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VANCOUVER, BC, June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (Nasdaq: GP) (TSXV: GPV) (“GreenPower” and the “Company”), a leading manufacturer and distributor of all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, announces the closing of the fourth tranche of its previously announced secured term loan offering for an aggregate principal amount of U.S. $200,000 (collectively the “Loans“). Please refer to the Company’s news release dated May 13, 2025 for more details regarding the term loan offering.
In connection with the Loans, the Company entered into respective loan agreements with companies controlled by the CEO and a Director of the Company (the “Lenders“). Management anticipates that the Company will allocate the net proceeds from the Loans towards production costs, supplier payments, payroll and working capital.
The Loans are secured with a general security agreement on the assets of the Company subordinated to all senior debt with financial and other institutions and will bear interest of 12% per annum commencing on the date of closing (the “Closing Date“) to and including the date all of the Company’s indebtedness pursuant to the Loans is paid in full. The term of the Loans will be two years from the Closing Date.
As an inducement for the Loan, the Company issued 263,157 non-transferable share purchase warrants (each, a “Loan Bonus Warrant“) to one of the Lenders. Each Loan Bonus Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share of the Company (each, a “Share“) at an exercise price of U.S. $0.38 per Share for a period of twenty-four (24) months from the closing date of the Loan. In addition, one Lender will be issued an aggregate of 52,631 Shares (each a “Loan Bonus Share“).
The Lenders are each considered to be a “related party” within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101“) and each of the Loans and issuance of Loan Bonus Warrants and Loan Bonus Shares, as applicable, is considered to be a “related party transaction” within the meaning of MI 61-101 but each is exempt from the formal valuation requirement and minority approval requirements of MI 61-101 by virtue of the exemptions contained in section 5.5(a) and 5.7(a) as the fair market value, in each case, of the Loans, the Loan Bonus Warrants, and the Loan Bonus Shares, as applicable, is not more than 25% of the Company’s market capitalization.
All securities issued in connection with the Loans will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months plus a day from the closing of the Initial Loan in accordance with applicable securities legislation.
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About GreenPower Motor Company Inc.
GreenPower designs, builds and distributes a full suite of high-floor and low-floor all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including transit buses, school buses, shuttles, cargo van and a cab and chassis. GreenPower employs a clean-sheet design to manufacture all-electric vehicles that are purpose built to be battery powered with zero emissions while integrating global suppliers for key components. This OEM platform allows GreenPower to meet the specifications of various operators while providing standard parts for ease of maintenance and accessibility for warranty requirements. GreenPower was founded in Vancouver, Canada with primary operational facilities in southern California. Listed on the Toronto exchange since November 2015, GreenPower completed its U.S. IPO and NASDAQ listing in August 2020. For further information go to www.greenpowermotor.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes certain “forward-looking statements” under applicable Canadian securities legislation that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts, but rather on current expectations and projections about future events, and are therefore subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from the future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “upon”, “may”, “should”, “will”, “could”, “intend”, “estimate”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “believe” or “continue”, or the negative thereof or similar variations. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the expectations of management regarding the use of proceeds of the Loan. Although the Company believes that and the expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements including that the proceeds of the Loan may not be used as stated in this news release, and those additional risks set out in the Company’s public documents filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission filed on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. Except where required by law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. ©2025 GreenPower Motor Company Inc. All rights reserved.
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Growing Focus on Sustainability, Government Renewable Energy Incentives, and Smart Grid Integration Drive 8.9% CAGR Growth Across Global Solar Energy Sector
REDDING, Calif., June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The solar inverter market is experiencing robust expansion, with market valuation projected to reach USD 18.8 billion by 2032, representing a compound annual growth rate of 8.9% during the 2025-2032 forecast period. The market is estimated to reach USD 10.2 billion in 2025, according to the latest research report “Solar Inverter Market Size, Share, Forecast, & Trends Analysis by Product (String, Micro, Power, Hybrid, Central), Grid (On-grid, Off-grid), Phase (Single, Three), End User (Residential, Commercial & Industrial, Utility-Scale) – Global Forecast to 2032”, published by Meticulous Research®.
This substantial growth reflects the global energy sector’s accelerated transition toward renewable energy sources, driven by heightened environmental consciousness, favorable government policies, and the economic advantages of solar power over traditional fossil fuel-based electricity generation.
