News from 2021
London-based CBD provider, CBD Capital purchased by American CBD company, GenCanna
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 5, 2021
GenCanna, a U.S.-based manufacturer of full-spectrum and broad-spectrum CBD and other high-quality cannabinoids for bulk supply and finished goods formulation, recently announced the acquisition of CBD Capital Ltd, a leading supplier of CBD water-soluble bulk ingredients, according to a press release.
Elite Alliance welcomes 'awe-inspiring' Palazzo Ricci to family of residence clubs
By Trina Thomas | Sep 5, 2021
Elite Alliance, a company that specializes in luxury real estate and vacation home exchange, recently announced their partnership with the Italian-based company, Palazzo Ricci, as their newest family of residence clubs.
U.K. E10 fuel rollout will 'reduce emissions from the millions of vehicles already on our roads'
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 5, 2021
The U.K. government has begun rolling out E10 gasoline to fuel pumps, which they claim could cut carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles by 750,000 tons each year.
'Our shared vision': Amyris acquires MG Empower
By John Kelly | Sep 4, 2021
Amyris, a U.S. based synthetic biotechnology company and a supplier of sustainable and natural ingredients, recently acquired MG Empower, a leading global influencer marketing agency.
With $2M profit, Wiseway expands to global markets
By Trina Thomas | Sep 3, 2021
Wiseway, an American freight and logistics company, recently expanded into worldwide markets.
DAZN and Snapchat collaborate to bring viewers 24/7 boxing content
By Trina Thomas | Sep 3, 2021
A global sports streaming platform will partner with Snapchat to bring worldwide boxing content to online viewers 24/7.
'The average hospital stay for COVID-19 has cost Delta $50,000 per person': Delta Airlines to begin imposing fines for employees that remain unvaccinated
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 3, 2021
Delta Airlines recently announced that starting Nov. 1, employees enrolled in the company's healthcare plan will be subject to a $200 monthly surcharge if they choose to remain unvaccinated.
Apple loosening control over app payments in settlement with Japan
By David Hutton | Sep 3, 2021
To settle an investigation by the Japan Fair Trade Commission, the tech giant will unveil new rules for some apps
Doordash and Jollibee launch mobile kitchen in Hamilton, Ontario
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 3, 2021
The international fast-food chain Jollibee and U.S.-based food delivery company DoorDash have recently collaborated to launch a new mobile kitchen in Hamilton, Ontario according to a press release from DoorDash.
Spread of Delta variant of COVID-19 in Asia impacting the production of goods worldwide
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 3, 2021
The Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is spreading in largely unvaccinated southeast Asian countries, affecting production of many goods sold around the world.
ViewTrade Holding Corp. partners with Groww to provide Indian investors access to U.S equities
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 3, 2021
New Jersey-based ViewTrade Holding Corporation has partnered with Groww, an India-based online trading platform, according to a press release from ViewTrade Holding Corporation.
London-based GHO Capital invests in Boston's ClearView Healthcare Partners
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 3, 2021
Global Healthcare Opportunities (GHO) Capital Capital Partners LLP, a European healthcare specialist investor and the founding partners of ClearView Healthcare Partners recently, announced a majority recapitalization of ClearView Healthcare Partners, a life sciences strategic consulting firm supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology sponsors, according to a press release from GHO Capital.
Foodchain ID to certify organic products shipped to, sold in Mexico
By Karla Florez | Sep 3, 2021
FoodChain ID, one of the world's leading food safety, testing and sustainability organizations, offers certifications for organic products sold in Mexico in response to a new law which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2022.
Corporate profits surge as US GDP hits record highs
By Christina Heath | Sep 3, 2021
A Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) report shows that U.S. corporate profits surged to record highs in the second quarter of 2021.
Heroes raises $200 million with focus on 'growth plans,' portfolio expansion, diversification
By Carrie Bradon | Sep 2, 2021
London-based ecommerce company Heroes has raised $200 million from American investor Crayhill Capital Management to help fund new global acquisitions and also to double its workforce, a co-founder said in a press release.
16th ICC New York Conference on International Arbitration
By ICC Global Events | Sep 2, 2021
Take a peak at the #ICCNY programme! The first panel of the 16th ICC New York Conference on International Arbitration, entitled "2020-21 North American Recap
Breakthru Beverage names new CEO, citing 'his transparent, compassionate, inspirational leadership'
By Carrie Bradon | Sep 2, 2021
One of the top alcoholic beverage distributors in North America has appointed Tom Bené as the president and CEO of the company, effective Oct. 4.
'Hard work and determination' earn Quality One a spot on Inc. 5,000
By Christina Heath | Sep 1, 2021
Orlando, Florida-based Quality One wireless communications firm has landed on Inc. magazine's 5,000 list, according to a company press release.
'We owe it all to all our team': ShopWorn grows 87% in revenue
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 1, 2021
Inc. magazine recently revealed that ShopWorn has landed on its annual Inc. 5,000 list, a tribute to the nation's fastest-growing private companies.
ANZ appoints Son Pham as head of markets for Vietnam
By Globe Banner | Sep 1, 2021
ANZ has announced the appointment of Son Pham as the new Head of Markets in Vietnam.