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CALGARY, AB, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) today announced the schedule and artist line up for the 2025 Holiday Train, a festive celebration combining musical performances and holiday cheer kicking off with its first show on Nov. 19 in Montreal, Que. Now in its 27th year, the Holiday Train raises money and collects food across CPKC’s extensive network in Canada and the United States supporting community food banks and making a real difference for families in need.  

“Every year, our railroaders take great pride in bringing the Holiday Train across our network, this year reaching even more communities for the first time,” said Keith Creel, CPKC President and CEO. “We are thrilled to send this beautiful train filled with lights and music to spread the joy of the season and proud to support the giving spirit of the holidays assisting people experiencing food insecurity. It’s incredible to see communities come together every year to celebrate the holidays while supporting local food banks.”  

Holiday Train Highlights

• 196 live music shows in six provinces and 13 U.S. states. Thirteen communities will be visited by the Holiday Train for the first time, with new stops in Maine (1), Louisiana (6), Oklahoma (1), Texas (4) and Ontario (1).
• Performers include Barenaked Ladies, Smash Mouth, Tyler Shaw, Brittany Kennell, Jade Eagleson, JJ Wilde, American Authors, Pynk Beard, Teigen Gayse, Lanco, Tiera Kennedy, and Dylan Marlowe.
• Since 1999, more than $26 million and over 5.4 million pounds of food for community food banks have been collected in Canada and the U.S.

“At East Side Neighborhood Services, our Food Programs are dedicated to providing consistent and dignified food access, especially for older adults and families in our community,” said Mary Ostapenko Anstett, President, East Side Neighborhood Services in Minneapolis, Minn. “The Holiday Train brings more than donations — it brings hope, awareness and critical support at a time when it’s needed most. With the help of our community partners such as CPKC, we remain committed to ensuring that access to food doesn’t become an added burden for our neighbors.”

Ed Robertson with the Barenaked Ladies, performing on the Holiday Train with stops in Alberta and British Columbia, adds, “I can’t imagine a better way to visit some of Canada’s beautiful mountain towns than by riding the CPKC Holiday Train. It’s going to be a great time for a great cause!”

The festive atmosphere created by the brightly decorated Holiday Train and engaging musical performances embody the spirit of the holidays. Each event is free, with CPKC encouraging attendees to make a monetary or heart-healthy food donation as local food banks will be accepting donations at each stop.

This year’s Holiday Train in the United States will feature a new light display honouring the legacy of ‘Rudy’ and the recently retired Kansas City Southern Holiday Express train that operated across the U.S. South for nearly a quarter century.

A full schedule and details of this year’s Holiday Train are available at cpkcr.com/holidaytrain. 

About CPKC

With its global headquarters in Calgary, Alta., Canada, CPKC is the first and only single-line transnational railway linking Canada, the United States and México, with unrivaled access to major ports from Vancouver to Atlantic Canada to the Gulf Coast to Lázaro Cárdenas, México. Stretching approximately 20,000 route miles and employing 20,000 railroaders, CPKC provides North American customers unparalleled rail service and network reach to key markets across the continent. CPKC is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpkcr.com to learn more about the rail advantages of CPKC.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Xnito, the first American company dedicated to producing e-bike helmets with NTA 8776 certification, today announced the launch of a new solid black helmet specifically designed for law enforcement and security bike patrols. This new helmet provides superior protection for officers and guards who rely on bicycles for patrol in a variety of environments.

The new helmet is engineered to meet the demanding needs of bike patrols, offering protection for Class 3 e-vehicles at speeds up to 28 mph. This level of safety is made possible through the helmet’s NTA 8776 certification, a Dutch standard that surpasses the outdated U.S. CPSC regulations. The NTA 8776 certification ensures a higher level of impact absorption and provides more coverage for the temple and back of the head, critical areas for rider safety.

