Pacific Coast sales team is working aggressively to secure.
These positive results have been accomplished despite a very difficult farming environment in most regions.

TRILLION RECEIVES 40% NATURAL GAS PRICE HIKE

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Vancouver, BC, April 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trillion Energy International Inc. (Trillion or the Company) (CSE: TCF) (Frankfurt: Z62) recently received a price increase for sales of natural gas from its SASB gas field to USD $17.93/mcf.

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Vancouver, BC, April 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trillion Energy International Inc. (Trillion or the Company) (CSE: TCF) (Frankfurt: Z62) recently received a price increase for sales of natural gas from its SASB gas field to USD $17.93/mcf.
In contrast, the average natural gas sale price received during 2021 was approximately USD $8.84/mcf.
With the continued escalation of natural gas prices in Europe & Turkiye and the world turning away from Russian sourced natural gas, we are very optimistic about having positive outcomes for our SASB natural gas drilling program scheduled for later this year.
The Company is 49% owner of the SASB natural gas field, one of the Black Seas first and largest scale natural gas development projects; a 19.6% (except three wells with 9.8%) interest in the Cendere oil field; and in Bulgaria, the Vranino 1-11 block, a prospective unconventional natural gas property.

AGI Launches #StepUp4Ukraine Collaboration

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Monday, April 4, 2022

TORONTO, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing the growing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, Ag Growth International Inc. (AGI) announced, today, a collaboration with the Mohawk Medbuy Corporation (MMC) and the St. Michael's Hospital Foundation to purchase and deliver emergency medical equipment and supplies to the people of Ukraine.

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AGI, Mohawk Medbuy, and the St. Michael's Hospital Foundation collaborate to secure and direct-deliver medical supplies.
With historic relationships across Ukraine's grain and ag sector and its in-country employees, AGI and Kernel will leverage their local logistics and delivery capability to act quickly.
To drive the initiative, AGI has donated $200,000 and established a fundraising effort and voluntary donation link for U.S. and Canada at #StepUp4Ukraine.
AGI has manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil, India, France, and Italy and distributes its product globally.

Bee Vectoring Technologies Announces Ongoing 2022 Almond Trials in California; Disease and Yield Data to Come

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

This is the second year for BVT almond trials as farmers require multi-year data under local conditions for proof of efficacy.

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This is the second year for BVT almond trials as farmers require multi-year data under local conditions for proof of efficacy.
Four R&D trials are being conducted to gather further disease and nut rot data, and to determine nutmeal quality.
Across the eight trials, four varieties of almonds are being treated with BVT's proprietary Vectorite with CR-7 (Clonostachys rosea CR-7) biological fungicide, applied with bee vectoring.
At minimum, the yield data obtained will be extremely valuable in initiating the sales process with almond growers.

Collegium Completes the Acquisition of BDSI

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

STOUGHTON, Mass., March 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. (Nasdaq: COLL) (Collegium) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of BioDelivery Sciences International Inc. (Nasdaq: BDSI) (BDSI).

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STOUGHTON, Mass., March 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. (Nasdaq: COLL) (Collegium) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of BioDelivery Sciences International Inc. (Nasdaq: BDSI) (BDSI).
On March 22, 2022, Collegium completed its acquisition of BDSI through the merger of Purchaser with and into BDSI without a vote of BDSIs stockholders pursuant to Section 251(h) of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL).
As a result of the merger, BDSI is now wholly owned by Collegium.
Collegium is a diversified, specialty pharmaceutical company committed to improving the lives of people living with serious medical conditions.

Bee Vectoring Technologies Joins Industry Leaders at World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Mississauga, Ontario and Sacramento, California--(Newsfile Corp. - March 16, 2022) - Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc. (CSE: BEE) (OTCQB: BEVVF) (CVE: BEE) (the "Company" or "BVT") today announced the Company will participate in next week's annual gathering of major agriculture industry leaders at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit .

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Mississauga, Ontario and Sacramento, California--(Newsfile Corp. - March 16, 2022) - Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc. (CSE: BEE) (OTCQB: BEVVF) (CVE: BEE) (the "Company" or "BVT") today announced the Company will participate in next week's annual gathering of major agriculture industry leaders at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit .
The World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit is a major annual meeting place for the global agtech ecosystem, where agri-food businesses, investors and tech pioneers gather to exchange insights, be inspired, and identify future partners.
This year's event theme is Investing in Agriculture for Climate Impact & Resilience and aligns solidly with BVT's core commitment to environmental values.
And bee vectoring uses no water, while spraying uses hundreds or even thousands of gallons per spray.

Bee Vectoring Technologies Announces Significant Advancements in Soybean Seed Treatment and Interest with Major Agricultural-Inputs Companies

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Trials with CR-7 treated soybeans demonstrated 36% larger root system and 16% greater stems and leaves tissue mass

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In the 2021 trials, soybean seeds were treated with CR-7 together with, and in comparison to, other seed treatment products before they were planted.
BVT conducted seed treatment trials with well-established soybean researchers in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin, with very positive results.
BVT will continue with further work in seed treatment in 2022, including with a second year of field trials.
The seed treatment market is a specialized one with different channels in the major growing regions, where things like understanding the genetics of the seed varieties and relationships to the seed companies is important.