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IIIF150 Unveils Latest Flagship Raptor 5G at MWC2025

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — IIIF150, the imaginative ultra-thin rugged phone manufacture, announced their new flagship Raptor 5G which will be showcased in Barcelona, and different tests onsite to challenge the durability features. Being gratitude to Raptor users, IIIF150 confirms will provide 2 Android version updates on Raptor 5G software.

IIIF150 Unveils Latest Flagship Raptor 5G at MWC2025
IIIF150 Unveils Latest Flagship Raptor 5G at MWC2025

Besides, IIIF150 brings the new Action series to Barcelona, which offers ultra-thin profiles at 6.88mm and dual AMOLED screens, also amazingly IP68 and IP69K certified.

See and test at:

Event: MWC Barcelona 2025
Date: March 3 – 6, 2025
Booth Number: Booth 1E50, Hall 1

Design: Luxury As Always

IIIF150 has the top R&D team in the rugged phone sector. The team pays homage to the prestigious PP AQUANAUT’s grid pattern, sporty yet stylish, incorporating multiple processed CNC plate following the 1st gen Raptor inspired by the intricate Richard-Mille luxury wrist watch design.

Thermal Imaging: a Luxury Function

Raptor 5G’s prime feature, thermal imaging providing by top thermal unit and tuning, offers users with high accuracy and 11 thermal color palettes. The thermal imaging also provides users with different thermal functions, including thermometer and globe thermal etc. Users can snap continuous thermal photos or take pets video in thermal imaging for entertainment too.

OWLMAGE: Many Firsts in Night Vision

The OWLMAGE imaging system, dedicated at night vision and Black & White shooting, now is upgraded with super-resolution algorithms. Night vision shooting is in the next-gen with red-eye removal, EIS anti-shake, and 10x zoom for the first time ever to a rugged phone.

Tough: Beyond Standard

IIIF150 rugged phones hold the standard beyond IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H, such as 6m deep test for 24 hours in still water, hot water jet, dust test, running over by car. Many different on-site tests activities in the exhibition at booth 1E50 in Hall 1 MWC2025 Barcelona. 

Flexible AMOLED: Immersive Display

IIIF150 Raptor 5G features a stunning 6.78” Flexible AMOLED display FHD+ resolution at 120Hz refresh rate that delivers exceptional clarity and smoothness, even in direct sunlight. The under-display fingerprint ensures secure and convenient access at eye-blink.

Main Cam: SONY IMX766 with AI

The 50MP main camera featuring the widely-acclaimed Sony IMX766 sensor, capable of capturing stunningly detailed photos and videos even in move. Complementing this is a 32MP front camera. AI enables the super-resolution to deliver even clear and hi-res photos and video under PDAF capability from hardware.

Battery and Memory: Massive and Ample

The Raptor 5G has a massive high-capacity ratio battery of 10,000mAh, more juice yet smaller size, with 65W fast charging, wireless charging and reverse charging. A high quality GaN charger in box for global version. 512GB ROM and 32GB RAM (with 16GB extended RAM), you have a full package in hand.

OXO OS: 1st Time for IIIF150

IIIF150 Raptor 5G introduces OXO OS, self-developed operating system based on Android 14, with all-new launchers and themes. This marks a significant advancement for rugged phones, moving beyond original Android experience.

Affordable Rugged Phones: Air3S & B3C

The iconic Turbo-Fan Lighting design seen in the Air series will also make a comeback in Air3S with a slim 10.55mm profile with 128GB ROM and 8GB RAM (4GB extended).

The B3C, 10800mAh battery lasting 53 days and a super 50MP main camera, 256GB ROM and 8GB RAM (4GB extended).

Both 6.6” HD+ Punch-Hole screen, Android OS 14 and IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H certifications, with a drop resistance from 2.4 meters for Air 3S and 1.5 meters for B3C.

