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CHICAGO, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky, long-term shareholders of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) who together exercise voting control with respect to approximately 26% of the outstanding shares of Lifeway Foods, today provided an update on the consent solicitation process launched through the filing of a definitive Consent Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on July 2, 2025.

Consent Solicitation Gains Momentum

“Our outreach program is fully underway, as momentum continues to build behind our consent solicitation,” stated the Smolyanskys. “We are encouraged by the positive response from fellow shareholders who share our concerns about the current Board’s actions.”

Response to Lifeway Foods

On July 3, 2025, the Company issued a press release stating its view that the consent solicitation is legally deficient because the public filing of the Consent Statement does not constitute adequate notice to shareholders, and because the Board has not set a record date. The Company further “urged” shareholders to “disregard the Smolyanskys’ recent filings…”

However, the Company failed to acknowledge that both a record date and a shareholder list were formally requested by Mr. Smolyansky in a letter dated June 17, 2025—a request that remains unfulfilled.

Mr. Smolyansky responded:

“Predictably, the Board is seeking to suppress shareholders and avoid accountability yet again. Regardless of which side they support, all shareholders should be offended that their directors, having already postponed the Company’s 2025 annual meeting, are apparently planning to challenge our written consent based on their own failures to act. Shareholders do not need further evidence that this Board will never respond to Lifeway’s shareholders until it is forced to do so under law, and we ask all shareholders to help us achieve that goal by signing and returning the WHITE consent card, as described in our definitive consent statement.”

Board Actions Contradict Own Statements

Even more concerning, recent securities filings suggest that Board leadership does not believe the Board’s own statements in a prior press release that Danone’s $27 per share offer “severely undervalues the Company,” which it has used as justification to adopt a poison pill.

Jason Scher, the lead independent director and Chairperson of the Audit and Corporate Governance Committee, sold 24,566 of his 24,567 shares for nearly $600,000 at an average share price of $24.23. His Form 4 filings over the last two weeks indicate he now owns only a single common share of Lifeway Foods. These sales appear to violate the Company’s director stock ownership and holding policy, which requires that Mr. Scher hold Lifeway shares valued at 200% of his annual retainer. Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky call on the Board to address why this does not violate its policy, and how Mr. Scher’s sales are consistent with the Board’s purported view that Danone’s offer undervalues the Company.

Mr. Smolyansky reacted:

“Director Scher selling nearly all of his shares last week is a very troubling indicator about what the Board plans for the Company and what impact those plans will have on the stock price,” Mr. Smolyansky stated. “How can shareholders trust Board members who are divesting their own holdings while telling us to reject a $27 per share offer they claim ‘severely undervalues’ the Company?”

Call to Action

Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky request that shareholders execute and return WHITE consent cards, in accordance with the instructions in their definitive consent statement. For more information and to contact the shareholder group, visit FreeLifeway.com and follow Edward Smolyansky on LinkedIn.

Important Information

This communication is not a request for a proxy to vote on, or shareholder consent with respect to, any matter. Any written solicitation of a proxy or shareholder consent by Mr. Smolyansky or Mrs. Smolyansky will be made through a definitive proxy statement or definitive consent statement, including the definitive consent statement filed by them with the SEC on July 2, 2025 (the “Consent Statement”). Lifeway shareholders are urged to read the Consent Statement, including any amendments or supplements thereto, and any other soliciting materials, when they become available as they will contain important information. Shareholders may obtain, free of charge, copies of the Consent Statement and other relevant documents at sec.gov.

Participants in the Solicitation

Mr. Smolyansky and Mrs. Smolyansky filed the Consent Statement with the SEC on July 2, 2025, which relates to, among other matters, their intent to seek shareholder consents to remove Lifeway’s current board of directors and elect each of Ludmila Smolyansky, Edward Smolyansky, Richard Beleutz, Cindy Curry, Michael Leydervuder, George Sent, and Robert Whalen (each, a “Nominee”) as directors of Lifeway. In addition, Mr. Smolyansky filed a preliminary proxy statement with the SEC on April 16, 2025, relating to his intent to nominate each Nominee for election as directors of Lifeway at its 2025 annual meeting of shareholders. Each Nominee may be deemed to have an interest in any solicitation of written consents or proxies by Mr. Smolyansky and Mrs. Smolyansky, as applicable.

