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Partnership Focused on UGV Deployment, Smart Infrastructure Automation and AI-Driven Robotics Commercialization in the United States

ONTARIO, Calif., May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's Miracle Holding Inc. ("Nature's Miracle" or the "Company"), a growing agriculture technology and infrastructure company, today announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with DROMNI Intelligence Technology Ltd. ("DROMNI"), an AI-driven robotics company specializing in autonomous unmanned ground vehicles ("UGVs"), unmanned aerial vehicles ("UAVs"), and intelligent robotic operating systems.

Under the MOU, the two companies intend to collaborate on the development, localization, pilot deployment, and commercialization of AI-enabled autonomous robotics solutions for the U.S. market, with an initial focus on unmanned ground vehicle applications across controlled-environment agriculture ("CEA"), greenhouse operations, energy infrastructure, logistics, industrial automation, and AI data center operations.

The proposed collaboration is expected to combine DROMNI's expertise in autonomous robotics, AI perception systems, navigation, and heavy-duty robotic platforms with Nature's Miracle's U.S. operating footprint, agricultural infrastructure, energy initiatives, and data center development platform.

"This collaboration represents an important strategic step in expanding Nature's Miracle's AI infrastructure ecosystem beyond agriculture into intelligent automation and robotics," said Tie "James" Li, Chairman and CEO for Nature's Miracle Holding Inc. "We believe autonomous ground robotics will play a major role in the future of agriculture, energy infrastructure, logistics, and AI-enabled industrial operations. By partnering with DROMNI, we aim to accelerate the deployment of advanced robotic solutions tailored for the U.S. market."

DROMNI develops autonomous robotic platforms with payload capacities ranging from 80kg to 300kg and specializes in AI-enabled mission planning, autonomous navigation, multi-vehicle coordination, and intelligent operational systems. Its technologies have applications across agriculture, firefighting, logistics, emergency response, and industrial environments.

Pursuant to the MOU, the parties intend to jointly evaluate pilot deployment opportunities for UGV platforms in the United States, including:

Greenhouse and indoor farming automation

Material handling and logistics operations

Data center site inspection and security operations

Energy infrastructure monitoring and maintenance

Industrial facility automation

Emergency response and operational support

The MOU also outlines potential future collaboration involving localized assembly, testing, demonstration, servicing, and possible future U.S.-based production capabilities for robotics platforms and related autonomous systems.

In addition, the companies plan to explore joint commercialization strategies, customer deployment programs, demonstration sites, and potential future strategic investment or joint venture structures.

While the collaboration will primarily focus on UGV solutions, the parties may also evaluate DROMNI's UAV technologies for aerial inspection, mapping, monitoring, logistics, firefighting, and integrated air-ground operational applications.

The MOU establishes a framework for future cooperation and does not constitute a binding definitive agreement regarding any specific commercial transaction, financing arrangement, or joint venture structure. Any definitive agreements will be subject to further negotiation, due diligence, regulatory approvals, and customary conditions.

About Nature's Miracle Holding Inc.

Nature's Miracle Holding Inc. (www.nature-miracle.com) is a growing agriculture technology company providing products and services to growers in the controlled-environment agriculture market globally. The Company offers vertical farming systems, hydroponic equipment, LED grow lighting, nutrients, grow media, and container farming solutions. Nature's Miracle is also expanding into energy infrastructure and AI data center development through its subsidiaries focused on off-grid solar energy solutions and next-generation AI infrastructure projects.

About DROMNI Intelligence Technology Ltd.

DROMNI Intelligence Technology Ltd. (www.dromniai.com) is an AI-driven robotics company focused on autonomous unmanned systems, intelligent control platforms, and heavy-duty robotic applications. Dromni develops autonomous ground and aerial platforms for agriculture, logistics, emergency response, industrial operations, and smart infrastructure environments.  They have various product lines such as the DRA 5150 which is capable of spraying, seeding and other agricultural applications.  

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On June 5, the flagship Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation: 2026 Climate Resilience and Green Transition Dialogue event began in Jinta County, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province. The day also coincided with World Environment Day, with China's theme being "Comprehensive Green Transformation: Building a Beautiful China Together" for this year's observance.

Building on the outcomes and networks established through previous events in the series, the dialogue combines field visits with thematic discussions, showcasing scalable, innovative practices that contribute to the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021–2030) and support national pathways toward carbon neutrality and climate-resilient development, and continues into June 6 across various sites in Jiuquan.

The dialogue was jointly organized by the China Internet Information Center (CIIC), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representation in China, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) China Office, the Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP-CSAM), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in China. It was also supported by the China Green Foundation, a civil society organization that promotes afforestation and environmental awareness, and by the Ant Forest Foundation, which was launched by Ant Financial Services Group, an affiliate of Alibaba.

More than 100 people attended either in person or online, representing eight countries and a diverse range of stakeholders, including eight international organizations, government agencies, embassies in China, United Nations entities, research institutions, private-sector partners, civil society organizations, beneficiary farmers and the media.

Yu Yunquan, vice president of the China International Communications Group (CICG), highlighted the increasingly important role of science and technology in advancing ecological governance and rural development in his opening speech. Yu noted that technological innovation is evolving from merely "shaping the environment" to "creating value" and that this transformation drives new opportunities for sustainable growth. He emphasized that leveraging science and technology for the purpose of promoting rural development is a vital pathway to strengthening climate resilience and accelerating the green transformation of agriculture in addition to being a vivid demonstration of the principle that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets."

"Building an ecological civilization requires compelling narratives that resonate with people in addition to sustained, hands-on efforts on the ground," he observed.

A comprehensive international communication institution, CICG remains committed to sharing the story of Chinese modernization with global audiences. Yu further stressed CICG's readiness to leverage its strengths in international communication and multi-stakeholder engagement to help foster platforms for international cooperation.

"We are willing to work hand in hand with partners around the world to build a community of innovation and a community of knowledge," he concluded. "Together, we can better tell the stories of ecological civilization and green development, contribute to greater global consensus, and bring collective wisdom and strength to building a shared future for all life on Earth."

"Achieving climate resilience and a green transition will require sustained investment and collective action," stated Dima Al-Khatib, director of the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation. "By leveraging South-South and triangular cooperation, climate and development finance, and private-sector engagement, countries can mobilize the resources, expertise, and innovation needed to support communities, local actors, research institutions, and practitioners at scale."

"China's experience offers valuable lessons," Stephen Jackson, UN resident coordinator in China, remarked. "Programs such as the 'Three‑North' Shelterbelt [A massive, ongoing afforestation program spanning northern China that was launched in 1978 in order to combat the rapid expansion of the Gobi and Taklamakan deserts and is also known as China's Great Green Wall] and Ant Forest show how long‑term vision, innovation, and public participation can restore ecosystems and improve livelihoods."

He also emphasized that lasting progress requires partnership, knowledge sharing and collective action.

Ai Yinfang, deputy director-general of the China International Center for Economic and Technical Exchanges (CICETE), stressed that attention should be paid to inclusiveness, localization, and synergy when implementing relevant projects in an opening speech. She stated that, in the future, CICETE will continue to identify more "replicable and implementable" practical cases, promote diversified capacity-building in order to help policymakers and practitioners in developing countries enhance their hands-on capabilities in green transformation, and facilitate the coordination of multilateral and bilateral resources so that China's successful experience can be more effectively shared abroad, contributing China's strength to the development of Global South countries and the advancement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Huang Xiaochun, deputy secretary of the Communist Party of China's (CPC) Jinta County Committee and head of Jinta County, observed in his welcoming speech that Jinta is among the regions most severely affected by desertification and land sandification in China. The deputy secretary noted that the people of Jinta have remained steadfast in their efforts to expand green cover and combat desertification since the 1950s and that the county has actively aligned its development with the country's "dual-carbon" objectives since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, which was held in 2012. Huang stated that Jinta has completed 850,000 mu (56,700 ha) of afforestation and reforestation and protected 539,000 mu (35,900 ha) of desertified land via enclosure and conservation measures and that these efforts have resulted in both desertified and sandy land areas in the county contracting continuously for more than two decades while efforts to prevent wind erosion and stabilize sand have progressed in tandem with rising incomes for local farmers.