In addition to its advanced safety features, the Xnito helmet for law enforcement and security includes integrated, rechargeable front and rear lights. These powerful LED lights enhance visibility during day and night patrols, ensuring that officers are seen by pedestrians and motorists. The lights are waterproof and have a battery life of up to 10 hours, with three different flashing modes to adapt to any situation.
“We recognized a critical need for enhanced safety for our first responders on bike patrols,” said a spokesperson for Xnito. “Our new helmet not only meets the highest safety standards but also provides features that are essential for the daily work of law enforcement and security personnel. We are proud to offer a product that will help keep them safe while they protect our communities.”

To support the first responder community, Xnito is offering discounts on the new helmet through GovX verification. This program provides savings for military personnel, law enforcement, and other government agencies.

About XNITO

Xnito is a U.S.-based company founded in 2020, dedicated to creating safer helmets for the growing world of e-bikes and electric vehicles. As the first American company to focus on NTA 8776 certified helmets, Xnito is committed to innovation and providing the highest level of protection for all riders.

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www.xnito.com

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MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dr. Sanusi Umar, the lead MD at Dr. U Hair and Skin Clinic has launched a new digital docuseries – The Bumpinator. The series brings real patients and real solutions to screen, showing how complex skin and hair disorders once thought untreatable can be resolved through innovation, science, and compassion.

The official trailer for The Bumpinator premiered October 7 on Dr. Sanusi Umar’s YouTube channel. The series follows real patients with severe skin, scalp, and hair conditions and reveals the science and creativity behind their transformations. The full premiere arrives October 23 on YouTube, with each episode running 15 to 25 minutes.

“At The Bumpinator, we show what happens when insight meets the right tools. Hope is not a plan. We show the plan,” said Dr. Umar.

Unlike spectacle-driven medical content, The Bumpinator focuses on reasoning, precision, and lasting results. Viewers see Dr. Umar use his patented UGraft Zeus hair-extraction system, Athena tension suture guards, and advanced phytoactive formulations to treat cases of keloids, acne keloidalis nuchae, folliculitis decalvans, dissecting cellulitis, botched hair surgeries, and extreme hair loss.

Dr. Umar’s research has been published in leading journals including JAMA Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery, JAAD, Dermatologic Therapy, and Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, with selected works available on the Research & Publications page of his website.

“People arrive after years of setbacks,” said Dr. Umar. “We show what happens when careful thought and innovation come together.”

Many of the conditions featured in The Bumpinator occur across all populations but are more common in some groups, including African American and Hispanic patients. By showing cases from many backgrounds, the series highlights how advanced and inclusive care can close long-standing gaps in outcomes.

“These are human stories first,” Dr. Umar said. “Our patients reflect the world’s diversity, and our goal is always the same—to restore confidence through knowledge and innovation.”

About Dr. Sanusi Umar
Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist, hair-restoration surgeon, inventor, and educator. He leads Dr. U Hair and Skin Clinic, serves on faculty at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, founded the Hair Peace Foundation, and organizes the Los Angeles Hair Restoration Courses (LAHRC). His expertise has been featured on Dr. Pimple Popper, Good Morning America, The New York Times, and MSNBC.

Media Contact:
Yen Mai
Dr. U Hair and Skin Clinic
Email: yen@dru.com 

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Two fan-favorite brands team up to deliver a bold new candy experience

HOUSTON, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bon Bon Bum®, the iconic bubblegum-filled lollipop from Colombina, and Tajín®, the beloved chile-lime seasoning, have joined forces for an unforgettable flavor mashup.

Branded as “The Mix That Hits,” the new Bon Bon Bum® x Tajín® lollipops fuse juicy watermelon and tropical passion fruit with Tajín’s signature chile-lime zest — creating a sweet, tangy, and interactive snack. Each gum-filled pop comes with its own pouch of Tajín, inviting fans to dip, lick, and repeat for a two-in-one treat that’s perfect for parties, piñatas, or sharing.