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Sustainability and Environmental Concerns Drive Market Transformation
The solar inverter market stands at the forefront of the global renewable energy revolution, propelled by increasing awareness of climate change, air and water pollution, and natural resource depletion. Solar inverters serve as critical components that enable the integration of clean, sustainable solar energy into electrical grids worldwide, facilitating the transition away from fossil fuel dependency.
Government Policies and Incentives Accelerate Solar Adoption
Governments worldwide are implementing comprehensive policies and financial incentives to promote renewable energy adoption. Notable initiatives include The Bureau of Energy Efficiency under the Ministry of Power, Government of India’s launch of the Standards and Labeling Program for Grid-Connected Solar Inverters in March 2025, designed to help consumers make informed decisions while promoting energy efficiency and sustainability.
Rising Electricity Prices Fuel Solar Energy Demand
Escalating electricity costs due to increasing demand, aging infrastructure, fuel price volatility, and regulatory constraints are driving households, businesses, and industries toward alternative energy sources. Solar energy emerges as a cost-effective solution, with solar inverters playing a crucial role in converting direct current (DC) electricity generated by solar panels into usable alternating current (AC) electricity for grid integration.
Digital Technologies and IoT Integration Transform Solar Systems
AI and Machine Learning Enhance System Performance
Companies are integrating advanced digital technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data analytics into solar inverters to enable real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and optimization of solar PV systems. AI algorithms continuously analyze sensor data to evaluate solar panel and inverter performance, while ML algorithms enable dynamic adaptation to changing environmental conditions.
Smart Grid Technologies Create New Opportunities
The adoption of smart grid technologies represents a significant growth opportunity for the solar inverter market. Smart grids leverage digital technologies, sensors, and software to optimize electricity supply and demand matching in real time, with solar inverters providing essential grid support functions including voltage regulation and power quality management.
Product Segment Analysis Reveals Market Leadership Trends
Central Inverters Dominate Market Share
Central inverters are expected to account for the largest market share of 40.0% in 2025, driven by increasing demand for cost-effective inverters with high conversion efficiencies and widespread adoption in utility-scale solar farms and commercial installations.
Hybrid Inverters Show Highest Growth Potential
The hybrid inverters segment is projected to register the highest growth rate during the forecast period, fueled by growing integration of energy storage systems with solar PV installations and rising demand for energy independence solutions.
Grid Type Segmentation Highlights Infrastructure Trends
On-Grid Systems Lead Market Share
On-grid solar inverters are expected to command 70.0% of the market share in 2025, attributed to their simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and compatibility with existing grid infrastructure. However, the hybrid segment is projected to achieve the highest growth rate as systems capable of operating in both grid-tied and off-grid modes gain popularity.
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End-User Analysis Demonstrates Diverse Application Growth
Utility-Scale Projects Drive Market Leadership
The utility-scale segment is expected to account for the largest market share of 52.0% in 2025, driven by rising deployment of large-scale solar projects globally, supportive government policies, and the increasing demand for renewable energy capacity expansion. This segment is also projected to register the highest growth rate during the forecast period.
Three-Phase Inverters Dominate Phase Segmentation
Three-phase solar inverters are expected to capture 75.0% of the market in 2025, attributed to their superior capacity to handle higher power loads and deliver enhanced efficiency compared to single-phase alternatives. Their scalability and grid compatibility make them particularly suitable for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale applications.
Regional Market Dynamics Shape Global Growth Patterns
Asia-Pacific Establishes Market Dominance
Asia-Pacific is expected to account for the largest market share of 60.0% in 2025, with the region projected to register the highest CAGR of 10.0% during the forecast period. This dominance stems from supportive government policies, increasing investments in green energy resources, rising deployment of solar energy projects, and comparatively lower costs of solar energy versus conventional electricity generation.
Rapid Industrialization Drives Regional Opportunities
Countries including China, Japan, India, and Singapore are experiencing rapid urbanization and industrialization, resulting in high energy demand and increased renewable energy infrastructure investments. This creates substantial growth opportunities for solar inverter vendors throughout the analysis period.