"The continuous improvement of the ecological environment that has occurred has breathed new life into Jinta while providing a strong foundation for rural green transformation, industrial renewal and upgrading, and climate resilience," Huang added. "Green development has become the most distinctive hallmark of Jinta's development."

"IFAD is committed to supporting efforts that enhance the application of climate-adaptive technologies, promote green energy, and foster circular economies – ensuring that the most vulnerable are not left behind in this transformation," noted Nii Quaye-Kumah, IFAD China representative and head of the South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) Centre for Asia-Pacific. "We believe that empowering rural communities with the right tools and knowledge is the cornerstone of sustainable development."

In a keynote speech, Lei Jiaqiang, a desertification control expert and research fellow at the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, stated, "Through science-based desertification control and innovative development models, China has become the first country to achieve zero net land degradation, offering an effective solution to global desertification challenges."

He remarked that China has pioneered a sustainable development pathway that integrates desertification control, ecological restoration, and economic development and that this progress has been driven by technologies and practices such as straw checkerboard sand barriers, water-efficient afforestation, and the development of desert-based industries alongside emerging innovations including the ecological use of brackish water and the integration of photovoltaic power generation with ecosystem restoration.

Looking ahead, Lei emphasized the importance of strengthening international cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. He mentioned that China seeks to advance the integration of desertification control and industrial development and work with countries around the world to build a global community dedicated to combating desertification and promoting sustainable development through platforms such as the China-Africa Green Technology Park demonstration project – a collaborative desertification control and sustainable agriculture demonstration project located in Bir El Barka, Mauritania, that is designed to transform harsh desert environments into sustainable green zones using Chinese sand-fixing, water-saving, and dryland farming techniques and technologies.

Xu Yinlong, research fellow at the Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), remarked in a keynote speech that global warming has caused the frequency and intensity of extreme climate events in China to reach record levels and that this phenomenon exposes agricultural production to increasingly severe climate-related risks and underscores the urgent necessity of strengthening climate change adaptation efforts.

He also observed that climate warming is enabling the cultivation areas of China's major crops to expand northward and westward and that this creates new opportunities to optimize the country's agricultural production structure. Xu added that the adoption of low-carbon agricultural techniques and technologies can improve the quality of agricultural products and that this offers a practical pathway toward high-quality and sustainable agricultural development in addition to enhancing carbon sequestration and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

An excerpt from a report corresponding with the dialogue known as Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation: 2026 Climate Resilience was distributed at the event as well. The full report is scheduled to be released in September.

Zheng Wenhua, deputy head of the CIIC, mentioned that the report was developed with support from Phase II (2024–2030) of the Global South-South Development Center (GSSDC) Project – a flagship initiative of the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC), in partnership with CICETE – and is being jointly edited by the five organizing institutions and prepared in collaboration with leading Chinese experts from the CAAS's Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, the Beijing University of Agriculture, the School of Landscape Architecture at Beijing Forestry University, and other partner institutions.

The report will be published in both Chinese and English and will feature approximately 10 case studies highlighting innovative, technology-driven approaches to strengthening climate resilience and supporting green transformation in rural communities. It argues that China has currently achieved a shift in green and low-carbon development and climate resilience – from fragmentation to coordination, from single-sector approaches to systemic governance, and from passive response to proactive prevention – effectively addressing governance shortcomings, such as a previous emphasis on mitigation over adaptation and on development over security. A crucial undertaking, coordinating the advancement of climate resilience building with green and low-carbon transition is an important pillar for the agricultural and rural sectors in responding to climate change, ensuring food security, and achieving sustainable development.

The event included a panel discussion titled "How Climate Resilience Safeguards the Future of Rural Areas" and another titled "Low-Carbon Transition as a New Engine for Inclusive Rural Growth."

In his closing remarks, Mohamed Abdellahi El Vilaly, ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to China, noted that since the late 1960s, Mauritania has faced severe drought and desertification, with profound consequences for rangelands, agriculture, and rural livelihoods. He emphasized that the transition to a low-carbon economy can serve as a powerful driver of inclusive rural development through the promotion of sustainable agriculture, improved natural resource management, and expanded access to clean energy.

"China-Africa cooperation projects implemented in Mauritania have set a benchmark for green development across Africa, helping to share China's valuable experience and expertise in combating desertification throughout the continent," he said. "The experiences of Mauritania and China in combating desertification and promoting green development demonstrate that genuine cooperation and the exchange of knowledge and expertise can transform environmental challenges into meaningful opportunities for development and prosperity."

Some of the people who attended the Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation: 2026 Climate Resilience and Green Transition Dialogue in person also visited an Ant Forest project site located in Jinta County in order to observe Haloxylon (saxaul)–Cistanche grafting and related desert-based industry development endeavors on the morning of June 5.

Over the past 10 years, Ant Forest has encouraged 700 million people to adopt environmentally friendly lifestyles and has planted more than 600 million trees in ecologically fragile regions that require urgent restoration throughout China using sustained corporate funding. An innovative system for mobilizing public participation in environmental protection, Ant Forest has provided a Chinese solution for promoting green and sustainable development around the world and was awarded the United Nations' "Champions of the Earth" Award – the highest environmental honor granted by the UN.

On June 6, the attendees who went to the Ant Forest site in Jinta visited the 10,000-Mu Gobi Desert Agricultural Industrial Demonstration Park in Jiuquan's Suzhou District, an IFAD-supported project site, in order to learn more about innovative agricultural practices that support sustainable rural development in arid regions as well. The project is designed to modernize and upgrade facility agriculture in the Gobi Desert region through the systematic renovation of 682 greenhouses in the park that currently suffer from aging infrastructure and low production efficiency. It will also promote smart, automated, and standardized greenhouse production through a differentiated management approach based on facility classification.

IFAD supports ongoing and newly launched projects that enhance the application of climate-adaptive technologies in specialty agricultural industries and strengthen inclusiveness for vulnerable groups in rural Gansu. It promotes greater green energy deployment, rural waste and wastewater treatment, and agricultural waste recycling, contributing to rural vitalization and sustainable development while offering demonstration models that can be widely replicated.

2026 'Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation' events cover climate resilience and green transition

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On the same day, the 2026 High-Level Forum on Poverty Reduction and Development was held in Beijing, during which the Global Alliance for Poverty Reduction and Development was jointly initiated by China, 53 other countries, and nine international organizations. The initiative seeks to share governance experience in poverty alleviation, promote practical cooperation, and strengthen global coordination in poverty reduction and development.

"The Chinese government actively assumes its responsibilities as a major country and contributes to the global fight against poverty through South-South agricultural cooperation projects, foreign agricultural assistance, and demonstration initiatives for poverty alleviation."

Martha Viviana Carvajalino Villegas
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Colombia

"We are learning from China's comprehensive rural revitalization. China has not only lifted 800 million people out of poverty but has also achieved remarkable rural development and enhanced recognition of those who work the land—goals that Colombia has long been striving to advance. Increasing the presence of Colombian food products in China will help strengthen our agricultural production. What we are doing here demonstrates that South-South cooperation, as well as engagement through alternative multilateral frameworks, is both meaningful and necessary."

Telce Abdel González
Vice Minister of Agriculture of Cuba

"Several memorandums of understanding have been signed over the years between the Ministry of Agriculture of Cuba and China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, focusing, for example, on human resource development. There is currently a major technical assistance project between China and Cuba covering crops such as rice and maize, as well as egg production, pork production, and potatoes. The results so far have been very positive, and we believe these efforts will serve as a strong model for bilateral cooperation and enable us to achieve even greater progress in the near future."

In 2025, Muyuan supplied to the market 77.98 million pigs, with a carbon emission intensity of only 0.883 kg CO₂e per kg of pork. It reduced carbon emissions across its entire industrial chain by 6.0588 million tons – equivalent to planting 600 million trees – breaking the stereotype that "agriculture struggles to become an ESG benchmark." Leveraging its integrated pig farming industry chain, Muyuan pioneered a crop-livestock cycle model, realizing 100% resource utilization of pig manure and urine, covering 4.92 million mu (approx. 328,000 hectares) of farmland, and increasing farmers' annual income by over CNY 1 billion. Additionally, it improved 300,000 mu (approx. 20,000 hectares) of saline-alkali land in regions such as Da'an, Jilin Province, turning barren soil into fertile farmland with rice yields exceeding 900 jin per mu (approx. 6,750 kg per hectare). Guided by its "Five Plus" and "Five Minus" green development concepts, Muyuan ensures "safe, delicious, and green" consumption, aligning ESG practices with people's aspirations for a better life.