“This collaboration is about flavor innovation and cultural celebration,” said Mauricio Escobar, VP of Marketing at Colombina. “By pairing our iconic lollipops with Tajín’s bold seasoning, we’re creating a playful and unforgettable candy experience.”

Haydeé Fernández, Director of Alliances at Tajín USA, added: “Our fans love Tajín on fruit, drinks, and candy. This partnership celebrates that creativity and invites everyone to enjoy lollipops in a fresh, fun new way and partaking in a ritual introduced by our fans on social media.”

The Bon Bon Bum® x Tajín® 20 count packs are available now at select retailers nationwide and online for $11.99. Fans are encouraged to share their dip-and-lick creations using #MyWayToTajinIt and tagging both brands: @TajinUSA & @BonBonBumUS.

About Tajín

Industrias Tajín® is a market leader in both Mexico and the United States in chile products, in addition to being one of the most important brands in producing and commercializing products derived from chile worldwide. Today, it has a presence in more than 65 countries around the world. Tajín was founded in 1985, surprising consumers with the perfect blend of mild chile peppers, lime, and sea salt. In 1993, Tajín made its first export to the United States, and Tajín International Corporation was established in Houston, TX, from where all commercial activity of the brand in the U.S. is managed. The brand arrived in Central American and European markets in 2006. For more information visit www.tajín.com.

About Colombina
Colombina S.A. is a global leading company in food production, with 95 years of experience providing its customers around the world with the best products under a comprehensive and transparent management model. It is focused on the manufacturing and commercialization of food in 20 categories, under leading and recognized brands of high perceived value, accessible to everyone.

Bon Bon Bum, launched in the 1970s in Colombia, has become a global icon, selling over 2 billion units annually in more than 70 countries, and successfully expanding into new categories such as ice cream, chewy candy, and gummies.

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Amy Balian brings experience and heartfelt mission to seniors in the greater Los Angeles community

STUDIO CITY, Calif., Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, is pleased to announce the opening of a new location in Studio City, California. Owned and operated by franchisee Amy Balian, this new office, located at 4400 Coldwater Canyon Ave., Suite 125, provides quality in-home care and senior living referral services to the aging population in the greater Los Angeles area.

“I am thrilled to bring Always Best Care to the Studio City and North Hollywood area,” said Balian. “This is a community I know well, and I recognized a real need for quality senior care here. With so many medical clinics, nursing facilities, and referral sources in the area, I believe we can make a meaningful impact by supporting seniors and their families with compassion and professionalism. My goal is to provide exceptional care while positively impacting my community.”

Balian brings a strong background in social work and community care to her new role with Always Best Care. She earned her BA in Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work (MSW), later working as a medical social worker contracting with home health, hospice, and nursing facilities. For the past eight years, she has successfully run her own agency, conducting assessments and follow-up visits for individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

Balian’s sister will also play a key role in the agency’s operations as the office operations manager, ensuring the business runs smoothly and that clients and families receive the highest level of support.

“We are excited to have Amy join the Always Best Care family,” said Jake Brown, President and CEO of Always Best Care. “Her deep experience as a social worker, coupled with her success as a small business owner, makes her an excellent fit to serve the seniors and families of Studio City and North Hollywood. We look forward to seeing the positive difference she and her team will make in their community.”

By working with case managers, social workers, discharge planners, doctors, and families, Always Best Care franchise owners provide affordable, comprehensive solutions that can be specifically matched to meet a client’s particular physical or social needs. The hallmark services of Always Best Care include non-medical in-home care and senior living referral services, with skilled home health care in some limited markets. 

For more information about Always Best Care of Studio City, or to schedule a care consultation, please call 818-572-2799 or visit www.alwaysbestcareStudioCity.com.  

About Always Best Care

Founded in 1996, Always Best Care Senior Services is based on the belief that having the right people for the right level of care means peace of mind for the client and family. Always Best Care has been assisting seniors with a wide range of conditions and personal needs for over 29 years and currently provides thousands of hours of care every year. Franchise opportunities are available to individuals interested in leveraging the company’s clear strategy and proven track record for delivering affordable, dependable service to seniors in their local areas.

