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SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As part of its six-year Light the Way tradition, Merit Coffee is launching its annual holiday fundraising initiative to support partner nonprofits across Texas.
On Saturday, November 15, Merit Coffee will donate 100% of proceeds from all holiday drinks and holiday drip coffee sold at every café location. Funds raised will directly benefit three community organizations serving vulnerable families across the state: Feed My Sheep SA in San Antonio, United Way for Greater Austin, and Austin Street Center in Dallas.
“Light the Way has become one of the most meaningful things we do as a company,” said Bill Ellis, CEO of Merit Coffee. “Our guests show up year after year with incredible generosity. Every holiday drink purchased helps support the people and communities we care deeply about.”
Each nonprofit partner plays a critical role in meeting the needs of their communities—providing food, shelter, support services, and pathways to long-term stability for individuals and families.
Merit Coffee invites guests to join in the holiday giving spirit by visiting any of its cafés across Texas and making a difference with every cup.
Participating Locations:
All Merit Coffee cafés across Texas, including San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas.
Find your nearest location at meritcoffee.com/locations.
About Merit Coffee
Founded in 2009 in San Antonio, Merit Coffee has grown from a single café and roastery into a beloved Texas brand known for sourcing and serving exceptional coffee. With 13 locations spanning San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas, Merit is committed to providing thoughtfully crafted coffee experiences in warm, welcoming spaces—anchored by a deep focus on community and quality.
Media Contact:
Charlie Paulette
(210) 241-4663
charlie@meritcoffee.com
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SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As part of its six-year Light the Way tradition, Merit Coffee is launching its annual holiday fundraising initiative to support partner nonprofits across Texas.
On Saturday, November 15, Merit Coffee will donate 100% of proceeds from all holiday drinks and holiday drip coffee sold at every café location. Funds raised will directly benefit three community organizations serving vulnerable families across the state: Feed My Sheep SA in San Antonio, United Way for Greater Austin, and Austin Street Center in Dallas.
“Light the Way has become one of the most meaningful things we do as a company,” said Bill Ellis, CEO of Merit Coffee. “Our guests show up year after year with incredible generosity. Every holiday drink purchased helps support the people and communities we care deeply about.”
Each nonprofit partner plays a critical role in meeting the needs of their communities—providing food, shelter, support services, and pathways to long-term stability for individuals and families.
Merit Coffee invites guests to join in the holiday giving spirit by visiting any of its cafés across Texas and making a difference with every cup.
Participating Locations:
All Merit Coffee cafés across Texas, including San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas.
Find your nearest location at meritcoffee.com/locations.
About Merit Coffee
Founded in 2009 in San Antonio, Merit Coffee has grown from a single café and roastery into a beloved Texas brand known for sourcing and serving exceptional coffee. With 13 locations spanning San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas, Merit is committed to providing thoughtfully crafted coffee experiences in warm, welcoming spaces—anchored by a deep focus on community and quality.
Media Contact:
Charlie Paulette
(210) 241-4663
charlie@meritcoffee.com
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Los Angeles’ greatest gathering of quality Cabernet Sauvignon
Date: November 20th, 2025
Location: The Peninsula Beverly Hills
Tickets and Information www.STARSofCabernet.com
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The annual STARS of Cabernet descends upon Los Angeles Thursday, November 20th, 2025! Approximately 40 wineries from around the world will gather at the prestigious Peninsula Hotel Beverly Hills to pour over 120 top tier, ultra-luxury level Cabernet and premium blends. This is Los Angeles’ greatest gathering of quality Cabernet Sauvignon, orchestrated by event producers Ian Blackburn and his Learnaboutwine team.
The STARS event promises to deliver an expert level wine tasting experience of a vast array of Cabernets and blends that are currently on the market, both here in the US and internationally. Famed winemakers, winery owners and executives will appear and present and encourage you to visit them at their amazing venues.
A digital Charity silent auction supporting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is online and available at STARSofCabernet.com. The auction will close at 8:45 PM, the night of the event, November 20th, 2025. Bidders can participate from anywhere in the world and do not need to attend to win. 501c3 Unite the United Foundation will send the proceeds to Children’ s Hospital Los Angeles and direct the funds to support Children’s Cancer research.
To encourage younger participants – STARS of Cabernet has created a unique under 35 ticket! A special opportunity for the younger generation to engage!
Ticketed Guests Receive
- The chance to taste over 120 wines valued at over $20,000 from approximately 40 world class wineries!
- Amazing food and service at The Peninsula Beverly Hills
- Participate in an online auction that closes inside of the event.
- Live Entertainment – Comedian and Magician Zach Waldman will be performing throughout the evening.
