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B&G Foods announces date of fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 earnings conference call

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS) announced today that it intends to issue a press release with fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 financial results after the market close on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.

 

B&G Foods has scheduled a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET that same day to discuss the results. Hosting the call will be Casey Keller, President and Chief Executive Officer and Bruce Wacha, Executive Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer.

 

The earnings press release and live audio webcast of the conference call can be accessed at www.bgfoods.com/investor-relations. A replay of the webcast will be available following the conference call through the same link.

 

About B&G Foods, Inc.

Based in Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods and its subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute high-quality, branded shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. With B&G Foods’ diverse portfolio of more than 50 brands you know and love, including B&G, B&M, Bear Creek, Cream of Wheat, Crisco, Dash, Green Giant, Las Palmas, Le Sueur, Mama Mary’s, Maple Grove Farms, New York Style, Ortega, Polaner, Spice Islands and Victoria, there’s a little something for everyone. For more information about B&G Foods and its brands, please visit www.bgfoods.com.

 

Contacts

Investor Relations:

ICR, Inc.

Dara Dierks

866.211.8151

Media Relations:

ICR, Inc.

Matt Lindberg

203.682.8214

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Fork & Good hosts first ever tasting of hybrid cultivated meat at Davos

The food startup shared its product with thought leaders and local residents at its first large-scale tasting since the launch of its pilot facility last year

 

 

DAVOS, Sz. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — On Jan. 16, heads of state, industry experts and business leaders gathered for the annual World Economic Forum conference at Davos.

 

At the same time, a smaller, though no less consequential, event took place just 10 minutes away at Sonas Irish Pub. Food startup Fork & Good conducted the city’s first blind tasting of hybrid cultivated meat to gather feedback from an eclectic group of 40 people.

 

Participants each received two small dishes distinguished by blue and yellow stickers. One contained 100% conventional pork and the other a blend of 30% cultivated and 70% conventional pork. (Willing vegetarians also had a chance to enjoy dumplings made with a blend of plant and cultivated pork).

 

“Mixing cultivated meat with conventional meat has many advantages,” said Fork & Good Chief Scientific Officer Gabor Forgacs.

 

“It helps alleviate the rising supply chain and environmental challenges meat producers face. It also allows for the gradual introduction of cultured meat through products consumers are already used to.”

 

Perhaps most importantly, it tastes just like meat — because it is 100% meat. As Fork & Good co-founders expected, participants at the blind tasting found no major difference between the two samples. An informal poll after the tasting showed more than half of the group preferred the 30/70 blend over conventional meat on its own. The group was equally split when asked to guess which dish contained cultivated meat.

 

The tasting was led by Fork & Good CEO Niya Gupta, who said, “We are aiming to serve everyone everywhere with affordable meat so it’s exciting to get input in this open and democratic way. We had everyone, from an American professor to a Swedish nonprofit worker to a Chinese student — even a regular Swiss person walking in off the street looking for a beer. Their feedback has been critical to us as we continue our product development journey.”

 

One of the participants, global data science leader Dr. Richard Kerr, said, “I wasn’t able to tell the difference between the samples, to the point that I thought it was going to be revealed that all the samples were 100% cultured. I love the idea, and will continue to follow [Fork & Good’s] progress with interest.”

 

The lunchtime tasting was a part of UnDavos, an informal entrepreneurship-focused gathering that takes place the same week as the WEF conference. Mark Turrell, founder of UnDavos and CTO of Fresh Solutions AI, invited Fork & Good to present their product at a “meal for the future” event.

 

“It was amazing to physically experience technology being integrated into our food — the food in our mouths,” Turrell said.

 

In addition to the blind tasting, Fork & Good was invited to the main WEF conference as a Technology Pioneer, one of just 100 early-stage startups developing innovative technologies to address global challenges. Gupta participated in back-to-back meetings and roundtables, including a bilateral meeting with one of the world’s largest meat producers who couldn’t tell the difference between conventional meat and Fork & Good’s hybrid cultivated meat.

 

Founded in 2018, Fork & Good launched its pilot facility in Jersey City, New Jersey. The facility is already capable of producing six to ten times more meat per square foot than is currently possible by conventional means. Fork & Good’s cultivated meat is ready for market, pending regulatory approval by the FDA and USDA.