Technology Innovation Unlocks Market Potential
Energy Storage Integration Expands Applications
The integration of solar inverters with energy storage systems represents a significant growth opportunity, enabling enhanced grid stability, energy independence, and optimized self-consumption of solar energy. This trend is particularly prominent in hybrid inverter solutions that can operate across multiple grid configurations.
Advanced Safety and Digitalization Features
Leading manufacturers are incorporating advanced safety features and comprehensive digitalization capabilities into their products. Recent innovations include ultra-high efficiency ratings of 98.8%, active safety features, and end-to-end sensing capabilities that enable proactive fault detection and system optimization.
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Key Players in Solar Inverter Market
The solar inverter market features intense competition among established technology companies, renewable energy specialists, and emerging solution providers. Leading players include Siemens AG (Germany), Schneider Electric SE (France), Hitachi Hi-Rel Power Electronics Pvt. Ltd. (India), Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. (China), Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (China), Ginlong Technologies Co., Ltd. (China), Growatt (China), SMA Solar Technology AG (Germany), Power Electronics S.L. (U.S.), FIMER S.p.A. (Italy), TMEIC (U.S.), SolarEdge Technologies Inc. (Israel), Sineng Electric Co., Ltd. (China), ABB Ltd (Switzerland), Luminous Power Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (India), Nexus Solar Energy (India), Waaree Energies Ltd. (India), Delta Electronics, Inc. (Taiwan), Enphase Energy Inc. (U.S.), Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan), and Havells India Ltd. (India).
Recent Market Developments:
In April 2025, Huawei Digital Power Technologies Co., Ltd. launched the SUN2000-150K-MG0 inverter with ultra-high efficiency of 98.8% and active safety features for the Commercial & Industrial market in the Middle East region.
In March 2025, Luminous Power Technologies Pvt. Ltd. opened a state-of-the-art solar panel manufacturing factory in India with 250MW production capacity, expandable up to 1GW nameplate capacity.
In March 2025, CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd. partnered with Apple Inc. to bolster renewable energy projects across India, successfully installing 14.4 MW of rooftop solar installations across six industrial sites, projected to mitigate approximately 207,000 tons of CO2 emissions.
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Market Growth Driven by Stringent Environmental Regulations, Industrial Expansion, and Rising Air Pollution Awareness
REDDING, Calif., June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — According to a comprehensive market research report titled “High Temperature Filters Market Size, Share, Forecast, & Trends Analysis by Filter Type (Glass Fiber, Ceramic, Metallic, Cartridge), Technology (HEPA/ULPA, Porous Media), Temperature, End Use (Power Generation, Steel, Cement, Waste)—Global Forecast to 2032”, the High Temperature Filters market is projected to reach $4.5 billion by 2032, up from an estimated $2.7 billion in 2025, growing at a robust CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period.
The significant growth of the high temperature filters market is driven by increased awareness of air pollution and its severe health impacts, rapid expansion of industrial sectors and manufacturing activities, and increasingly stringent environmental regulations worldwide. The market’s expansion is fueled by growing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable filtration solutions, emerging markets for advanced filtration technologies, and the critical need for customizable filtration systems across diverse industrial applications.
The industry is experiencing transformational growth through advanced ceramic and glass fiber filter technologies, sustainable material innovations, and specialized solutions for extreme temperature applications. Leading companies are investing heavily in eco-friendly filtration materials while expanding into emerging markets and developing industry-specific solutions for power generation, steel manufacturing, cement production, and waste management sectors.
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Revolutionary Market Transformation Through Advanced Filtration Technologies
The high temperature filters market represents a critical evolution in industrial air quality management and emission control systems. As industries face mounting regulatory pressures and environmental compliance requirements, high temperature filtration solutions offer comprehensive platforms that address the growing complexity of industrial emission control, worker safety, and environmental protection across extreme temperature applications.
Market leaders are investing substantially in advanced ceramic technologies, glass fiber innovations, and sustainable filtration materials, establishing manufacturing capabilities that can deliver durable, efficient filtration solutions capable of operating in temperatures exceeding 1000°C. This technological advancement is making sophisticated high temperature filtration systems increasingly accessible to medium-sized industrial facilities while delivering enterprise-grade performance and comprehensive environmental compliance capabilities.
