Zimmer Biomet (ZBH) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 05, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants David DeMartino - Senior VP of Investor RelationsIvan Tornos - President & CEOSuketu Upadhyay - Executive VP & CFODavid Roman - Managing DirectorTravis Steed - Managing Director - Equity ResearchChris Pasquale - Partner - Medical Devices & SuppliesMatt Taylor - Managing DirectorJoshua Jennings - Managing DirectorJoanne Wuensch. - Managing DirectorCaitlin Cronin - DirectorRichard Newitter - Managing Director Conference Ca ...

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Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the repatriation of the Chu Silk Manuscripts, a significant Chinese cultural artifact currently in the United States, emphasizing the evidence supporting China's rightful ownership of the manuscripts [1][12][15]. Group 1: Historical Context - The Chu Silk Manuscripts date back approximately 2,300 years, making them over a century older than the Dead Sea Scrolls, and they document early Chinese cosmology and rituals [4][9]. - The manuscripts were discovered in 1942 by grave robbers in an ancient tomb in Changsha, Hunan Province, and were later smuggled to the United States in 1946 by collector John Hadley Cox [2][6]. Group 2: Ownership Evidence - Professor Li Ling of Peking University has conducted extensive research tracing the manuscripts' history, providing a complete chain of evidence that confirms their current location in the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art [8]. - Additional correspondence between Cai Jixiang and John Hadley Cox reveals the deceptive circumstances under which the manuscripts were removed from China, further supporting the claim for their return [10][15]. Group 3: Cultural Significance and Repatriation Efforts - The manuscripts have been recognized as a national treasure of China, and various scholars and collectors, including Arthur M. Sackler, have attempted to return them to China over the years [13][14]. - The article concludes that all evidence indicates the Chu Silk Manuscripts rightfully belong to China and should be repatriated without delay after nearly 80 years in exile [15].

Shanghai, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From April 22-24, JETOUR welcomed over 130 media members and influencers from the Middle East, Africa, South America, Asia-Pacific, and CIS regions at Auto Shanghai 2025 for a one-of-a-kind experience. The three-day gathering incorporated the best of JETOUR’s “Travel+” culture together with a historic tech reveal, a JETOUR International media workshop and test drives of the automaker’s newest vehicles. “Travel+” Culture Incorporating the best of Past, Present an ...

BELVIDERE, NJ, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edible Garden AG Incorporated ("Edible Garden" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW), a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic, and sustainable produce and products, today announced that it has expanded the distribution of its sustainably grown herb product line to additional Stop & Shop retail locations across New York. "We are excited to build on our commitment to servicing Stop & Shop by making our sustainably grown h ...

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HAIFA, Israel, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pluri Inc. (Nasdaq: PLUR) (TASE: PLUR) ("Pluri" or the "Company"), a leading biotechnology company leveraging its proprietary platform for cell-based solutions to create a collaborative network of ventures, today announced the completion of the acquisition of approximately 71% of the equity of Kokomodo Ltd. ("Kokomodo"), an innovative AgFoodTech company specializing in cultivated cacao production, for $4.5 million payable in 976,139 of the Company's Common S ...

Core Insights - Village Farms International, Inc. has won two Gold Stevie® Awards and one Bronze Stevie® Award at the 23rd Annual American Business Awards® for its achievements in sustainable business models and international expansion [1][2][5]. Group 1: Awards and Recognition - The company received the Gold Stevie Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Consumer Products Industries, recognizing the visionary leadership of its CEO, Michael A. DeGiglio, in controlled environment agriculture and the cannabis sector [3]. - Village Farms was awarded the Gold Stevie for Sustainable Business Models, highlighting its commitment to environmentally responsible agriculture, achieving 97% land savings and 86% water reduction, while reducing CO₂ emissions by approximately 475,000 metric tons annually [4]. - The Bronze Stevie Award for Achievement in International Expansion was given for the company's rapid scaling of global cannabis operations, including a 111% year-over-year increase in international medicinal cannabis sales [5]. Group 2: Company Overview - Village Farms operates as a vertically integrated supplier in controlled environment agriculture, focusing on high-value plant-based consumer packaged goods, and is a leading fresh produce supplier in North America [10]. - The company’s subsidiary, Pure Sunfarms, is one of the largest cannabis operations globally and a top-selling brand in Canada, while it also holds an 80% stake in Rose LifeScience, a cannabis products commercialization expert [11]. - Internationally, Village Farms is expanding its cannabis and CBD operations, exporting medical cannabis to markets such as Germany and Australia, and holds one of ten licenses to grow recreational cannabis in the Netherlands [12].

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the agricultural sector in Bahia Core Insights - The agricultural sector in Bahia has shown significant growth and resilience, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, contributing to food security and economic stability [29][36][76] - The report emphasizes the need for policies that enhance competitiveness, sustainability, and inclusivity in the agrifood sector [29][86] Economic Performance of the Agricultural Sector - Brazil's GDP growth has slowed, with a recorded GDP of 7.6 trillion reais in 2020, reflecting a 3.0% annual growth rate, down from 12.6% in 2011 [33] - The agricultural sector's value added has been dynamic, with a 39.9% annual variation in 2020, contributing 5.7% to Brazil's total GDP [36][38] - Bahia's GDP growth decreased from 7.9% in 2011 to 4.1% in 2020, with the agricultural sector increasing its contribution to the state's economy from 6.9% to 9.2% during the same period [73][79] Evaluation of Support for Agriculture in Bahia (2017-2021) - The report utilizes OECD methodology to assess monetary transfers to agriculture, focusing on Producer Support Estimates (PSE), Consumer Support Estimates (CSE), Total Support Estimates (TSE), and General Service Support Estimates (GSSE) [86][90] - The PSE for Bahia is based on market price support and budget support, with a focus on key products like cocoa, cotton, and soybeans, which represent 47% of the state's agricultural production value [100][109] Summary and Recommendations - The report concludes with recommendations for repurposing public policies to foster a competitive, green, and resilient agricultural sector in Bahia, addressing the impacts of past policies and external factors [29][86]