Muyuan firmly believes that ESG is a must-do task for high-quality development. Going forward, it will continue to drive green transformation through technological innovation, offering a "Chinese Solution" for the sustainability of global agriculture.

ONTARIO, Calif., May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's Miracle Holding Inc. ("Nature's Miracle" or the "Company") (OTCID: NMHI), a leader in controlled environment agriculture, vertical farming and infrastructure solutions, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights

• Reported net income of approximately $2.85 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to a net loss of approximately $(2.02) million for the same period in 2025, due to $5.0 million gain on debt settlement.
• Fully Diluted earnings per share for the quarter were approximately $0.01, compared to a diluted loss per share of $(0.43) in the prior-year period.
• Total assets increased to approximately $21.5 million as of March 31, 2026, compared to approximately $20.4 million at December 31, 2025.
• Property and equipment increased to approximately $19.2 million, reflecting continued investment in infrastructure and operational capabilities.
• Current liabilities decreased to approximately $18.9 million from approximately $23.3 million at year-end 2025.
• Accounts payable decreased significantly to approximately $3.5 million from approximately $9.7 million at December 31, 2025.
• Shareholders' deficit improved to approximately ($9.3 million) compared to approximately ($12.7 million) at December 31, 2025.

Tie "James" Li, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nature's Miracle, commented:

"Achieving approximately $2.8 million in net income during the first quarter of 2026 represents an important milestone for Nature's Miracle as we continue transforming the Company into a diversified infrastructure and advanced manufacturing platform. We believe our strategic initiatives in AI infrastructure, drone manufacturing and controlled environment agriculture position us for long-term growth opportunities."

Strategic Expansion into Advanced Manufacturing

On May 21, 2026, Nature's Miracle announced that it entered into a Letter of Intent to acquire a 55% equity interest in CM Fabrication, LLC, CEA Studios and CM E-Commerce LLC.

The proposed transaction is expected to:

• Expand the Company's capabilities in U.S.-based drone manufacturing and precision fabrication
• Support growth opportunities in AI data center infrastructure, energy and horticulture industries
• Provide access to a 500,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility in Illinois
• Position the Company for future public market expansion opportunities

The target companies generated approximately $8.6 million in revenue during fiscal year 2025 and are projected to achieve approximately $18.2 million in revenue and $3.6 million in EBITDA in 2026.

About Nature's Miracle Holding Inc.

Nature's Miracle Holding Inc. is a growing agriculture technology company providing products, equipment and services to the Controlled Environment Agriculture ("CEA") industry, including vertical farming and greenhouse solutions in North America. The Company also maintains a pipeline to build commercial-scale greenhouse projects designed to meet increasing demand for locally grown fresh produce.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding anticipated growth, future operations, acquisition opportunities, financing activities, manufacturing expansion, market opportunities and other future events. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied due to various risks and uncertainties, including the Company's ability to complete proposed transactions, secure financing, execute its business strategy and general market conditions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Nature's Miracle undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.

SINGAPORE, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) has taken the win in the Agriculture category of the National Business Awards 2026, organised by the Singapore Business Review (SBR).

The global seed-to-shelf agribusiness was recognised for implementing a new unified HR platform, which today connects systems across four market offices to create a single, standardised source of workforce data.

 This regional rollout is the first step in the One GAR, One System initiative which will be implemented in GAR's global operations.

Awards were judged on criteria including innovation, effectiveness and impact on the company. GAR's platform has delivered efficiency savings of over 70 working days per year, while helping regional leadership in Singapore improve decision making across the region, based on real-time data.

Jenni Lim, Vice President of Human Resources & Administration at GAR, emphasised how the platform is helping the company to harmonise processes and improve employee experience.

"This award recognises how GAR is using technology and innovation to connect our operations across our global agribusiness," said Lim. "When our HR systems and our business can speak the same language and use the same data across diverse locations, we can bring our Care, Do, Win values to life."

The system supports the full HR lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to organisational management, time‑off administration and employee data management. To improve accessibility and adoption, requests can be submitted and approved anywhere via mobile, while the platform interface and content is available in Simplified Chinese to meet destination market needs.

Through this initiative, GAR has also standardised management levels and staffing grades across markets, bringing them in line with the company's global framework. Integrated into one digital platform, these developments enhance workforce planning, performance management, and talent development for thousands of employees.

About Golden Agri-Resources (GAR)

Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) is a global seed-to-shelf agribusiness growing food, fuel, & everyday ingredients. Through its sustainable, end-to-end solutions, GAR empowers customers, supports suppliers, and strengthens the communities it serves.  

A leading palm-based agribusinesses, GAR manages over half a million hectares of plantations in Indonesia, with integrated operations spanning plantations, mills, refining, oleochemicals, specialty fats, biodiesel, and over 30 branded consumer products. 

Beyond palm, GAR trades in sugar, soybean, sunflower, and coconut, supported by strong shipping and logistics capabilities and operations in 14 countries to reach customers in over 110 markets. 

Sustainability is at the heart of how GAR grows. Today, 99.5% of its Indonesian palm supply chain is traceable to the plantation, and non-palm sourcing is 100% traceable to the mill. Guided by its sustainability framework, Collective for Impact, GAR is creating a more sustainable future – for a better business, and a better world. 

SINGAPORE, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Singapore businesses prepare for continued pressure from rising energy prices and growing sustainability expectations, Nestlé Professional Singapore today introduced the NESCAFÉ Fusion 3, a next-generation bean-to-cup commercial coffee system designed to help businesses reduce energy consumption while maintaining café-quality coffee.

The launch comes at a time when organisations across Singapore's hospitality and foodservice sectors are facing increasing operational costs alongside mounting pressure to meet environmental targets. With energy efficiency becoming a growing priority for businesses, the NESCAFÉ Fusion 3 combines performance, efficiency and environmental responsibility in a single solution.

Developed as part of Nestlé's broader sustainability ambitions, the NESCAFÉ Fusion 3 combines energy-efficient performance, responsible materials and lifecycle management – helping businesses serve great coffee with a lower environmental footprint. Backed by Nestlé's global investment in regenerative agriculture and lower-carbon coffee production, Fusion 3 translates farm-level sustainability initiatives into measurable operational impact for businesses in Singapore, supporting them as they advance their sustainability and ESG ambitions.

Sustainability By Design: From Factory to Cup

The NESCAFÉ Fusion 3 is manufactured in factories powered 100% by wind energy, built with up to 30% recycled ABS plastic^[1] to support responsible recycling pathways, and engineered to deliver up to 60% energy savings^[2] in standby mode compared to previous models.

These product-level commitments are reinforced by NESCAFÉ Plan 2030^[3], which works with over 100,000 farmers annually to adopt regenerative agricultural practices that improve soil health, biodiversity and climate resilience. In 2024, 32% of NESCAFÉ green coffee was sourced from farmers implementing regenerative agriculture practices, up from 25% the year before, and more than 200,000 coffee farmers across 16 countries were trained in regenerative agriculture. The Plan's field programs are subject to third‑party monitoring and evaluation by the Rainforest Alliance.

Complementing the machine is NESCAFÉ Superiore, a 100% Arabica premium whole roasted coffee bean sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified™ farms in Brazil and Columbia – ensuring that every cup served meets verified standards for environmental, social, and economic sustainability at the farm level.

As Singapore's hospitality sector accelerates its sustainability journey under the Singapore Hotel Sustainability Roadmap, the introduction of NESCAFÉ Fusion 3 and NESCAFÉ Superiore enables operators to improve operational energy efficiency while maintaining high beverage quality, supporting both environmental goals and guest experience expectations.

Two Patented Innovations, One Intelligent Machine

Fusion 3 redefines what a commercial bean-to-cup system can deliver. It combines whole roasted coffee beans with premium soluble ingredients in a single countertop unit, enabling an exceptional breadth of café-quality beverages. Two exclusive patents make it category-defining:

• Patented New Filter Brew

Using gentle gravity extraction rather than pressure, the Fusion 3 produces a balanced, smooth, and sweet cup with a delightful aroma – a first for the commercial bean-to-cup category. With no tamping on ground coffee and water pressure under 2 bars, Fusion 3 now covers every coffee preference, from filter brew to a clean, longer cup, with no second equipment required.