The participants (the “Participants”) in any solicitation of shareholder consents or proxies by Mr. Smolyansky or Mrs. Smolyansky may be deemed to be Mr. Smolyansky, Mrs. Smolyansky and each of the other Nominees. Lifeway shareholders can obtain information regarding the Participants and their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, in Appendix B to the Consent Statement, which information is incorporated herein by reference.

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Dr. David Jeremiah Issues Statement on Devastating Floods in Texas

SAN DIEGO, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Almost a week after the devastating flash floods hit Texas on Independence Day, there are more than a hundred lost individuals and more than 150 still missing. As we learn more about the lives lost and the heroics of those amid the storm, our hearts break. Every natural disaster is upsetting and pulls at our heartstrings, but when children are at the center of the stories, it takes on a different tone.

Unless we have experienced a similar loss, we cannot begin to fathom what the families, friends, and communities in Texas are feeling, but we can sympathize, support, and pray with and for them during the days and weeks to come.

As a pastor, one of the hardest things is to comfort a parent who has lost their child. In this moment, I want to share a special message to all those mourning the loss of children from this flood –

The death of a child is one of the world’s greatest sorrows, and the pain is intense, but in that pain, I praise the Lord because, through the tears, there’s a sunbeam of hope. Scripture gives us reasons to trust that children are not lost forever. Instead, they are given the gift of bypassing the sorrows of this world and are instantly transported to heaven, where we’ll meet them and enjoy their fellowship throughout eternity.

In the Gospels, when Jesus is asked to raise a synagogue leader’s young daughter from the dead, He responds, “She is not dead, but sleeping.” These words are not just spoken to the girl’s family but to every mom or dad or grandparent who has ever lost a little one. You will see them again.

Our few moments on earth are nothing compared to our eternal fellowship with those we love on the new earth. The Lord knew this flood was coming. His presence was with every child and believer in its midst, and His presence is with you now and in the difficult days that lie ahead.

As the news continues to unfold on this tragedy and clean up eventually begins, may we as a nation take a moment to pray for all those impacted –

Heavenly Father,

Before Your ascension, You told us, “Surely I am with you always,” so I pray that the knowledge of Your presence would be known and felt by all those experiencing grief and loss across Texas.

May Your Spirit prevail and may the sorrows of today be turned into joy and peace in the future as Your comfort surrounds the broken-hearted.

We know that many children are now in Your loving arms. While the pain this side of heaven is indescribable, we know that You love these children and called them, saying, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”

As King David found hope, comfort, and cheer in the assurance that his baby had gone to heaven and they would be reunited one day, may those same feelings envelop all those who have lost a loved one.

May we, as neighbors, not only lift our brothers and sisters up in prayer, but may we also be Your hands and feet to so many in need in the days ahead.

I ask that You keep this region in your loving care. Provide wisdom to the leaders of the state, cities, counties, and organizations leading the recovery efforts.

And as the days pass, may our sorrow turn to joy as we point our hearts and minds upward to heaven and ponder the coming reunions.

We pray this in Jesus’ name,

Amen.

Dr. David Jeremiah is a renowned Bible teacher, New York Times bestselling author, and founder/host of Turning Point Broadcast Ministry. With forty years of ministry and “just getting started,” his teaching has led to the creation of the ProphecyExplained, PerhapsToday, the IMAGINE campaign, Airship Genesis, PassagesTV, and Why the Nativity?, to name a few.

About Turning Point
Turning Point Ministries was founded in 1982 as Dr. David Jeremiah’s broadcast ministry to deliver the unchanging Word of God to an ever-changing world. More than four decades later, with a multimedia network featuring radio, television, online programming, magazines, and books, Turning Point reaches people around the globe with the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Turning Point is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization wholly supported by patrons and not underwritten by any church or organization.

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With the donation of 2 million tags, the company’s initiative scales up a pioneering program for cattle development, integrity, and traceability in the state

SÃO PAULO, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — JBS has invested more than US$ 7 million in cattle traceability and support for small producers in Pará, as part of a pioneering state program that aims to trace the entire herd of cattle and buffaloes in the region by the end of 2026. The results of JBS’s initiatives were presented during the “Expedition to the Sustainable Meat and Leather Market of Pará,” an event promoted by the Nature Conservancy (TNC) Brazil. 

