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News from October 2022


Nestlé head on launch of vegan candy: 'We are seeing a strong trend in food'

Nestlé confirmed plans to launch a vegan version of its candy in 15 European cities, Food Dive reported.


ANZ sells loan portfolio in Guam as part of market focus shift

ANZ has reached an agreement to sell its commercial and mortgage loan portfolio in Guam to the Bank of Guam.


Esri president: 'We are proud to partner with Digital Earth Africa'

Esri recently became part of a memorandum of understanding with Digital Earth Africa to promote the use of data sciences to offer support and solutions that address the governance and commerce challenges faced by local organizations, according to a press release.


GE Appliances CEO: 'We believe in building stronger communities'

Haier company, GE Appliances, based in Kentucky, recently launched a series of projects to help support local and global public schools, nonprofits and neighborhoods, according to a press release.


AACSB International CEO on new VP: 'I am so excited to welcome Ron to the AACSB leadership team'

AACSB International recently named Ronald Tuninga vice president and managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa regions, a press release reported.


Hamilton Lane managing director on expansion: 'We have grown intentionally and thoughtfully'

Hamilton Lane recently expanded its global footprint, making a series of new executive appointments across London and Frankfurt, and adding outposts in Milan, Stockholm and Zug, according to a press release.


White House as OPEC+ cuts oil production: 'The president is disappointed by the shortsighted decision by OPEC+'

OPEC+ recently confirmed a series of oil production cuts, a decision that has sparked concerns of supply shortages on the U.S. administration’s behalf as the group deems it “shortsighted,” Reuters reported.


ANZ Plus achieves rapid growth with $1 billion in deposits

ANZ has announced that its new digital banking platform, ANZ Plus, has reached $1 billion in deposits.


FX’s new sales director: 'It is a real honor to assume the position'

FX, based in Dallas, recently promoted Jean Baptiste Plas as sales director of France, according to a press release.


Zwiesel Glas CEO on Fortessa agreement: 'We share a strong vision for our future'

Zwiesel Glas recently signed a merger agreement with Fortessa Tableware Solutions to make significant advances in the tableware industry, according to a press release.


XtremeMac Sarl CEO on new partnership: 'We are positive that Verbatim will do proper justice to the XtremeMac brand'

Verbatim has entered a partnership with XtremeMac Sarl to distribute XtremeMac products across North and South America, according to a press release.


Wolff: Chinese firms now outnumber American ones in the Fortune Global 500

Chinese companies have surpassed American ones in terms of wealth, as witnessed by the Fortune Global 500 where China has more firms on the list than the U.S. does.


Lumentum SVP: 'I am very excited about the manufacturing and advanced R&D expansion in Slovenia'

Lumentum Holdings Inc. recently expanded its manufacturing and advanced R&D operations in Škoflijica, Slovenia to ensure the production of optical fibers used for various Lumentum products, according to a press release.


ANZ announces support package for flood-affected customers

ANZ has announced a financial support package for customers and businesses affected by the recent floods in Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania.


Yazdanpanah: 'We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Majid Al Futtaim'

i2c Inc. recently teamed up with Majid Al Futtaim to launch the new payment solution, Sharepay, across the Middle East, Africa and Asia regions.


Mei-hua discusses Taiwan-U.S. relationship: 'Even more robust'

"Why Taiwan Matters — From an Economic Perspective" is the Center for Strategic & International Studies' (CSIS) latest live event featuring Wang Mei-hua, minister of economic affairs for Taiwan.


SIRVA BGRS president on Allied Moving Services expansion: 'We’re proud to bring a new office into our fold'

SIRVA BGRS Worldwide, Inc. company, Allied Moving Services recently expanded its global footprint with the opening of its new Saudi Arabian branch, a press release reported.


TricorBraun president on new acquisition: 'We are pleased to partner with the outstanding Gläser & Flaschen team'

TricorBraun recently secured a deal to acquire German glass packaging distributor Gläser & Flaschen GmbH, according to a press release.


Ziebart president: 'We continue to see heightened demand for vehicle protection services'

Ziebart International recently confirmed plans to expand in seven new countries: The Netherlands, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Kuwait, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Greece, according to a press release.


Navisite managing director on scholarship program: 'Navisite is committed to hiring, promoting and championing female technologists'

Navisite recently introduced its Next Steminist Scholarship program in India, according to a press release.