- All guests will receive a Schott Zwiesel “Forté Claret Goblet,” the official glass sponsor of the 2025 STARS of Cabernet. Yours to use at the event and to take home as a gift.
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6PM GOLD VIP: |
$450 in advance and $500 at the Door. |
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6:30PM EARLY ACCESS: |
$295 in advance and $400 at the Door |
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7PM GENERAL: |
$225 in advance and $300 at the Door |
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7PM UNDER 35 YEARS OF AGE: |
$140 in advance and $200 at the Door |
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STARS of CABERNET – WINE LIST
Approximately 40 WINERIES showing over 120 wines valued over $20,000
Los Angeles’ greatest gathering of quality Cabernet Sauvignon
1. ALMAVIVA — Puente Alto, Chile
- Almaviva, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022
2. EPU, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022
3. CIMENTO — Milton-Freewater AVA, Oregon
- Cimento, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018
- Cimento, Cabernet Sauvignon, Diamond Mountain District, 2019
- Cimento, Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve, Napa Valley, 2019
4. BRICOLEUR — Russian River & Fountaingrove
- Kick Ranch, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fountaingrove, 2021
- Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, 2022
5. DALECIO — Sonoma & Napa Valley
- Chardonnay, Platt Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, 2019
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2018
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Diamond Mountain District, 2019
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve, Napa Valley, 2019
6. DOUBLE DIAMOND — Oakville, Napa Valley
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, 2019
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, 2022
7. EVIDENCE — Mt Veeder & Coombsville
- Evidence of the Matter, Mt Veeder Cabernet, 2021
- Evidence of the Matter, Mt Veeder Cabernet, 2022
- Evidence of Divine Intervention, Coombsville, 2021
- Evidence of Divine Intervention, Coombsville, 2022
8. FAIREST CREATURE — Napa Valley
- Three Bet, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2023
- Flow State, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022
- Perihelios, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019
- Sine Fine, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019
9. FAIT-MAIN — Napa Valley & Rutherford
- Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard, 2022
- Tierra Roja Vineyard, 2022
10. FAR NIENTE — Napa Valley & Rutherford
- Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 2023
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2022
- Bella Union, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2022
- Nickel & Nickel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vaca Vista, Oak Knoll, 2022
11. FORTUNATE SON — Napa Valley
- The Diplomat, Red Blend, Napa, 2021
- The Dreamer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2021
- The Warrior, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2021
- The Visionary, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2021
12. FORCE & GRACE — Napa Valley
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2021
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, 2021
- Chardonnay, Carneros, 2023
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley, 2022
13. GARDEN CREEK — Alexander Valley
- Tesserae, Estate Red Wine, 2018
- Tesserae, Estate Red Wine, 2015
- Chardonnay, Clonal Selection, 2021
14. GELSON’S — Napa Valley
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2022
- Epicure, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2020
- Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2022
- Epicure Series, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019
15. KNIGHTS BRIDGE — Knights Valley
- Pont de Chevalier, Sauvignon Blanc, 2022
- Pont de Chevalier, Chardonnay, 2020
- Haggerty Road, Red Blend, 2021
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Knights Valley, 2019
16. LAPOSTOLLE — Apalta, Chile
- Le Rosé, 2024
- Cuvée Alexandre, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022
- Clos Apalta ‘Le Petit Clos’, Red Blend, 2022
- La Parcelle 8, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021
17. LITHOLOGY — Napa Valley
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2021
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, 2021
18. MORAGA BEL AIR — Bel Air, California
- Bordeaux Blend, 2016
- Bordeaux Blend, 2012
- Bordeaux Blend, 2003
- Sauvignon Blanc, 2021
19. MELKA — Knights Valley & Napa Valley
- Mekerra Estate, Proprietary White, Knights Valley, 2019
- CJ, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2019
- Métisse Martinez Vineyard, Pritchard Hill, Napa Valley, 2019
20. MOUNT EDEN — Santa Cruz Mountains
- Estate Chardonnay, 2021
- Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019
- Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015
- Domaine Eden, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019
21. PRIEST RANCH — Eastern Mountains, Napa Valley
- Estate Sauvignon Blanc, 2023
- Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022
22. SNAKE OIL, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019
23. REMEDY, Red Blend, 2021
24. NINER — Paso Robles, Willow Creek
- Fog Catcher, Estate, 2021