The initiative is part of a broader collation involving the government, producers, civil society, and industry. As part of its actions, JBS has already allocated US$ 5 million to its Traceability Accelerator Program, which aims to encourage the adoption of tags for animal traceability among the company’s indirect suppliers. This includes the donation of 2 million ear tags to producers and 175 readers to the Pará State Agricultural Defense Agency (Adepará). 

The Accelerator Program initially focuses on Southeast Pará, in the region between the municipalities of Marabá and Santana do Araguaia. JBS teams and partner organizations conduct field visits to identify and engage with farms, working directly with traceability operators who are trained and accredited by the State of Pará. The readers donated by the company record data from the animals’ individual identification tags, enabling the monitoring of individual cattle across the state, which holds the second-largest herd in Brazil. 

“Our actions were designed to scale up the state program by supporting both direct and indirect suppliers, with the capacity to reach up to 2 million tags for herd traceability. This phase is crucial to overcoming bottlenecks and testing traceability tools and solutions at scale,” said Fábio Dias, JBS’s Head of Sustainable Livestock, during the event. 

In strategic partnership with Adepará and TNC, the JBS Traceability Accelerator Program already has partner companies for field operations. Future expansion is planned for other regions of the state, such as the Southwest (Altamira, Anapu, and Pacajá), the Lower Amazon (Belterra and Santarém), and the Marajó region. There is also interest in replicating the model in other states. 

JBS has also allocated a significant part of its investment to the Green Offices in Pará: since 2021, the program has received US$ 2 million. These offices offer free and specialized support for the environmental regularization of rural properties, with a special focus on small producers. 

The main goal of the JBS Green Offices is to assist producers from registration to validation in the Rural Environmental Registry (CAR), promote adherence to the Environmental Regularization Program (PRA) when applicable, support the lifting of embargoes, and help non-compliant producers regain commercial qualification. In addition, they connect producers to requalification programs such as SIRFLOR and Reconecta in Pará.  

In the state, JBS operates four physical offices located in the Southeast region (Santana do Araguaia, Redenção, Tucumã, and Marabá). Regularization is accelerated through the Sustainable Territories Platform (PTS), in partnership with the State Secretariat for Environment and Sustainability (SEMAS). Since 2024, the offices have also offered technical and managerial assistance to producers (EV 2.0). 

Nationally, the results are significant: since the launch of the JBS Green Offices program in 2021, 18,042 farms have already been regularized, and, 7,005 hectares are in process of forest restoration. 

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Rooftop solar panels covering the equivalent of 1.5 football fields will provide 48% of the center’s electricity. 

MASON, Ohio, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Festo, a global leader in industrial automation controls and systems and industrial training systems, inaugurated today a rooftop solar power generating system, the largest of its kind in Mason, Ohio. The Festo North American Regional Service Center along I-71 will now generate through solar power 48% of its annual electric power needs onsite.

The rooftop installation features 3,929 solar panels covering 85,180 square feet of rooftop. Its annual generating capacity is rated at 2.602GWh which is equivalent to the annual electricity consumed by 393 homes. This solar power installation reduces annual CO₂ emissions equivalent to the carbon sequestration of a 2,300-acre forest.*

Installation on the solar power array began in November 2024 and concluded in May. Kokosing Solar Power, Athens, Ohio, was the project’s general contractor. The solar panels are installed on the rooftops of two of the three connected buildings and on the entryway’s carport. Eight solar-powered electric vehicle charging stations are a feature of the project.

Built in 2015 and expanded several times since, the Festo Regional Service Center is the North American distribution hub for Festo’s globally manufactured automation products. The facility, which employs 350 people, also assembles custom orders and builds unique products for North American customers. Festo Didactic, the learning division of Festo, builds hands-on systems that community colleges utilize to train the next generation of manufacturing and processing technicians.

