Tag: agriculture

MINNEAPOLIS and ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As global demand for protein continues to rise, Minnesota-based MBOLD (an initiative of the GREATER MSP Partnership) and the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) have launched the Protein Navigator, a new service designed to help protein-focused companies explore, enter and grow within Minnesota’s dynamic food and agriculture ecosystem.

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FLINT Corp. ("FLINT" or the "Company") (TSX: FLNT) is pleased to announce a proposed recapitalization transaction (the "Recapitalization") that will significantly reduce the Company's debt and annual interest costs, simplify its capital structure and improve liquidity. The Recapitalization is the result of an extensive review process conducted by the Company's board of directors (the "Board"), which culminated in FLINT entering into a definitive recapitalization support agreement (the "Support Agreement") with its largest shareholder and primary lender, Canso Investment Counsel Ltd., in its capacity as portfolio manager for and on behalf of certain accounts that it manages ("Canso"). The Recapitalization is intended to preserve value for the Company's shareholders and better position FLINT to execute on future growth opportunities.

The microplastics market is undergoing a transformative shift driven by heightened environmental concerns, regulatory changes, and technological innovation. As microplastic pollution awareness rises, industries are moving from traditional synthetic polymers to sustainable alternatives, presenting both challenges and opportunities. The market primarily includes applications in personal care, agriculture, and industrial sectors, with primary microplastics like polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene prevalent. Regulatory measures, such as the EU's REACH Regulation, are accelerating the phase-out of conventional microplastics, boosting demand for alternatives like natural exfoliants and biodegradable polymers. These alternatives face technical and economic hurdles, with higher costs and manufacturing challenges. However, the push toward sustainable materials is driving innovation.