About IIIF150

IIIF150 is a smartphone brand from ShenZhen OXO Technology CO., Ltd., committed to creating ultra-thin rugged phones that provide a premium experience for global users during adventures in the wild. IIIF150 is loved for creative design, leading features and outstanding performance by over 300,000 users across globe after its establishment in Sep. 2020.

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Website: www.iiif150.com

Flexport Unveils 20+ Tech and AI-Powered Products to Modernize Global Supply Chains

At the forefront of the launch are Flexport Intelligence with an AI Insights Builder,
and Flexport Control Tower expanding supply chain visibility and management capabilities.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Flexport, the global leader in supply chain technology, today announced its first Winter Release, launching more than 20 tech and AI-powered products designed to transform global logistics. The highlight of the release is Flexport Intelligence, which allows businesses to ask questions in natural language and receive immediate insights about their supply chain performance. Flexport customers can use this AI-powered tool to build reports and create dashboards with no technical skills required, making it extremely easy for operations managers to take control of their global supply chains.

Another major announcement within the release is Flexport Control Tower, which allows businesses to use Flexport’s supply chain technology even for shipments where another carrier or forwarder is contracted to move the freight.

“By launching these powerful new AI-driven supply chain products to thousands of companies around the world, Flexport has immediately become the largest provider of AI tools for global supply chains,” said Ryan Petersen. “While many startups are emerging to provide AI tools for logistics, they lack the data required to train the AI models and struggle to sign up customers to use their technology. Our scale as one of the largest logistics providers in the world gives us huge advantages in both creating the technology and getting it into the hands of businesses operating in the real world.”

Flexport will build the smartest supply chains in the world.

Flexport is uniquely positioned to harness AI’s full potential, combining proprietary data, enterprise-scale operations, and AI-ready tech platforms to make new innovations easily accessible to customers.

“Flexport has been leveraging AI for years, but with the explosion of large language models and new open-source tech, we’re able to innovate faster than ever before,” said Petersen. “AI is incorporated throughout the new products and features you’ll see today. Our vision is to make global commerce as simple and reliable as flipping a light switch, and today’s technology release is the clearest sign that we’re well on our way to bringing that to life.”

Flexport Intelligence consolidates fragmented data into easily accessible, actionable insights. Flexport Intelligence allows businesses to ask complex logistics questions in simple terms and receive instant answers and interactive reports. The business is also enhancing Flexport Fulfillment’s AI Demand Planning and Inventory Placement solution. Using advanced AI models, Flexport can process a multitude of client and industry data points to optimize inventory distribution across the Flexport network, ensuring we allocate the right levels of inventory as close to consumer demand as possible. The company is also expanding its use of AI Voice Agents, deploying them to work with carriers to improve quality and efficiency in its behind-the-scenes operations.

Empower Customers to Manage Supply Chains On-Demand

Flexport Control Tower is pushing to break down silos and give businesses real-time visibility and control over their entire logistics network, even on freight not managed by Flexport. The technology provided end-to-end visibility across the entire supply chain from order creation to final delivery.

“Early adopters of our Control Tower saw freight cost savings of 10% on average,” said Ted Boeglin, VP of North America. “Now, we’re expanding our order management, allocation management, and third-party booking management capabilities to include carrier and supplier scorecards. Control Tower gives companies access to our powerful tools regardless of which company they contract to move their air and ocean freight.”

Flexport is also launching the industry’s first real-time pricing engine for all-in, door-to-door and ocean freight services. Clients can instantly search, compare, and book freight across multiple modes, reducing wait times for quotes from hours to seconds. The company is also enhancing its supply chain messaging product, making it seamless for clients to communicate across their supply chain teams in one secure location. The Flexport Platform has also made major upgrades to its visibility and notification features that include fail-safe mechanisms to detect delays, more accurately predict delivery schedules, and improve shipment tracking.