“The Festo Regional Service Center’s solar project does more than save energy – it is a model of resilience and forward thinking that reflects this city’s economic and environmental goals,” commented Mason’s Mayor Diana Nelson. “It aligns with Mason initiatives that help local businesses invest in sustainable growth.”

Headquartered in Esslingen, Germany, Festo is a family-owned $3.9 billion business employing more than 20,000 people in 60 countries. Festo celebrates its 100^th anniversary this year and is proud to have operated in the United States for more than 50 years. Members of the founding Stoll family joined local and state dignitaries for a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of the Center. The solar power initiative was funded in part by a grant from the Stoll family.

Sustainability is firmly anchored in Festo’s corporate strategy. In 2024, the company joined the World Resources Institute Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Climate Agreement. Also in 2024, Festo global operations offset 100% of its direct carbon emissions and achieved CO₂ neutrality for indirect emissions. Festo plans to generate 25% of its electricity through solar power by 2030.

*Equivalencies calculated by the Environmental Protection Agency Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator.

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About Festo U.S. 
Festo is a leading manufacturer of pneumatic and electromechanical systems, components, and controls for process and industrial automation. For 100 years with more than 50 in the U.S., Festo Corporation has continuously elevated the state of manufacturing with innovations and optimized motion control solutions that deliver higher performing, more profitable automated manufacturing and processing equipment. Through advanced technical and industrial education, Festo Didactic Learning Systems and its partners prepare workers for current and future manufacturing technologies.
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Turning Point with David Jeremiah Launches Bible Strong Kids

SAN DIEGO, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — David Jeremiah is launching a widescale initiative to deliver the unchanging Word of God the next generation using the same trusted Bible Strong teaching and content that he has been delivering to adults for 40+ years.

One of the most often cited requests Dr. Jeremiah receives is “please pray for my children and/or grandchildren.” As his ministry, Turning Point for God, has grown, he has answered this call by investing in resources geared toward children and young adults with the creation of Airship Genesis and PASSAGES.

This summer Turning Point is launching Bible Strong Kids, an endeavor to create the next generation of Bible Strong Kids—children who know their worth in God’s eyes and are equipped to shine His light in an increasingly dark world. Bible Strong Kids will encapsulate the following –

• A Daily Devotion
  • Dr. Jeremiah’s ever-popular daily devotional comes in a new version specially tailor for kids, paving the way for families to strengthen their walk with the Lord as they study the same passages of Scripture together.
• Audio Adventures
  • Airship Genesis
  • The Barnyard Bunch
  • COMING Soon When the Stars Align
• Pathway to Jesus Mobile Game
• Bible Strong Kids Bookstore

The stories, songs, and lessons children encounter today become the truths and values they’ll remember tomorrow when facing life’s trials. Every Bible story shared, every prayer taught, and every moment spent in faith-centered learning builds an unshakeable foundation of character that will last a lifetime. 

“By investing in building Bible-strong Christian content that speaks the language and captures the imagination of children, we’re not just entertaining them; we’re planting seeds of faith that will bloom throughout their lifetime,” said David Michael Jeremiah, President and CEO of Turning Point ministries.

Dr. Jeremiah added, “In today’s world, our children face challenges and influences that can pull them away from the values we hold dear. The foundation we establish in the young ones in our lives becomes their anchor—a source of strength, wisdom, and hope that will guide their decisions and shape their character for years to come.”

Let the kids in your life experience the adventure of knowing and growing with God every day! Learn more by visiting Dr. Jeremiah’s new Bible Strong Kids website today.

Dr. David Jeremiah is a renowned Bible teacher, New York Times bestselling author, and founder/host of Turning Point Broadcast Ministry. With forty years of ministry and “just getting started,” his teaching has led to the creation of the ProphecyExplained, PerhapsToday, the IMAGINE campaign, Airship Genesis, PassagesTV, and Why the Nativity?, to name a few.

About Turning Point
Turning Point Ministries was founded in 1982 as Dr. David Jeremiah’s broadcast ministry to deliver the unchanging Word of God to an ever-changing world. More than four decades later, with a multimedia network featuring radio, television, online programming, magazines, and books, Turning Point reaches people around the globe with the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Turning Point is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization wholly supported by patrons and not underwritten by any church or organization.

