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ORGANIC BABY FOOD COMPANY DESIGNS NEW PRODUCT FOR FOOD INSECURE LITTLE ONES, PLEDGES TO DONATE MINIMUM OF 500,000 IN 2013 EMERYVILLE, Calif., April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With a mission of nourishing babies and toddlers to ensure brighter futures, Plum Organics® - the leading premium, organic kids nutrition company- today officially launched its social impact program, The Full Effect(TM), dedicated to nourishing food insecure babies and toddlers across the United States. More...

Innovative printer from the Chicago suburbs announces major redesign of its online presence to solve business problems HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., March 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Today, Plum Grove Printers, a green-friendly Chicagoland printing and marketing firm, announced the comprehensive re-design and re-launch of its website, http://www.PlumGrovePrinters.com. This new website features a sleek design interface, enhanced online print ordering, and free professional resources for...

YUBA CITY, Calif., March 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Last month, The New England Journal of Medicine published a major study (www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1200303) strengthening claims that the so-called Mediterranean diet can decrease the risk of heart attacks and strokes and reduce the risk of dying from these diseases. This diet, first popularized in the U.S. by Oldways Preservation and Trust, a non-profit food and nutrition education organization, in the early 1990s, includes...

NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden Seeds, including Golden Seeds Innovate NY Fund, closed a $1.3M Series A financing for Plum Perfect, ColorModules Inc. Plum Perfect is the ultimate tool for online and mobile sellers to offer highly targeted and accurate color and product recommendations. With Plum Perfect, the everyday online or mobile shopper, in a matter of seconds can take a photo with no color sense or expertise, and have their image analyzed and recommendations...

HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Agriculture Secretary George Greig today said the more than decade-long effort to eradicate the Plum Pox Virus has been a success after three years of required monitoring shows the disease has not reappeared. "The department has been committed to eradicating the disease and minimizing its impact on growers' livelihoods and the state's economy," Greig said. "This latest survey officially closes the books on the 14 years of Plum...

Stapleton Spence Packing Company announces Stapleton’s California Gourmet Pitted Prunes, conveniently packaged in a cost-effective 2 pound resealable pouch. San Jose, California (PRWEB) December 11, 2012 Stapleton Spence Packing Company announces Stapleton’s California Gourmet Pitted Prunes, conveniently packaged in a cost-effective 2 pound resealable pouch. Stapleton’s California Gourmet Pitted Prunes are all natural and preservative free. The resealable package makes this...

MENLO PARK, Calif., Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GI Partners ("GI"), a leading mid-market private equity firm, announced today the sale of its portfolio company, Plum Healthcare Group, LLC ("Plum"), one of the fastest growing companies in healthcare services, to Bay Bridge Capital Partners ("Bay Bridge"). The sale of Plum generated a return of approximately three times invested capital for limited partners in GI Partners Fund II L.P. Plum's current portfolio consists of 50 skilled...

This Christmas season, you can give the gift of healthy, smoother skin ala Dermalogica with Limited Edition sets which soothe, smooth and renew. Birmingham (PRWEB) December 02, 2012 The three gift collections: Clean and Smooth, Smooth and Renew, and Smooth and Firm, each have their own unique approach to long-lasting skin health. These sets combine award-winning favourites with free gifts that are sure to thrill. Both Dermalogica fans and those not yet acquainted with the world’s...

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether its sledding, skiing or perhaps preparing a holiday feast, consumers should take note that the chances of breaking a bone double during the winter months. Cold weather has been linked with broken bones and strains, stiff joints and heightened chances of slips and falls for those with arthritis and other bone and joint diseases.[1] (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121127/SF19554LOGO) "Protecting bones and...

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. Magazine today ranked leading organic baby, toddler and kids food provider, Plum Organics®, number 63 on its 31(st) annual Inc. 500. Published annually, the Inc. 500 is an exclusive list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. In its second qualifying year, Plum Organics has earned a coveted spot in the top 100 after experiencing a three-year growth in sales of 4056%. Last year, Plum Organics placed number 77 on...