 

ABOUT FORK AND GOOD

From its facility in Jersey City, Fork & Good is on a mission to grow the best of meat for everyone, everywhere. The company takes a novel approach to cultivating meat by growing muscle cells directly in proprietary bioreactors for maximum flavor and nutritional value—while drastically reducing the amount of land and water used in conventional livestock production. The team has 150+ years of combined experience that spans food, agriculture, and science, and is committed to helping build the industry in a safe, transparent way. Learn more at: www.forkandgood.com.

 

Contacts

Emily Bogan, Business Operations Manager

Email: hello@forkandgood.com
Phone: (201) 201-1392

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 IT’SUGAR unveils  exclusive Barbie Chocolate bars in  collaboration with Mattel close to Valentine’s Day

 

FT.  LAUDERDALE, Fla.  —   IT’SUGAR, one of the largest specialty candy retailers in the U.S., is excited to announce the launch of a licensing deal with Mattel, introducing three exclusive Barbie Chocolate Bars.

 

These delicious chocolate bars, priced at $3.99 each, will be available at IT’SUGAR stores and itsugar.com beginning on Thursday, Jan. 25.

 

The IT’SUGAR Exclusive Barbie Collection celebrate Barbie’s enduring legacy. The chocolate bars feature packaging inspired by Barbie’s signature style, creating a visual delight for fans and collectors alike. These delectable chocolate bars are just the beginning, as IT’SUGAR will soon introduce a variety of other Barbie-themed products in stores and on its website over the next month.

 

“We are excited to bring the magic of Barbie to life through our exclusive collaboration with Mattel,” said Justin Clinger, Assistant Vice President Creative and Marketing of IT’SUGAR.

 

“These bars are just the beginning, and a delightful way for fans of all ages to experience the iconic Barbie brand.”

 

On Thursday, Jan. 25, the IT’SUGAR Exclusive Barbie Chocolate Bars will also be featured prominently across IT’SUGAR’s social media channels. Customers and Barbie enthusiasts are invited to join the celebration of Barbie’s timeless allure with these exclusive treats. Engaging in the conversation on social media using the hashtag #BarbieBars allows you to stay connected and be part of this delightful experience.

 

IT’SUGAR Stores epitomizes what the brand is known for: thousands of varieties of over-the-top sweets, humorous products, and immersive candy experiences with featured shops, including Sour Patch Kids, OREO, Nerds, Skittles, Reese’s, and Starburst. It also includes shops devoted to retro and international candy, TikTok-trending treats, and much more, providing endless playful entertainment for sugar enthusiasts of all ages.

 

About IT’SUGAR: 

IT’SUGAR is one of the largest specialty candy retailers in the world, with over 100 locations in U.S. and Canada. IT’SUGAR isn’t just a candy store – it transforms how the world experiences their favorite sugary treats. Known for its absurd sugar innovations that celebrate lighthearted rebellion, IT’SUGAR aspires to a future where everyone has access to the pure joy that comes from indulging in a world with fewer restrictions and more SUGAR. IT’SUGAR is a member of BBX Capital, Inc.’s family of companies and a subsidiary of BBX Sweet Holdings. For more information, please visit www.IT’SUGAR.com

 

For more information, please visit www.itsugar.com.

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Lorenzo Food Group, Inc. / York Street Market expands operations to include the Mid- and Southwest states

ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — The country’s premier food services and logistics company is expanding. York Street Market, a subsidiary of Lorenzo Food Group, Inc. and a leading provider of fresh-food solutions, today announced its updated strategy for expansion into the Mid- and Southwest regions of the United States, with future plans to reach the West coast.

 

Through strategic partnerships and collaborations, owners Joe and John Lorenzo will bring their Grab-&-Go branded programs to new territories marking an expanded commitment to the highest standards of quality, freshness, and safety that have made York Street Market the biggest name in food services.

 

From Wisconsin to Memphis and west to Kansas City, the expanded Grab-&-Go program will capitalize on YSM’s expertise in innovative route planning to maximize efficiences and drive sales, bringing the widest variety of the freshest foods to a new and eager audience. Owner Joe Lorenzo expressed excitement for the new development, emphasizing YSM’s commitment to easing partner labor concerns, ensuring product consistency, and meeting the demand for safe, high-quality food.

