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NBPure and Goop Partner to Elevate Supplements and Nourish Wellness

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“We are very excited to have been a partner at this year’s Goop Health Summit,” said Danna Pratte, the CEO of NBPure, a multi-million-dollar global supplement business.

“We are always looking for interactive ways to get in front of an audience that is focused on clean, premium wellness. We were sampling our Plant Protein+ and gifting our Zinc Up+, so everyone could directly experience the benefits of our great products,” Pratte added.

Both featured products will come in especially handy during the fast-approaching holiday season. Zinc Up+ can provide support to the immune system, travel plans, and New Year’s wellness routines for the skin and mood. And Plant Protein+ can help with exercise goals, complement comfort foods, or even be worked into holiday treat recipes.

The partnership gives witness to the affinity between Goop and NBPure consumers and their similar lifestyles.

Pratte said she believes her company is a great fit with Goop, because NBPure has worked for many years developing products that help people “live their best lives”.

“We are living in a time when people want to be healthy; they want great, quality products that are proven to work, and they want solutions from companies that are honest and conscientious about things like their individual health, family health, global health. We want this to be a brand without borders because we all share many of the same goals– a healthy, amazing, incredible life.”

The In Goop Health Summit was the latest of nine in-person and three virtual sessions in which Goop has brought together a community of people who “want to connect more deeply with themselves, others, and the world around them,” according to a company news release.

More information is available at goop.com/ingoodhealth.

About NBPure:

NBPure has been in the dietary supplement industry for more than 25 years. As a female-owned, family business, NBPure’s mission is to provide the highest quality supplements to those who seek a natural approach to their everyday health care needs. The company’s commitment to excellence ensures that its products exceed industry standards for purity, potency, and bioavailability and allows it to provide consumers with cutting-edge and innovative products. It always strives to make the highest quality sustainable supplements available to more working people, families, and communities. The company’s core products, including the best-selling original oxygen cleanser MagO7, focus on digestive health as a foundation of wellness. Today, NBPure makes dozens of purposeful natural supplements for wellness, performance, and beauty. Since day one, the company’s name has stood for its product values: Natural Ingredients, Better Formulas, and Purity Testing.

To learn more about the company and keep up with its latest innovations in health and wellness, visit the NBPure website at nbpure.com or follow its Instagram page, @nbpure.

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Robyn Stevens, PR Media, 1 856-298-9820, [email protected], www.nbpure.com

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New coalition calls on UN to recognise natural materials ahead of INC-3

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A global coalition of packaging companies is calling on UN Treaty makers to recognise natural polymer materials as a key tool in the fight against plastic. Officially launched today, the Natural Polymers Group is a new industry voice committed to scaling natural polymer solutions to reduce plastic pollution globally. These innovative materials, created by companies Notpla, Loliware, Traceless, Xampla, MarinaText, Zerocircle and PlantSea, offer a regenerative, circular solution to tackle plastic waste and pollution.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — A global coalition of packaging companies is calling on UN Treaty makers to recognise natural polymer materials as a key tool in the fight against plastic.

Officially launched today, the Natural Polymers Group is a new industry voice committed to scaling natural polymer solutions to reduce plastic pollution globally.

The group, representing seven innovators (across the US, Europe and India), has been founded to establish nature-based materials, such as plants and seaweeds, as a viable and mainstream means of replacing plastic.

These innovative materials, created by companies Notpla, Loliware, Traceless, Xampla, MarinaText, Zerocircle and PlantSea, offer a regenerative, circular solution to tackle plastic waste and pollution.

The third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee will kick off in Nairobi next week, as representatives come together to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.

“We have come together to demonstrate the enormous potential for naturally sourced materials to transform industries reliant on conventional and single-use plastics,” said Pierre Paslier, cofounder of Notpla. “Our group will be the voice of this emerging industry and accelerate the adoption of natural polymers across many sectors and applications.”

Alexandra French, CEO of Xampla said: “We are proud to launch the Natural Polymers Group to speak with one voice about the potential of natural materials to eliminate plastic. Our Morro materials are a viable and market ready solution that can do things plastics never could. We urge those who are drafting the Treaty to recognise natural polymers as an essential part of a plastic free future.”

The group has set out three policy endorsements ahead of INC-3. This includes the call for a global and clear definition for plastic and non-plastic substitutes and an expanded criteria for circularity, that recognises natural polymer’s end of life benefits.

It also pushes for ambitious policies and incentives to phase out unnecessary plastics such as extended producer responsibility systems, taxes and levies.

These measures will help scale the production and use of safe, sustainable natural polymer solutions made from abundant renewable resources.

“The global treaty underway now is a pivotal chance to coordinate ambitious action to address the plastic crisis. We urge policymakers to leverage this opportunity to support natural solutions as the key solution to avoid plastic waste and pollution altogether, rather than relying solely on recycling or reuse of plastic,” added Pierre Paslier.

The Natural Polymers Group represents an important step in harnessing nature’s solutions to transition to a circular economy free of plastic pollution.

“It’s now more critical than ever that the natural polymers industry unites to solve the most pressing challenges of our time: plastic pollution and climate change. LOLIWARE’s fully commercialised seaweed resins platform ensures sustainability at scale, compliance with new legislation, new customer demands, and new waste requirements,” said Sea Briganti, CEO of LOLIWARE.

The coalition invites other innovators, businesses, researchers and NGOs to join its mission.

Learn more at https://naturalpolymersgroup.com/

About Loliware (www.loliware.com)

Loliware is an award-winning materials science company replacing single-use plastics with seaweed-based materials that are Designed to Disappear™. As the first company worldwide to scale seaweed as a high-performance, cost-effective replacement to fossil fuel-based plastics, Loliware’s SEA Technology, is a new category of sustainable resins that can be processed on existing plastics equipment into limitless home-compostable, circular products that regenerate the earth. Loliware’s partners include resin distributors, global manufacturers, and major brands worldwide, including Montachem, Sinclair & Rush, José Andrés Group and 1Hotels.

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LOLIWARE Press Team, LOLIWARE, 1 347-609-4990, [email protected], www.loliware.com

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Jackson House to Open New Mental Health Facility in Tulare

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“Jackson House is proud to be opening the first residential mental health facility in Tulare County,” said Dr. Bruce Figuered, Jackson House’s president. “The addition of our facility represents an extraordinarily valuable treatment option for those in need of high-quality in-network mental health services.”

Jackson House’s facilities are fully licensed and staffed. The organization was created to bridge the gap for patients who don’t necessitate being in an involuntary inpatient mental health program, but who do still require a form of residential mental health care. Jackson House specializes in serving clients who face bipolar disorder, depression, dual diagnosis, schizophrenia, or trauma disorders. They also offer their Veteran’s Program to help struggling military members cope and reacclimate to civilian life after a tour of duty.

With a variety of well-known health insurance providers remaining in-network with their facilities, Jackson House strives to make quality residential mental health treatment obtainable for virtually anyone who needs it. The Tulare facility’s recent opening demonstrates the organization’s steadfast commitment to providing effective, compassionate, and widely accessible mental health assistance. Jackson House’s Tulare location, along with Santa Paula, Temecuela, and El Centro, is proud to accept Medi-Cal in addition to private insurance.

For individuals in the Central Valley region who are currently battling mental health challenges and seeking a voluntary residential program, contact Jackson House at (888)-285-9280. Call to learn more about the Jackson House Tulare facility, its programs, and how they can empower you to succeed in your mental health journey.

Jackson House was built to fill a critical gap in the healthcare system. The company recognized there were outpatient treatment options and locked, inpatient facilities but nothing in the middle. Jackson House allows people to receive around-the-clock mental health treatment voluntarily, on their own terms. The program is built around evidence-based care and customized to meet each client’s unique needs. Jackson House helps clients manage the symptoms of their mental illness, provides tools for recovery and teaches the life skills necessary to thrive. Learn more by visiting www.jacksonhousecares.com.

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Matthew Martin, Jackson House, 1 (619) 823-3226, [email protected], https://jacksonhousecares.com/

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Artificial Intelligence-Generated Scientific Literature May Contain Fabricated Sources and Incorrect Information Study Finds

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Researchers critically appraised the chatbot min-review papers using a modified Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) assessment tool and found that the language and structure of the reviews appeared clearly presented and articulated, however, the AI chatbot failed to fully utilize the 1,000-word prompt limit, creating reviews with only 653 words and 805 words. Similarly, despite being provided instruction to utilize scientific references, more than 40% of cited sources were fabricated. Forty-six percent of the articles cited for the HAE mini-review and 47% of those cited for the EoE mini-review did not exist. Of the remaining references, 31% were real but did not include the information that was cited by the AI chatbot. Of the legitimate references, 85% were freely available and only two required a subscription, suggesting bias in the completed reviews.

According to the study, “The basis of a strong scientific review article is the quality of sources used to aggregate data, and therefore this is a glaring fault and shortcoming of the AI which makes it an unreliable source for review article generation.”

Plagiarism was another area of concern for researchers. Though the two mini-reviews in the study passed grammar checks, plagiarism checks identified 16% plagiarism in the HAE review article, and 24% in the EoE review article. Upon careful examination of the plagiarized sentences, the plagiarism was found primarily in reference to well-established information and therefore, may not represent an actual case of plagiarism. Additional research is needed to determine AI capabilities surrounding the creation of original articles.

“The ability of artificial intelligence to synthesize and summarize medical literature holds the potential for changing the landscape of scientific writing. However, at its current nascent stage, it carries a risk of distributing fabricated information and can very well overlook critical information necessary for the readers of medical journals especially when addressing specialized topics such as allergic and immunologic disorders,” says Taha Al-Shaikhly, MBChB, FAAAAI, corresponding author for the study.

While there is limited research on this topic, there is concern that AI could be used to generate false research in a convincing manner with nonexistent data. This research is a necessary step in better understanding new tools in scientific research and can hopefully inform future efforts to distinguish between artificially generated and human literature. Additional, expanded research will be valuable to understand and utilize AI in scientific literature according to the study.

Read the full study.

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) is the leading membership organization of more than 7,100 allergists, asthma specialists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals and other professionals with a special interest in the research and treatment of allergic and immunologic diseases. Established in 1943, the AAAAI has more than 7,100 members in the United States, Canada and 72 other countries and is the go-to resource for patients living with allergies, asthma and immune deficiency disorders.

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Candace Archie, The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), (414) 272-6071, [email protected], aaaai.org

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Key Considerations and Developments, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Join this webinar to gain insights into the latest advancements in adoptive cell therapy trial design and site factors in protocol selection and unique safety considerations.

Join Sharon Moore, MD, MBA, MPH, Chief Medical Officer, Caidya; Dr. Neeta Somaiah, Associate Professor and Deputy Chair of Sarcoma Medical Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center; and Gaurav Sharma, Chief Development Officer, Caidya, for the live webinar on Friday, December 1, 2023, at 11am EST (4pm GMT/UK).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit Adoptive Cell Therapy in Oncology: Key Considerations and Developments.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars and digital content to the global life science, food, healthcare and medical device communities. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, healthcare and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps professionals stay current with industry developments, regulations and jobs. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com
For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/

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Vera Kovacevic, Xtalks, +1 (416) 977-6555 x371, vkovacevic@xtalks.com

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Better Health Group Secures $175 Million In Growth Capital On Top Of Initial $500 Million Investment To Fund Continued National Expansion

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“Our payor, provider, and investment partners recognize our long track record of success running a scalable, value-based care organization,” said Mike Polen, CEO of Better Health Group. “Since inception, the company has generated consistent profitability and industry-leading care quality. We’ve done so by relying on close collaboration with our provider partners and through comprehensive care management that emphasizes early disease detection and prevention. The approach helps our patients achieve better health, enables our providers to deliver higher quality and more personalized care, and gives our payor partners greater financial stability. In short, we’re providing real value-based care.”

The company’s unique, two-pronged offering has attracted 575 new providers to the Better Health Group network since 2022. These providers can maintain ownership of their practices and partner with Better Health Group’s MSO and ACOs, or they can work as employees at one of its 162 company-owned medical centers.

“Almost 90% of our providers deliver savings in value-based arrangements while also achieving the highest quality scores,” said Chris Michalik, managing director at Kinderhook Industries. “BHG’s results speak for themselves.”

“Over the past two years, we have shown the healthcare industry that not only does our model work, but it’s also scalable,” said Sidd Pagidipati, Better Health Group’s founder and chairman. “With only one in five primary care providers participating in risk-based value-based care arrangements, we see enormous opportunity to help providers across the country earn more by delivering better care to their patients.”

About Better Health Group

Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Better Health Group is leading the transition to value-based primary care. Operating in eight states and Puerto Rico, Better Health Group manages care for more than 250,000 patients enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare ACOs, Managed Medicaid, and Commercial Insurance plans. The company’s business lines deliver Better Care, Better Outcomes, and Better Health.

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Lindsey Pierson, Better Health Group, 813-614-2075, [email protected], www.betterhealthgroup.com

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Newark, N.J.’s Affordable Connectivity Program Connects 31,000+ Households to High-Speed Internet, Saving Residents $1 Million Monthly

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“The city of Newark is pursuing a series of initiatives to support broadband access and adoption – enabling residents to work from home, complete schoolwork and online courses, attend telehealth appointments and more,” said Marcus Randolph, president and CEO, Invest Newark. “Promoting the adoption of ACP is the first part of that work.”

About half of Newark’s 110,000 households are eligible for the ACP program. With outreach underway, nearly 30 percent of the city is enrolled, with 10,000 households added in 2023 alone.