Always Best Care also offers exclusive programs such as Complimentary Always in Touch, Balance Tracking System, remote patient monitoring and a 24/7 Virtual Care. For more information regarding Always Best Care’s solutions, visit www.alwaysbestcare.com

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954-829-9189
tdelgado@tidehouseagency.com

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MELROSE, Mass., Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AltWheels has named Ed Burke, Chairman of the Board of Dennis K. Burke, Inc., the 2025 recipient of the AltWheels Green Fleet Award, honoring his trailblazing leadership in biodiesel.

For more than two decades, Ed Burke has been at the forefront of clean fuel innovation in Massachusetts. Long before “renewable” became a household word, Ed was opening doors that would change how fleets, universities, and even the federal government thought about energy.

In the early 2000s, he worked hand-in-hand with Harvard University, piloting some of the first biodiesel programs in the region. Recognizing the need for standardization, Ed also played a critical role in the development of an ASTM specification for biodiesel, helping to set national benchmarks for quality and performance.

“Ed was the foundation that gave us the opportunity to use biodiesel,” said David Harris, Jr, Director of Harvard University Transit and Fleet Management. “His energy and enthusiasm for this fuel, the support provided by Dennis K Burke, Inc, and our joint efforts with the National Biodiesel Board, were instrumental in the adoption of biodiesel in Boston and the region.”

His family’s service station in Chelsea, MA became the birthplace of new fuels in the state, becoming the first retailer of both biodiesel and E-85 ethanol. In fact, it was from that very station that the EPA announced its groundbreaking Nonroad, Locomotive, and Marine (NLRM) regulations, underscoring Burke’s reputation as a trusted partner in progress.

Ed didn’t stop there—he carried his vision all the way to Washington, testifying before the U.S. Senate on the importance of E-85 regulations and infrastructure, giving a voice to early adopters and ensuring policymakers heard from those on the ground leading the transition.

Through his longstanding involvement with AltWheels, Ed Burke has helped cultivate a community of innovators, from fleet managers to clean energy advocates, always pushing the conversation forward. His leadership at Dennis K. Burke, Inc. reflects the same balance of tradition and innovation: a company rooted in service yet unafraid to pioneer the fuels and technologies of the future.

Ed Burke was honored at the AltWheels Fleet Day on October 6^th, 2025 at the 22^nd Anniversary AltWheels Fleet Day in Norwood MA, where leaders across the energy and transportation sectors again gathered to celebrate innovation and progress toward a cleaner future.

Contact:

Kelly Burke
Dennis K. Burke, Inc.
617.840.1914 | kelly.burke@burkeoil.com

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Project demonstrates the company’s depth of development expertise

BOSTON, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Advanced Power continues to cement its leadership in utility-scale power innovation with the sale of Rock Rose Energy Storage LLC (Rock Rose), its first standalone energy storage project. This milestone highlights the company’s expertise and deep commitment to enhancing grid reliability through modern power solutions.

Rock Rose is a 200-megawatt/2-hour battery energy storage system (BESS) located in Fort Bend County, Texas. The fully developed project, which is expected to begin operations in 2027, continues Advanced Power’s track record of success in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) power region. Upon completion, Rock Rose will support grid reliability in the rapidly growing Houston and Freeport areas.

BESS facilities, such as Rock Rose, enhance grid reliability by storing surplus energy from the electric system. Grid operators can strategically dispatch power from BESS during periods of peak demand to support grid stability. BESS also accelerates the transition to cleaner, more resilient power infrastructure.

“The completed development and sale of Rock Rose Energy demonstrates the depth of Advanced Power’s capabilities,” noted Tom Spang, Advanced Power’s CEO. “ERCOT, like other major power markets in the U.S., has an urgent need for projects that enhance grid reliability. As a premier developer of thermal, renewable, and now, BESS technology, Advanced Power is committed to bringing these contemporary power solutions to regions with urgent and growing energy and capacity needs.”

