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Calgary Herald
12 hours ago
- Business
- Calgary Herald
'Buy Canadian': Here are 6 of the best homegrown condiment brands
Article content Article content In 2020, as people across Canada found themselves managing three meals a day within four walls, Jannine Rane and Anush Sachdeva were also in the throes of the 'what's for dinner' dilemma. Article content 'We really were just trying to figure out a way where we could have that variety, which is the reality of how most people eat today. (It's) based on wanting a mix of cultures, wanting that convenience, but then also the reality of what's in the fridge at 6:23 on a Tuesday,' says Rane, co-founder and CEO of Zing Pantry Shortcuts in Toronto. Article content The average Canadian knows seven recipes, she adds, which is in stark contrast to our growing appetite for global flavours. According to Canadian Grocer, Korean, Japanese, Filipino and Thai cuisines are driving 24 per cent growth in the multicultural food category. Article content 'How we want to eat and how we eat — there was no real overlap there. So that was the pain point. How do we eat what we want without having to spend hours in the kitchen? And the inspiration was really restaurants,' says Rane. 'How does a restaurant get a plate of dinner from the kitchen to your table in 20 minutes? The secret sauce is the secret sauce, quite literally.' Article content Article content Rane and Sachdeva co-founded Zing with their friend Kiran Singh, a chef, to bottle sauces that brought flavour 'without compromising on quality or health. And doing it in a way that is also an homage to Canada and reflects the communities we live in.' Article content Over the past five years, they've partnered with Canadian chefs and food creators to develop a range of condiments, including Vincent Ng's Mala Savoury Chili Salt, Pay Chen's Sacha-ish Chili Miso Condiment and Christine Flynn's Buzz Hot Honey. Article content They make their products in a Mississauga facility and manage all aspects of the business in-house. Rane says that Zing built its business with independent grocers, small boutiques and coffee shops willing to take a chance on something new. It's now available at more than 700 retailers nationwide, including Metro, Whole Foods Market and Fortinos. Article content Article content Zing's top seller is one of its original products, Hakka-ish Chili Crisp. It's been so popular that there's now a Garlic Chili Crunch version. In 2020, Zing was one of a handful of companies in Canada making chili crisp. People often asked Rane what it was — but no longer, which she sees as evidence of how much more frequently people seek out these flavours. Article content According to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, chili sauces, such as chili crisp, are seeing the greatest growth in the 'cooking and table sauce' segment, the largest sauce category. Article content Many people have advised Zing to move its operations to the United States, but Rane has resisted each time. She says running a Canadian small business in a consolidated industry and an uncertain economy isn't easy, but her absolute belief in their work keeps her going. Article content 'We took a leap of faith,' says Rane. 'There was no one doing what we were doing at the time. We're that example for folks that are starting now. So, I hope it's the beginning of a wave of more Canadians being excited and proud of what we have to offer and just doing it — because I think we can and should.'
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
DevvStream Boosts Carbon Offset Initiative Through E-Commerce Partnerships
Partnering with e-commerce agencies, technology integrators, and 3PL providers to drive adoption of its D-PIVOT carbon offset tool across Shopify storefronts New agreements with Zing (e-commerce marketing/software) and Minimus Fulfillment (3PL for celebrity and creator brands) strengthen DevvStream's leadership in the carbon offset market Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - March 18, 2025) - DevvStream Corp. (NASDAQ: DEVS) ("DevvStream" or the "Company"), a leading carbon credit project co-development and generation firm specializing in technology-based solutions, today announced a major expansion of its e-commerce sustainability strategy through partnerships designed to accelerate adoption and revenue growth for its previously announced DevvStream Personal Impact Voluntary Offset Tool ("D-PIVOT"). D-PIVOT is a free Shopify-integrated software tool that enables consumers to offset the carbon footprint of their online purchases by supporting verified, high-integrity environmental projects, including clean water access, rainforest preservation, and indigenous-led conservation programs. It is made available primarily through wholesalers, fulfillment providers, and distributors, allowing businesses to offer a seamless sustainability solution for environmentally conscious customers. D-PIVOT can be found at By forming strategic partnerships with e-commerce marketing agencies, technology integrators, and third-party logistics ("3PL") providers, DevvStream is positioned to drive rapid scale across the Shopify ecosystem, which powers approximately 28% of all online stores in the United States. This also provides the Company with a strong sales channel for its inventory of several million high-quality carbon credits. Strategic Market Opportunity: Tapping into High-Growth E-Commerce Sectors E-commerce continues to be a dominant force in U.S. retail, with logistics, marketing, and technology integration services growing at an accelerated rate. This represents a major revenue opportunity for