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–News Direct– Benchmark International Recognized by PitchBook Benchmark International, a leading middle-market M&A advisory firm focusing on sell-side transactions, is proud to be recognized again as one of the most active leaders in the M&A industry by Pitchbook, the leading resource for comprehensive data, research, and insights spanning global capital markets. For several years, Pitchbook's Global League Tables continually ranked Benchmark International in the upper echelon in several categories. Once again, per the Q2 2023' M&A Advisor' table, Pitchbook ranks Benchmark International as: 6th Most Active Globally 5th Most Active in the United States 6th Most Active in Europe All relevant deal types are included in the underlying de...

Riverside, CA – The traditional way of receiving massage therapies is currently undergoing a significant transformation. Know Knots Mobile Massage, a leading provider of mobile massage services, is at the forefront of this change, bringing the benefits of therapeutic massage directly to the door in Riverside, Rancho Cucamonga, Chino Hills, CA, and surrounding areas. In an increasingly busy world where time is a luxury, traveling to and from a spa can often be a hurdle to consistent wellness practices. Know Knots Mobile Massage addresses this issue by providing professional massage services in the comfort and convenience of an individual’s own home or office. The benefits of employing a mobile massage therapist from Know Knots are numerous. Firstly, it allows clients to relax immediately...

–News Direct– Los Angeles, California, September 5, 2023 (500NewsWire) With healthy restaurants on the rise, it was only a matter of time before foodies began searching for the perfect yet mouthwatering healthy taco. To satiate their palates, Skinny Tacos, a stylish new healthy restaurant brand with a California theme has been launched, and seeks investors or a restaurant group to partner on the project. The tag line, A Fresh Take on Tacos, is just the beginning. The Skinny Tacos menu features lean, healthy and flavorful tacos with protein options like bison, rockfish, grilled shrimp and filet mignon. Vegan and gluten-free taco options are also on the menu, alongside fresh salads, hot and cold soups and nutritious grain bowls. Over the last decade, the restaurant industry has witnesse...

–News Direct– TLB, the beauty brand pioneering in maximum impact cosmetics, announces its expansion with retail partner CVS. Following TLBs continued success with current retail partners Target and Walmart, the brand has recently been named the largest Black-owned brand available at Target in 2023. Now the indie brand breaking barriers in promoting inclusive beauty standards will have its largest in-store retail presence to date in 3,300 CVS locations nationwide. Customers will have access to The Lip Bars range of award-winning and best-selling lipsticks and lip glosses, intentionally formulated for all complexions. In-store displays will feature product education highlighting the longevity of The Lip Bars clean, vegan, and cruelty-free product formulations, and extensive shade ranges, ...

–News Direct– Proactive research analyst Daniel Appiah speaks to Thomas Warner at the London studio about his latest report into specialist contract research organisation hVIVO. hVIVO is expanding its presence by establishing a cutting-edge facility at the Canary Wharf Life Sciences Hub in London. The expansion, primarily funded by its clients, will feature state-of-the-art amenities, including quarantine rooms, laboratories, outpatient facilities, and corporate offices all under one roof. Notably, the new site will initially offer 50 quarantine beds, with plans to expand to 70, significantly surpassing the current Whitechapel and Queen Mary facilities, which can accommodate only 43. The move enables hVIVO to conduct simultaneous challenge trials for various clients, enhancing efficiency...

Seeking an elegant transformation for your home interiors? Dive into the rich tapestry of choices at Kuhn Gallery Flooring, the go-to carpet store Boca Raton has been raving about. Delivering unparalleled luxury underfoot, this esteemed store showcases carpets that are more than just floor coverings – they’re statements of style, expressions of personality, and the backbone of a cozy household. “Over the last three decades, we’ve watched the humble carpet evolve, from a basic home necessity to a centerpiece of interior design,” remarks Steve Kuhn, the passionate owner of Kuhn Gallery Flooring. “Our store represents this evolution. We don’t just sell carpets; we curate experiences. Our selections are designed to resonate with the diverse needs of the Boca Raton community – be it for livin...

–News Direct– Tissue Regenix Group PLC (AIM:TRX) chief executive Danny Lee and chief financial officer David Cocke speak to Thomas Warner from Proactive London after the regenerative medicine company released its interim results for the first six months of 2023. Cocke reports that the company reported a remarkable 19% growth, marking the sixth consecutive period of growth since the pandemic's onset. Their BioRinse and T-cell segments demonstrated substantial growth, with the former up by 20% and the latter by 29%. Gross profit increased to 49%, owing to efficiency gains from their Phase One expansion. He suggests that the company's growth strategy, driven by a "disciplined approach" to supply, sales revenue, sustainability, and scale, has been fundamental ...

–News Direct– Graft Polymer (UK) PLC (LSE:GPL) independent non-executive director Alex Brooks speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive after announcing that the specialist polymer modification company has signed its third research and development and supply agreement in two months – this time with European FMCG packaging company, FORPET BALTIC (FORPET). FORPET is based in the Latvian port city of Ventspils and specialises in recycled PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) as well as other sustainable packaging solutions. Once joint R&D on an improved recycled PET product is complete, Graft will supply FORPET with the new product for manufacture. Brooks explains what Graft Polymer is hoping to achieve with FORPET, saying that Graft expects to supply additives that improve the properties ...

–News Direct– The Cultivated B (TCB) and denovoMATRIX have entered into a collaborative partnership to conduct a feasibility study with implications that enable the scalable, economically viable commercial production of cultivated meats. denovoMATRIX will contribute its microcarrier technology to test the proliferation of suspended cells in TCBs bioreactors and cell mediums, and its coating technology for functionalizing scaffolding, which enables a structured final cultivated meat product. Coated microcarriers with fluorescently stained cells growing on the surface. Cells, by nature, grow by adhering to a surface, inherently limiting cell growth to the surface area of the culture vessel. Microcarriers add surface area to the cell culture while simultaneously ensuring that every cell is ...

–News Direct– VGC Partners Fund Manager Phoebe Scriven speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive London about the launch of the new VGC EIS Evergreen fund that she has taken personal charge of. She explains that the new fund is designed to take maximum advantage of VGC's extensive experience in the lifestyle, wellness, and entertainment sectors as well as the strong track record of its SEIS (Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme) portfolio, saying that the new fund "is combining the best of both of those in an EIS vehicle." She goes on to suggest where VGC believes it has an edge of its competitors in the space, highlighting its established specialism, its network and its use of data. With a strategic focus on revenue-generating companies, the new fund seeks determined a...