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Heart Hill Vineyard, Estate, 2021
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate, Willow Creek & Geneseo, 2021
25. PURSUED BY BEAR — Columbia Valley, Washington
- Bear Cub, Chardonnay, 2024
- Bear Cub, Red Blend, 2022
- Baby Bear, Syrah, 2021
26. REALM CELLARS — Napa Valley
- The Bard, Proprietary Red, 2021
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Houyi Vineyard, 2022
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Moonracer, Stags Leap, 2022
27. ROBERT FOLEY — Napa Valley
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2018
- Claret, Napa Valley, 2018
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Mt Veeder, 2018
28. ST. SUPERY — Rutherford, Napa Valley
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate, 2021
- Élu, Red Bordeaux Blend, 2019
- Merlot, Rutherford Estate Vineyard, 2019
- Sauvignon Blanc, Dollarhide Estate, 2023
29. STONE EDGE — Sonoma County
- Surround, Red Bordeaux Blend
- Cabernet Sauvignon
30. T. BERKLEY — Diamond Mountain District
- Teachworth, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019
- Big Ranch Vineyard, Cabernet Franc, 2022
- Singing Hills Vineyard, Cabernet Franc, 2022
- Skypine Vineyard, Cabernet Franc, 2022
31. THE SETTING — Napa Valley & Sonoma County
- Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, 2024
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Pearl’s Farm Vineyard, 2021
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Glass Slipper Vineyard, 2022
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Rockpile Ridge, 2021
32. THE MASCOT — Napa Valley
- The Mascot, Napa Valley Red Wine, 2021
33. TAUB FAMILY VINEYARDS — Russian River, Napa Valley
- Chardonnay, Martinelli Vineyard, 2022
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, 2019
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Morisoli-Borges Vineyard, 2019
- Sign of the Dove, Cabernet, Beckstoffer Georges III, 2021
34. THE VICE — Napa Valley
- The House, Sauvignon Blanc, 2024
- Torie’s Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Los Carneros, 2024
- The House, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2023
- Coyote Chief, Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain, 2022
35. TIERRA ROJA — Oakville
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, 2022
36. WILLIAMS SELYEM — Russian River Valley
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer Georges III, 2022
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Missouri Hopper, 2022
37. VENGE — Napa Valley
- Family Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, 2021
- Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021
- Igneous, Cabernet Sauvignon, Kenefick Ranch, Calistoga, 2022
- Bone Ash Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calistoga Estate, 2022
38-42. WINES OF ARGENTINA —
- Belhara Estate
- Single Vineyard, 2022
- Alma de Uco, 2023
- Single Lot, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2023
- Single Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022
- Doña Paula
- Altitude Series 1050, 2022
- Altitude Series 1350, 2021
- Altitude Series 1100, 2021
- Estate, Sauvignon Blanc, 2022
- Kaiken
- Disobedience, 2020
- Mai, 2021
- Ultra, Chardonnay, 2022
- Ultra, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2020
- Susana Balbo
- Signature Cabernet, 2022
- Brioso, Red Blend, 2022
- Brioso, White Blend, 2024
- Crios, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021
- Trapiche
- Medalla, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021
- Terroir Series Laborde, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021
- Terroir Series Las Piedras, Chardonnay, 2021
Location: THE PENINSULA HOTEL
9882 South Santa Monica Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
The Peninsula Beverly Hills offers 195 guest rooms, including 38 suites and 18 private villas, nestled among lush tropical gardens in the heart of Beverly Hills. Voted as the #1 City Hotel in Los Angeles for 2021 by the readers of Travel + Leisure, The Peninsula Beverly Hills is located at the intersection of Wilshire and South Santa Monica Boulevards, within easy walking distance of Century City and Beverly Hills’ legendary Rodeo Drive.
About LearnAboutWine.com
Established in 1995 as Los Angeles’ Source for Wine Education and Events. The extensive calendar lists classes, tastings, dinners, travel experiences, and world class wine tastings such as the STARS of Cabernet. Founder Ian Blackburn has dedicated his life to fine wine and to improving the audience so wine can continue to improve and thrive.
The STARS of Cabernet is Sponsored by: The Peninsula Beverly Hills, Acqua Panna, SanPellegrino, Los Angeles Magazine, LearnAboutWine.com and Merchantofwine.com
Video: STARS of Cabernet 2025 https://youtu.be/SjHjndVS6PY
Video: STARS of Cabernet 2025 Winery Lineup https://youtu.be/ZaNOxiiJbtk
Commercial for Learnaboutwine – 15 Second: Learn About Wine: 30th Anniversary https://youtu.be/34SsU8S0Q7Q
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Website: learnaboutwine.com and www.starsofcabernet.com
STARS of Cabernet 2024 – The Last Iteration https://flickr.com/photos/learnaboutwine/albums/72177720314477352/
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Green Builder Media is proud to announce the completion of VISION House Transcend, a groundbreaking demonstration project that redefines sustainable, healthy, and resilient living.