Advanced Power was advised by PEI Global Partners, a leader in financing energy projects and infrastructure in the U.S.

Advanced Power is focusing on further development in the U.S.
Advanced Power manages energy projects through all stages of a project life cycle, including development, financial structuring, construction, and operations. Rock Rose is included in the company’s portfolio of thermal, renewable, and BESS projects proposed across the ERCOT, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland Interconnection (PJM), Southwest Power Pool (SPP), and Western Electric Coordinating Council (WECC) grid management areas. These projects represent more than 12 gigawatts (GW) of thermal and renewable capacity, as well as over 9 gigawatt hours (GWh) of energy storage.

For more information about Advanced Power, its projects, and core competencies in development, financial structuring, and asset management, please visit www.advanced-power.com.

About Advanced Power

Advanced Power
 is a privately-owned developer, manager, and owner of modern power infrastructure. Our experienced team is advancing a sustainable, reliable energy future through its deep expertise in project development, financial structuring, and asset management.

Advanced Power has successfully developed 6 GWac of thermal and renewable generation and BESS assets in the U.S. and Europe. Today’s development portfolio includes 12+ GW of thermal and renewable projects, and 9+ GWh of energy storage.

Founded in 2000, Advanced Power is bringing reliable energy to places that need it and providing economic benefits plus jobs to communities, all while making massive contributions to the reduction of CO₂ emissions.

Advanced Power has offices in Boston and Houston with a registered office in Zug, Switzerland.

Advanced Power

Contact: Janine Saunders
Phone: +1 617 816 3119
Email: jsaunders@advanced-power.com
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Increase in demand for food, medicine, cosmetics, and agriculture is driving the steady growth of the global seaweed market. Seaweed, which is valued for its nutritional and bioactive qualities, is used as an organic fertilizer and gelling agent. Production is dominated by Asia-Pacific, while demand is rising in North America and Europe.

WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “Seaweed Market – Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2025-2034″, valued at $7,476.0 million in 2024. With a projected CAGR of 9.5% from 2025 to 2034, the market is expected to reach $18,111.5 million by the end of 2034. Regional market expansion is also being fueled by health-conscious customer preferences and sustainable farming methods.

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Market Introduction:

Food, medicine, cosmetics, agriculture, and biofuels are just a few of the industries that use and trade different marine algae species globally. This is known as the seaweed market. Red, brown, and green seaweeds are all rich in vital elements such as calcium, iron, iodine, and vitamins, which makes them an excellent addition to diets that prioritize health. As interest in plant-based and functional foods grows, seaweed, which has historically been consumed in Asia, especially in nations such as China, Japan, and South Korea is starting to gain momentum in Western markets.

Seaweed derivatives such as agar, alginate, and carrageenan are used extensively as thickening, gelling, and emulsifying agents in food preparation in addition to being consumed directly. Seaweed extracts are used more and more in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors due to its anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant qualities. Furthermore, the agriculture industry uses them as seaweed-based fertilizers and animal feed additives enhance soil quality and livestock health. Seaweed farming has become a low-impact cultivation technique as the demand for environmentally friendly and sustainable resources increases, which propels market expansion. It is anticipated that technological developments in farming and harvesting techniques, as well as encouraging government programs and investments, are projected to accelerate market growth. Since its sustainability and adaptability, the seaweed market is therefore expected to grow significantly.

Report Overview:

The seaweed market is divided into product type, application, and region. By product type, the market is segregated into red, brown, and green. By application, the market is categorized into food, medicines, chemical & fertilizers, animal feed additives, building materials, and energy sources.

Region wise, it is analyzed across North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, and rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, and rest of Asia Pacific), and LAMEA (Brazil, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, and rest of LAMEA).