Transform Logistics from a Cost Center to a Growth Engine

Flexport is also launching dropshipping, an e-commerce fulfillment solution that lets brands sell across 50+ major retailer websites.  In addition, Flexport now makes it easier for merchants to sell globally with its new international parcel shipping offering. Flexport is now integrated with Managed Markets on Shopify, and Passport, to simplify global expansion and provide integrated customs, transparent pricing, and reliable delivery for parcel shipments to 200+ countries around the world.

Internal Technology to Deliver the Highest Quality and Best Value for Clients

In this release, Flexport is sharing an inside look at the powerful technology that enables its operations teams to provide unmatched quality, service, and lower costs for customers. From route optimization and workflow automation to customs compliance tools, the company is sharing a look under the hood at how it builds technology to coordinate complexity and simplify the world of global logistics. “Flexport’s technology isn’t just about automation—it’s about augmentation,” said Sanne Manders, President of Flexport. “Our tools free up human ingenuity to tackle challenges AI alone can’t solve, delivering the highest quality service at the best value.”

Going forward, Flexport will introduce its new technology developments through a semi-annual product release cycle, with the next being in late summer. These releases give Flexport an opportunity to showcase the technology investments the company is making to bring to life its vision of a future where global commerce is so easy there will be more of it.

Ryan Petersen will be hosting a special live broadcast to dive into the news and the company’s vision for the future of global trade. Register here and for  more details, visit www.flexport.com.

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About Flexport
We believe trade can move the human race forward. That’s why since our founding in 2013, it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there is more of it. Flexport is the tech-driven platform for global logistics—empowering buyers, sellers and their logistics partners with the technology and services to grow and innovate. Flexport was one of CNBC’s Disruptor 50 Companies as well as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. Trusted by more than 10,000 brands, Flexport connects every step of the supply chain from factory floor to customer door – making it easy for businesses to ship anywhere, sell everywhere, and grow faster.

DXC tapped by Skanska to Modernize Global IT Infrastructure

ASHBURN, VA, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DXC Technology, (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, has signed an agreement with Skanska AB, a multinational construction and project development leader, to modernize Skanska’s IT infrastructure. The partnership will help drive greater operational efficiency across Skanska’s business in Europe and the United States.

DXC Technology’s AI Impact Helps Customers Across Industries Innovate with AI
DXC Technology’s AI Impact Helps Customers Across Industries Innovate with AI

As part of the agreement, services and employees currently managing Skanska’s global IT infrastructure operations will be transferred to DXC Technology.

The construction and project development industry is undergoing significant digital transformation, with companies prioritizing sustainability, process optimization and cost efficiency. Skanska, known for its landmark projects such as London’s 30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin), the Øresund Bridge between Denmark and Sweden, and the LaGuardia Airport Terminal B Redevelopment, has turned to DXC to support the next chapter in its digital transformation journey.

“By partnering with DXC and outsourcing our IT infrastructure, we will meet new demands for modern and flexible IT infrastructure services,” said Anders Candell, SVP IT from Skanska. “This collaboration enables us to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen security, and focus more on innovative, client-centric solutions. With DXC’s expertise, we are building a strong foundation for high-quality IT services and optimized global operations.”

As Skanska’s trusted IT infrastructure partner, DXC will manage Skanska’s Azure cloud and on-premises environments, enhance cybersecurity, and deliver modern workplace solutions. DXC will also ensure seamless connectivity through data center network management while leading solution architecture, automation and service optimization. “We have decades of experience managing hybrid IT environments for many of the world’s largest companies. By leveraging our global expertise, local presence, and industry-leading solutions, we will help Skanska enhance operational efficiency, strengthen security, and drive sustainable growth,” said Juan Parra, DXC’s Managing Director for Europe.

DXC helps global companies run their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT. Its leadership in IT services has been reaffirmed in the recent Whitelane Research’s 2024/2025 European IT Sourcing Study.

