Fortnightly Round-up: 12 Stories You Need to See
A roundup of the most newsworthy press releases from PR Newswire the last two weeks, including Cifr.io, McCain Foods, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.
LONDON, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the last two weeks that shouldn't be missed.
The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.
1: MEGHAN, DUCHESS OF SUSSEX, UNVEILS AS EVER, A NEW BRAND OF GOURMET AND LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, proudly introduces As ever, a lifestyle brand dedicated to beautifully crafted essentials. Developed in partnership with Netflix, the brand brings Meghan's signature design aesthetic to life.
2: Rio Ferdinand joins Cifr.io - Unclonable Product Authentication Microchip
Football legend Rio Ferdinand has joined forces with Cifr.io, a UK-based technology firm pioneering a groundbreaking solution to tackle the global epidemic of counterfeit football shirts. Leveraging blockchain-powered, unclonable microchip technology, Cifr.io is set to revolutionise the authentication of official merchandise, ensuring fans receive only genuine products while protecting clubs from financial losses.
With Forever Wanted Elixir, Azzaro Wanted invites the senses into the heart of audacity and ambition. This new fragrance is an olfactory statement designed to command attention and leave an unforgettable impression.
4: Mastercard Move and ACE Money Transfer Make Sending Money Across Borders Easier and Faster
ACE Money Transfer (ACE) has today announced a collaboration with Mastercard Move, Mastercard's portfolio of domestic and international money movement solutions, that will enable its customers to send money to some of the world's biggest markets in near real-time.
5: Empower Her Adventures, Power Her Dreams: Celebrating Women's Strength and Spirit with Jackery
This International Women's Day, Jackery celebrates the strength and adventurous spirit of women everywhere. We believe every woman should have the freedom to explore and live life on her own terms.
6: Centralis Group to Secure Majority Investment from HGGC
Centralis Group ("Centralis" or "the Group"), a leading global alternative asset and corporate services provider, today announced a transaction naming HGGC, a values-driven, partnership-focused middle-market private equity firm with over $8 billion of cumulative capital commitments, as its new majority investor.
As Europe moves toward a new era of industrial policy, Beko, the continent's largest home appliance manufacturer, is making the case for a stronger, more unified approach.
8: HONOR Unveils the Stunning HONOR Watch 5 Ultra at MWC 2025
Global technology brand HONOR today announced the HONOR ALPHA PLAN, a new corporate strategy to transform HONOR from a smartphone maker to a global leading AI device ecosystem company.
9: IDnow Announces Strategic Majority Investment from Corsair Capital
IDnow (or "the Company"), a leading identity verification platform provider in Europe, today announced a new strategic investment from Corsair Capital ("Corsair"), a specialist investment firm targeting payments, software, and business services investments in the financial services market.
10: Aico and Mercur Merge to Form Comprehensive Suite of Solutions for the Office of the CFO
Accel-KKR, a global technology-focused investment firm, having completed a majority equity investment in Mercur Solutions ("Mercur"), a leading provider of performance management solutions for mid-sized and large enterprises, today announced Mercur´s merger with Aico, a financial close software platform for mid-market and large enterprises.
11: SUNMI V3 Family Globally Launched: 3rd Gen Flagship Shines at EuroCIS 2025
From February 18-20, 2025, SUNMI unveiled its latest Android flagship, the third-generation products, at the EuroCIS retail technology exhibition in Düsseldorf, Germany. This marked the global debut of the V3 Family. SUNMI also showcased its enhanced software capabilities and comprehensive global services with localized solutions.
McCain Foods, the maker of 1 in 4 fries worldwide, is making big strides towards its regenerative agriculture commitment, digging in with the aim to help combat climate change over time and secure the future of everyone's favorite food, the golden French fry.
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