Creating a sustainable cocoa sector that can meet the chocolate industry’s long-term demand for cocoa, the essential raw material for chocolate, while providing economic opportunities to cocoa farmers will require billions of dollars in agricultural investments across research, third-party certification and technology transfer to farmers, according to Mars, Incorporated, one of the world’s leading chocolate manufacturers.
Although many groups and individual companies have made singular investments towards a more sustainable sector, to benefit a significant portion of the world’s five to six million cocoa farmers, Mars believes the industry must work together even more closely to scale up positive impacts for farmers and achieve higher yields without compromising limited natural resources.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58400-mars-chocolate-invests-in-creating-a-sustainable-cocoa-industry
Environmentally-conscious cleaning product company Method is launching its latest innovation in sustainable packaging – bottles made from a blend of plastic recovered from the ocean and post-consumer recycled plastic. This limited edition packaging is for a new Method product, a two-in-one hand and dish soap, available exclusively at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/55601-whole-foods-market-method-sustainable-packaging-made-with-ocean-plastic
Final preparations are now underway for the 112th installment of the Canton Fair, China’s biggest trade event set to run from October 15 to November 4, 2012 in Guangzhou. In this time of global economic uncertainty, concerted efforts have been made to ensure that the Fair continues its track record of great commercial success.
Overseeing China’s highest profile trade event, organizers have implemented a raft of new measures to streamline services, stimulate new business, maintain sustainable development, enhance security, and generally refine the experience for all attendees.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58500-112th-canton-fair-an-ever-improving-platform-for-china-global-trade
Dogs of all sizes, shapes, ages and breeds united today to “Doggupy” New York City’s Union Square Park, turning out for a demonstration to demand nutritious, real, whole food and call for an end to the inferior kibble that they’ve been fed for too long. Camped out in an army of pup tents, they woof-woofed as one, urging canines across America to join the Merrick Pet Care real food revolution — a commitment to only manufacture food that’s locally sourced, high in protein and made in the USA — and help provide “food worthy of a fork” to their fellow dogs in need.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58180-merrick-pet-care-doggupy-nyc-union-square-park-real-dog-food-revolution
Riot From Wrong is a remarkable feature
length young people made, documentary; filmed across the breadth of the
United Kingdom in the aftermath of the London Riots. The documentary
was created by 14 Passionate young people from across London to bring
you one of the most anticipated documentary of 2012. The documentary
includes key witness statements, interviews with those involved, and
some of the best London Riot footage available, which was independently
sourced from a vast network of contacts. I went to one of the
screenings in London, I loved it so much, that I had to re-upload the
trailer! The BBC need to watch this! Official Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/MillionYouthMedia
Just as schedules fill with football games, apple picking and Halloween parties, the fall season gives us so many reasons to make delicious treats. Surprise and delight friends and family members with these fall baking ideas from the Jif® test kitchen, made with new Jif Hazelnut Spreads. The delicious, creamy chocolate and mocha cappuccino flavored hazelnut spreads make your favorite fall treats like apples, popcorn and candy even more delicious.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/55962-jif-hazelnut-spread-launches/
Like most residents of Joplin, Tara Johnston’s mind is frozen in time when she thinks back to that late Sunday afternoon on May 22, 2011 – the day a catastrophic tornado destroyed thousands of homes, including her house on S. Jackson Ave.
While her daughter and the rest of her family survived the tornado, she was faced with the daunting task of rebuilding her home – made even tougher because she had no insurance. Johnston told her story from the front porch of that very home today at a press conference. The house, which is just weeks away from being completely rebuilt, is the result of many helping hands coming together to get one more displaced family back into their home.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58615-toyota-boosts-home-reconstruction-in-joplin-since-devastating-tornado
Researchers at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, formerly Children’s Memorial, are embarking on a pioneering study to understand the extent to which healing spaces promote health and healing during hospitalization. A major focal point of the study will be the Crown Sky Garden, a 5-thousand square foot garden on the 11th floor of the 23 story hospital. The garden, named in honor of Chicago’s philanthropic Crown family, includes dozens of bamboo trees, an interactive wall that changes colors as people walk by and carved benches made from trees planted by Frederick Law Olmsted (designer of the famed Central Park) for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58133-children-s-hospital-chicago-healing-spaces-study-crown-sky-garden
Professional, high-shine, no dry time and long-wear—these are the qualities that have made millions of women gel manicure converts. But as any gel manicure devotee can attest, these perks are also what make the manicures so expensive—and time-consuming. That’s why the innovators at Sally Hansen are taking the manicurist out of the equation and putting professional results at your fingertips with the new Salon InstaGel Strips™ and Salon GelPolish™, two unique systems that equip you with everything you need to replicate a state-of-the-art gel manicure. Delivering mirror shine, no dry time and indestructible, chip-free wear for up to 14 days, each easy-to-apply system makes you your own manicurist at a fraction of the price. With Sally Hansen, you can effortlessly get the salon manicure you covet without leaving home—or breaking the bank.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/57213-sally-hansen-introducing-new-at-home-gel-manicure-systems
Local Bands- Rococode (http://www.rococode.com) is an evolving band of three Vancouver musicians. They have been working hard to bring fans into their world through a collective desire to make adventurous, badass and meaningful pop music. In fact, all the members of Rococode have ever done is make music.
This local Band is made up of members Andrew, Johnny, Laura and Shaun, and as all things begin and end with the music, Rococode has set to making exciting new pop. Their debut album Guns, Sex & Glory is a little bit dark. A little bit playful. A little bit scary. A little bit thoughtful.
Here is a brand spankin\' new music video for our songs Ghost I / Ghost II, directed and produced by our own Shaun Huberts and the talented Daniel Stewart of 144Productions.
Enjoy this video
Get the Album http://www.rococode.com
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