• By product, the red segment dominated the global seaweed market in 2024 and is anticipated to maintain its dominance during the forecast period.
• By application, the food segment dominated the global seaweed market in 2024 and is anticipated to maintain its dominance during the forecast period.

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Factors Affecting Market Growth & Opportunities:

Growing consumer knowledge of seaweed’s health advantages is one of the major factors driving the seaweed market expansion. Seaweed, which is high in vital nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, is becoming more and more popular as a functional food, especially in the expanding plant-based and vegan industries. One of the main drivers is the food and beverage sector, since seaweed is utilized in a wide range of products, including ready-to-eat meals, snacks, and supplements.

Technological developments in seaweed cultivation and extraction techniques drives market expansion. The efficiency and productivity of seaweed production have increased due to sustainable farming practices and greater investment in research and development, making it more affordable and accessible. The need for seaweed-based hydrocolloids like agar, alginate, and carrageenan in sectors including agriculture, cosmetics, and medicines has also greatly fueled market expansion.

Environmental factors also play a role. Seaweed is an environmentally beneficial resource that presents prospects for the manufacturing of natural fertilizers, biofuels, and biodegradable packaging. Seaweed is a good substitute as concerns about plastic pollution and the demand for sustainable farming methods increase. In addition, growing consumer demand for clean-label and organic products continues to open new markets, particularly in North America and Europe, where there is a growing need for eco-friendly, healthy products.

Major Challenges in Industry & Solutions:

The seaweed industry is confronted with several obstacles that may hinder its expansion, such as supply chain problems, market fragmentation, and environmental concerns. Overharvesting wild seaweed poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems and biodiversity. Climate change makes this worse by affecting seaweed growth patterns through acidity and rising water temperatures. The absence of uniform rules governing seaweed cultivation is another difficulty and may lead to uneven production and quality standards.

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Inefficient supply chains are a further challenge because seaweed needs to be processed and distributed rapidly due to its high perishability. This may result in product deterioration and spoiling, especially in markets that are geographically remote from seaweed-producing areas.

The establishment of aquaculture systems, which enable the controlled and ecologically friendly cultivation of seaweed, is one example of the sustainable farming methods being promoted to address these challenges. Better drying and preservation techniques, among other technological advancements, are extending the shelf life of seaweed products. To provide uniform quality control procedures and guarantee traceability across the supply chain, improved cooperation between industry participants, including governmental organizations, farmers, and companies—is also crucial. These challenges must be resolved if the seaweed industry is to expand sustainably and satisfy the growing demand for its wide range of uses globally.

Regional Insights

The global seaweed market is growing in different ways in different parts of the world due to variations in industrial uses, consumption patterns, and production capacities. The highest market share is held by the Asia-Pacific region, mainly because seaweed has long been a part of the diets and economies of nations including China, Japan, South Korea, and Indonesia. With significant aquaculture operations and ideal coastal settings, these nations are not only major seaweed producers but also top consumers. Seaweed is a staple cuisine in South Korea and Japan, where it is used in sushi, soups, and snacks. China is the world’s largest producer of red and brown seaweed for food and industrial uses.

The increased demand for plant-based and functional foods is driving the seaweed market’s rapid expansion in Europe. Seaweed cultivation and research into new product applications are growing in nations including France, Norway, and Ireland. In addition, seaweed is being investigated as a sustainable substitute for biofuels and packaging. The European Union has supported several projects that should increase domestic output and reduce the need for imports to encourage sustainable aquaculture.

Seaweed consumption is rising in North America, particularly in the US and Canada, as health-conscious consumers look for foods that are high in nutrients and low in calories. Although the region imports more than it exports, there is a growing movement to grow native seaweeds in coastal regions like British Columbia and Maine. A wide variety of products, including snacks, vitamins, cosmetics, and fertilizers for agriculture, use seaweed.

Latin America exhibits moderate development potential, especially in Chile, a major producer of red seaweed, mostly to produce carrageenan. Providing raw materials for the global food and pharmaceutical industries, the region’s market is mostly driven by exports. Despite being relatively low domestically, consumption is predicted to increase as more people become aware of the health advantages of seaweed.