“Invest Newark and the Newark Alliance are laser focused on closing the digital divide in Newark and ensuring that all residents have access to affordable high-speed Internet,” said Aaron Meyerson, Newark’s chief innovation economy officer and director of broadband. “Though the ACP program is the most immediate plan to connect residents, we will be rolling out additional programs soon, including connecting public housing buildings and rolling out free Wi-Fi downtown.”

“There is a huge information gap in Newark; many people here don’t have high-speed Internet access at home because of the cost,” said Andrea McLean, ACP outreach ambassador for Invest Newark. “When I tell people living in homeless shelters and those receiving NJ SNAP benefits that they qualify for free Internet service, they are really excited as it’s a huge opportunity to get connected.”

Earlier this year, Invest Newark received a grant of $400,000 from the Federal Communications Commission to promote participation in the ACP. One of just four recipients in the state, Invest Newark’s initial goal was to increase adoption from 36 percent of eligible households to over 50 percent. Households are eligible for the program based on their household income or if they qualify for federal programs such as Medicaid or food stamps.

“Our new goal is to have 70 percent of the eligible households sign up for the program by June 2024, and we are likely to surpass that,” continued McLean.

“A quality Internet connection is not a luxury; it’s a necessity that unlocks opportunities in jobs, schooling, healthcare, and more,” said U.S. Senator Cory Booker. “This milestone is testament to the hard work of Mayor Baraka’s administration, Invest Newark, Newark Alliance, and many others to increase access and expand opportunity in Newark. I’m committed to continue working with them as I fight in Congress to extend funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, a vital investment in working families in Newark and across America.”

“For a long time, closing the digital divide focused on one part of the equation – the lack of physical infrastructure to get online. But we know that for many people, even when there was technically access, the cost to get online was too high. Thanks to investments from Congress, we have new tools to tackle both challenges, including the Affordable Connectivity Program that is helping struggling families to get or stay online to pay for this modern-day necessity,” said Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel.

“A big part of our success in so many aspects of life in Newark is our commitment to connecting with each other – and the Internet is such an important way to do that,” said Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka. “We’re grateful for the Affordable Connectivity Program that supports our citywide, multi-phase approach to promoting residents’ fast, affordable access to this critical resource for work, school, community engagement, telehealth and so many other activities that unite us as Newarkers.”

“The Newark Alliance has been working to advance equitable economic growth in Newark for 25 years,” said Evan Weiss, CEO of the Newark Alliance. “However, the pandemic laid bare what many of us already knew: access to high quality broadband is inseparable from meeting our broader mission. Our work advancing the ACP is a key part of that initiative and we look forward to doubling down on this effort in 2024.”

To learn more and sign up for the Affordable Connectivity Program, click here, visit any Newark Public Library on Mondays from 10am to 1pm or go to City Hall (Room 209 or 315) on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (1-3 p.m.) or Friday (9-12 p.m.) To check if you qualify or identify which Internet providers offer the benefit near you, visit getinternet.gov.

ABOUT INVEST NEWARK
Invest Newark, the city’s Economic Development Corporation, propels economic growth by championing small businesses, improving internet access, and facilitating real estate development. These endeavors lead to job creation and wealth generation, enhancing the overall welfare of Newark’s residents. Distinguished by our unwavering dedication to equity and sustainability, Invest Newark stands apart as a forward-thinking development agency. Stay up to date on Invest Newark’s latest news by following us on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn, or visit us at InvestNewark.org.

ABOUT NEWARK ALLIANCE
The Newark Alliance, through the combined strength and collaboration of its Members, drives inclusive economic growth for all of Newark, New Jersey. Our Members comprise Newark’s premier businesses, anchor institutions, and community partners, including Fortune 100 & 500 companies and several of the country’s top universities, developers, hospitals, and arts institutions. United by a shared vision, the Alliance and its Members work collaboratively to cement Newark’s status as one of America’s most diverse, prosperous, exciting, and equitable cities. Visit us at newark-alliance.org.

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Grace Sanford, Violet PR, 201.290.3543, [email protected], https://www.violetpr.com/

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Makers Nutrition Donates to Long Island Cares

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Founded in 1980 by Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter and social activist Harry Chapin, Long Island Cares’ mission is to provide nutritious, culturally relevant food to 221,000 food-insecure Long Islanders (including 65,000 children) and attack the root causes of hunger. The organization annually distributes more than 10 million pounds of food to 325 pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, senior living facilities, homeless camps and more. Food is also distributed at its five food pantry locations, targeting each area’s underserved communities. As Harry Chapin once said, “To know is to care, to care is to act, to act is to make a difference.” Long Island Cares exists to make those words a reality.