Dynamic Growth Across Key Market Segments
Based on filter type, the Glass Fiber Filters segment dominates the market in 2025, capturing the largest share due to their exceptional temperature resistance, superior filtration efficiency for fine particles, and high dust-holding capacity. Glass fiber filters, made from compressed borosilicate glass fibers, create irregular three-dimensional mesh structures with varying interspaces, making them particularly effective for applications requiring fine filtration and high loading capacity. Their ability to safely filter aggressive solutions, including strong acids and bases, while maintaining excellent airflow makes them ideal for HVAC, cement, industrial manufacturing, and power generation applications.
However, the Ceramic Filters segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period, driven by their exceptional performance in industries like chemical and steel processing where temperatures often exceed 1000°C. Ceramic filters offer superior durability in corrosive, acidic, and high-pressure environments, with extreme heat resistance and increasing adoption for gas filtration in petrochemical industries.
Based on technology, the Bag Filters segment is expected to dominate the market, reflecting their widespread adoption in industrial applications requiring high-volume particulate capture and efficient dust collection systems.
Based on temperature range, the 400°C–1000°C segment is positioned to dominate the market, representing the critical temperature range for most industrial processes including power generation, steel manufacturing, and cement production.
Based on end-use industry, the Power Generation segment leads market adoption in 2025, driven by stringent emission control requirements and the critical need for efficient particulate capture in gas turbines and coal-fired power plants to enhance operational efficiency and reduce harmful emissions.
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Strategic Market Opportunities and Innovation Drivers
The market presents exceptional growth opportunities through sustainable filtration material development, expansion in emerging industrial markets, and advancement of customizable filtration solutions. Companies are discovering new revenue streams through eco-friendly filter materials, specialized ceramic technologies, and comprehensive emission control ecosystems while establishing advanced manufacturing capabilities for extreme temperature applications.
Key market drivers include:
- Stringent Environmental Regulations: Global implementation of air quality standards requiring industries to limit hazardous air pollutant emissions, with the U.S. EPA’s Clean Air Act and European Union’s Industrial Emissions Directive driving mandatory adoption of Best Available Techniques (BAT) for emission control
- Critical Air Pollution Awareness: WHO reports indicating air pollution causes approximately 6.7 million deaths annually, creating urgent demand for advanced industrial filtration technologies to protect public health and environmental quality
- Industrial Sector Expansion: Rapid growth in power generation, steel manufacturing, cement production, and chemical processing industries requiring specialized high-temperature filtration solutions
- Customizable Filtration Demand: Growing need for tailored filtration systems addressing specific operational, environmental, and regulatory requirements across diverse industrial applications
- Sustainable Technology Innovation: Increasing focus on eco-friendly filtration materials including bioplastics, natural fibers, ceramics, and recycled metals to minimize environmental impact while maintaining high-performance standards
Regional Market Leadership and Emerging Growth
Asia-Pacific commands the largest market share in 2025, driven by rapid industrialization, expanding manufacturing sectors, and significant growth in key industries including power generation, cement, and steel processing. The region benefits from rising demand for high-efficiency filtration systems to manage industrial emissions, increasingly stringent government regulations concerning air quality, and substantial industrial expansion throughout China and India.
Asia-Pacific also emerges as the fastest-growing region during the forecast period, propelled by expansion of cement and steel industries, growing demand for high-purity manufacturing environments in pharmaceutical and chemical sectors, and increasing adoption of high-temperature filters to maintain operational efficiency while reducing industrial emissions.
North America represents a substantial market supported by mature environmental regulations, established Clean Air Act enforcement, and concentration of power generation facilities requiring advanced emission control technologies. The region’s industrial base creates significant opportunities for specialized high-temperature filtration solutions.
Europe maintains strong market presence driven by Industrial Emissions Directive compliance requirements and emphasis on sustainable manufacturing practices. The region’s diverse industrial sectors, including chemical processing and steel manufacturing, create substantial demand for advanced filtration technologies.
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Dynamic Competitive Landscape Driving Innovation
The global high temperature filters market features a sophisticated competitive ecosystem comprising established filtration technology leaders, specialized industrial filter manufacturers, and innovative sustainable material developers. This diverse landscape fosters rapid technological advancement and comprehensive solution development across extreme temperature applications.
Industry leaders are implementing integrated filtration platforms that combine advanced ceramic technologies, sustainable materials, and customizable design capabilities. Companies are pursuing strategic partnerships and expansion strategies while addressing environmental compliance challenges across diverse industrial applications and regulatory environments.
