News from March 2023


Western Union director on partnership with PlazaVea, Vivanda and Metro Supermarkets: 'We are providing our customers with even more convenience'

Western Union has partnered with PlazaVea, Vivanda and Metro Supermarkets to expand its services across Peru in an effort to improve and simplify its customers’ ability to send and receive money, a press release reported.


Zeta CEO on new partnership: 'We recognized the power of Featurespace’s solution very quickly'

Next-gen credit card processor, Zeta has teamed up with Featurespace, based in the UK, to improve fraud detection abilities it offers issuers in the U.S., according to a press release.


True Religion CEO: 'Expansion into the Chinese market has been on our roadmap for the past several years'

True Religion has entered a partnership with partner Aurorae Group, owner of EVISU Group to expand its presence in China, according to a press release.


Hyatt group president: 'Hyatt has built an industry-leading luxury, lifestyle and leisure portfolio in Europe, Middle East and Africa'

A recent Hyatt Hotels Corporation report found that 45% of the properties that joined the company’s system in 2022 were based in EAME markets, according to a press release.


Consilio SVP: 'Onna’s impressive capabilities and track record in knowledge discovery make them an ideal partner'

Legal technology solutions provider, Consilio recently secured a partnership with data management platform, Onna, according to a press release.


Lineage Logistics regional VP on new headquarters: 'Our new offices in Madrid will help us to leverage our recent investments'

Temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions providers Lineage Logistics opened its new Southern Europe headquarters in Madrid, Spain on March 17, a press release reported.


Telstra Americas president on new VP: Tikku 'will help us maximize new growth areas and drive innovation'

Telstra recently named Nitin Tikku as vice president of global business development for Telstra Americas, according to a press release.


i2c Inc. chief client officer: 'We are excited to be part of Wirex’s impressive global expansion'

i2c Inc. recently secured a partnership with next-gen borderless cryptocurrency and fiat payments platform, Wirex to offer its multi-currency debit card in Australia, according to a press release.


Norwegian Cruise Lines: 'Panama Canal voyages continue to be a favorite amongst our guests, with sailings open for sale through December 2024'

After just a year of introducing Panama into its itineraries, Norwegian Cruise Lines has confirmed plans to discontinue its travels into the country following December 2024, according to a press release.


Blockchain Association reacts to Biden report critical of crypto, Web3: 'Crypto is here for good, promising a safer and sounder financial system and a consumer-centric internet'

Kristin Smith, CEO of Blockchain Association, a leading industry group representing the crypto and Web3 sector, expressed disappointment with the Biden administration's skeptical and dismissive characterizations of cryptocurrencies, Web3 and blockchain in its recently issued Economic Report.


Krispy Kreme: 'We chose to exit our underperforming, extended shelf-life snack aisle business'

Krispy Kreme confirmed plans to discontinue the production of its CPG snack, Food Dive reported.


Immutable president on new appointments: 'Immutable is building one of the highest talent bars in the space'

Immutable recently made a series of new appointments, welcoming Devon Ferreira, as chief marketing officer (CMO) and David Bicknell as chief financial officer (CFO) to help leverage its presence in the gaming industry, according to a press release.


Raymour & Flanigan VP: 'We look forward to having Körber as a partner in our future growth journey'

Raymour & Flanigan recently secured a deal with Körber to improve its ability to improve furniture warehouse conditions and minimize consumer challenges, a press release reported.


Nova president on new production facility: 'Our plan is to expand production output at all main sites for our three metrology divisions'

California-based Nova recently established a new production facility in Israel to expand its production capabilities and leverage its existing operations, according to a press release.


Cargill signs agreement with Cubiq Foods ‘to work on developing products and commercializing cultivated fat’

Cargill, based in Minnesota, has entered a product co-development and commercial go-to-market agreement with Spanish food tech company Cubiq Foods to help leverage its catalog of products and technology, Food Dive reported.


SpryPoint founder: 'We look forward to working with Norwest as we continue to accelerate our innovation and extend our leadership'

SpryPoint was granted a strategic investment fund from growth equity investment firm, Norwest to help accelerate the growth of cloud-native solutions for utilities across the region, according to a press release.


Yalla Xash CEO on Hub2 partnership: 'This partnership reflects our commitment to providing our customers with (reliable) and convenient financial solutions'

Yalla Xash has secured a partnership with African payment company, Hub2 to offer its money transfer services on a global scale, from North America to West Africa, a press release reported.


New Believer Meats CEO appointment 'could put Believer in a better spot'

Believer Meats, formerly known as Future Meat Technologies, recently promoted COO Gustavo Burger to CEO, Food Dive reported.


PepsiCo joins strike against palm oil producer: We ‘have asked that they suspend the mills identified’

PepsiCo has banned Indonesia-based Astra Agro Lestari’s palm oil from its supply chain, according to a recent Food Dive report.


Brand Institute CEO on new divisional president: ‘Kurt's success in this region makes him an ideal candidate to take on this expanded role’

Brand Institute, based in Miami, Florida, recently promoted Kurt Yoon to divisional president, Asia, according to a press release.