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COLUMBIA, Md., April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/
Foundation Fighting Blindness, the world s leading organization committed to finding treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases, announces that it has appointed Claire M. Gelfman, Ph.D. as chief scientific officer. In her new role, Dr. Gelfman will be responsible for leading the overarching scientific strategy for the organization with a focus on research initiatives designed to accelerate new treatments and cures for inherited retinal diseases.
Additionally, Dr. Gelfman will oversee the Foundation s non-clinical research portfolio, including early translational and pre-clinical research programs. She will also serve as the primary scientific contact with the Foundation s Scientific Advisory Board, the Research Oversight Committee, academic institutions, and government science agencies.
April 27, 2021
4/26/2021 - Saint Helena, CA Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) and UNCF (United Negro College Fund) proudly announce scholarship applications are now being accepted for students wishing to pursue a career in the wine industry. The first recipients will receive support toward college tuition this fall.
Last September, NVV committed $1 million to the fund, pledging $200,000 each year for the next five years, and has begun a fundraising effort to build the fund beyond that initial investment. The NVV represents one of the foremost wine regions and strives to be a leader in the world of wine. We hope to strengthen our industry by attracting more diverse talent who will bring new points of view and contribute in meaningful ways to all aspects of our wine community, said Linda Reiff, president and CEO of Napa Valley Vintners. We’re excited to have an opportunity to make a difference starting this fall with the first 40 recipients beginning their careers in as soon
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The pandemic turbocharged many trends that were already under way when the coronavirus struck the US early last year. One of them was consumer demand for food labelled “organic”, as shuttered restaurants and lockdowns forced many to see the contents of their refrigerator in a new light.
Indeed, 2020 sales of organic produce grew by 14.2 per cent. In the first quarter of this year, organic food sales rose by 9.3 per cent over the same period last year, topping $US2.2 billion ($2.8 billion) as shoppers sought to avoid the taint of artificial additives, fertilisers and pesticides.
“Some of the surge we’ve seen in organic sales in the pandemic has been because of the perception of safety,” said Melanie Bartelme, global food analyst at Mintel, a market research firm.
Posted on April 23, 2021
Fulton, CA (April 26, 2021) – Russian River Valley Winegrowers (RRVW) today announced Jesslyn Jackson as the organization’s new executive director. Responsible for supporting the diverse winery and grower membership base, along with new member recruitment, Jackson will drive strategic marketing initiatives, member services programming, and overall agency administration. Jackson takes the lead as visitors are again warmly – and safely – welcomed back to the area’s wineries and tasting rooms.
“Jesslyn brings exceptional industry experience, and has a proven ability to develop meaningful winery marketing programs, create unique events and serve as a strong champion for our region,” said Clark Lystra, board president, Russian River Valley Winegrowers. “As we look forward to a year of reopening, we’re thrilled to have Jesslyn’s energy and expertise.”
Russian River Valley Winegrowers Announces Jesslyn Jackson as New Executive Director
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Wineries and Tasting Rooms Throughout the Region are Open and Welcoming Visitors, Offering Chance to Experience Nuances of Area’s Six Neighborhoods
Jesslyn Jackson, Incoming Executive Director, Russian River Valley Winegrowers (Photo credit: Scot Hampton)
“I’m honored to join RRVW and am dedicated to working closely with the Board and our members to bring even more awareness to the people, places and distinctive wines of the Russian River Valley.” Jesslyn Jackson, incoming executive director, RRVW FULTON, Calif. (PRWEB) April 26, 2021 Russian River Valley Winegrowers (RRVW) today announced Jesslyn Jackson as the organization’s new executive director. Responsible for supporting the diverse winery and grower membership base, along with new member recruitment, Jackson will drive strategic marketing initia