• Patented Perfect Espresso from the First Cup

Through a patented brewing system incorporating a hot water flush and an increase of +6.5°C compared to Fusion 2.0, the Fusion 3 delivers the ideal temperature and perfect crema from the very first espresso of the day – eliminating the warm-up inconsistency that has long been a pain point in commercial settings.

Closing the Loop: Responsible Machine Lifecycle in Singapore

Beyond product innovation, Nestlé Professional Singapore has taken meaningful steps to address sustainability beyond the point of use. Since 2024, Nestlé Professional Singapore has partnered with Metalo International, a leading Singapore-based e-waste management company, to support responsible machine end-of-life management.

Through this partnership, decommissioned machines are responsibly dismantled and sorted, components are tracked to improve traceability, and viable parts are recovered and reused where possible. This initiative supports Singapore's growing focus on e-waste management and circular economy practices – completing a full sustainability loop from manufacturing to end-of-life.

Designed for hotels, restaurants, cafés, corporate workplaces, and institutions, Fusion 3 delivers an unbroken chain of quality and accountability, from the farms where NESCAFÉ's beans are grown, to the cup served to every customer.

"With NESCAFÉ Fusion 3, we are redefining what sustainable coffee innovation looks like for Singapore's foodservice sector. It demonstrates how regenerative agriculture, responsible sourcing and energy-efficient design can work together to create measurable impact," said Mr. Taimur Toor, Business Manager, Nestlé Professional Singapore. "We are confident that it will enable our partners to elevate coffee quality while strengthening their operational efficiency and sustainability commitments."

For more information, please visit www.nestleprofessional.com.sg

ABOUT NESTLÉ PROFESSIONAL SINGAPORE

Nestlé Professional is in the business of helping out-of-home business succeed. With almost 150 years of experience in food and beverages coupled with an unparalleled global research and development network, including culinary and beverage R&D centres, Nestlé Professional draws on this expertise to deliver branded and customised solutions in Singapore that help drive out-of-home businesses. The in-depth industry knowledge, expertise in foodservice, extensive food & beverage portfolio and rich resources helmed by in-house barista and chef can assist businesses in making more possible. To find out more about Nestlé Professional, visit https://www.nestleprofessional.com.sg/

ABOUT NESCAFÉ PLAN 2030

NESCAFÉ Plan 2030 is a global initiative to transform the coffee supply chain through responsible sourcing, regenerative agriculture, and farmer empowerment. Backed by a significant investment, the Plan targets a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and 50% of coffee sourced through regenerative farming by 2030, monitored and verified in partnership with the Rainforest Alliance.

ONTARIO, Calif., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NATURE'S MIRACLE HOLDING INC. ("Nature's Miracle" or the "Company") (OTCID: NMHI), a leader in controlled environment agriculture and vertical farming solutions, today announced that it has entered into a Letter of Intent ("LOI") with CM Fabrication, LLC acquire a 55% equity interest in three portfolio companies: CM Fabrication, LLC, CEA Studios (a division of 2WR Georgia, Inc.), and CM E-Commerce LLC (collectively, the "Target Companies").

The proposed transaction will be supported by approximately $11 million in acquisition financing from a third-party lender. The financing, secured by substantially all assets of the Target Companies, is expected to refinance approximately $10 million of existing debt currently held by the Target Companies.

Upon completion of the transaction, Nature's Miracle will own 55% of the Target Companies and intends to pursue an uplisting strategy through a merger with a Nasdaq or NYSE-listed shell company. In addition, Nature's Miracle has committed to acquiring the remaining 45% equity interest held by CM Capital Management at a valuation of no less than $20 million or 10x trailing EBITDA.

Following the anticipated public market transaction, Tie "James" Li, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nature's Miracle, is expected to serve as Executive Chairman of the combined company, while Chris Mayer, owner of CM Fabrication, LLC, is expected to assume a senior C-level executive role.

Founded by Chris Mayer, CM Fabrication, LLC operates a state-of-the-art 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Sycamore, Illinois, providing precision metal fabrication, robotic welding, TIG & MIG welding, and advanced electronic manufacturing services. CEA Studios provides design and architectural services, while CM E-Commerce LLC operates online sales and distribution platforms.

Together, the three companies provide a vertically integrated manufacturing and services platform focused on designing, building, and supplying critical Made-in-USA products and equipment for the rapidly growing drone, AI data center and horticulture industries.

The Target Companies generated approximately $8.6 million in revenue and $0.08 million in EBITDA during fiscal year 2025 and are projected to achieve approximately $18.2 million in revenue and $3.6 million in EBITDA in 2026.

Chris Mayer, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CM Fabrication, LLC, commented:

"We are excited to partner with Nature's Miracle and pursue a public listing strategy to access growth capital for the rapidly expanding advanced manufacturing opportunities within the drone, AI data center and energy sectors in the United States. We also expect to leverage Nature's Miracle's supply chain capabilities to further optimize our operational efficiency and cost structure."

Tie "James" Li, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nature's Miracle, added: "We are excited about the potential combination between Nature's Miracle and the CM Capital portfolio companies. CM Fabrication has built a strong reputation in the horticulture industry while also expanding into critical Made-in-USA drone manufacturing. As we announced earlier, we have set up a strategic partnership Dromni Intelligence to develop ai-powered autonomous robotics solutions for the U.S. agriculture, energy and data center markets. Acquisition of CM Fabrication gives us the capability to manufacture drone in the U.S. which is critical in the global supply chain."

About Nature's Miracle Holding Inc.

Nature's Miracle (www.Nature-Miracle.com) is a growing agriculture technology company providing equipment and services to the Controlled Environment Agriculture ("CEA") industry, including vertical farming in North America. The Company also maintains a robust pipeline to build commercial-scale greenhouses to meet the growing demand for fresh, local produce in North America. 

About CM Fabrication, LLC

CM Fabrication (www.cm-metals.com)  is a company built on the foundation of innovation and exceptional craftsmanship. The Company's state-of-the-art facility boasts over 500,000 square feet of modern manufacturing space. The Company specializes in precision machining, milling, and fabrication, ensuring every component meets the highest standards of accuracy and durability. The Company's expert team works closely with clients throughout the entire process, from initial design and prototyping to full-scale production and finishing.  

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This year's Government Work Report has laid out key arrangements for work related to agriculture, rural areas and farmers. Across China's farmlands, new technologies, new crop varieties and new production scenarios are emerging one after another.

Starting today, this page launches a new series, "Fresh Stories from the Fields," focusing on new developments and trends in agriculture — from watermelon breeding to unmanned farms — highlighting the latest achievements and the vibrant vitality taking shape in the countryside.

At the Liguo Shunxin Supermarket in Jiaxiang County, East China's Shandong Province, rows of round, plump watermelons stand out on the shelves. Around noon, customers stream in continuously, with some picking up whole watermelons while others ask store staff to cut them open and sell them by weight.

China is the world's largest producer and consumer of watermelons, with annual output remaining stable at around 60 million tons. According to statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, this accounts for roughly 60 percent of global production.

Following the sweet story behind China's seemingly effortless "watermelon freedom," reporters explored how the fruit is supplied steadily throughout the year.

Strong demand, reliable quality

At the Liguo Shunxin Supermarket, "Mibao" watermelons grown in Southwest China's Yunnan Province sell for more than 4.99 yuan ($0.72) per jin (500 grams). "Even though the price is higher than in summer, sales remain strong," said supermarket manager Zhang Hongtao, pointing to a staff member restocking the display.

Over the past half month, the store has maintained daily watermelon sales of more than 160 jin with weekend sales exceeding 240 jin.

Zhang Hongtao has observed that during the off-season, customers usually buy smaller quantities at a time, but they purchase watermelons frequently and show strong willingness to buy them.

Ms Zhang, who was selecting a watermelon, is one such regular customer. "Watermelons are juicy and sweet without being overwhelming. Both the elderly and children in my family love them," she said with a smile. "It was still cold recently, but sitting at home with the heater on and eating watermelon feels just as refreshing as having a cold drink in summer."