The seaweed market is still in its early days in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) area. Future demand, however, might be driven by growing interest in water-efficient crops and sustainable agriculture. In dry areas where conventional farming is difficult, researchers are investigating the possibilities of seaweed in soil conditioning and animal feed. Thus, a combination of traditional consumption patterns, emerging health trends, environmental initiatives, and aquaculture technology developments create regional dynamics in the seaweed industry. Other regions are spending more on seaweed production and innovation, even if Asia-Pacific still has a strong position in order to fulfill the rising demand globally.

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Key Players:

Product innovation and sustainability initiatives are key strategies in the seaweed market from 2022–2024. For instance, the U.S. Department of Energy began the “Harnessing Autonomy for Energy Joint Ventures Offshore (HAEJO)” program, partnering with South Korea to speed up ocean-based biomass production in U.S. waters and investing $25 million to scale up deep-water seaweed farming for energy and industrial applications.

The major players in the seaweed industry include Annie Chun’s, Inc., Brandt, Inc., Cargill, Incorporated, COMPO EXPERT GmbH, GimMe Health Foods LLC, Groupe Roullier, Irish Seaweeds, Maine Coast Sea Vegetables, Inc., Qingdao Bright Moon Seaweed Group Co., Ltd., and Qingdao Gather Great Ocean Algae Industry Group Co., Ltd.

Key Strategies Adopted by Competitors

• In May 2025, Atlantic Sea Farms collected more than 1.3 million pounds of regenerative seaweed through its network of 40 partner farmers. According to a national customer study, food-product inventors used these quantities to create well-known seaweed-infused snacks and meal ingredients.
• In April 2025, the conferences for Seagriculture USA and Seagriculture Asia-Pacific combined to form “Seagriculture World,” a single international platform for showcasing the most recent developments in seaweed farming, legislative frameworks, and commercial-scale mariculture expansions.
• In February 2025, about 70% of the world’s commercial seaweed production (about 24 million tons) came from China in 2024. The country increased the extraction of carrageenan and other high-value compounds by using machine learning-driven farm oversight and high-resolution satellite surveillance.
• In May 2023, a strategic agreement was established between Oceanfarmr (Australia) and Coast 4C (Australia) to develop mobile and sensor-based solutions for small-scale seaweed growers throughout Southeast Asia. The cooperation is projected to concentrate on yield optimization and real-time crop-quality grading.

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Grassroots initiative raises nearly $38,000, catalyzes years of giving and momentum into a focused force for good

RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The team at West Cary Group, a leading marketing, advertising, and technology firm headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, has officially kicked off WCG Gives — a dedicated volunteer and community engagement initiative. The unique program harnesses the united strength of the firm’s people, partners, and purpose. Rooted in a 2020 pivot to client-dedicated charitable giving during the pandemic, West Cary Group’s community impact has steadily grown. By 2024, employees facilitated 522 client-directed donations for regional nonprofits, totaling nearly $27,000.

“This is, without fail, my favorite holiday tradition that I’ve seen a company do,” said Rachel Constantinou, single-family digital products & solutions marketing strategist at Fannie Mae. “I appreciate West Cary Group including me.”

That same year, employees championed the launch of the agency’s Giving Fund, for individuals to support local causes through direct payroll deductions. By spring 2025, they had raised almost $11,000.

“WCG Gives is an extension of who we are—a community that is more than 100 members strong spanning 11 states,” said Kasey Brown, senior account director of West Cary Group and WCG Gives board chair. “We’re driven to make a difference — now we have the structure, resources, and support to make our collective impact even stronger.”

With a tagline that reflects the heart of the initiative, “Agency in Action,” WCG Gives focuses on three key areas: Education & Mentorship, Community Fellowship, and Environmental Conservation. Recent enhancements to the program include a new Time Off for Good benefit, granting employees four paid hours annually to support causes closest to them. Additionally, West Cary Group will host one onsite and one offsite volunteer event per quarter, with regional ambassadors coordinating efforts and expanding reach.