 

Established in 1967 as a one-truck meat and cheese distribution route in northern New Jersey, Lorenzo Food Group, Inc. / York Street Market has since evolved to process over 300,000 orders annually, drive over 4 million miles a year, and service nearly half the country using its own distribution. With facilities and hub stations throughout its service areas, a dedicated transportation team managing a fleet of over 200 refrigerated trucks, and a proven record of excellence in private label and co-packing services, YSM leverages its unique infrastructure and industry expertise to control every step of the process, from order to delivery.

 

With this new growth into the Mid- and Southwest, York Street Market will increase its market share, strengthen its distribution and service networks, and improve its ability to serve and support its partners wherever they do business, from universities, airports, and hospitals, to convention centers, hotels, sports arenas, and beyond.

 

ABOUT Lorenzo Food Group, Inc. / York Street Market

Lorenzo Food Group, Inc. / York Street Market is a family owned and operated company offering fresh-food solutions for customers seeking a higher standard of quality and service. With turnkey and bespoke programs in catering, grab-&-go, boxed meals, and deli, York Street Market delivers first-class products at an equitable price, creating high-quality and cost-effective solutions for every partner.

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Daniel O’Donnell

Chief Operating Officer

732-616-7359

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Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition voluntarily recalls select batches of Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder because of possible health risk

  • All product tested by MJN was confirmed negative for contaminants.
  • No illnesses or adverse consumer reactions have been reported to date.
  • No Nutramigen liquid formulas or any other Reckitt nutrition products are impacted.

 

 

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition (MJN), a producer of nutrition products, announced today that it has voluntarily chosen to recall from the U.S. market select batches of Nutramigen Powder, a specialty infant formula for the dietary management of Cows Milk Allergy (CMA) in 12.6 and 19.8 oz cans, due to a possibility of contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii in product sampled outside the U.S. All product in question went through extensive testing by MJN and tested negative for the bacteria.


Cronobacter bacteria can cause severe, life-threatening infections (sepsis) or meningitis (an inflammation of the membranes that protect the brain and spine). Symptoms of sepsis and meningitis may include poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice (yellow skin and whites of the eyes), grunting breaths and abnormal movements. Cronobacter infection may also cause bowel damage and may spread through the blood to other parts of the body.

 

Nutramigen in 12.6 and 19.8 oz containers was manufactured in June 2023 and distributed primarily in June, July, and August 2023. Based on the limited availability of the remaining stock of this special infant formula, it is believed that much, if not all, of the products recalled in the United States have been consumed. There are no reports of illnesses or adverse events to date. The products were distributed through retail stores nationwide. The batches in question can be identified by the batch code on the bottom of the can.

 

The following recalled product batch codes and can size associated with each batch were distributed in the U.S.:

  • ZL3FHG (12.6 oz cans);
  • ZL3FMH (12.6 oz cans);
  • ZL3FPE (12.6 oz cans);
  • ZL3FQD (12.6 oz cans);
  • ZL3FRW (19.8 oz cans); and
  • ZL3FXJ (12.6 oz cans).

 

The products have a UPC Code of 300871239418 or 300871239456 and “Use By Date” of “1 Jan 2025”.

 

No other U.S. distributed Nutramigen batches or other Reckitt products are impacted

Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition manufactured additional products during this finished product campaign and distributed them outside of the U.S. Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition will be contacting the regulatory authorities in each of those countries to determine the proper disposition of those products.

 

If parents have any questions, they should consult with their pediatrician or contact us at 866-534-9986 24/7 or by email at consumer.relations@rb.com

 

We are committed to the highest level of quality and safety and it is for this reason that we have taken this measure. Other testing of the batches in question tested negative for Cronobacter and other bacteria.

 

The health and safety of infants is our highest priority. All of our products undergo rigorous and industry-leading quality tests and checks to ensure that they meet or exceed all standards set by regulatory bodies, including the World Health Organization and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It is for this reason that we have confidence in the safety and quality of every infant formula we make.

 

What Consumers Should Do if They Purchased This Product

Consumers who purchased Nutramigen should check the bottom of the can to identify whether the batch number is affected. Product with the batch codes listed above should be disposed of, or contact us for a total refund. Please contact us at 866-534-9986 or by email at consumer.relations@rb.com and we will help verify if this product was impacted. If you have any concerns, contact your health care provider. For more information, please visit us at www.enfamil.com.