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KERRVILLE, Texas, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In an extraordinary outpouring of generosity, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced today that it has received more than $30 million in just one week for the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund to support flood relief efforts following the devastating storms that swept across the region.

The announcement was made during a press conference held Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Dallas Dougherty Memorial Pavilion in downtown Kerrville, where local leaders, donors and community members gathered to honor lives lost, recognize the community’s strength and lay out a path toward recovery.

“The heartbreak we’ve experienced as a community is profound, but so is the response,” Austin Dickson, Chief Executive Officer of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, said. “In a matter of days, thousands of donors from across Texas and beyond have stepped up to say: we are with you. This is a moment of collective grief, but also of extraordinary love.”

Among the leading donors, to date, are H-E-B, which contributed $2 million, and James Avery Artisan Jewelry, which donated $500,000 to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.

“The Butt Family, H-E-B, and the H.E. Butt Foundation have a deep connection to Kerrville and the Hill Country, where our company was founded. We are heartbroken by the tragic events that have devastated our communities,” said Winell Herron, H-E-B Senior Vice President of Public Affairs. “As the community embarks on the long road ahead, we support the Foundation’s critical efforts to help rebuild and recover. We encourage others to join us in offering hope, strength, and assistance to impacted families.”

“The Hill Country has always been home for us. It’s where my dad and mom started the company, where our Associates live and work, and where our story began. Like so many people facing unimaginable loss during this time, we are also grieving a beloved family member,” Chris Avery, chairman of the board of directors for James Avery, said. “It’s been incredible seeing the dedication and selflessness of first responders and how people have shown up with donations, kind words, and support. We’ve been overwhelmed by the response to the Deep in the Heart of Texas charm and the outpouring of support from people all over the country and the world. It reminds us that even in the hardest moments, we’re not alone. We’re grateful for the Community Foundation’s commitment to invest as our community recovers. We stand with them to be here for the long haul as we begin to rebuild.”

The Foundation also announced an initial $5 million in emergency grants to nonprofit organizations that will, in turn, direct the funds to those in need. These grants will be allocated across four priority categories identified as the most urgent areas of community need:

• Support for Individuals and Families: $1.25 million
• Support for Local Businesses: $1.25 million
• Support for First Responders: $1.25 million
• Support for Crisis Response: $1.25 million

These grants are already being disbursed to vetted nonprofit partners actively serving affected communities across the Hill Country. For the full list of nonprofit organizations receiving grants, please visit https://www.communityfoundation.net/kerr-county-flood-relief-grants

To ensure future funding decisions are guided by community voices, the Foundation also introduced plans to form a Community Advisory Committee. This committee will include local nonprofit leaders, residents and stakeholders who will help advise on long-term recovery investments and equitable resource distribution.

“We know this is just the beginning,” Dickson said. “We’re grateful to say we’ve raised over $30 million in just one week—but the needs are tremendous, and continued support will be critical in the months ahead. Recovery will take months, if not years, but we are committed to walking every step of this journey with the communities we serve. We will listen, we will learn, and we will continue to act with compassion, urgency and accountability.”

To donate or learn more about the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, visit www.communityfoundation.net.

The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life across the Hill Country region by connecting charitable donors with community needs. Based in Kerrville and serving 10 counties, the Foundation manages a diverse portfolio of funds and grants that support local nonprofits, scholarships and community initiatives. Since its founding in 1982, the Foundation has worked to strengthen communities, inspire generosity, and create lasting positive impact for current and future generations.

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Demonstrating a Global Commitment to Inclusion Through Starkey Cares 

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Starkey, a global leader in hearing technology, announced today its role as the inaugural partner of the UNICEF Children with Disabilities Fund, a new fund aimed at delivering quality and timely interventions to create sustainable change for children with disabilities across the globe. As the inaugural partner, Starkey is helping UNICEF accelerate disability programming and results, empowering children and young people with disabilities to realize their full potential.

This partnership underscores Starkey’s long-standing culture of caring and its global corporate social responsibility program, Starkey Cares, which is committed to bringing better hearing to communities in need. With Starkey’s support as the premier donor, UNICEF has launched this critical fund to transform the lives of children and young people with disabilities through resources, support and opportunities to overcome barriers and create more equitable communities.