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About DXC Technology
DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The world’s largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services to drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experience across their IT estates. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com. 
For more information, visit https://dxc.com

DXC contact: Jonathan.jessopbatty@dxc.com 

India’s Bharti Airtel partners Ericsson 5G Core technology to drive 5G evolution

  • New agreement spans packet core, signaling, charging & policy solutions

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — India’s Bharti Airtel and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) have strengthened their longstanding partnership through a new collaboration to deploy Ericsson’s secure, high-performing 5G Core network offerings to the benefit of Airtel’s millions of customers and enterprises across India.

The collaboration will enable Airtel to seamlessly transition to a commercially live, full-scale 5G Standalone network over time, bringing the high-end capabilities of 5G to their customers.

Randeep Sekhon, CTO, Bharti Airtel, says: “Ericsson’s enduring partnership with Airtel has entered an exciting new phase, marked by the deployment of Ericsson’s 5G Core solutions to support Airtel’s transition to 5G Standalone. This rollout will play a pivotal role in Airtel’s long-term 5G strategy, boosting network capacity and enabling the delivery of innovative, differentiated services to customers.”

Andres Vicente, Head of Market Area Southeast Asia, Oceania and India, Ericsson, says: “As a global 5G leader, Ericsson is committed to providing Bharti Airtel its latest technology solutions. This deployment is a significant step towards making Bharti Airtel’s network 5G Standalone ready and future proof. Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G core enables monetization through network slicing-based services and network API exposure, unleashing new, innovative use cases for consumers and enterprises.” 

As part of this agreement, Ericsson will deploy its Signaling Controller solution within Bharti Airtel’s network. Furthermore, Ericsson’s 5G Standalone-enabled Charging and Policy solution will be introduced. These new capabilities represent a strategic enhancement to Bharti Airtel’s 5G monetization efforts, enabling the development of new business models.

Ericsson is a longstanding Bharti Airtel connectivity partner with a close relationship spanning more than 25 years and covering every generation of mobile communications, including the award of Bharti Airtel’s first 5G contract in India.

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BioCity Announces its selective Endothelin Type-A Receptor Antagonist, SC0062, Met the Primary Endpoint in Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD) in a Phase 2 trial (2-SUCCEED)

SHANGHAI, Feb. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BioCity Biopharma (BioCity) announced that its selective endothelin receptor type A (ETA) antagonist, SC0062, met the 12-week primary endpoint of a reduction in proteinuria in the diabetic kidney disease (DKD) cohort of its randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2 trial (2-SUCCEED). The results of the trial are summarized below:

Efficacy: SC0062 significantly reduced proteinuria in the high-dose group (20mg) compared to the placebo group. The effect of SC0062 on proteinuria was both clinically meaningful and statistically significant.

Safety: SC0062 demonstrated a favorable safety profile in subjects with DKD, with no elevated risk of sodium retention compared to the placebo group. In this trial, most DKD subjects received SGLT2 (sodium-glucose co-transporter-2) inhibitors and RAAS (renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system) inhibitors as their background therapy. SC0062, both alone and in combination with these therapies, demonstrated excellent efficacy and safety.

The trial data, including the effects of SC0062 and placebo on proteinuria following 24 weeks of treatment, will be submitted to an upcoming scientific conference. 

The 2-SUCCEED trial is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of SC0062 in subjects with chronic kidney disease (CKD) with proteinuria. It is a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study with two parallel cohorts – IgA nephropathy (IgAN) and DKD. 

Previously, SC0062 met all clinical endpoints in the IgAN cohort. These data were presented at ASN Kidney Week 2024 and published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

Based on clinical outcomes observed to date, SC0062 has been granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) by the Chinese regulatory agency, National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), for the treatment of IgA Nephropathy with proteinuria. A Phase 3 trial (SUCCESS-01) for the treatment of IgAN has begun (NCT06819826).

Dr. Ivy Wang, the Co-founder and Executive President of BioCity, stated “SC0062 is a best-in-class, highly selective, small molecule ETA antagonist that has demonstrated efficacy and safety in pre-clinical studies, which have translated into highly favorable therapeutic index in subjects with both IgAN and DKD in a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical study.

