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In recognition of World Agriculture Day, the baking company reaffirms its 2050 goal: for 100% of its key ingredients to come from land cultivated using regenerative practices. Grupo Bimbo is advancing this program with specialized partners in Canada, the United States, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and Mexico. More than 570 farmers have been trained in practices that help restore soil health. MEXICO CITY, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In recognition of World Agriculture Day, Grupo Bimbo reaffirms its commitment to an agricultural model that restores soil health and protects ecosystems. By the end of 2025, the world’s largest baking company…

New Identity Reflects Commitment to Expand USDA-Certified Organic Farmland Across the U.S. Through Farmer Partnerships, Real-Asset Investing and Long-Term Land Stewardship Amber Farmland Investments Amber Farmland Investments Roanoke, Ind., Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Iroquois Valley Farmland REIT today announced its rebrand as Amber Farmland Investments, marking the company’s next era of building the organic future. The refreshed name and identity reflect the company’s farmer-forward approach, focus on USDA-certified organic farmland, and the opportunity for investors seeking to pair purpose with profit. The brand’s evolution reflects nearly two decades of growth and partnership with organic farmers and investors. The…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The City of Toronto says Live Nation has sent it an engineering report on the damage Rogers Stadium suffered during last week’s massive rain and hail storm. The “100-year storm” that battered Toronto left bleachers strewn across Rogers Stadium, which, in the aftermath, also appeared to have partially collapsed grandstands.City inspectors slapped Live Nation with a violation notice after, ordering them to close the site down, retain an engineer to inspect the venue and urgently work on repairs.On Wednesday, a spokesperson for the City of Toronto said the engineer’s report had been…

MIRIMAR will help bring greater visibility as Five Guys enters its next chapter of growth LOS ANGELES, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Five Guys has named MIRIMAR its creative agency of record (AOR) following a competitive pitch, establishing an ongoing relationship with the award-winning independent creative agency as the family-led burger restaurant brand enters a more intentional marketing chapter. For nearly four decades, Five Guys has built a highly successful business and cult following largely through word of mouth, with a fanatical focus on fresh preparation, quality ingredients, and customer experience. “Forty years ago, the Murrells opened a carry-out…

ABC Entertainment is shutting down speculation that the new season of Jimmy Kimmel Live! will be the host’s last, saying the report, which was published by Page Six on Tuesday, was “inaccurate.” A spokesperson for ABC Entertainment told Global News Wednesday that “any reports about the future of the show at this point are purely speculative,” after the tabloid cited “a source familiar” with the show as saying the host’s contract would not be renewed after its May 2027 expiry date. The speculation coincided with Kimmel’s return from hiatus, during which a series of celebrity guest hosts, including Tiffany Haddish,…

Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at its event on Wednesday. The 18 Pro and Pro Max come in deep black, silver, “glacier,” and burgundy, with color-matched back glass. They also have a new A20 Pro chip and purportedly the longest battery in an iPhone.During Wednesday’s presentation, Apple highlighted how the new phones are well-equipped to work with Apple Intelligence and Siri AI, including Siri AI’s more expressive voices.The new phones follow a major redesign introduced with the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max in 2025. That redesign dropped titanium in favor of an aluminum…

Nationwide Opportunity Opens for Undergraduate Students Pursuing Careers in Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation Leonard Gross Scholarship Leonard Gross Scholarship for Entrepreneurs NEW YORK, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leonard Gross, a respected business leader with five decades of experience in the aircraft and government contracting industry, announces the launch of the Leonard Gross Scholarship for Entrepreneurs. This new educational initiative supports undergraduate students who demonstrate commitment, vision, and the drive to build successful business ventures. The scholarship reflects Gross’s lifelong belief in the power of hard work, perseverance, and family values to create lasting professional success. The Leonard Gross…

Jim Velez Jim Velez, Senior Managing Director and President of Yacht Financing at Peapack Private BEDMINSTER, N.J., Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: PGC) and Peapack Private announced today its entrance into the yacht financing business, further expanding the Bank’s suite of customized lending solutions for high-net-worth individuals, families and their advisors. As part of the launch, Peapack Private has hired industry veterans, Jim Velez, and Derick Buffum, to lead the new Yacht Financing team. Velez brings more than four decades of specialized yacht finance experience to Peapack Private, with a proven track…

SINGAPORE, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — YYZLabs Capital, a Singapore-based boutique asset management firm with a global investment outlook, continues to strengthen its presence across private markets while focusing on long-term value creation. Founded in 2021, YYZLabs Capital places Southeast Asia at the center of its regional strategy while actively identifying investment and partnership opportunities worldwide. Through regional market insights, disciplined investment evaluation, and long-term partnerships, the firm seeks to connect capital, professional expertise, and commercial resources across different markets. Based in Asia, Connected to Global Markets YYZLabs Capital views Singapore as an important gateway connecting Asian and international…

Bilingual Family Event Set For Saturday, Sept. 26, at Central Library, Downtown L.A. Los Angeles Public Library Celebrates Latino Heritage Month With L.A. Libros Festival on Sept. 26, 2026 Families enjoy crafts inside the Central Library rotunda during the Los Angeles Libros Festival. LOS ANGELES, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In celebration of Latino Heritage Month, the Los Angeles Public Library will present the Eighth Annual Los Angeles Libros Festival, the city’s largest celebration of bilingual books and literacy, on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Central Library (630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA…