Eurofins Food Safety Systems Partners with AGGI Asociados for Public Food Safety Trainin

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Eurofins Food Safety Systems
 and AGGI Asociados of Mexico are excited to announce their partnership and signed
 agreement to provide co-branded public trainings for the food manufacturing markets
 in Mexico. The partnership kicked off with a well-attended debut course, FSMA
Preventive Controls for Human Food, on July 20th-22nd in Mexico City. This new
development demonstrates AGGI's continued efforts to provide valuable food safety
services to Mexico and further exemplifies Eurofins' commitment to do the same across North America.

AGGI Asociados is a company that has been dedicated to the development of suppliers
 in the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries for more than 20 years.
 Through its qualified and experienced staff as well as its support programs for auditing,
consulting, training, and related systems such as Good Manufacturing Practices
(GMP), AGGI's goal is to ensure the quality, efficacy and safety of its customers' products.
Eurofins Food Safety Systems is well-known as an industry-leading food safety
 training provider with its extensive portfolio of public courses as well as its roots
 as the global leader of analytical testing services. Continually investing in resources
to stay ahead of the dynamic regulatory climate of the food manufacturing sector,
 Eurofins' commitment to providing its clients with comprehensive food safety
solutions begins with valuable employee training. 
Following the introductory Preventive Controls course in Mexico City, Eurofins and
AGGI will expand their partnership to deliver more training opportunities for food
 producers and processors in Mexico. Additional offerings will include HACCP,
Internal Food Safety Auditor courses and training to the GFSI benchmarked
 standard, Safe Quality Food (SQF).
"As a huge exporter to the United States, we've recognized the necessity for
 additional food safety training in Mexico and jumped at the chance to collaborate
with the already well-known and reputable AGGI Asociados," said Eurofins' Food
Safety Systems Director, Gary Smith. "Together with our expertise in the recent
FSMA regulations and GFSI standards, we hope to be a very valuable asset to
 the food manufacturing industries of Mexico."
"The business relationship between Eurofins and AGGI provides the foundation for
 a greater presence and growth potential for food safety services in Mexico and also
throughout Latin America. Our knowledge of the Mexican marketplace as well as
our experience coupled with the skill sets provided by Eurofins undoubtedly ensures
 a successful future of providing high quality services to all companies in the food
market in Mexico," said Ofelia Castanada Saldate of AGGI.
To learn more about the courses being offered by Eurofins and AGGI or for course registration, please visit our webpage at http://www.eurofinsus.com/food-safety/training/.
Notes for the editor: Eurofins – a global leader in bio-analysis 

Eurofins Scientific believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical
 products testing, as well as one of the global market leaders in agroscience, genomics,
 discovery pharmacology and central laboratory services. In addition, Eurofins is one
 of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.
With over 25,000 staff in more than 250 laboratories across 39 countries, Eurofins
offers a portfolio of over 130,000 validated analytical methods for evaluating the safety,
identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances
 and products, as well as for innovative clinical diagnostic. The Group provides its
customers with high-quality services, accurate results on time and expert advice by its
 highly qualified staff.
Eurofins is committed to pursuing its dynamic growth strategy by expanding both its
 technology portfolio and its geographic reach. Through R&D and acquisitions, the
Group draws on the latest developments in the field of biotechnology and analytical
 chemistry to offer its clients unique analytical solutions and the most comprehensive
 range of testing methods.
As one of the most innovative and quality oriented international players in its industry,
 Eurofins is ideally positioned to support its clients' increasingly stringent quality and s
afety standards and the expanding demands of regulatory authorities and healthcare
practitioners around the world.
The shares of Eurofins Scientific are listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange
 (ISIN FR0000038259, Reuters EUFI.PA, Bloomberg ERF FP).

Important disclaimer: This press release contains forward-looking statements and estimates that involve risks
and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements and estimates contained herein
 represent the judgment of Eurofins Scientific as of the date of this release. These
 forward-looking statements are not guarantees for future performance, and the
 forward-looking events discussed in this release may not occur. Eurofins Scientific
 disclaims any intent or obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements
and estimates. All statements and estimates are made based on the data available
 to the Company as of the date of publication, but no guarantee can be made as to their validity.
For more information, please visit www.eurofinsus.com/food-safety 

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Hit the Road During the Niagara Wine Festival

Celebrate the grape harvest with a tour through wine country

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. — When it comes to Ontario wine country, the arrival of September can only mean one thing — it’s Niagara Wine Festival time!

While the vast majority of wineries of the Niagara Peninsula are open all year long, and many participate in various events throughout the year, it is during the Festival that the industry puts on its best face to celebrate the grape harvest and the incredible wines that get their start in vineyards across the region. For wine lovers, it the ideal time to get out and experience what Niagara wine country has to offer and discover some hidden gems.

“There is so much going on during the Niagara Wine Festival that it can be quite easy to get lost or overwhelmed by everything that is going on,” says Sommelier Marcel Morgenstern, Sales Manager at Niagara-on-the-Lake’s PondView Estate Winery. “But it is still a great time to make new discoveries at Niagara wineries. There is nothing quite like trying new wines and old favourites in the quaint setting of a winery amid the vines.”

Montebello Park in downtown St. Catharines may be the heart of the Wine Festival, but most, if not all, of the wineries in the park are only offering a portion of their wine roster. Likewise, you can’t get everything a winery offers at the liquor store.  

When planning your tour through wine country during the Niagara Wine Festival, Marcel offers a few important tips to make your trip more enjoyable:

·         Plan your transportation. First and foremost, make sure you have a driver. A couple of samples at this winery and a few samples at that winery can add up, and you don’t want to be drinking and driving.

·         Plan your route. Gas is expensive. Wine Country Ontario’s Wine Route Planner can help you prepare a logical route that will prevent backtracking and zig zagging throughout the Peninsula.

·         Plan around events. Many Niagara wineries will have special events during the Wine Festival. On Sept. 17^th, PondView will be hosting a Harvest Party, with a wine bar, delicious food, their famous wine slushies and live entertainment by Sandy Vine and the Midnights. Admission is free, and food and wine packages are available.

·         Plan for your purchases. Simply tossing your purchases into the trunk of your car is a good way to end up with broken bottles. Bring along a cooler or two (recommend using frozen gel packs as opposed to ice cubes) or simply ask for an empty box from the first winery you visit.

·         Plan refreshments and sustenance. At some point in your tour, you will want to grab a bite to eat. And no matter what part of Niagara wine country you are touring, you are likely to pass by a fantastic local restaurant serving up a chef-inspired menu that is unparalleled. Or simply make your self some sandwiches before you leave and put them in your cooler. It is also wise to bring along some water or other soft drinks to help cleanse your palate between winery visits.

·         Plan to have fun and learn some new things. A tour of wineries is a chance to open yourself to new flavour experiences. Look down the sample menus for wines you haven’t tried before, or go to a winery you have never visited and try their version of your favourite varietal. You may be surprised by what you discover!

“By all means, your Niagara Wine Festival must include a few hours in Montebello sampling different wines, trying new foods, listening to live music and enjoying the sunshine,” says Marcel. “But it should also include a stop at more than a couple of wineries for a more diverse, and intimate, wine tasting experience.”

Please visit www.pondviewwinery.com for more information, Like PondView on Facebook, follow it on Twitter @pondviewwinery and share your photos on Instagram.

About PondView Estate Winery:

Drawing on more than three generations of winemaking experience, PondView Estate Winery is one of the newest additions to the Four Mile Creek appellation in the heart of Niagara’s wine country. Family owned by Luciano and Adriana Puglisi, PondView crafts exceptional Ontario VQA wines rooted in an Italian heritage. Luciano’s enthusiasm and respect for the winemaking process, alongside his dedication and commitment to excellence, earned him the prestigious title of Grape King in 2008, awarded by the Ministry of Agriculture to the finest vineyard operator in Ontario. The secret to the success of PondView Estate Winery is the long-held belief of the Puglisi family: Great wine is a harmony of earth and vine.

Indspire announces partnership with LIFT Philanthropy Partners

NEWS RELEASE Toronto, ON (September 6, 2016): Indspire is pleased to announce its partnership with LIFT Philanthropy Partners to improve education outcomes for Indigenous youth across Canada. Indspire, an Indigenous-led registered charity that works towards enriching Canada through Indigenous education, is launching into a new period of growth within a noteworthy turning point in Canadian history. Having been recognized by LIFT Philanthropy Partners as an outstanding social purpose organization, LIFT will work with Indspire over the next three years to enhance Indspire's organizational effectiveness and expand its reach across the country. Indspire is led by Indigenous people for Indigenous people and serves First Nation, Inuit, and Métis students in remote communities and urban centres across Canada. With the support of funding partners, Indspire disburses financial awards, delivers programs, and shares resources with the goal of closing the gap in Indigenous education. Indspire's K-12 Institute is a virtual resource centre that serves educators, communities, and other stakeholders who are committed to improving kindergarten to grade 12 success for Indigenous youth. Indspire is the largest funder of Indigenous education outside the federal government. In 2015-16, Indspire awarded over $12.2 million through 3,792 scholarships and bursaries to Indigenous students across Canada. Each year, the Indspire Awards are broadcast nationally through APTN and Global TV, celebrating the successes achieved by Indigenous people. Using its venture philanthropy approach, LIFT will invest up to $1 million in hands-on management support, strategic funding, and pro bono business expertise from its national network of corporate partners to increase Indspire's unique capacity to make meaningful social impact in Canada. Quotes: "We are delighted with our partnership with LIFT which will enable Indspire to continue to grow and to enhance its effectiveness at this important time in Canadian history. We are aware that now more than ever, Indigenous students, educators and communities are seeking support to achieve their potential through education, a goal that Indspire's many individual, corporate and public sector partners are committed to support. " -Roberta Jamieson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Indspire "With Indspire, we found a partner that is committed to building better lives for Canada's Indigenous youth through improvements in education, both at the K-12 and post-secondary levels. We look forward to working with Indspire's leadership team to build upon their proven successes and support them to further expand their meaningful work across Canada." -Bruce Dewar, President and Chief Executive Officer, LIFT Philanthropy Partners About Indspire Indspire is an Indigenous-led registered charity that invests in the education of Indigenous people for the long term benefit of these individuals, their families and communities. With the support of its funding partners, Indspire disburses financial awards, delivers programs, and shares resources with the goal of closing the gap in Indigenous education. Each year, the organization presents the Indspire Awards, broadcast nationally to celebrate the successes achieved by Indigenous people. Visit www.indspire.ca for more information. About LIFT Philanthropy Partners LIFT is a national non-profit organization that increases the effectiveness and impact of non-profits, charities and social enterprises that build better lives for vulnerable and at-risk Canadians by addressing barriers to good health, education, skills development and employment. LIFT applies a venture philanthropy approach, which includes hands-on management support, pro bono business expertise and strategic funding, to help these social purpose organizations improve their ability to help more people in need. Visit www.liftpartners.ca for more information. For more information, contact: Anne Marie Gabriel, CAE  VP, Communications & Marketing, Phone: 416 987 0260 Cell: 226 920 5928 agabriel@indspire.ca Holly Thornton LIFT Philanthropy Partners 647.642.6846  holly@publicinc.com

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Fast-Growing Manufacturer of Dietary Supplements Expands on the Heels of Receiving a Good Manufacturing Practice Certification from NSF

           
-- JW Nutritional, a fast-growing 

contract manufacturer of dietary supplements, functional foods, and pet

 nutrition, announced today the grand opening of its new

 manufacturing facility in Plano. The facility
will be dedicated almost exclusively to the production 

of the company's protein powders. Production will begin later this month.
        
          
"This is an exciting milestone for us, as we now boast over

130,000 square feet of
space with the addition of our new facility,"

 said Jesse Windrix, President and
founder of JW Nutritional. "We're now able to bring

 our customers the same service
with their protein products that they were 

already receiving from us out of our
capsule and tablet facility."
        
Since 2004, JW Nutritional has offered turnkey product

 development with formula
R&D, ingredient-sourcing, packaging, label design,

 and fulfillment. The company
is led by Windrix, along with Nathan Hewitt, Vice President,

 Joshua Smith, Chief
Engineer, and Dragos Alevizache, Director of Quality.   
        
The news of the company's expansion comes on the heels of

 its receipt of a third
party Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification 

from NSF, one of the strictest
and most prestigious third party certifying bodies in the

 nutritional industry. The
certification is a necessity for industry leaders, 

especially following an
announcement that GNC, the nutritional retail giant, 

will no longer accept products
produced outside of third party inspected facilities 

after December 31st , 2016.
        
"Obtaining our NSF certificate shows our continued push

 for quality and affirms,
beyond any doubt, that our products are fully compliant

 with all regulatory
requirements," said Alevizache. "We operate our facility

 as if we are in a glass
building, open for anyone to look in and see just how 

their products are being
made."
        
The leadership team will be discussing JW Nutritional's 

success, as well as
challenges facing the supplement industry in July on 

"Worldwide Business with Kathy
Ireland®." The segment, which will air on Fox Business

 Network as sponsored
programming and Bloomberg International, will mark the 

leadership team's national
television debut.
        
For more information about JW Nutritional,
        
Call (214) 221-0404 or visit online at www.jwnutritional.com.
        

#mybodyis Campaign Set to Change the Way Women View Their Bodies

Embodied State of Mind launches the #mybodyis campaign (August 29, 2016  – October 8, 2016) to promote and celebrate diversity of real women in  our society; because every body is a beautiful body. New York, NY, August 29, 2016 --(PR.com)-- Surveys indicate  that 87% of US women(1), which equates to a staggering 109 million women(2), are unhappy with their body. Only 4% of women(3) consider themselves beautiful. It is clear that in a society where so much emphasis is placed on body image, there i s something fundamentally wrong and harmful about the way most women  view their body. Accepting body dissatisfaction as a normal part of life is not a solution, and the #mybodyis campaign is set to change the way  women view their body. The #mybodyis campaign celebrates diversity of real women in our society and brings positive back to how we view our bodies for the better. It sheds  negative descriptors and focuses on the incredible qualities our bodies exhibit. Wearing each perceived flaw or imperfection as a badge of true beauty and basking in the positive features that makes our bodies simply amazing. The #mybodyis campaign encourages women of all ages, sizes and  background to take part in the body positive conversations online  (http://mybodyis.net/) by completing the #mybodyis… sentence with  a positive one-word descriptor, uploading a candid photo of themselves  and sharing a personal body changing story. The aim is to encourage  real women to join the conversation about having a healthy body image  and inspire other women to change their mindset with the help of their  positive perceptive and journeys. New York #mybodyis free events include: Let’s Have A Body Positive  Conversation gatherings; Change Your Mindset – Special #mybodyis  Workshops; How to Take body Positive Selfies; Body Positive Outdoor  Meditation, and a variety of Focus Groups. The end of the campaign  will be marked by a celebration in Central Park on October 8th. About Embodied State of Mind: Embodied State of Mind, LLC  (http://embodiedstateofmind.com/) is a New York based Start-up,  seeking to empower people with the skills and knowledge to  revolutionize the way they feel about their body and lead a  happier, healthier and more fulfilling life. Lucie Baker PhD who  is global consultant on body image development founded Embodied  State of Mind in June 2016. Sources: (1)http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-study-reveals-one-in-five-women-plan-to-pursue-cosmetic-surgery-300034188.html (2) US Census: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/table/PST045215/00 (3) Dove Research: The Real Truth About Beauty:  Revisited http://www.dove.com/us/en/stories/about-dove/our-research.html

Contact Information

Embodied State of Mind Dr Lucie Baker 646-380-2437 Contact embodiedstateofmind.com