We are pleased to that SC0062 demonstrated a significant reduction in proteinuria, as well as a favorable safety profile in subjects with DKD and IgAN, which greatly strengthens our commitment to develop SC0062 in CKD. BioCity is moving forward ahead with the development of SC0062 with the objective in registering SC0062 for those afflicted with CKD worldwide.”

About SC0062

SC0062 is a novel and unique ETantagonist due to its high selectivity for ETA compared to the endothelin receptor B (ETB). Its strong selectivity for ETA suggests that it has greater potential than non-selective endothelin receptor antagonists for slowing the progression of CKD while avoiding the side effects associated with non-selective medications in the same class used to treat IgAN and other types of CKD.

Preclinical studies have shown that SC0062 improves pathological scores in models of acute kidney injury and CKD. In a completed Phase I study, SC0062 demonstrated a favorable safety profile, good tolerability, and predictable pharmacokinetic characteristics.

Fluid retention, an adverse event associated with non-selective ET antagonists due to undesirable ETblockade, was not observed in the Phase 1 trial, and the risk was not increased compared to placebo in the IgAN and DKD cohort of the Phase 2 study. SC0062 is being developed by BioCity for IgAN, DKD, and other types of CKD as a potentially best-in-class ETA selective antagonist.

In the 2-SUCCEED study, all subjects in the IgAN and DKD cohorts have completed all scheduled visits. The primary endpoint in the IgAN cohort was met and based on this, SC0062 has been granted Breakthrough Designation from NMPA. The study results in the DKD cohort are expected to be published in the second quarter of 2025.

About BioCity

Founded in December 2017, BioCity is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to developing novel and highly differentiated, modality-independent therapeutics for cancer and autoimmune disorders including CKD. BioCity has established a pipeline of more than 10 innovative drug candidates, including small molecules, monoclonal and bispecific antibodies, and antibody-drug conjugates (ADC).

Currently, SC0062 a highly selective ETA antagonist owned by BioCity, is in development for CKD. A Phase 3 confirmatory trial for IgAN has been initiated in China and a Phase 3 multi-regional clinical trial (MRCT) is being planned. In addition, BioCity has five core novel oncology assets in clinical development, including first-in-class CDH3- and GPC3-targeting antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), WEE1 and ATR inhibitors targeting the DNA damage response (DDR) pathway, and a monoclonal antibody targeting TIM-3.

For more information, please visit www.biocitypharma.com 
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Kerry Establishes Local Manufacturing Partnership for Taste Solutions in Pakistan

KARACHI, Pakistan, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition, has partnered with Far Eastern Impex (FEI) to open the first international production operation for flavourings in Pakistan. The manufacturing facility, built to world-class standards and Kerry specifications, will commence production immediately, servicing PepsiCo, a global snacks manufacturer.

Ribbon cutting ceremony marking manufacturing partnership between Kerry and FEI with Irish Ambassador to Pakistan Mary O'Neill (fourth from left), U.S. Consul General Karachi Scott Urbom (fifth from left), and leaders from Kerry, PepsiCo and FEI.
Ribbon cutting ceremony marking manufacturing partnership between Kerry and FEI with Irish Ambassador to Pakistan Mary O’Neill (fourth from left), U.S. Consul General Karachi Scott Urbom (fifth from left), and leaders from Kerry, PepsiCo and FEI.

To mark this milestone, Kerry hosted an inauguration at the FEI Factory in Malir, Karachi, with representatives including Ambassador of Ireland to Pakistan Her Excellency Mary O’Neill; U.S. Consul General Karachi Scott Urbom; President & GM MENAPAK Foods PepsiCo Ahmed El Sheikh; President & CEO Kerry Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) Peter Dillane; CEO PepsiCo Pakistan & Afghanistan Mohammad Khosa; VP & Chief Procurement Officer PepsiCo Africa, Middle East & South Asia (AMESA) Nabil Sousou; CEO FEI Abeezar Poonawala, and COO FEI Aman Poonawala.