The steady demand during the off-season is not only driven by consumers' taste preferences and emotional appeal, but also by reliable product quality.

To ensure optimal flavor, the supermarket stores watermelons in refrigerated display cabinets, where they can remain in good condition for seven to ten days. "Some customers worry that the watermelons might not be ripe enough during this period, so we also offer a service where they can cut one open to check before purchasing," Zhang Hongtao said.

At the Hushan Fruit and Vegetable Wholesale Market in Jiaxiang Street, Jiaxiang County, Shandong, 10 tons of watermelons freshly shipped from a production base in South China's Hainan Province were being unloaded.

Li Jianguo, who has been in the watermelon wholesale business for more than a decade, explained that during spring and summer the market mainly sells locally grown varieties such as "Tianwang" and "Jingxin." When temperatures drop, supply relies largely on southern production areas. These varieties typically have thicker rinds for transportation, accumulate sufficient sugar, and maintain stable flavor, Li said.

The strong off-season market is also reflected in price trends.

"Watermelon supply and prices show clear seasonal patterns," said Zhao Junye, a researcher at the Agricultural Information Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS).

After October each year, watermelon supply begins to decline and prices gradually rise. In the first quarter, the national average wholesale price generally exceeds 3 yuan per jin. After April, supply increases significantly and prices fall rapidly. By the third quarter, when northern production regions harvest in large volumes, prices usually reach their lowest levels of the year, Zhao said.

Sufficient supply across seasons

Hainan island, with abundant heat and sunlight, is one of China's major winter production bases for fruits and vegetables. At the Beishanyang planting base in Haitang district of Sanya, Hainan Province, the watermelon harvest has already been completed.

"With good varieties and good packaging, sales are also strong," said Zhang Wei, head of the base and deputy general manager of Hainan State Farms Shenquan Group Co, noting that the base grows seedless Qilin watermelons with bright red flesh, crisp texture and rich sweetness, with their sugar content reaching 14 degrees, making them highly popular in the market.

To deliver this cross-season sweetness to consumers far away, careful work goes into packaging at the fields. Workers carefully select watermelons and pack them into specially designed corrugated cartons. Each box holds four watermelons weighing between 10 and 12 jin each, separated by thick cardboard partitions. According to Zhang Wei, watermelons shipped to other regions of China currently only require moderate insulation during transport and do not need cold-chain logistics.

Watermelons grown at the base are mainly supplied to supermarkets in Shandong, Beijing and northeastern China. The market price of about 4 yuan per jin is higher than the previous range of 2.8 to 3.5 yuan per jin in past years. Zhang Wei said the base expanded its planting area to 500 mu (33.33 hectares) last year, with yields of about 5,000 jin per mu. "The melons were already fully booked before they were harvested," he said.

To accommodate watermelons' preference for warmth and sunlight while protecting them from excessive rain, the base has built greenhouses that shield the crops from wind and rain while maintaining stable temperature and heat. Drip irrigation systems and monitoring equipment have also been introduced to create an optimal microclimate for watermelon growth.

So what is the secret behind year-round watermelon supply?

Xu Yong, a researcher at the Beijing Vegetable Research Center of the Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, explained that China's vast territory provides diverse geographical and climatic advantages.

Combined with the development of suitable varieties and the widespread application of technologies such as integrated water and fertilizer management, and green pest control, suitable environments for watermelon growth can be found in different regions across different seasons, according to Xu.

Currently, China's watermelon production is concentrated in five major regions. The Yangtze River Basin and the Huang-Huai-Hai region account for more than 69 percent of total output, while South China, Northwest China and Northeast China play supporting roles.

In terms of year-round supply, South China provides winter production, the Yangtze River Basin and Huang-Huai-Hai region enable early spring harvests, the northwest region extends the harvest season later into the year, and open-field cultivation in the northeast and northwest regions ensures summer and autumn supply.

Molecular breeding yields diverse watermelons

In Yanjiacun village of Yaojia Town, Zhongmu County in Central China's Henan Province, farmer Ma Xiuhong manages 2 mu of greenhouse land. In addition to conventional varieties, she reserves half a mu to grow "rainbow watermelons." These days, she has been busy transplanting newly cultivated seedlings into the soil.

The "rainbow watermelon" she refers to is a new specialty variety developed in recent years by the Zhengzhou Fruit Research Institute of the CAAS. When cut open, the melon reveals red and yellow dual-colored flesh arranged like a rainbow. It is also highly sweet, crisp in texture, and rich in beta-carotene.

"This variety was developed by crossing a high-sugar red-flesh watermelon with a crisp yellow-flesh watermelon and selecting superior offspring," explained Zhao Shengjie, an associate researcher at the Zhengzhou institute.

To meet consumers' increasingly personalized preferences, China's watermelon breeding has continuously followed market trends. Xu said watermelon varieties in China are now highly diverse. In terms of maturity, they include early, mid-early and late-maturing types. In size, they range from large and medium to small watermelons. In flesh color, they include red, yellow, orange and multicolored varieties, Xu said.

"Jingmei 2K," a variety bred by Xu's team with an average weight of about 4 jin per fruit, has become China's most widely planted small watermelon variety and better fits current consumer demand.

Behind this diversity lies the "China sweetness" brought by nation's scientific breeding. China's watermelon breeding technology ranks among the world's leading group, with domestic varieties accounting for more than 98 percent of the market. High quality has become the standard in the domestic market.

As early as 2012, Xu's team completed the world's first watermelon genome map, opening the "black box" of watermelon genetics. The research identified multiple genes resistant to diseases such as fusarium wilt, anthracnose and powdery mildew, and also clarified the genetic functions related to fruit sugar content, size and shape.

"In recent years, we have adopted advanced molecular breeding methods," Xu said. "By combining desirable genes through molecular markers, we have greatly improved breeding efficiency, precision and target orientation, shortening the breeding cycle from seven to ten years to just three to four years."

Looking ahead, what direction will watermelon breeding take? Xu explained that production still faces challenges such as increasingly frequent extreme weather and the emergence of new plant diseases. At the same time, consumers are demanding higher standards in both flesh color and fruit quality.

As a result, further exploration of genes for disease resistance, environmental tolerance and superior quality is still needed. This will continue to improve watermelon resilience and quality while expanding the range of varieties. "In particular, high-quality medium and small watermelons with diverse flesh colors are likely to become a highlight of future watermelon varieties," Xu said.

This was compiled from an article originally published on the tenth page of the People's Daily on March 17,2026.

ONTARIO, Calif., March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's Miracle Holding Inc. ("Nature's Miracle" or the "Company") (OTCQB: NMHI), a leader in controlled environment agriculture, today announced that it is setting up an investor hotline at 1-800-816-3223.  This replaces a previously provided number. Or email inquiries to info@nature-miracle.com.

About Nature's Miracle Holding Inc.

Nature's Miracle (www.Nature-Miracle.com) is a growing agriculture technology company providing equipment and services to the Controlled Environment Agriculture ("CEA") industry, including vertical farming in North America. Through its two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Visiontech Group, Inc. and Hydroman, Inc., Nature's Miracle provides grow lights and hydroponic products to hundreds of indoor growers. The Company also maintains a robust pipeline to build commercial-scale greenhouses to meet the growing demand for fresh, local produce in North America. 

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The project was led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Tansiphorn Na Nan, Acting Assistant Dean for Research and Academic Services at the Faculty of Integrated Agriculture and Director of the Innovation Center for Research and Development of Sustainable Cocoa Thailand (ISTC) in Nan province. The innovation emerged in response to worsening climate conditions that have caused cocoa crop losses of up to 80–90%, leaving farmers with large quantities of unsellable cocoa waste. At the same time, livestock farmers have faced rising feed costs during prolonged drought.

The research team created two forms of supplement: a compressed "lick block" for small farms and a powdered supplement for larger feed-mixing systems. Both products can incorporate cocoa waste as up to 30% of the ingredient formulation, creating a practical way to reduce agricultural waste while generating additional income for cocoa farmers.

According to the research, compounds naturally found in cocoa—including flavonoids, polyphenols, theobromine, and tannins—provide significant health benefits for livestock. Theobromine was found to improve cattle well-being, reduce inflammation, and enhance feed-to-meat conversion efficiency. In dairy cattle, testing showed that the supplement reduced somatic cell counts associated with mastitis by more than 70% and increased milk fat content by up to 15%.