About Long Island Cares, Inc.

Founded by the late Harry Chapin, Long Island Cares brings together all available resources for the benefit of the hungry and food insecure on Long Island and, to the best of our ability, provides for the humanitarian needs of our community. Our goals are to improve food security for families, sponsor programs that help families achieve self-sufficiency, and educate the general public about the causes and consequences of hunger on Long Island. Our vision is A Hunger Free Long Island. Long Island Cares, Inc. – The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank has a 4-star rating by Charity Navigator as well as earning Guidstar’s Platinum Seal of Transparency.

About Makers Nutrition

A two-time Inc. 5000 honoree, Makers Nutrition is a groundbreaking dietary supplement manufacturer. Specializing in capsules, tablets, powders, softgels and gummies, Makers Nutrition provides a full-service option for all contract manufacturing, graphic design, packaging, and fulfillment service needs. 

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Rosemary Tambini, Makers Nutrition, 631-456-5397, [email protected], https://www.makersnutrition.com

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CardioVascular Coalition Calls for Immediate Congressional Action to Prevent Further Clinical Labor Cuts

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The CardioVascular Coalition (CVC) strongly supports the Providing Relief and Stability for Medicare Patients Act of 2023 (H.R. 3674), introduced by Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), Rep. Tony Cardenas (D-CA-29), Rep. Greg Murphy, MD (R-NC-3), and Rep. Danny Davis (IL-D-7). This bipartisan legislation will prevent ongoing cuts to office-based specialists for the next two years. By doing so, it helps stop major disruptions for patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and coronary artery disease (CAD).

Amidst a barrage of reductions in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) over recent years, with decreases surpassing 20% stemming from the 2022 Physician Fee Schedule and clinical labor policy, these ongoing cuts will exacerbate the financial strain on healthcare providers during a period of unparalleled economic instability.

If the cuts are left unaddressed, the end result will be providers closing their doors, therefore depriving peripheral artery disease patients of care in the outpatient settings they prefer. The CVC believes that the cuts will worsen health equity problems and accelerate the consolidation trend across the United States.

“The CVC is gravely concerned how these ongoing cuts would increase instability and further limit patient access to revascularization services that are critical for patients and reduce costs,” said vascular & interventional radiology specialist Jerry Niedzwiecki, MD. “We are asking for Congress to step in and stop these cuts from harming patients and forcing providers to close their doors. H.R. 3674 is a bipartisan solution that can pass before the end of the year, but Congress must make this a priority.”

Dr. Niedzwiecki continued, “To address the issues of patient access and systemic health inequity in our country, Congress must pass the Providing Relief and Stability for Medicare Patients Act of 2023 (H.R. 3674). Further, CMS must work closely with Congress to fundamentally reform the Physician Fee Schedule so that any future unjustified cuts to specialty provider services can be avoided.”

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Grant Herring, CardioVascular Coalition (CVC), 2022802554, [email protected], https://www.cardiovascularcoalition.com/

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Prime Superior Awarded Patent For World’s First Biological Cloning Honey

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“We are very proud,” said President & Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Paul Rushton M.A., Ph.D., “to have received the world’s first patent for a Biological cloning honey.”

Prime Superior’s choice of honey as the main constituent of Prime Superior Clone was based on wanting to produce an organic and all-natural product. Synthetic rooting gels that contain synthetic hormones are not natural and are registered as biopesticides. Prime Superior Clone does not require this registration, and in fact, many Prime Superior products are OMRI-listed for organic growing.

“Prime Superior Clone is a clever and ground-breaking product.” continued, Dr. Rushton. “This is because it is more than the sum of the parts. The product not only sets up the beneficial symbiosis with many benefits to the plant but also the honey feeds both the growing plant and the fungus. Prime Superior Clone therefore gives the new plant two boosts neither of which you get from normal cloning gels.”

To learn more about Prime Superior products, visit: primesuperior.com.

About Prime Superior

Prime Superior is a division of LPC Naturals LLC, a new company that promotes and distributes a successful and safe range of seed treatments and other products that establish a beneficial interaction with a proprietary strain of the symbiotic fungus Beauveria bassiana. This natural symbiotic partnership can result in increased yields and improved quality (such as higher yields of cannabinoids and terpenes).

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Christopher J. Lent, Prime Superior, 1 716-633-1940 304, [email protected], https://primesuperior.com/

Nicholas Bianco, Prime Superior, 1 716-633-1940 232, [email protected], https://primesuperior.com/

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