This partnership enables Kerry to support the thriving Pakistani consumer food market with the production of taste solutions for global and domestic food manufacturers, tailored to local preferences.

In localising production through FEI’s advanced manufacturing facility, Kerry is setting an industry benchmark, signalling the development of local capability, and ensuring a faster go-to-market process, with a “Made in Pakistan” designation that appeals to manufacturers and consumers.

“We are excited to develop our expertise and capabilities in Pakistan, a dynamic and rapidly growing food market,” said Peter Dillane, President and CEO of Kerry Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa. “Through our partnership with FEI, we are offering customers, including PepsiCo, a local manufacturing footprint, reducing lead times, and enabling innovation tailored to local tastes. This investment underscores our commitment to nurturing local suppliers, growing local talent, and supporting the evolving food industry in Pakistan.”

With the sixth largest population in the world and rapid urbanisation, Pakistan’s demand for high quality food products continues to rise. The country’s food industry is expected to grow by over 7% annually between 2025-2030.1

Peter Dillane continued, “This expansion represents a game-changing move for Pakistan’s food industry, positioning Kerry as the first global flavour house to produce in the country. Through this initiative, Kerry aims to enhance local supply chains, foster innovation, and drive long-term economic growth in Pakistan’s booming food sector.”

ABOUT FAR EASTERN IMPEX

Far Eastern Impex is a leading supplier of ingredients, processing, and packaging solutions for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care & cosmetics industries. With a legacy of 65 years built on trust, excellence, and strong partnerships, we collaborate with our customers to trade and manufacture high-quality products tailored to their needs. Our development capabilities, global partnerships, and commitment to innovation enable us to offer differentiated solutions that drive efficiency, quality, and sustainability. At Far Eastern Impex, we strive to deliver excellence through technology, superior service, and an unwavering dedication to industry advancements. For more information, visit www.fei.com.pk

 

Fresh from France: Sustainable Apple Delights Mark Great Success in Malaysia


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 February 2025 – France has over 100 different apple varieties thanks to its unique climate and fertile soil. Recently, climate change has significantly impacted global agriculture, particularly affecting fruit cultivation. Following a challenging harvest in 2023, Europe’s apple production faces its second-lowest level of the century, primarily due to severe frost conditions in Eastern Europe, which results in a total yield of just 10.2 million tons—a decline of 1.3 million tons compared to the previous year. In contrast, France’s total apple production in 2024 remains relatively stable, at 1.4 million tons (figures finalized in November 2024). This reflects a slight decrease from 2023 but represents a stable crop compared to the three-year average, showcasing the resilience of French apple cultivation.

Interfel Malaysia Kombucha Workshop
Interfel Malaysia Kombucha Workshop

The outlook for specific apple varieties varies widely. While the yield of some of the major French varieties such as Golden and Gala has increased —by 8% for Golden and 1% for Gala— other varieties, such as Granny Smith and Fuji, have declined by 26-30%. The production of club varieties and local selections has also decreased this year. For instance, Pink Lady, France’s third-largest variety, yielded 154,000 tons, indicating a 10% decline. Meanwhile, the crop of Jazz has decreased by 19%.

For more than 25 years, French apple growers have proactively embraced innovative and adaptive measures. They are implementing sustainable agricultural practices such as precision irrigation, soil management, and environmentally friendly pest control to ensure the healthy growth of the trees and enhance their resilience. These methods not only protect the environment but also secure a sustainable supply of high-quality apples. Each apple not only tastes delicious but also embodies this commitment.

To introduce the authenticity of its produce and its process of responsible farming, INTERFEL hosted a series of annual activities in Malaysia. The series of activities include French Apple Kombucha Workshop for influencers, consumer roadshow, and in-store samplings at major retail stores such as AEON, Lotus, Econsave, and Jaya Gorcer. The activities happened from December 2024 until March 2025 with great success.