Results in beef cattle were equally striking. Farmers who previously sold ordinary beef cattle for 20,000–30,000 baht per animal reported improved meat quality after using the supplement, with some cattle reaching premium A3 and A4 grades valued at more than 100,000 baht. Researchers also found that tannins in cocoa help suppress methane-producing bacteria in the rumen, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 44% while redirecting energy toward muscle and fat production, improving marbling and meat quality.

Beyond cattle farming, the research is being expanded into poultry, goats, and shrimp farming, reinforcing the project's guiding principle that "every cocoa bean must have a purpose" and demonstrating how circular economy innovation can create sustainable value across multiple agricultural sectors.

For more information, contact the Faculty of Integrated Agriculture, Chulalongkorn University at Tel. +662 218 1243, or visit www.cusar.chula.ac.th.

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Hybrid tractors emerged as the Company's key showcase products across multiple markets. The DV3504 and DQ2604 featured prominently in Turkey and South Africa which highlighted Zoomlion's push to position hybrid machinery as a practical solution for large-scale farming and lower fuel consumption. In Turkey, the tractors made their full debut at the Konya Agriculture Fair, where Zoomlion emphasized their performance in high-load applications such as deep tillage, supported by its self-developed MiDD distributed intelligent electric drive system and dynamic energy control technology. In South Africa, the DV3504 became a centerpiece of the Company's presentation at the Nampo show, which drew interest for its combination of power, intelligent operation and energy-saving performance.

Brazil marked another milestone, with Zoomlion making its first appearance at Agrishow and formally launching the DV3504 for the local market. The Company positioned the tractor around Brazil's green agriculture trend and the operating needs of large-scale soybean and corn farming, while also signaling further regional investment through its local subsidiary and manufacturing base.

Beyond tractors, Zoomlion is using localized solutions to address crop-specific mechanization needs. At AGRITECHNICA ASIA 2026 in Bangkok, the Company launched the C600 sugarcane combine harvester as part of a broader solution for Southeast Asia's sugarcane sector. Designed for Thailand's planting density and terrain, the C600 integrates harvesting, conveying, defoliation, and cleaning, while its Z-Pilot intelligent management system incorporates autonomous driving and intelligent scheduling technologies. Zoomlion also presented supporting tractors and implements to form a full-process sugarcane mechanization solution.

At the Xinjiang International Agricultural Machinery Expo, Zoomlion further underscored the role of intelligent new energy technologies in its upgrade strategy. The Company introduced nine hybrid products, including the DH7-6000, which it described as the world's first tandem hybrid grain combine harvester. According to Zoomlion, the machine delivers lower energy consumption and higher operating efficiency than conventional equipment.

Taken together, the exhibitions show how Zoomlion is linking hybrid and intelligent technology with more localized agricultural solutions, while continuing to advance its "high-end, international, new energy" strategy in global markets.

At the event, SOCO^® will highlight two major application scenarios tailored for the horticulture market:

• Soil hydrogel solutions for horticulture and flower cultivation
• Advanced moisture-retention solutions for turf and landscaping management

Designed for drought-prone and water-restricted environments, SOCO^® Soil hydrogel technologies help improve soil water retention, reduce irrigation frequency, enhance root-zone moisture management, and improve transplant survival rates under challenging climate conditions. Our products are capable of absorbing and retaining large volumes of water and gradually releasing moisture back into the soil as needed by plants. The solutions are widely used in horticulture, landscaping, nurseries, turf management, fruit tree planting, and ecological greening projects.

"Australia is one of the most important strategic markets for sustainable horticulture and smart water management technologies," said a regional market representative from SOCO^®. "As water conservation becomes increasingly critical for the future of agriculture and landscaping, we believe advanced soil hydrogel technologies will play a key role in improving water-use efficiency, plant resilience, and long-term sustainability."

During Hort Connections 2026, SOCO's local sales representatives, agricultural technical specialists, and international business team will meet with growers, distributors, landscape contractors, and industry partners to discuss localized application strategies and integrated agricultural water-management solutions.

Beyond standalone hydrogel products, SOCO^® also provides integrated application support and technical consultation services, helping customers optimize product dosage, soil integration methods, irrigation compatibility, and crop-specific application programs.

Agricultural experts increasingly recognize that improving soil water retention capacity and root-zone efficiency will become essential components of climate-resilient agriculture in the coming decades. Through continuous innovation in polymer technology and sustainable agricultural materials, SOCO^® aims to support growers and horticultural professionals in building more efficient and environmentally responsible production systems.

Visitors attending Hort Connections 2026 are invited to connect with SOCO^® at Stand 141 to explore the company's latest new hydrogel technologies and sustainable horticultural solutions.

In recent years, SOCO^® has continued expanding its global agricultural business footprint by providing customized hydrogel solutions for customers across America, Australia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South America. The company focuses on helping agricultural producers reduce water consumption, improve fertilizer utilization efficiency, and increase crop performance in drought-stressed environments.

For more information, please visit: www.socopolymer.com

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VANCOUVER, BC, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinnacle Food Group Limited (Nasdaq: PFAI) (the "Company"), today announced the dismissal of Wencai Pan as Chief Financial Officer and appointment of Dr. Yunhao Chen as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, both effective June 1, 2026.

Dr. Chen has extensive public company finance, accounting, U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting and compliance experience. She served as Chief Financial Officer of Massimo Group from its initial public offering in May 2023 through January 2026 and as a director from April 2024 through January 2026, where she led that company through its initial public offering process in 2024, and directed and managed the company's financial reporting, investor relations, and capital market functions. From May 2017 to July 2023, Dr. Chen served as Chief Financial Officer of Dogness International Corporation, where she led the company through its initial public offering process in 2017 and directed and managed the company's financial reporting, investor relations, and capital market functions, and served as the Chief Executive Officer of its U.S. subsidiary from 2018 to 2023. Dr. Chen has extensive knowledge and experience with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting and compliance requirements. As part of her professional experience, she served as an invited speaker at an SEC forum advocating for small public companies in 2025, successfully executed multiple public offerings for publicly traded companies, conducted analyses and research regarding a large amount of formal filings of SEC registrants, and served on the boards of several public companies. Dr. Chen holds a Ph.D. in Accounting and an MBA in Finance and MIS from the University of Minnesota, and a Bachelor of Economics degree from the University of International Business and Economics. From 2007 to 2014, she served as a faculty member at the University of Miami and Florida International University.

"We are pleased to appoint Dr. Chen as Chief Financial Officer," said Jiulong You, Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle Food Group Limited. "Her experience as a public company CFO, together with her background in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, internal controls and capital markets, makes her well suited to lead our finance function as we continue to grow as a Nasdaq-listed company."

Dr. Chen has served as an independent director of the Company since April 2025. In connection with her appointment as Chief Financial Officer, Dr. Chen will cease to serve as an independent director.

About Pinnacle Food Group Limited

Pinnacle Food Group Limited (Nasdaq: PFAI) is a technology-driven company operating at the intersection of smart agriculture and bio-engineering. The Company's "Dual-Engine" strategy integrates Farming-as-a-Service solutions with precision fermentation and synthetic biology platforms to support the development of efficient and sustainable food systems. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.pinnaclefoodinc.com.

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Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, risks relating to the Company's ability to successfully transition its finance and accounting functions, maintain effective disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting, comply with U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting and Nasdaq requirements, execute its "Dual-Engine" strategy, and manage its smart agriculture, precision fermentation and synthetic biology initiatives, as well as other risks described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law.

VANCOUVER, BC and HONG KONG, April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinnacle Food Group Limited (Nasdaq: PFAI), a technology-driven company operating at the intersection of smart agriculture and bio-engineering, today announced that its subsidiary, Pinnacle Food AgTech HK Limited (PFHK), has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Open Yeast Collection and Bioboost Synbio Consulting Inc. ("Bioboost"). This MOU establishes a preliminary framework to explore the development of an Open Yeast Platform hub located at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park, a strategic border-zone development uniquely positioned to leverage the integrated technological and regulatory advantages of both Hong Kong and Mainland China.