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Media Contact: US.CA.MEDIAandPR@reckitt.com

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United Natural Foods releases ‘Better for All’ environmental, social, and governance report for fiscal year 2023

Details significant progress on the Company’s key areas of focus – delivering positive impact, operational efficiency, and reinforcing its value proposition to stakeholders.

 

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today released its 13th annual Better for All Report detailing UNFI’s progress on its social, environmental, and governance objectives during the Company’s 2023 fiscal year, ended July 29, 2023.

 

The report demonstrates the success of the Company’s enhanced focus on its most pressing impact areas – safety, well-being, waste, climate, sourcing, and community. It underscores that UNFI’s initiatives benefitting the planet, society, and the food industry can also directly benefit the Company’s business performance, resulting in enhanced value for all of its stakeholders.

 

UNFI’s Better for All strategy continues to focus on establishing the Company as a key connector within the food system value chain, creating and growing critical linkages among farmers, suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers.

 

“UNFI is building a company that creates sustainable value for stakeholders and shareholders, and a better food system for all,” said Sandy Douglas, President and CEO of UNFI. “In FY2023, we issued new responsible sourcing policies and position statements, expanded supplier diversity efforts, reaffirmed our broader commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), started work on our ninth and largest on-site solar array, completed LED lighting conversions across all of our distribution centers (DCs), and deployed a new system that helps us reduce food waste in our DCs.”

 

As a result of these efforts across the Company during fiscal 2023, UNFI reported the following milestones toward its goal to build a food system that is better for its people, its communities, and the planet:

  • Published, in connection with the Company’s new Supplier and Vendor Code of Conduct, both a formal policy designed to support the goal of zero deforestation across our primary deforestation-linked commodities by 2025, and a position statement and action plan for animal welfare standards in our supply chain. These have allowed the Company to work more efficiently and effectively with suppliers and vendors in pursuing these goals.
  • Completed a roof-mounted solar array installation, the Company’s largest to date, at its Howell, New Jersey distribution center, with a new, even bigger roof-mounted solar array at its Riverside, CA distribution center slated for the near future. UNFI’s solar array initiatives lower the Company’s carbon footprint and provide an excellent return on investment while also reducing the energy cost of operating a distribution center.
  • Launched the Climate Action Partnership to encourage suppliers to make credible climate commitments and provide innovative and scalable resources specific to the food system. This forum allows the Company to share best practices with suppliers who have common goals and drive more collaboration and efficiency across supply chains.
  • Reaffirmed its commitment to DEI and continued to build a diverse, high-performing, and agile workforce by delivering more DEI programming to employees. These initiatives help UNFI recruit talented associates and benefit from their diverse perspectives, whether they work in Company distribution centers or corporate offices.
  • Successfully completed an electric vehicle (EV) Blueprint that outlines how the Company plans to transition to zero-emission vehicles in the state of California. This reduces fuel and maintenance costs while also improving air quality.
  • Completed LED lighting conversions in all distribution centers, which not only decreases greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and lowers cost but also improves safety by increasing lighting and limiting maintenance work throughout the facility.
  • Deployed a Reverse Logistics Disposition Reporting (RLDR) system at all UNFI distribution centers that increases inventory visibility, improves operating efficiency, reduces food waste, and minimizes waste disposal costs, contributing to lower shrink in distribution centers.
  • Supported the “Acres: Cultivating Equity in Black Agriculture” program, launched by The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), to improve the Company’s relationships with an excellent source of high-quality producers.

 

Mr. Douglas added, “Our associates can be very proud of the solid progress on company sustainability and operational efficiency goals. I look forward to what we’ll accomplish together in 2024.”

 

About UNFI

UNFI is North America’s premier grocery wholesaler delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to more than 30,000 locations throughout North America, including natural product superstores, independent retailers, conventional supermarket chains, eCommerce providers, and foodservice customers. UNFI also provides a broad range of value-added services and segmented marketing expertise, including proprietary technology, data, market insights, and shelf management to help customers and suppliers build their businesses and brands. As the largest full-service grocery partner in North America, UNFI is committed to building a food system that is better for all and is uniquely positioned to deliver great food, more choices, and fresh thinking to customers. To learn more about how UNFI is delivering value for its stakeholders, visit www.unfi.com.