DevvStream: Third-Party Logistics Providers: The U.S. 3PL market generated approximately $299.5 billion in gross revenue in 2023, with projections exceeding $350 billion by 2030. Parcel shipments are growing by 5% annually, creating an ongoing need for sustainable shipping solutions. E-Commerce Marketing & Media Agencies: The U.S. digital advertising agency market is expected to generate $52.4 billion in revenue in 2024, up 10.3% year-over-year, reflecting continued investment in e-commerce brands. With D-PIVOT, DevvStream is positioned to capitalize on these trends by embedding sustainability into online transactions at scale. Partnerships with Zing and Minimus Fulfillment: Scaling DevvStream's Reach Across Shopify To accelerate market penetration, DevvStream has signed agreements with two leading companies. These partnerships are expected to facilitate the introduction of D-PIVOT to online retailers looking to enhance their sustainability efforts. Zing, an e-commerce marketing and software development company, provides access to a diverse portfolio of online brands seeking sustainability integrations. Minimus Fulfillment, a leading 3PL provider serving high-profile clients, provides DevvStream with access to retailers actively looking for sustainability-friendly shipping solutions. "Partnering with Zing and Minimus Fulfillment represents a major step forward in our mission to make carbon offsetting accessible at the point of purchase," said Sunny Trinh, CEO of DevvStream. "With e-commerce reshaping consumer habits, this initiative enables us to scale revenue while embedding sustainability into everyday transactions. By collaborating with key players in the online retail ecosystem, we can scale D-PIVOT's impact and empower businesses to offer meaningful climate action to their customers." "At Zing, we work with a diverse portfolio of e-commerce brands that are constantly looking for innovative ways to enhance customer experience and align with consumer values," said Dan Melnick, CEO and Co-Founder of Zing. "Integrating DevvStream's D-PIVOT solution allows our clients to offer seamless carbon offset options at checkout, adding both sustainability and customer engagement benefits. DevvStream's expertise in high-integrity carbon credits makes them the ideal partner for this initiative, ensuring that the offsets are both impactful and transparent." "Minimus Fulfillment is excited to be working with the D-PIVOT Shopify plugin to offer it to our fulfillment clients," said Paul Shrater, CEO of Minimus Fulfillment. "We enjoy sharing unique opportunities that can enhance our client's businesses as we view them as client-partners and not just as a client/vendor relationship. Consumers, more so than ever, are looking for ways to feel an emotional connection to the brands they purchase from, and by providing a way for them to offset the carbon footprint of their purchases, brands can bring this experience to their customers in a trusted way, utilizing highly vetted carbon credits from a plugin developed by the only carbon credit company that is public on the Nasdaq exchange." For further details or to explore partnership opportunities, contact info@ About DevvStream Founded in 2021, DevvStream is a leading authority in the use of technology in carbon project development. The Company's mission is to create alignment between sustainability and profitability, helping organizations achieve their climate initiatives while directly improving their financial health. With a diverse approach to the carbon market, DevvStream operates across three strategic domains: (1) an offset portfolio consisting of nature-based, tech-based, and carbon sequestration credits for immediate sale to corporations and governments seeking to offset their most difficult-to-reduce emissions; (2) project investment, acquisitions, and industry consolidation to extend the company's reach, allowing it to become a full end-to-end solutions provider; and (3) project development, where the company serves as project manager for eligible activities such as EV charging in exchange for a percentage of generated credits. For more information, please visit About Zing Zing drives growth for its clients with e-commerce marketing, custom software development, and AI solutions to boost revenue. The company's expertise is in SEO, website development, email marketing, ad management, social media posting, and backend development. Learn more at About Minimus Fulfillment Minimus Fulfillment is a division of previously ranked in the top 1000 highest-grossing B2C e-commerce businesses and top 300 B2B businesses in the U.S. Minimus Fulfillment brings its own entrepreneurial approach to its fulfillment division clients, viewing itself as a "part of the team" and not just a vendor. Minimus Fulfillment works across a variety of product categories for fulfillment, including (but not limited to) apparel, shelf-stable foods, beauty, and electronics. Learn more at Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this news release may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-Looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and generally relate to future events, trends or DevvStream's future financial or other performance metrics. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "should", "expect", "intend", "will", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "predict", "potential" or "continue", or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding DevvStream's intentions, beliefs, projections, outlook, analyses and current expectations concerning, among other things, DevvStream's ability to continue as a going concern and to realize the benefits of its recently completed business combination, DevvStream's ability to remain listed on Nasdaq, the volatility of the market price and the liquidity of DevvStream's common shares, the impact from future regulatory, judicial, legislative or regulatory changes in DevvStream's industry, the trends in the carbon credit markets, future performance and anticipated financial impacts of certain transactions by DevvStream or others, the growth and value of the global carbon credit or I-REC market traded value, the potential of carbon credits to provide carbon emission reductions and reduce carbon emissions to limit global warming, estimated CO2 capture, sequestration, decarbonization or storage capacities or potentials of different projects in which DevvStream is investing, or DevvStream's opportunity pipeline and the ability of such opportunities to generate I-RECs, carbon credits, or tax credits each year, or the market growth and value of these markets, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by DevvStream and its management are inherently uncertain and subject to material change. Given these risks, uncertainties, and other factors, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are expressed in good faith, and DevvStream believes there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that the events, results or trends identified in these forward-looking statements will occur or be achieved. Forward-Looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and DevvStream is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update, alter or otherwise revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers should carefully review the statements set forth in filings made by, or to be made by, DevvStream from time to time with the SEC and with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities. This news release is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities of DevvStream and this news release is not intended to be all-inclusive or to contain all the information that a person may desire in considering an investment in DevvStream. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning DevvStream or any person acting on their behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above. 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Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Strive Health Expands Partnership with Zing Health to Provide Value-Based Kidney Care to Chronic Disease Population
This expansion enhances access to specialized, coordinated kidney care for Medicare Advantage members living with chronic kidney disease across six states DENVER, March 11, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Strive Health, a national leader in value-based kidney care, and Zing Health, a leading Medicare Advantage insurer, have announced the expansion of their existing partnership to deliver specialized kidney care to all eligible members across Zing's geographical footprint. Strive will now support Zing members in Ohio, Tennessee and Mississippi and continue coverage in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. Through this expanded partnership, Strive is projected to serve thousands of Zing members with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) in 2025, with double-digit growth expected this year. Each year, more than 130,000 Americans are diagnosed with CKD, a condition that accounts for 24% of annual Medicare spending and often leads to a fragmented, high-cost care experience with limited focus on slowing disease progression. By integrating Zing's tailored benefits with Strive's proven value-based care model, the partnership ensures members have seamless access to specialized nephrology care and coordinated care strategies to improve outcomes across the CKD population. "Our collaboration with Zing has strengthened our shared commitment to delivering high-quality, coordinated care to individuals living with kidney disease," said Chris Riopelle, Co-Founder & CEO at Strive Health. "Together, Strive's value-based care model and Zing's benefit plans proactively address the clinical challenges and social determinants of health that impact patient outcomes and create a more unified care experience." Zing's Medicare Advantage plans are uniquely designed for individuals with chronic conditions, offering specialized benefits that address both medical and social needs. By integrating Strive's model of care, which leverages predictive analytics, interdisciplinary clinical teams and high-touch patient engagement, the partnership aims to improve quality of life while reducing avoidable hospitalizations and total cost of care. "Our collaboration with Strive represents the future of Medicare Advantage, where members receive holistic, coordinated care from providers who understand their unique health needs," said Andrew Clifton, CEO at Zing Health. "By connecting Zing's benefits and member experience services with high-quality clinical care, we're ensuring our members don't have to navigate the complex healthcare system alone. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to improving outcomes for those managing kidney disease." ABOUT STRIVE HEALTH Strive Health is the nation's leader in value-based kidney care and partner of choice for innovative healthcare payors and providers. Using a unique combination of technology-enabled care interventions and seamless integration with local providers, Strive forms an integrated care delivery system that supports the entire patient journey from chronic kidney disease (CKD) to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). To help patients, Strive partners with commercial and Medicare Advantage payors, Medicare, health systems and physicians through flexible value-based payment arrangements, including risk-based programs. Strive serves over 121,000 people with CKD and ESKD across 50 states and partners with over 6,500 providers. Strive's case management and population health programs are accredited by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), and its technology platform, CareMultiplier™, is certified by HITRUST. To learn more, visit ABOUT ZING HEALTH Founded in 2019, Zing Health Holdings Inc. is a physician-founded insurance company built to seamlessly address the needs of underserved seniors with chronic conditions. Named one of the 2022 and 2023 Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Zing Health adopts a community-based approach that addresses the social determinants of health, keeping individuals and communities healthy while returning the physician and the member to the center of the healthcare equation. Each member receives personalized care tailored to their health conditions and social needs enabled by innovative product design coupled with technology and value-based care delivery. For more information, visit the company at or connect with them on LinkedIn. View source version on Contacts MEDIA CONTACT:Nicole LeathermanStrive Health Communications619-917-4807nleatherman@
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
HSBC to wind down parts of investment banking units in UK, Europe and US
HSBC is to shut down parts of its investment banking operations in the UK, Europe and the Americas as bosses continue their overhaul of the banking giant. Georges Elhedery has overseen a significant shake-up of the London-based firm since taking over as chief executive last September. The company told staff in a memo on Tuesday morning that it will wind down its mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory and equity capital markets services outside of Asia and the Middle East. It has not disclosed how many workers will be affected by the changes. The lender said it will start holding talks with clients in the coming days about shutting down these operations and will finish current deals. In the memo, the company added that its 'intention is to move to a more competitive, scalable, financing-led model'. The bank will maintain its other operations in western markets. Its latest financial results showed that its global investment banking operations represented 6% of total revenues for the latest half-year. An HSBC spokesman said: 'As part of our ongoing efforts to simplify HSBC and increase leadership in our areas of strength, we are finalising a review of our investment banking business. 'We will retain more focused M&A and equity capital markets capabilities in Asia and the Middle East and will begin to wind down our M&A and equity capital markets activities in the UK, Europe, and the US, subject to local legal requirements.' It comes days after HSBC confirmed plans to shut down its global payments app Zing a year after launch, putting hundreds of jobs at risk. Zing was launched in the UK in January 2024 for people to hold funds in different currencies, send money internationally, or spend in the UK and abroad through an app and a multi-currency debit card. The closure is understood to be putting up to about 400 jobs at risk, including a significant number of non-HSBC staff contracted for customer support roles. Sign in to access your portfolio
The Independent
28-01-2025
- Business
- The Independent
HSBC to wind down parts of investment banking units in UK, Europe and US
HSBC is to shut down parts of its investment banking operations in the UK, Europe and the Americas as bosses continue their overhaul of the banking giant. Georges Elhedery has overseen a significant shake-up of the London-based firm since taking over as chief executive last September. The company told staff in a memo on Tuesday morning that it will wind down its mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory and equity capital markets services outside of Asia and the Middle East. It has not disclosed how many workers will be affected by the changes. As part of our ongoing efforts to simplify HSBC and increase leadership in our areas of strength, we are finalising a review of our investment banking business. HSBC spokesman The lender said it will start holding talks with clients in the coming days about shutting down these operations and will finish current deals. In the memo, the company added that its 'intention is to move to a more competitive, scalable, financing-led model'. The bank will maintain its other operations in western markets. Its latest financial results showed that its global investment banking operations represented 6% of total revenues for the latest half-year. An HSBC spokesman said: 'As part of our ongoing efforts to simplify HSBC and increase leadership in our areas of strength, we are finalising a review of our investment banking business. 'We will retain more focused M&A and equity capital markets capabilities in Asia and the Middle East and will begin to wind down our M&A and equity capital markets activities in the UK, Europe, and the US, subject to local legal requirements.' It comes days after HSBC confirmed plans to shut down its global payments app Zing a year after launch, putting hundreds of jobs at risk. Zing was launched in the UK in January 2024 for people to hold funds in different currencies, send money internationally, or spend in the UK and abroad through an app and a multi-currency debit card. The closure is understood to be putting up to about 400 jobs at risk, including a significant number of non-HSBC staff contracted for customer support roles.