The Open Yeast Platform consists of two primary parts. The first is the Open Yeast Collection, an open-source collection of DNA parts for assembling genetic constructs in yeast, originally established by Dr. Scott Pownall in 2021. The current library contains hundreds of valuable DNA assembly parts to support synthetic biology research and biotechnology in yeast. The second part is the Open Yeast Strain Bank, an open-access, growing library of yeast strains made available to researchers worldwide. Both the DNA parts and the strains are released under an Open Material Transfer Agreement (OpenMTA) framework. As part of this collaboration framework, Bioboost, a specialized biotechnology advisory firm, will provide strategic consulting and technical integration expertise to facilitate the platform's regional deployment.

With this platform, PFHK aims to curate, localize, and distribute these synthetic biology tools to the broader yeast research community, promoting scientific advancement and collaboration. The Company believes this initiative may enhance its strategic position within Asia's fast-growing bio-engineering ecosystem. By lowering the barriers to entry for yeast-based research, the Company expects to attract potential synergistic partnerships and accelerate its overarching B2B strategy of commercializing high-value biological products.

The ultimate establishment of the hub and the exact scope of operations remain subject to the execution of definitive agreements among the parties and customary regulatory and operational reviews.

Jiulong You, Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle Food Group Limited, commented: "Entering into this MOU to explore establishing a hub at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park aligns perfectly with our 'Dual-Engine' growth strategy. By facilitating open-source collaboration through the OpenMTA framework, we look forward to contributing to the global synthetic biology community and building a robust network of research and industry partners around our operations in Hong Kong. We believe this ecosystem has the potential to serve as a catalyst for future innovations and commercial opportunities in precision fermentation."

About Pinnacle Food Group Limited

Pinnacle Food Group Limited (Nasdaq: PFAI) is a technology-driven company operating at the intersection of smart agriculture and bio-engineering. Driven by a "Dual-Engine" strategy, the Company integrates advanced Farming-as-a-Service (FaaS) solutions with cutting-edge precision fermentation and synthetic biology platforms to build highly efficient and sustainable food systems. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.pinnaclefoodinc.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. These statements include, but are not limited to, expectations regarding the potential establishment and operation of the Open Yeast Platform hub, the anticipated benefits to the regional synthetic biology ecosystem and the potential for future partnerships and commercialization. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Such risks include, among others, the non-binding nature of the MOU, the possibility that definitive agreements may not be executed on favorable terms or at all, and unexpected regulatory or operational challenges at Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law.

• Australian farmers face soaring fertiliser prices as events such as Middle East conflict curtail supply
• PlasmaLeap technology reduces exposure to price shocks and supply disruptions, while lowering emissions

SYDNEY, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PlasmaLeap Technologies, the Australian company pioneering zero-emissions production of ammonia and nitric acid, said its recent A$30 million ($21 million) fundraising shows strong support from leading Australian agribusinesses and industry organisations for technology that can safeguard fertiliser supply.

The Series A round attracted investment from Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), Hort Innovation, and GrainCorp through funds managed in partnership with Artesian, as well as New Zealand's Agnition Ventures (Corporate VC of Ravensdown Co-operative). Gates Foundation, Investible, Yara Growth Ventures (The VC unit of Yara International), UniSuper and Twynam also participated.

PlasmaLeap, which was spun out of the University of Sydney, has developed a patented reactor that can produce ammonia and nitrate – key ingredients in fertiliser - using only air, water and renewable electricity. Fertiliser prices have leapt following the start of the war in the Middle East, which supplies 45% of the world's traded nitrogen fertilizer, with approximately one third of globally traded fertilisers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

"The conflict in the Gulf has highlighted the risks to nitrogen fertiliser supply and the very real risks to farmers – and consumers – from price shocks," PlasmaLeap CEO and co-founder Frere Byrne said. "Anecdotally, we're hearing that lack of diesel is affecting planting decisions, while local fertiliser supplies are quickly being exhausted. Our technology removes some of that risk by enabling farmers to produce fertiliser themselves, which has crucial benefits in terms of derisking supply chains, and reducing emissions."

GRDC Managing Director Nigel Hart said technologies that improve fertiliser supply resilience and reduce emissions were strategically important for the Australian grains sector.

"PlasmaLeap's approach to decentralised nitrogen production has the potential to strengthen supply chains while supporting more sustainable farming systems. GRDC is pleased to support the continued development and evaluation of this technology for Australian growers," Mr Hart said.

GrainCorp Strategy and Ventures Manager Zack Atlas said: "At GrainCorp Ventures, we're committed to investing in innovative technologies that deliver value for growers while improving the sustainability and resilience of agricultural supply chains. PlasmaLeap's clean, decentralised fertiliser technology has the potential to help growers of all sizes lower emissions, reduce costs, and drive meaningful decarbonisation efforts."

Anthony Kachenko, General Manager - Production & Sustainability R&D at Hort Innovation, said the investment reflects the role of innovation in strengthening grower resilience and sustainability.

"Access to reliable, affordable fertiliser is critical for horticulture growers, particularly as input costs and supply chain pressures continue to rise," Kachenko said. "Technologies like PlasmaLeap's, which enable on‑farm and localised production using renewable energy, have the potential to improve supply security while also reducing emissions - supporting both productivity and long‑term sustainability outcomes for Australian growers."

This round demonstrates cross-sectorial backing for world-leading technology tackling pressing national agriculture needs, and evidences a growing pool of local industry-aligned capital with tailored-strategic mandates suitable to fund industry growth and transformation.

Proceeds from the raising will be used to progress first-of-a-kind fertiliser hubs in NSW and Tasmania, expand field trials and further develop PlasmaLeap's core technology. Longer term opportunities for the technology beyond fertiliser include sustainable fuels and energy systems.

About PlasmaLeap:

PlasmaLeap designs, manufactures, and distributes the world's most advanced zero-emissions modular chemical reactors for hard-to-abate industries including agriculture, energy, and transport. Our mission is to build accessible, sustainable technology for global fuel and chemical production. Headquartered in Sydney, PlasmaLeap's state-of-the-art chemical plants are disrupting the chemical sector, using only air, water and electricity to create valuable fuels, fertilisers, and industrial chemicals with marked-leading energy performance and production rates. PlasmaLeap is a grant recipient of The Gates Foundation, the 2025 winner of SVG Thrive, a finalist in Petronas Future Tech 4.0, and a 2024 Australian nominee for the Earthshot prize.

There, at the base of an experimental station for aquatic animal germplasm resources of Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU), three young women in chest waders and black rubber boots are already hard at work in the ponds. With a gentle sweep of their nets, one brightly colored common carp after another break through the water. Some blaze red like flames, some are as white and smooth as congealed jade, and some are red with black spots. 

These beautiful fish, known by their colorful names such as "whole red," "whole white," "white with black patches" and "red with black patches" - all belong to a single species: the Oujiang color common carp. Native to the Oujiang River basin in East China's Zhejiang Province, the Oujiang color common carp has long been widely farmed in the region. Its breeding and improvement have also become the fruit of more than two decades of dedicated research by the College of Fisheries and Life Science of SHOU.

This fish, which combines culinary value with ornamental beauty and embodies the efforts of Chinese scientists, is now drawing young fishery scholars from around the world to China in pursuit of their dreams - a vivid example of China's wisdom in sharing the development of global fisheries.

Among them are these three overseas students of SHOU, who work hard at the base in early mornings: Nusrat Hasan Kanika, a postdoctoral researcher from Bangladesh, Rabia Tahir, a postdoctoral researcher from Pakistan, and Ayesha Arif, a doctoral student, also from Pakistan.

"The first time I noticed the pure beauty of the red-colored fish in 2022, I immediately fell in love with it," Kanika said, crouching by the pond as her eyes follow the flicker of an "whole red" fish in the water. "Maybe it felt special to me as both China and Bangladesh have red on their flags."

A research journey in China

Kanika is from Bangladesh, a country often poetically described as the "land of rivers." She once studied at Jagannath University, which has long-standing academic ties to SHOU. It was this cross-border scholarly connection that eventually brought her to Shanghai.

At SHOU, Kanika mainly focuses on the gut microbiome of fish. She observed that certain lipids, synthesized by bacteria, are enriched in the red variety of the Oujiang color common carp. "So we isolated and applied to increase those bacteria, and the fish actually showed a brighter color, as well as an increase in size," Kanika told the Global Times.