With emphasis on sustainability, Interfel aims to expand their initiative by promoting diverse methods of consuming French Apples and supporting sustainability through various activities that offer versatile uses for French Apples, promoting health, and minimizing the environmental footprint—all while celebrating the varied culinary possibilities of this nutritious fruit.

These activities were a resounding success, drawing the participation of 20 local influencers in the French Apple Kombucha Workshop and reaching over thousands of consumers through in-store samplings. Consumers also enjoyed lively roadshow events featuring fun games and exciting prizes, making the experience both memorable and interactive. French apples are still in season and available at major Malaysian supermarkets until March 2025.

Today, almost 1,300 French apple growers are committed to producing high-quality apples that are both environmentally friendly and rich in taste. Want to discover more delicious recipes and updates about French apples? Follow us on social media @FruitVegFromFR for the latest news and event information, letting you get up close and personal with this delightful and healthy offering from France!
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Interfel, the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Interprofession from France.

Interfel, the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Interprofession, was established in 1976 and represents all aspects of the fresh fruit and vegetable sector, including production, cooperation, shipping, import, export, wholesale trade, distribution, and collective catering. As a private law organization, Interfel has been recognized as a national agricultural interprofessional association by French rural law and the European Union since November 21, 1996, within the framework of the Single Common Market Organization (OCM). The 15 members of Interfel are the national representative associations of the various professions in the sector.

An interprofessional advocates for the interests of the professionals it represents and provides advice to its members. With 75,000 companies and 450,000 direct jobs, including 250,000 seasonal workers, all trades in the sector are represented. (Source: Interfel, Sept. 2015).

Interfel is a platform for interprofessional dialogue, aiming to promote the sector and its professions and encourage the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables. Its missions include understanding consumers and markets and adapting the supply of fresh fruits and vegetables to demand, discussing interprofessional agreements with public authorities, defining the sector’s strategic orientations in research and experimentation, promoting and defending the sector on the national and international market, and implementing communication actions, including information and advertising.

The Mills Fabrica Launches New Service to Support Brands and Organisations Advance Their Sustainability Journey

Aimed at businesses of any size and at any sustainability stage, the partnership service has already engaged nearly 50 global partners since its soft launch


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 February 2025 – The Mills Fabrica, a global collaborative hub propelling sustainability-focused innovations in the techstyle and agrifood sectors, today announces the launch of its partnership service, designed to help brands and organisations — of any size and at any sustainability stage — discover new opportunities for advancing environmental and social impact in their operations.

The Mills Fabrica Launches New Service to Support Brands and Organisations Advance Their Sustainability Journey

This initiative builds on The Mills Fabrica’s mission to catalyse industry-wide shifts towards sustainability by bridging the gap between sustainable innovations and leading brands and organisations, effectively creating opportunities for mutual growth. Brands and organisations can choose from a range of bespoke programmes such as Sustainability Discovery Day, Sustainability Workshops, Impact Campaign Experiences, Sustainability Innovation Scouting, and Impact Retail & Pop-Up Experiences to accelerate their sustainability journey and overcome industry-specific challenges. Since its soft launch eight months ago, The Mills Fabrica has already engaged nearly 50 global businesses, demonstrating a strong demand for the new service.

“Over the years, working with dozens of changemakers, one fact stands clear — the future of sustainability depends on a cross-sector collective effort, with entrepreneurs, industry veterans, manufacturers, investors, and consumers uniting behind one shared vision. With our proven track record in driving innovation and a deep understanding of our partners’ needs, it is only natural for The Mills Fabrica to launch this service. Through offering tailored programmes, we hope to unlock the full potential of collaboration by connecting brands and organisations with cutting-edge sustainability-focused innovation, specialist industry knowledge and our unique network of ecosystem partners. Together, we can drive planet-positive outcomes at scale, laying the groundwork for a regenerative future,” said Cintia Nunes, General Manager and Head of Asia, The Mills Fabrica.

