Monthly Archives - August 2024

The microbial functional feed that’s proving its worth

Knip has developed a precision fermentation platform that produces ingredients for aquafeeds using a natural, abundantly available microbe – if you've eaten lettuce, you've encountered our microbe. Our flagship product, JUV, is a functional ingredient designed to mitigate the effects of stressors such as handling, transfers, diseases and more. Fish and shrimp fed with diets that include up to 5 percent JUV have been proven to have higher survival rates, drastically lowering mortality. They maintain aggressive feeding habits, leading to...
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PODCAST | Rethinking Wine Packaging

Archer Roose has been making waves with their innovative approach to wine packaging, and it was fascinating to dive into the many advantages of canned wine, a subject they’ve championed since the brand’s inception. Archer Roose’s collaboration with Cornell University is breaking new ground in the science of maintaining wine freshness in cans, focusing particularly on optimizing sulfite levels. “In order for consumers to adopt canned wines, they’ve got to have an enjoyable sensory experience,” Leitner-Waldman, Co-Founder and CEO...
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Archer Roose’s Sauvignon Blanc Cans Debut in Dave & Buster’s Nationwide

Archer Roose, the leading canned wine brand, is announcing their launch at Dave & Buster's, the ultimate entertainment, restaurant and sports watching destination, bringing its Sauvignon Blanc cans to over 150 locations nationwide. This collaboration marks another milestone as Archer Roose leads the wine category into new places, unlocking growth opportunities by meeting consumers where they are. Archer Roose's Sauvignon Blanc, sourced from the esteemed Casablanca Valley in Chile, has quickly become the brand's top seller, renowned for its crisp...
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Murphy Highlights Groton’s Astrocyte Pharmaceuticals As “Innovator Of The Month”

HARTFORD–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Monday announced that Astrocyte Pharmaceuticals, a Groton-based clinical-stage biopharmaceuticals company, was named “Innovator of the Month” for their work to advance cerebroprotective therapies for individuals suffering from stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussions and other neurodegenerative ailments. Astrocyte’s flagship program, AST-004, has been shown to significantly reduce early brain damage in a broad range of preclinical studies and is advancing to Phase 2 patient clinical trials next year. Astrocyte is breaking new ground with...
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CleanFiber Recognized as #1 Fastest Growing Manufacturing Company in America among Inc. 5000

CleanFiber today announced that it has been recognized as the #1 Fastest Growing Firm in Manufacturing in America among the Inc. 5000. CleanFiber’s high performance cellulose building insulation is made from recycled cardboard boxes, and the firm is experiencing extraordinary growth. In the 2024 annual ranking of the 5,000 fastest growing companies in America, CleanFiber was ranked #1 in Manufacturing nationally across all categories. CleanFiber’s 3 year growth rate was 5,684%, which represents nearly 57-fold growth over a three year...
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Purdue and Akston Biosciences Sign Partnership Agreement for Dog Cancer Drug Development

Akston Biosciences Corporation, dedicated to accelerating the biologics revolution in Animal Health, and Purdue University, today announced a strategic partnership to co-develop an anti-cPD-L1 monoclonal antibody (mAb) immunotherapy to treat cancer in dogs. In the partnership, Akston has received an exclusive option to license the anti-cPD-L1 mAb and will serve as a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) to further develop and produce the antibody at its facility in Beverly, Massachusetts.
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Selling Celebrity: The Top 30 Stars Minting Cash From Beauty, Booze and Snack Brands

Sales of canned wine are expected to swell by at least 13 percent a year until 2028, according to Grand View Research. Elizabeth Banks is positioned at the forefront of the trend; she became a sizable stakeholder in Archer Roose canned wine back in 2020, and the actress-director has been using her endearing style of humor to push the premium liquids ever since. A recent tongue-in-cheek promotion (shared with her 4 million Instagram followers) promised a live snake as reward for...
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It’s Spritz! 20 Spritz Cocktails For Hot Summer Days

August is in full swing, bringing sweltering temperatures across much of the Northeast and other parts of the U.S. According to NOAA's latest climate outlook, above-average temperatures are expected to continue, making it the perfect time to cool down with some refreshing spritz cocktails​. Ruby Red Spritz - This vibrant spritz combines bubbly rosé from Archer Roose with gin and grapefruit for a refreshing summer drink. Read more >>
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15 of the Best Natural, Plastic-Free Baby Wipe Brands

If you have a baby, you know that it’s basically impossible to live without wet wipes — but did you know that 90 percent of the baby wipes on the market are actually made from plastic? Fortunately, a number of eco-conscious brands are making plastic-free, natural baby wipes, from materials like cotton, paper, and bamboo — some of which can even be composted or flushed. EcoSoul claims that its baby wipes, which are made of bamboo, are BPI certified compostable....
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