“We are honored to be the first corporate partner of the UNICEF Children with Disabilities Fund,” said Brandon Sawalich, President and CEO of Starkey. “At Starkey, we believe in a world where everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. This partnership reflects our commitment to creating a more inclusive and compassionate world — a world where hearing health isn’t a barrier, it’s a bridge to connection.”

The UNICEF Children with Disabilities Fund was established to drive systemic change and ensure that children with disabilities are not left behind, a passion shared by Starkey’s chairman and co-chair, Bill and Tani Austin who have dedicated their lives to providing hearing healthcare access to underserved communities and people in need. With support from Starkey, the Fund will focus on early screening and identification, as well as expanding access to disability support services and assistive technology, empowering children to fully develop and participate in every aspect of society.

Through Starkey Cares, Starkey has impacted millions of lives across the globe by providing hearing health care services and hearing aids to underserved populations. Starkey’s partnership with UNICEF builds on this legacy by expanding support to broader disability inclusion efforts.

“Starkey’s leadership and compassion will help transform lives on a global scale,” said Michael J. Nyenhuis, President and CEO of UNICEF USA “With their support, the UNICEF Children with Disabilities Fund can deliver upon its critical mission to give every child — including those with disabilities — the opportunity to thrive.”

For more information about Starkey in support of UNICEF, click here.

For more information on Starkey Cares and Starkey’s corporate social responsibility efforts, visit www.starkey.com/starkeycares.

About Starkey
Starkey is a privately held, global hearing technology company headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Founded by Bill Austin in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems. Led today by President and CEO Brandon Sawalich, Starkey is the only American-owned provider of hearing technologies. The company has more than 5,000 employees, operates 29 facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide. Learn more at starkey.com. 

UNICEF does not endorse any company, brand, organization, product or service.

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IRVINE, Calif., July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Autism Community in Action (TACA), a nonprofit dedicated to providing education, support, and hope to families living with autism, has restructured its team to support continued community engagement and program impact. 

Building on the new TACA 2.0 strategy plan, the new measures will align staff, goals, and objectives to grow the organization to support significantly more families, with new digital offerings and programs to launch over the next two years.

“This is a difficult but essential transition to deliver for our community and families for the next 25 years,” said Lisa Ackerman, Executive Director of TACA. “Our staff and volunteers are the heart of our work, and we are profoundly grateful for their service and commitment to our community.”

TACA remains committed to delivering and expanding core programs and services, including its annual National Autism Conference in October. The organization has a 3-year strategy focused on increasing earned revenue, expanding its reach to more families, and organizational durability. They are confident that continuing to align all operations and staff to this strategy will improve the organization’s ability to deliver on these goals.

“Now more than ever, we need the support of our donors, partners, and community,” added Bill Oldham, TACA’s Board Chairman. “Your contributions directly sustain our ability to serve those who count on us every day.”

Community members who wish to support TACA during this transition can donate and learn more at tacanow.org/donate/.

About The Autism Community in Action (TACA)
The Autism Community in Action (TACA) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education, support, and hope to families living with autism. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Irvine, California, TACA empowers families across the country through free educational meetings, parent mentorship, an online Hope and Help support group, and the annual National Autism Conference. With a vibrant community of more than 61,000 active members and a strong presence on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube, TACA is a trusted resource for families at every stage of the autism journey. To learn more, visit tacanow.org.

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BATON ROUGE, La., July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The used 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Limited is now available at We Auto in Baton Rouge, LA, an eco-friendly SUV with plug-in hybrid power and premium features.

We Auto is excited to announce the availability of the new 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Limited, now in stock at its Baton Rouge location. This plug-in hybrid SUV brings together rugged Jeep performance and modern electric innovation, making it a strong contender for drivers seeking both efficiency and off-road capability.

The 2024 Grand Cherokee 4xe Limited blends traditional Jeep toughness with a sophisticated, eco-friendly powertrain. With its plug-in hybrid electric system, the 4xe offers up to 56 MPGe and a combined 375 horsepower, allowing drivers to tackle daily commutes and weekend adventures without compromise. Whether navigating Louisiana’s city streets or heading out on a trail, the 4xe Limited delivers confident performance.