 

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this press release regarding the Company’s business that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” that involve risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and management estimates; actual results may differ materially. The risks and uncertainties which could impact these statements include those described in the Company’s filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 29, 2023 filed with the SEC on September 26, 2023 and other filings the Company makes with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and, as such, speak only as of the date made. The Company is not undertaking to update any information contained in this press release to reflect subsequently occurring events or circumstances. Any estimates of future results of operations are based on a number of assumptions, many of which are outside the Company’s control and should not be construed in any manner as a guarantee that such results will in fact occur. These estimates are subject to change and could differ materially from final reported results.

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For UNFI Investors:
Kristyn Farahmand

401-213-2160

kristyn.farahmand@unfi.com
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Steve Bloomquist

952-828-4144

steve.j.bloomquist@unfi.com

For Media:
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Charles Davis

215-539-1696

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Non-GMO now considered higher priority for tea consumers than Fair Trade by industry professionals

Firsd Tea’s new report suggests industry experts view Non-GMO certification as more important to consumers than Fair Trade.

 

“Importantly, Organic certification is still the predominant priority standard for consumers in the eyes of industry professionals.”

— Jason Walker, Marketing Director, Firsd Tea

SECAUCUS, N.J. — According to a new report from Firsd Tea, the largest importer of Chinese tea in the U.S., most professionals in tea and related industries say Non-GMO certification is now more important than Fair Trade for their consumers—a trend change from last year’s findings.

 

Specifically, most respondents in 2023 viewed Non-GMO certification (81%) as the second-most important standard and Fair Trade (68%) as the third-most important standard to consumers—a reversal from 2022’s survey findings.

 

“Though it’s unsurprising that Non-GMO certification has grown in perceived importance for consumers with our survey-takers, it was interesting to see it leap past Fair Trade certification this year,” Firsd Tea marketing director, Jason Walker, explains. He adds, “Importantly, Organic certification is still the predominant priority standard for consumers in the eyes of industry professionals.”

 

Along with revealing the Non-GMO certification’s increasing importance, the study also found:

  • Most survey-takers remain worried about the effects of climate change on their business operations (80% in 2022 vs. 75% in 2023).

 

  • Tea is still considered the most sensitive industry to the effects of climate change by most professionals in tea and related industries (93% in 2022 vs. 95% in 2023).

 

  • Most respondents in tea and related industries still agree Organic Certification is the most important standard to consumers (84% in 2022 vs. 88% in 2023).

 

  • Compared with Firsd Tea’s 2022 study, Vietnam (+37%), Kenya (+33%), China (+26%), and Sri Lanka (+26%) saw outstanding perceived sustainability improvements in 2023.

 

  • Most respondents in tea and related industries report improved outlooks on progress made in sustainability from 10 years ago, the current state of sustainability in tea, and the trajectory for the next 10 years.

 

“We look forward to this critical study providing important information to stakeholders across tea and related industries, hopefully helping their decision-making and giving them a more accurate pulse on their industry peers,” explains Firsd Tea executive director, Shengyuan Chen.

 

Firsd Tea Sustainability Perspectives 2023 is the second annual survey that continues a first-of-its-kind global 2022 study to gauge opinions of tea sustainability among associated experts.

 

“In this post-pandemic era, consumers remain focused on healthy lifestyles and recognize the importance of protecting the environment. The significance of organic certification with growing numbers of tea consumers echoes the mindset of many coffee consumers as well, specifically, that organic certification hits two touch points: it is good for the body and it is good for the planet,” says Vanessa L. Facenda, editor, Tea & Coffee Trade Journal.

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Celebrity Chef Asma Khan to host Raghav Khanna’s ‘Tiffin Stories’ from Riverland, Tudip

Celebrity chef Asma Khan will host food documentary series “Tiffin Stories,” as it was revealed at Singapore’s Asia TV Forum & Market.

 

In the six-part “Tiffin Stories,” Asma Khan will be seen interacting with iconic Indians and the Indian diaspora, unearthing their nostalgia associated with food, while bringing to fore their life journeys.

 

The series will be filmed in India and the U.K.

 

Khan, who is originally from India, runs the immensely popular Darjeeling Express restaurant in London. An episode of Netflix’s “Chef’s Table” series was focused on her.