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Market Leaders Shaping Industry Future
Key players driving the global high temperature filters market include Advanced Filtration Concepts (AFC), Air Filters, Inc., Freudenberg Filtration Technologies GmbH & Co. KG, American Air Filter Company, Inc., GVS S.p.A., Camfil AB, Donaldson Company, Inc., Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Russell Finex Ltd., Spectrum Filtration Pvt. Ltd., Tri-Mer Corporation, Walker Filtration, Engineered Filtration Systems, Deltrian International S.A., Dyna Filters Pvt. Ltd., Pall Corporation, and MANN+HUMMEL International GmbH & Co. KG.
Latest Industry Developments
Recent market developments reflecting industry innovation include:
- Sustainable Material Innovation: Leading manufacturers implementing eco-friendly filtration materials including ceramics sourced from abundant natural resources, bioplastics, and recycled metals to reduce environmental impact while maintaining high-temperature performance
- Customizable Solution Expansion: Major companies developing bespoke filtration systems tailored to specific operational environments, featuring variations in filter materials and structures to meet precise contamination control requirements across pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and heavy industrial sectors
- Advanced Ceramic Technology: Investment in ceramic filter development capable of withstanding temperatures exceeding 1000°C with superior durability in corrosive and high-pressure industrial environments
- Regulatory Compliance Solutions: Development of specialized filtration systems designed to meet stringent environmental standards including EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and European Union Best Available Techniques requirements
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Community Resource Rally Delivers Essential Aid to Local Families Facing Summer Insecurity
ROGERS, Ark., June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With summer in full swing and school cafeterias closed for the season, many families in Northwest Arkansas are looking for ways to keep meals on the table. Today, StarKist®, Feed the Children, and Feed 479 joined forces at Cross Church in Rogers, AR, to host a Summer Food and Resource Rally, delivering food, essential household items, and a sense of hope to 400 families across the region. They were joined by Walmart associates, as well as Advantage Solutions and Flywheel, whose partnership and participation helped make the event a true community-wide effort.
The initiative reflects a powerful collaboration between a national food brand, a global nonprofit, and a dedicated local pantry, all working toward one goal: supporting families experiencing food insecurity during a season of heightened need.
“StarKist is a socially responsible company that empowers people to live a healthy lifestyle by providing convenient, nutritious protein products,” said Edward Min, President and CEO of StarKist. “We’re proud to work with Feed the Children and Feed 479 to offer meaningful support to families in Northwest Arkansas. Events like this rally are a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we come together for our communities. We are grateful for the opportunity to get our StarKist products into the hands of those who need them most.”
During the event, volunteers, including StarKist employees, local officials, and community advocates, distributed 400 family kits. Each kit included StarKist protein products, a 25-pound box of shelf-stable food, a 15-pound box of hygiene essentials, and additional resources to help ease the burden for families this summer.
“We here at Feed 479 are so excited to partner with Feed the Children and StarKist for this great Summer Family Event. Each year at our Feed 479 ‘Choice’ Pantry, we see an increase in need during the summer months as families have more demand for meals due to their children being home from school,” said Dennis Smiley, Director of Feed 479. “Events such as this give a little extra blessing for these families during these summer months. We are grateful to be able to be part of such a wonderful event.”
For Feed the Children, the Summer Food and Resource Rally provides an opportunity to help meet the community’s immediate needs while making a meaningful difference for families. Feed the Children believes it takes everyone – the nonprofit sector, corporations, community organizations, government officials, and food suppliers – to come together to end childhood hunger.
“We’ve seen the significant impact Resource Rallies have in supporting communities experiencing food insecurity, and we’re grateful to be working with StarKist and Feed 479 to make a difference in the lives of children and families,” said Emily Callahan, President and CEO of Feed the Children. “Working together we’re able to provide food and quality of life essentials that children and families need to survive, grow, and thrive. Through the power of partnership, we can make a greater impact as we seek to create a world where no child goes to bed hungry.”
This Resource Rally follows a similar event held earlier this month in Reston, VA, home to StarKist’s corporate headquarters. Looking ahead, StarKist and Feed the Children will continue their collaboration with additional events planned for the upcoming holiday season.