The unique global innovation connector providing unparalleled access to extensive resources and bespoke programmes

The scale and urgency of the climate crisis underscores a crucial need to empower businesses to confidently navigate the innovation landscape and achieve purposeful, sustainable growth. Today, businesses face mounting pressure to adopt sustainability practices — not only to meet the demands of conscious consumers, but also to comply with new regulatory requirements and unlock operational efficiencies. Yet, significant barriers remain, including challenges in integrating sustainable-thinking, identifying new opportunities for advancing sustainability, sourcing sustainability-focused tech innovations and effectively quantifying impact.

This is where the new partnership service comes in. With a strong belief that the climate crisis demands global collaboration, The Mills Fabrica serves as a unique global innovation connector. In a world where brands and organisations play a critical role in the sustainability ecosystem, it acts as a crucial bridge that pulls together knowledge, resources and strategies to drive large-scale environmental and social impact.

Having partnered with 100+ global brands and 35 startups worldwide, The Mills Fabrica is in an ideal position to offer brands and organisations 360-degree access to an innovation ecosystem, encompassing access to market intelligence, technology integration, and retail data. It takes a highly tailored approach, collaborating closely with each brand and organisation to understand their unique challenges and co-creating bespoke programmes that drive measurable impact. Prominent players in the retail sector such as L’Oréal also engaged with The Mills Fabrica’s partnership service to advance their sustainability journey.

The bridge builders driving tangible, planet-positive outcomes for industry-wide sustainability progress

Sustainability is not a one-size-fits-all journey. Brands and organisations often struggle not just with implementing sustainability initiatives, but also with measuring and communicating the true environmental and social impact of their efforts in a meaningful way.

Whether integrating impact-thinking into their organisations or sourcing sustainability-focused innovations, businesses can leverage The Mills Fabrica’s measurement approach to quantify and communicate their progress. Utilising the nine planetary boundaries framework outlined by the Stockholm Resilience Center and IRIS+, its measurement approach instils confidence, ensuring sustainability efforts are not just in place but actively demonstrating real change.

One example of its programmes is The Mills Fabrica’s Impact Retail & Pop-Up Experiences, which allow partners to engage directly with consumers through its impact retail store Fabrica X. Here, they can test campaigns, gather vital consumer data and create retail showcases to reach and educate consumers. All campaigns are measured using its industry-recognised framework.

Fidelity International, a leading investment fund committed to sustainable development, partnered with Fabrica X on a biomaterial campaign to highlight the importance of sustainable consumer consumption. Through the impact retail store, it showcased innovative alternative materials to inspire consumers to adopt an eco-conscious lifestyle and showcased the groundbreaking work of material pioneers. The campaign received positive feedback from the public, with over half (66%) of surveyed participants agreeing that they should be more considerate about clothing materials.

Cintia continues, “At The Mills Fabrica, we are bringing together partners and innovators to create powerful collaborations that drive impactful sustainability progress. Recognising the diverse needs of brands and organisations in addressing sustainability challenges, we work with our partners to co-create programmes that are flexible, regardless of their sustainability stage or budget. We invite businesses from all sectors to join us in our mission and leverage this service to accelerate environmental and social impact through innovation.”

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About The Mills Fabrica

The Mills Fabrica is a global collaborative hub propelling sustainability-focused tech innovations within the techstyle and agrifood sectors, grown out of the legacy of Hong Kong conglomerate Nan Fung Group. To innovators at various growth stages, it uniquely offers resources encompassing venture capital, incubation support, impact retail (Fabrica X), prototyping lab, co-working and event spaces in Hong Kong and London. The Mills Fabrica’s new partnership service is designed to help businesses—of any size and at any sustainability stage—to discover new opportunities for advancing environmental and social impact in their operations.