 

Raghav Khanna is the creator and showrunner of “Tiffin Stories.” Khanna is creative director and writer of acclaimed food documentary series, “Raja, Rasoi, Aur Anya Kahaniyaan,” and more recently he was leading documentary production for Netflix in APAC, where he was the studio executive on the Oscar-winning short documentary, “The Elephant Whisperers.” He has also directed the first episode of Applause Entertainment and Film Companion’s “Modern Masters,” revolving around “RRR” director S.S. Rajamouli.

 

In 2022, Singapore-based production group Beach House Pictures partnered with Khanna to launch Riverland Entertainment in Mumbai, India. “Tiffin Stories” will be produced by Riverland and Tudip Entertainment, a production studio that produces projects with an international appeal. Khanna, Dipti Agrawal and Tushar Apshankar serve as producers on the series.

 

“Food is central to every occasion in our lives-from birth and death, to marriages. In this series we celebrate the emotional link of food and stories. Often food becomes the language of love and resilience. ‘Tiffin Stories’ is a journey into those food memories,” Khan said. “This series is my homecoming – my first time telling the story of my food and its people. I cannot imagine anyone better than Raghav to collaborate with in this journey. Everything he has worked on has a sincerity and honesty that is deeply moving.”

 

Tudip CEO Agrawal added: “We truly believe that ‘Tiffin Stories’ has a universal appeal as a concept due to its focus on the emotional ties between food and life stories. Our aim  as Tudip is to collaborate with young and brilliant creators and talent such as Raghav and support non-fiction projects having novel and diverse subjects and elevated execution.”

 

Khanna said: “People’s emotional association with food, its manifestation as nostalgic memorabilia has fascinated me. In this series we aim to tell deeply personal stories of individual journeys, of perseverance and triumph, with food acting as the binding agent. I have immense admiration for Asma’s art and her contribution to Indian cuisine. I vividly remember being inspired by her episode on ‘Chef’s Table.’ Asma and I met last year and we discussed making a food series together that goes beyond food, delving into its emotional and personal aspects.”

 

“I feel there is no better time to tell unscripted stories. The last few years have shown that the audience’s engagement with documentaries has been through the charts. Thanks to the streaming ecosystem, stories told with authenticity now stand to find global patrons,” Khanna added.

 

 

— Variety (EXCLUSIVE) 

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D&R Greenway Land Trust announces Holiday Open House and ‘Talk about Trees’ at the Discovery Center at Point Breeze in Bordentown

The public is invited to a Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2 to 4 p.m. at D&R Greenway Land Trust’s Discovery Center at Point Breeze, located at 101 Park St., Bordentown, N.J.

 

The public is invited to enjoy mulled cider, hot chocolate and cookies at a Holiday Open House at D&R Greenway’s Discovery Center at Point Breeze on Saturday, Dec. 2,  2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Photo –  Display case in the Natural World Room at the Discovery Center at Point Breeze includes tree core samples among Native American and bird exhibits.

 

Located at 101 Park Street, Bordentown, N.J., the Discovery Center was created by D&R Greenway Land Trust in a renovated historic home that belonged to Joseph Napoleon Bonaparte’s gardener in the early 1800s. The house will be open with exhibits about the history, land and people of Point Breeze, including the Lenape and Bonaparte.

Photo – Historic Map showing location of historic trees at Point Breeze

 

During the month of December, a Holiday Tree will grace the Crown Jewels Gallery.

 

Visitors are invited to bring an ornament to decorate the tree, commemorating the history of Point Breeze, the natural features that can be found on the land or the local community. Homemade Fleur de Lis ornaments will be available to decorate for a small donation.

 

On Sunday, Dec. 10, at 1 p.m., Dr. Dan Druckenbrod of Rider University will present “Talk about Trees” to tell the story of historic trees he has discovered on the Point Breeze land through a survey and tree core sampling.  Three of Dr. Druckenbrod’s core samples are on display at the Discovery Center, including one from a tree dated before the Bonaparte era.

 

A noted dendrologist, he has conducted a scientific study that began under the ownership of Divine Word Missionaries and continued with permission from the State and co-managers the City of Bordentown and D&R Greenway.  Dr. Druckenbrod is preparing to publish a book on his work and will reveal previously unknown facts. This will be a unique opportunity to hear about his discoveries first-hand.  Please send RSVP’s to info@drgreenway.org for the Dec. 10 Talk About Trees lecture.