For more than 16 years, StarKist has remained deeply committed to the fight against hunger, donating over 1.2 million pounds of nutritious, protein-packed tuna and chicken products to communities in need. These contributions amount to nearly $4.9 million in product donations, along with an additional $985,000 in financial support to help address food insecurity across the United States.
Through its enduring partnership with Feed the Children, StarKist has played an instrumental role in more than 20 Resource Rally events nationwide, including vital disaster relief and emergency response initiatives. This ongoing collaboration builds on a legacy that dates back to 1917, when the company first stepped up to help feed the nation during World War I. Today, that same spirit of service continues, fueled by purpose and strengthened through partnership.
About StarKist Co.
StarKist Co. is a socially responsible company that empowers people to live a healthy lifestyle by providing convenient nutritious proteins. An industry innovator, StarKist was the first brand to introduce convenient single-serve pouch products, which include StarKist Tuna Creations®, Salmon Creations®, and Chicken Creations® in over 40 varieties. As America’s favorite tuna, StarKist represents a tradition of quality, consumer trust and a commitment to sustainability. StarKist’s charismatic brand icon, Charlie The Tuna®, swam into the hearts of tuna fans in 1961 and is still a fan favorite today. StarKist Co. is a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Dongwon Industries Co., Ltd.
About Feed the Children
Feed the Children is a leading nonprofit committed to ending childhood hunger. The organization believes that no child should go to bed hungry, and so it provides children and families in the U.S. and around the world with the food and essentials kids need to grow and thrive. Through its programs and partnerships, the organization feeds children today while helping families and communities build resilient futures. In addition to food, Feed the Children distributes household and personal care items across the United States to help parents and caregivers maintain stable, food-secure households. Internationally, it expands access to nutritious meals, safe water, improved hygiene, and training in sustainable living. As responsible stewards of its resources, Feed the Children is driven to pursue innovative, holistic, and child-focused solutions to the complex challenges of hunger, food insecurity, and poverty. For children everywhere, the organization believes that having enough to eat is a fundamental right. Learn how you can help create a world without childhood hunger at feedthechildren.org
About Feed 479
Feed 479 is the ministry arm of Compassion Center of NWA, a non-profit that was established in 2016 with the mission of “Extending Help, Love and Dignity to Northwest Arkansas.” Feed 479 accomplishes this by offering a choice food pantry to our friends and neighbors, where people can come and receive fresh and healthy food in an inviting and welcoming atmosphere. Every week hundreds of families come through our door to pick out fresh produce, meats, deli items, bakery items and shelf stable items to help meet their needs. To provide this food, Feed 479 trucks pick up retail rescue items daily from local partners which we can distribute to our neighbors in a timely manner. In 2024, through our choice pantry in Springdale and our mobile pantries in Rogers and Fayetteville, Feed 479 has served and extended help, love and dignity to over 250,000 individuals in our community.
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ATLANTA, June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — White Cap, the leading distributor of specialty construction supplies and safety products for professional contractors, today released its fourth Sustainability Report to highlight current initiatives and progress made over the past year in support of its sustainability commitments.
This 2024 Sustainability Report highlights White Cap’s efforts to reduce environmental impacts across its supply chain; provide a socially conscious workplace that nurtures associate, customer, supplier and community relationships; and operate with integrity, transparency and respect across its operations. These efforts are a result of White Cap’s Commitments to:
- Responsible Construction
- Operational Integrity and Safety
- Our People and Communities
- Governance and Security
“At White Cap, our TRUSTED values and commitments guide how we operate and serve our customers, communities and each other,” said Alan Sollenberger, CEO. “Our annual Sustainability Report documents our progress towards these commitments as we work to build a safer, more sustainable future. I’m proud of our teams’ efforts to deliver exceptional value to our customers while creating an inclusive environment for our teammates and giving back to our communities.”
To access the 2024 Sustainability Report and learn more about Our Commitments as White Cap, visit https://about.whitecap.com/our-commitments.
About White Cap
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PITTSBURGH, June 27, 2025 /3BL/ – Fred Rogers Productions has extended its partnership with the PNC Foundation. Through PNC Grow Up Great®, the PNC Foundation has awarded a $1.4 million grant to support Alma’s Way, the hit series on PBS KIDS. The grant will also support community events inspired by the series and ongoing Fred Rogers Productions initiatives such as Be My Neighbor Day. PNC Grow Up Great® is a multi-year, bilingual early childhood education initiative that helps children from birth through age 5 develop a love of learning that lasts a lifetime, which aligns with the Fred Rogers Productions mission and its series’ learning goals. PNC’s support of Fred Rogers Productions’ award-winning programming and events are aimed at helping to meet the needs of children and families where they are, a mission shared by both companies.