LAKE CITY, Colo., Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nestled among the pine and aspen trees of Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, the net-zero energy, all-electric, and solar-powered Transcend home is a masterclass in performance, design, and wellness—proving that comfort and style can coexist with deep sustainability.
Built by prefab manufacturer Dvele, the VISION House Transcend demonstrates how precision engineering and offsite construction assures airtight envelopes, reduces waste, and delivers superior resilience.
“For decades, sustainability was framed as a tradeoff,” says Sara Gutterman, CEO of Green Builder Media. “With Transcend, we’ve proved that resilience can be sophisticated, and that wellness and performance can be seamlessly woven into every surface, system, and detail.”
The home’s light-gauge recycled steel framing offers enhanced durability and reduced embodied carbon, while the foundation that incorporates carbon-negative magnesium oxide board absorbs CO₂ during curing. The result: a home that is built to withstand wildfires, high winds, and seismic events—without sacrificing elegance or comfort.
Designed to operate 87% more efficiently than a typical new home, Transcend combines solar generation, battery storage, and advanced home automation for self-sufficiency. It also features advanced smart technologies that continuously monitor indoor air quality, temperature, and humidity, while learning and optimizing for occupant comfort.
The Transcend home takes wellness as seriously as performance. Serene design elements—muted tones, expansive glass, and biophilic materials—create an atmosphere of calm, connection, and clarity. The house also features products that are low-VOC, sustainably sourced, and recycled, and other products that promote relaxation.
The VISION House Transcend will serve as a living laboratory for performance monitoring, data collection, and education. Local utility partners Gunnison County Electric Association and Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association are studying the home as a case study in demand-side energy management, peak load shifting, and resilient electrification.
“Transcend is more than a home—it’s a model for how the building industry can respond to climate, affordability, and health challenges with beauty and intelligence,” says Kurt Goodjohn, CEO of Dvele.
Walk through the home virtually and explore every innovation that makes Transcend a model for the next generation of housing. Click here to watch the video tour or visit the website.
Green Builder Media thanks the sponsors of this project: Samsung, Dacor, JinkoSolar, LIXIL (Grohe, DXV, and American Standard), Daltile, Broan, Rockwool, Uponor, USG, Prosoco, Rheem, Arq Espacio, Lee Industries, Sonos, TruStile, Caesarstone, Delta Millworks, Grundfos, Craft Flooring, GCEA, and Tri-State.
About Green Builder Media
Green Builder Media is North America’s leading media company focused on green building and sustainable living. The company reaches more than 200,000 building professionals and millions of consumers through award-winning content, demonstration projects, and proprietary data from COGNITION Smart Data. Learn more at www.greenbuildermedia.com.
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Published by Action Against Hunger.
Contact media@actionagainsthunger.org for inquiries.
Nasteexo’s Recovery
When Abay Adan Adow arrived at the Bayhaaw Stabilization Center with her three-month-old daughter, Nasteexo, she was desperate to find care. She had carried Nasteexo a long distance to reach the facility. Her daughter had been vomiting and had diarrhea for over a week, and a few days ago, began refusing her bottle. She was growing thinner and weaker each day.
Once they arrived that the center, medical staff quickly examined Nasteexo and confirmed that she had severe acute malnutrition – a life-threatening condition in which the body lacks sufficient vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients needed to survive. Staff knew they had to act fast to treat Nasteexo. They started her on a strict therapeutic feeding regiment, oral rehydration solution, and other essential medicines to safely reintroduce essential nutrients to her body. “They checked on Nasteexo at all times, even late at night,” Abay recalled.
While Nasteexo was being treated, Abay was given food, counselling, and psychosocial support by stabilization center staff. “They are so concerned with everyone’s well-being,” Abay said. The stress of caring for a sick child takes a toll on caregivers like Abay, so mental health support is provided in the stabilization center.
In discussion with Abay, staff learned that she was having trouble breastfeeding. Breastmilk is the optimal source of nutrients for babies, providing all the nutrients they need for growth and development. The World Health Organization recommends that parents practice exclusive breastfeeding for babies’ first six months of life for the best health outcome. Breastmilk is especially powerful for infant health in impoverished communities where nutritious diets are not always accessible.
“When my breasts couldn’t produce milk, I asked the father to buy formula — an extra expense we were not expecting,” Abay says. Formula is also susceptible to contamination in regions that have limited access to clean water or handwashing facilities.