 

Photo – Welcome to the Holiday Open House at the Discovery Center

These two events, the Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 2, and the “Talk about Trees” on Sunday, Dec. 10, celebrate the Discovery Center’s new weekend visitor hours. Beginning in December, the Discovery Center will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 Noon – 4 p.m. every weekend. The Discovery Center will be closed on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. Special holiday hours have been added on Dec. 26 – 27 to accommodate families who are home for the holidays.

 

Layers of history are represented at the Discovery Center.  Visitors learn the preservation story and about the land’s Lenape inhabitants in the Peoples Room. The Crown Jewels Gallery showcases special features of Point Breeze, seen as the “crown jewels” that can be found on the land, in reference to Bonaparte’s escape as King of Spain from where he is reputed to have taken the Crown Jewels to support his lifestyle in exile. Climbing a staircase to the second floor, visitors pass beneath an Italian glass chandelier that symbolizes Joseph and his brother Napoleon Bonaparte’s Italian ancestry and birth on the island of Corsica.

 

In the Walk Through Time Room, visitors view an 1819 painting of Jospeh Bonaparte, thanks to the family of Louis Mailliard, his lifelong confidant and Secretary. Turing to the Natural World room, stories focus on nature and the Delaware River, including the nearly extinct sturgeon and birds seen by John James Audubon and ornithologist Charles Lucien Bonaparte.

 

Admission to the Discovery Center at Point Breeze is free.  A suggested donation of $10 provides the donor with a souvenir magnet and supports programs and exhibits. RSVP to info@drgreenway.org.

 

Beginning in December, the new open hours for visitors will be Saturdays and Sundays from 12 noon- 4 p.m.  A special holiday lecture, Talk about Trees, will be presented on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 1 p.m. during Visitor Hours. Holiday hours include the afternoons of Dec. 26 – 27.

 

The Discovery Center will be closed on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

 

Group tours may be scheduled on weekdays by appointment. Information is available at www.drgreenway.org, or by calling D&R Greenway at 609-924-4646. RSVP to info@drgreenway.org.

About D&R Greenway Land Trust: D&R Greenway Land Trust is an accredited nonprofit that has reached a new milestone of over 22,000 acres of land preserved throughout central New Jersey since 1989. By protecting land in perpetuity and creating public trails, it gives everyone the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. The land trust’s preserved farms and community gardens provide local organic food for residents of the region—including those most in need. Through strategic land conservation and stewardship, D&R Greenway combats climate change, protects birds and wildlife, and ensures clean drinking water for future generations.

 

D&R Greenway’s mission is centered on connecting land with people from all walks of life. www.drgreenway.org; info@drgreenway.org. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

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BJ’s One® Mastercard® cardholders can earn double rewards during special event

First-ever four-day event will take place December 7 – 10, 2023, in partnership with Mastercard.

 


MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ), a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, announced today an exclusive rewards event that will let BJ’s One Mastercard cardholders earn double rewards Dec.7 – 10, 2023.

 

BJ’s One Mastercard cardholders will earn double rewards on practically everything in-club, online at BJs.com or in the BJ’s app. That means BJ’s One+ Mastercard cardholders will earn 10% back* in rewards1 and BJ’s One Mastercard cardholders will earn 6% back* in rewards1 during the promotion period.

 

Non-cardholders will also have the chance to earn double rewards when they apply and get approved for a BJ’s One Mastercard in advance of the savings event. To apply for a BJ’s One Mastercard, BJ’s members can visit the member services desk at their local club or BJs.com/BJsone.

 

“The BJ’s One Mastercard program offers our members some of the best rewards in retail with well over $100 million in rewards delivered back to our members this year,” said Bill Werner, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Development, BJ’s Wholesale Club. “To thank our cardholders during the holiday season of giving, we have partnered with Mastercard to double our BJ’s One Mastercard rewards on all purchases at BJ’s from December 7th to December 10th. With up to 10% back in rewards on top of our everyday 25% off grocery store prices, there will be no better time for our members to stock-up for the holidays or splurge on that extra special holiday gift.”