“We are so pleased to continue our partnership with the PNC Foundation, a valued supporter of educational and arts programs,” said Paul Siefken, president and CEO, Fred Rogers Productions. “Their sponsorship of our programming and outreach initiatives enables us to continue providing valuable content and hands-on experiences for children and families in their neighborhoods nationwide.”
The grant supports a range of onscreen content and outreach programs with educational and pro-social themes, including 49 Be My Neighbor Day events, the successful, longstanding community-based initiative inspired by Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, plus four Alma’s Way community events, and more.
“Fred Rogers Productions has been a terrific collaborator from the earliest days of PNC Grow Up Great, creating quality programming that encourages young children to discover, learn and grow,” said Sally McCrady, chair and president of the PNC Foundation. “Be My Neighbor Days is one of my favorite initiatives across PNC’s markets, helping families think about how they can be great neighbors and the importance of keeping kindness in mind. We’re excited to see the Alma’s Way Explore Your City events take shape.”
The PNC Foundation will be recognized on broadcast and across digital for its generous contribution to make new Alma’s Way episodes possible.
Alma’s Way focuses on core messages and learning goals to encourage children as they develop problem-solving, resilience, empathy, and other life skills. The series follows 6- year-old Alma Rivera, a proud, confident Puerto Rican girl who lives in the Bronx with her family among a diverse group of close-knit friends and community members. In every episode, Alma models self-awareness, responsible decision-making and empathy, while encouraging kids to develop critical thinking skills and value their own ideas and questions. The series, which premiered in 2021, is created by Sonia Manzano (“Maria” on Sesame Street) and produced by Fred Rogers Productions in association with Pipeline Studios (Elinor Wonders Why). Ellen Doherty and Manzano are executive producers. Jorge Aguirre (Goldie & Bear) is head writer and co-executive producer. Additional co-executive producers are Luis Lopez and Juan Lopez. Supervising Producer for Fred Rogers Productions is Olubunmi Mia Olufemi.
Be My Neighbor Day, the signature community outreach initiative for Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood spinoff Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, has attracted several hundred thousand in-person attendees nationwide since the program started in 2014. There have been more than 126,000 resources shared with participants, and attendees have helped create and assemble over 90,000 “giveback” items, such as health and first aid kits and thank you cards, for their communities. More than 30,000 items, such as sweaters and mittens, have also been collected for donation to the participating locales.
About the PNC Foundation
The PNC Foundation, which receives its principal funding from The PNC Financial Services Group Inc.(NYSE:PNC) actively supports organizations that provide services for the benefit of communities in which it has a significant presence. The Foundation focuses its philanthropic mission on early childhood education and community and economic development, which includes the arts and culture. Through PNC Grow Up Great®, its signature cause that began in 2004, PNC has created a bilingual $500 million, multi-year initiative to help prepare children from birth to age 5 for success in school and life. For more information, visit http://www.pncgrowupgreat.com.
About Fred Rogers Productions
Fred Rogers Productions was founded by Fred Rogers in 1971 as the non-profit producer of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood for PBS. In the years that followed, it created hundreds of episodes of this much-loved program and extended Fred’s values and approach to other efforts in promoting children’s social, emotional, and behavioral health while supporting parents, caregivers, teachers, and other professionals in their work with children. Fred Rogers Productions continues to build on Fred’s legacy in innovative ways through a wide variety of media and engages new generations of children and families with his timeless wisdom. The company’s highly rated children’s series, including Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Peg + Cat, Odd Squad, and Through the Woods, have earned 31 Emmy® Awards among other important honors. The company’s latest series are Donkey Hodie, the innovative puppet series inspired by characters from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, and Alma’s Way, an animated series created by Sonia Manzano. Fred Rogers Productions strives to inspire a lifelong enthusiasm for learning through its series as well as efforts beyond broadcast including games and interactive offerings, community engagement activities, and much more. For more information, visit www.fredrogers.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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