A fresh partnership with the United Way offers more flexible ways to donate to the Giving Fund — from Venmo to credit card. Upon introduction, employee participation doubled in a single day. The fund enjoys full backing from West Cary Group, with leadership initially seeding it.

“Here, we have something extremely rare: giving isn’t mandated — it’s motivated,” said Moses Foster, president and CEO of West Cary Group. “Our employees drive this. Our culture supports it. Our clients inspire it. And I couldn’t be prouder of the team and everything they’ve worked to accomplish.”

WCG Gives has contributed time and raised funds for 23 charities so far, including Feed More, NextUp RVA, Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, Maggie Walker Community Land Trust, Jacob’s Chance, and Greater Richmond SCAN. 

About West Cary Group

West Cary Group is a full-service advertising, technology, and communications agency founded in 2007 by Moses Foster. It specializes in merging award-winning creative with rigorous data analysis to create marketing campaigns with truly measurable outcomes. West Cary Group’s capabilities include digital advertising and media, mobile application design and development, web design and development, brand marketing and advertising, and direct response marketing. 

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Greyparrot’s
 AI-powered waste intelligence technology is recognized globally for redefining how the world understands, manages, and recycles waste

LONDON, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TIME today revealed its Best Inventions, naming Greyparrot’s Analyzer among the innovations set to change the world by unlocking waste intelligence. To compile this year’s list, TIME solicited nominations from around the globe with a special focus on emerging fields such as AI. Inventions were evaluated on several key factors, including originality, efficacy, ambition, and global impact.

For decades, the waste industry’s lack of visibility and digitization has created a blind spot in understanding what happens to materials once they leave the bin – limiting recycling efficiency and obstructing the shift toward reusable, circular systems.

Greyparrot’s Analyzer is tackling this blind spot and reshaping the future of the global waste management industry. The AI-powered camera system captures and analyzes waste streams in real time within recycling facilities. It classifies materials across 111 distinct categories and identifies packaging types and brands at an industrial scale – far beyond the capabilities of manual sampling.

The Analyzer can track 99% of material passing through a recycling facility. What would take a person 375 hours to manually sample takes the Analyzer just six hours, giving recyclers live data to boost efficiency, divert waste from landfills, and recover more valuable resources.

This unprecedented visibility, generated from the analysis of over 100 billion waste items this year alone, unlocks actionable insights across the entire waste value chain. These insights enabled the launch of Greyparrot’s Deepnest platform – a first-of-its-kind analytics tool that lets brands and packaging producers measure the true recyclability of their products as they move through the global waste system.

The Analyzer is also purpose-built for sustainability, constructed from recycled materials, and features modular, replaceable parts for long-term durability.

“Waste has long been one of humanity’s greatest blind spots,” said Ambarish Mitra, Co-founder of Greyparrot. “The Analyzer doesn’t just see waste, it understands it. It turns chaos into clarity, giving us truth in real time about what we throw away, what gets recovered, and what doesn’t. Being recognized by TIME is more than an honor; it’s validation that AI can transform the post-consumption world into a visible, valuable system – one that helps solve our planet’s most urgent challenges. This also marks the next big conversation in climate action: moving beyond carbon and using waste intelligence to track, recover, and reuse the products we produce.”

About Greyparrot
Greyparrot (https://www.greyparrot.ai/) is using AI to revolutionize the waste value chain through waste intelligence – gathering previously unavailable data on waste streams to drive smarter decisions across the industry. Its AI camera systems collect real-time data on global waste streams in 20+ countries, detecting over 100 billion waste objects in 2025 alone. In the process, the company has created the world’s most comprehensive waste datasets. That data equips recyclers, brands, and regulators with actionable intelligence to improve efficiency, accountability, and sustainability in the global resource ecosystem.

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