 

With no limit on the amount that can be earned during this special event, members can shop for holiday must-haves and everyday grocery essentials. The rewards can really stack up on BJ’s holiday gifting favorites, like an Xbox Series X 1TB Console (earn up to $49 in rewards) and Land Rover 12V Ride-On Vehicle Range Rover Evoque (earn up to $25 in rewards) or maximize holiday meal prep with a KitchenAid KP26M1X Pro 600 Series 6-Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer (earn up to $39 in rewards).

 

No matter how they shop, members can earn double rewards on practically everything with their BJ’s One Mastercard, including in-club shopping, curbside pickup, in-club pickup, same-day delivery,† ExpressPay®,†† and standard delivery from BJs.com.

 

*Offer valid 12/7/23 – 12/10/23 11:59 PM EST for BJ’s One® and BJ’s One+® Credit Card cardholders only. Bonus reward earnings may take up to one month after the promotion period ends to add to pending earnings. 2x bonus earnings will be applied to eligible purchases in-club at BJ’s front-end registers, on BJs.com, or in the BJ’s app during the promotion period (“Eligible Items”). Eligible Items exclude eye exams, shipping, sales tax, bottle deposits, alcoholic beverages, cigarettes and tobacco-related products, lottery tickets, gift cards, propane, BJ’s Gas®, online optical purchases, membership fees and add-ons, warranties and protection plans, BJ’s services provided by third parties (e.g., BJ’s Travel®), and BJ’s B2B and BJ’s Global Sales transactions. BJ’s One® Credit Card cardholders earn 6% back in rewards (instead of 3%) and BJ’s One+® Credit Card cardholders earn 10% back in rewards (instead of 5%), minus any redeemed rewards, returns, refunds, or credit adjustments, on Eligible Items when they pay for these purchases with their BJ’s One® Credit Card or BJ’s One+® Credit Card, as applicable. BJ’s Business Elite® Mastercard® cardholders are excluded and may not participate in this offer. Purchases made using third-party digital wallets (ex. Apple Pay®) are excluded from this offer. The rewards program is provided by BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. and its terms may change at any time. For full rewards terms and conditions, please see BJs.com/bjsoneterms and BJs.com/terms. Offer is subject to change at any time without notice.

 

†20 item per transaction limit. Only available for purchases up to $750. Paper coupons not available. Cannot be used to purchase gift cards, alcohol, cigarettes, propane, appliances, fireworks, security-protected items or tires.

 

††BJ’s Same-Day Delivery is not available in all ZIP codes. Log in to your account to confirm availability.

 

1There is no cap to the amount you can earn on eligible purchases with your BJ’s One® Credit Card or BJ’s One+® Credit Card, as applicable, and rewards are yours for the life of the account — they will not expire. Must have a minimum balance of $10 in rewards to redeem. Minimum eligible purchase amount is $10 at BJ’s checkout.

 

Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.

 

The rewards program is provided by BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. and its terms may change at any time. For full rewards terms and conditions, please see BJs.com/bjsoneterms and BJs.com/terms.

 

Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated.

 

About BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BJ) is a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs focused on delivering significant value to its members and serving a shared purpose: “We take care of the families who depend on us.” The company provides a curated assortment of grocery, general merchandise, gasoline and ancillary services to offer a differentiated shopping experience that is further enhanced by its omnichannel capabilities. Headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the company pioneered the warehouse club model in New England in 1984 and currently operates 239 clubs and 169 BJ’s Gas® locations in 20 states. For more information, please visit us at BJs.com or on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), or Instagram.

 

About Capital One

Capital One Financial Corporation (http://www.capitalone.com) is a financial holding company which, along with its subsidiaries, had $333 billion in deposits and $455.2 billion in total assets as of December 31, 2022. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Capital One offers a broad spectrum of financial products and services to consumers, small businesses and commercial clients through a variety of channels. Capital One, N.A. has branches located primarily in New York, Louisiana, Texas, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey and the District of Columbia. A Fortune 500 company, Capital One trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “COF” and is included in the S&P 100 index.

 

Visit the Capital One newsroom for more Capital One news.

 

About Mastercard (NYSE: MA) www.mastercard.com

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.

Contacts

Media:
Kirk Saville

Head of Corporate Communications

BJ’s Wholesale Club

ksaville@bjs.com
774-512-5597

Briana Keene

Sr. Manager, External Communications

BJ’s Wholesale Club

bkeene@bjs.com
774-512-6802