Inside, the Grand Cherokee 4xe Limited provides an elevated driving experience with premium materials and cutting-edge features. Passengers can enjoy spacious two-row seating, a large touchscreen infotainment system with Uconnect^®, wireless Apple CarPlay^® & Android Auto™, and advanced safety features designed to enhance peace of mind behind the wheel. Additional comfort upgrades such as heated front and rear seats and a power liftgate come standard, reflecting the Limited trim’s refined focus.

As plug-in hybrid vehicles continue gaining popularity, the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Limited represents a smart step forward for those seeking sustainability without sacrificing capability. This model offers an estimated 25 miles of all-electric range and includes E-Selec driving modes, allowing customers to choose between electric-only, gas-only, or hybrid operation based on their driving needs.

Local drivers in Baton Rouge and nearby areas can now explore this electrified SUV in person at We Auto or browse through the inventory online. Customers are encouraged to schedule a test drive or speak with a product specialist to learn more about the 4xe Limited’s features, efficiency, and performance.

Media Contact: Miguel Castaneda, 833-862-3010, millenniumauto98@gmail.com

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Innovative Biomanufacturing Technology Deployed at World-Class Scale to Meet Growing Demand for More Sustainable, Resilient Supply Chains

SAN DIEGO, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Geno announces the commencement of operations at the world’s largest GENO™️ Bio-BDO (1,4-butanediol) manufacturing plant. The new manufacturing plant, located in Eddyville, Iowa, uses Geno’s proprietary biocatalyst and process technology to produce 1,4-butanediol (BDO) from U.S. grown, plant-based sugars, in a single-step fermentation process. The Geno-licensed facility is operated by Qore, a joint venture between Cargill and HELM that was created to help leading brands replace their fossil-based chemistries with more sustainable, plant-based alternatives.

Geno invented, scaled up, and engineered the GENO™️ Bio-BDO process, which it licenses to global manufacturers. The technology was originally commercialized with the start-up of the first licensed plant in 2016. Geno’s Bio-BDO process enables the use of traceable, responsibly sourced, and renewable plant-based feedstocks, replacing fossil fuel-based inputs. The process is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production of BDO by up to 90 percent when compared to traditional fossil-based BDO production. Qore publicly announced the official start of production at their new plant this week.

“Geno’s proven biomanufacturing technology is being commercially deployed globally at industrial scale, to produce high-volume chemicals that are used in everyday products like textiles, packaging, home care and personal care products. These technologies are not only cost-competitive, but they also significantly reduce the carbon footprint of manufacturing by using renewable feedstocks and the power of state-of-the-art metabolic engineering and process design,” said John Gugel, CEO of Geno. “I am incredibly proud of the Geno team as this vision has been realized for all of us and our partners in this project.”

Geno licensed its GENO™️ Bio-BDO biomanufacturing process technology to Qore®, which produces BDO under the brand name QIRA®. Qore invested $300 million to build and operate the new facility in Iowa. The widely used molecule, BDO, can be found in a wide range of performance textiles, engineered plastics, biodegradable packaging, and other industrial compounds. In 2024, the size of the global BDO market was estimated to exceed three million tons, with demand expected to surpass four million tons by 2030.

To date, Geno has 150,000 tons per year of licensed GENO™️ Bio-BDO technology in operation or under construction. The Eddyville, Iowa facility is the second commercially operating licensed GENO™️ Bio-BDO facility in the world and the first located in the United States. The first facility is operating in Italy, and as previously announced, a third is currently under construction in Vietnam. For more information, visit the Geno website at www.genomatica.com 

About Geno

Geno is harnessing the power of biology to enable cost-competitive production of everyday products using alternative feedstocks that enable new resilient and traceable supply chains to produce high-volume chemicals with significantly lower carbon intensity. Through its Bio BDO process technology, Geno is enabling the production of more sustainable materials derived from plant or waste-based feedstocks instead of fossil fuels. Geno’s technology can be used to create sustainable materials and ingredients in a range of everyday products, including apparel, nutritional supplements, cosmetics, engineered plastics, carpets, home cleaners, and much more.

To learn more, visit genomatica.com.

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