Action Against Hunger staff provided Abay with specialized breastfeeding guidance, teaching her effective techniques to stimulate and restore her breastmilk production. Alongside this practical support, the psychosocial care she received helped her emotionally navigate the process of breastfeeding again.
A few days later, Nasteexo’s was showing significant improvement. Her weight was back to an acceptable level for her age, and she regained strength. She began babbling and laughing again. “Seeing her smile again touches me every time,” Abay says with relief. With continued guidance and psychosocial treatment, Abay regained the ability to breastfeed Nasteexo — a promising sign for maintaining Nasteexo’s recovery.
The Bayhaaw Stabilization Center is managed by Action Against Hunger through the CaafimaadPlus Consortium, with funding from EU Humanitarian Aid (ECHO). So far this year, the consortium has treated more than 54,000 children for malnutrition, including about 9,000 children like Nasteexo who were admitted to stabilization centers.
Over 97% of children with severe acute malnutrition treated through the consortium are cured – a powerful reminder of what can be achieved with accessible healthcare.
Breaking the Cycle of Hunger with Integrated Programs
Nasteexo’s recovery was joyous, but Abay feared that the malnutrition would return. For her family to break out of the cycle of hunger for good, a longer-term solution would be needed.
Abay’s family lives in a temporary shelter within an internally displaced persons (IDP) settlement, where her husband generates limited income as a stonemason. Abay and her husband used to be farmers, but irregular rainfall and deteriorating climate conditions destroyed their livelihood. For four years, their farm had been barren. Every day became a struggle to find work and afford food.
Going back to the same circumstances would put Nasteexo at risk of falling back into malnutrition. To ensure families like Abay’s avoid future challenges with hunger, the CaafimaadPlus Consortium integrates its health and livelihood programming. Abay has been linked to other Action Against Hunger programs that promote livelihood strengthening. She will receive drought-resistant seeds and emergency cash assistance through livelihood grants aimed at improving household food security in the coming months. These opportunities will help her start a garden, rebuild income, and provide more stable meals for her family.
Fighting Hunger in Somalia
Somalia faces overlapping crises driven by conflict and climate change, affecting 9.1 million people — 47% of the population. Across Somalia, recurrent drought, flooding, and conflict continue to threaten vulnerable populations. Families like Abay’s try to rebuild their lives amid unpredictable weather and limited income opportunities. Access to healthcare is also limited, and women often have to walk long distances with children to reach health facilities. Families face a constant fight to meet basic needs.
Through the CaafimaadPlus Consortium and with support from EU Humanitarian Aid (ECHO), Action Against Hunger is helping families move from emergency to self-sufficiency, ensuring recovery extends beyond treatment toward a more secure and resilient future. We operate nine stabilization centers across Somalia that provide lifesaving care to children affected by hunger, displacement, and climate shocks.
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The CaafimaadPlus Consortium is the largest health and nutrition consortium in Somalia. Led by Action Against Hunger, it is a group of five international and four local humanitarian organizations working together to deliver life-saving assistance to communities affected by drought and conflict in Somalia’s hardest-to-reach areas. We combine our expertise and resources to provide food and nutrition assistance, water and sanitation services, and healthcare for vulnerable communities.
Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 26.5 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across over 55 countries, our 8,500+ dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.
CNH brand, New Holland is building even more technology, connectivity and durability into its variable-chamber round balers with the new Roll-Belt™ 180 PLUS (producing bales up to 1.8m diameter) and 150 PLUS (up to 1.5m diameter). Multiple feeding options, strengthened components and upgraded technology mean maximum throughput and minimum downtime, helping customers do more in short weather windows.
Agritechnica 2025 also marks the European debut of Nature’s Net Wrap—a compostable bale wrap developed by a Canadian company supported since early 2024 through a CNH investment. Now available to European farmers and fully compatible with all New Holland balers, Nature’s Net Wrap represents a major step forward in sustainable farming, helping save time, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact.
Where Technology Meets Performance
The Roll-Belt™ PLUS models feature standard ISOBUS connectivity, enabling additional features to be unlocked when working with a compatible tractor. These include New Holland IntelliBale™ technology, which significantly reduces operator fatigue and boosts productivity by automating the Stop-Wrap-Eject-Start functions.
Durability by Design
The Roll-Belt PLUS series introduces a new roll design with seamless construction and 3.5 times thicker material than on outgoing models, maximizing wear resistance.
For additional protection and increased lifespan, the PLUS series is equipped with triple-lip seal bearings that provide a superior seal against dirt and contaminants. Upgraded high-tensile chains are standard on all Rotor Cutter and Rotor Feeder models, for the highest possible durability while keeping maintenance costs to a minimum.
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