Kanika, along with her fellow researchers, is working on the mechanism from the gut to the final skin color formation of the fish. "It's still under development, but we hope to reveal this connection very soon."

Kanika hopes that her research will make contributions to the development of her home country in the future. "Coming from a developing country, we need some applicable research for healthy aquatic environment and economically beneficial productions. If I work with these beneficial bacteria, I can apply [the knowledge] in my country to make [the fish there] more beautiful, more productive, taller and bigger," she told the Global Times by a pond of the base.

Arif is drawn to the mysteries of heredity. Now pursuing her PhD in aquaculture at SHOU and mainly working on epigenetics, Arif traces her scientific interest back to her earlier years, when she spent hours gazing at fishponds developed through China-Pakistan cooperative projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor framework in her village. 

As a child, spending time with the fish, turtles and other aquaculture species in the ponds is what sparked her initial curiosity about aquatic life and heredity. The area also practiced rice-fish culture, where rice cultivation and fish farming were carried out together in the same ecosystem, further deepening her fascination with sustainable aquaculture. 

Reflecting on those childhood memories, Arif told the Global Times, "This curiosity eventually brought me to China."

Tahir, also from Pakistan, has turned her attention to environmental stress and gene regulation, exploring how factors like heat and low oxygen can influence how fish grow, look and function. Tahir earned her PhD from Sichuan Agricultural University, and later continued her research at SHOU, attracted by China's advanced aquaculture research platforms.

While in Pakistan, Tahir's mother once suggested that she pursue her research in a leading country, and she chose China. "In terms of research technologies and real-world applications to address global challenges, China is currently at the forefront. That's why I chose to come here," she explained. She hopes this experience will help bridge fundamental research with practical aquaculture applications.

Studying in China has not only enriched Tahir's research journey, but also brought her closer to the country's pragmatic approach to science and its open, inclusive spirit of collaboration.

'It feels like home'

The three international researchers are members of Key Laboratory of Freshwater Aquatic Genetic Resources of SHOU. Founded in 1982, the lab was among the earliest first institutions in China dedicated to the study of aquatic animal germplasm resources, according to SHOU.

Why does fish farming also need scientists? Wang Jun, an expert at the lab and a professor at SHOU's College of Fisheries and Life Science, explained that ordinary fish farmers often do not pay much attention to genetics and selective breeding. As a result, self-breeding can lead to severe inbreeding in subsequent generations, causing growth and other performance to gradually decline.

"What we need to do is to understand the status of germplasm resources, and through genetic evaluation and optimization, keep selecting better traits to create better and genetic stable varieties," Wang told the Global Times.

After decades of steady work, the lab has bred a national-level improved variety of the Oujiang color common carp, Longshen No. 1 Oujiang color common carp, and is now developing Longshen No. 2, which is expected to grow faster and display more stable red coloration, according to Wang.

The lab has also formed a small international "research team" of its own: six postdoctoral researchers and doctoral students from countries including Pakistan, Bangladesh and Egypt. Their main focus is the selective breeding and color genetics in color common carp, with subfields spanning cutting-edge areas such as epigenetics and gut microbiology, Wang said.

This collaboration among international researchers is far more than a one-way process of "learning." In Kanika's view, it is a form of mutual empowerment. She said that in the lab, whenever a new member joins, they teach them how to do the work in the lab and share the work they have done before. As a team, they handle different parts of the lab tasks.

China's open and inclusive research environment has given these young scientists a strong sense of security and confidence. Tahir said that the teachers and experts at SHOU come from all over the world, enabling them to discuss research ideas from various backgrounds. "Different minds can contribute to one scientific problem at the same time. And through collaboration, we can solve global challenges together," Tahir told the Global Times.

For Arif, who was somewhat alone during her early days in China, the country's human warmth that can be felt in everyday details has soon offered a kind of emotional connection that goes beyond the laboratory - a distinctive warmth in the exchange between Chinese and international science and culture.

"It feels like home," she told the Global Times.

A maritime community with shared future

For many overseas students like Kanika, Arif and Tahir, traveling all the way to China to study fish, especially the color genetics of the Oujiang color common carp, goes far beyond the beautiful colors.

The Oujiang color common carp is the centerpiece of the rice-fish system in Qingtian County of Zhejiang, which was the first in China to be recognized in 2005 as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Moreover, according to SHOU, the Longshen No. 1 common carp has been introduced to more than 10 provinces and municipalities across China, covering over 1,333 square kilometers of rice field, and is playing an important role in rural revitalization. 

For Kanika, this fish represents an opportunity to upgrade the fisheries industry in her home country.

"We Bangladeshis are called a fish-and-rice people. In China, I saw that Chinese people also love fish and rice for lunch and dinner," Kanika told the Global Times, adding that she is glad to see that China is becoming more globalized, and is inviting people from many other countries to further cooperate in different fields.

China has been actively engaged in global ocean governance, and has worked to build a maritime community with a shared future. In April 2025, China officially signed to join the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's Agreement on Port State Measures, marking a significant step forward in the country's ongoing efforts to combat illegal fishing and protect marine fishery resources, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

Looking ahead, Tahir said she plans to continue her research career in China, to become a top fisheries scientist, and to apply what she has learned to real-world aquaculture practice, contributing to the development of global fisheries.

Kanika described her journey in China as "fantastic," a journey, as she put it, filled with "colorful fish, a colorful world and colorful culture." She believes that China's fisheries-related programs are connecting more and more global scientists, fishers and communities, being a vivid example of building a maritime community with a shared future. "No matter where we come from, we share the same responsibility to protect and sustain our oceans," she told the Global Times.

This article first appeared in the Global Times. 

SINGAPORE, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Gorilla, launched in April this year, is a unique new eco-conscious platform offering premium Japanese fruits through tasting, monthly and annual omakase subscription plans and as gifts. The service delivers responsibly cultivated, seasonal produce directly to consumers within days of harvest to ensure peak freshness, flavour, and nutritional quality.

Founded by Mitsuharu Fujinuma (CEO), Richie Oi (General Manager), and Yuya Yoshikawa (Head of Sourcing & Farmer Partnerships), with support from Zenova Ventures Group, the team combines expertise in agriculture, branding, IT, and cross-border business to increase access to high-quality Japanese fruits while advancing sustainable farming through IT innovation.

As Mitsuharu explains, "Green Gorilla isn't just about selling fruit—it's about leveraging IT-enabled platforms to connect farmers and consumers. "Our aim is not to directly compete in the fruit retail market but to provide high-quality Japanese fruits at affordable prices while highlighting the craftsmanship and stories behind each harvest."

In contrast to traditional retail models, greengorillafruits.com's subscription and preorder system ensures supply matches demand. Richie, who is part Japanese and involved in Zenova Steel, supports regional expansion through strategic operations, notes, "While premium Japanese fruits are often perceived as luxury products in markets like Singapore, Green Gorilla aims to make them more accessible. Our subscription model offers flexible pricing tiers that cater to gift buyers, the health-conscious, and those seeking everyday indulgence—all while supporting growers."

Quality sourcing drives year-round selections

"Unlike mass-produced fruits, premium Japanese fruits are renowned for their exceptional quality and meticulous cultivation by a small number of farmers using traditional handcrafted techniques. For this reason, we are committed to reducing waste, honouring harvest quality, supporting growers with a steady income, and delivering fruits within three to five days of harvesting," reiterates Mitsuharu.

By utilising Yuya's network of trusted producers, Green Gorilla collaborates exclusively with farmers who practice organic methods based on traditional cultivation practices. They include Minowa Melon Farm, known for producing Shizuoka Crown Melons.

Yuya stresses, "Quality control is essential for premium produce. Every fruit we import undergoes strict quality inspections, both on the farm and before shipping. This ensures that only top-grade produce reaches subscribers. Evaluation criteria include sugar content (Brix level), appearance, colour, shape, and freshness."

Featured fruits on the brand's platform include Crown Melons from Shizuoka Prefecture, renowned for their perfect shape and refreshingly sweet flesh; succulent Sakura Momo strawberries from Tokushima; and Saga strawberries from Kyushu Island, famous for their large size,whiteness, and candy-like sweetness.

In addition, there are Sun Fuji apples from Aomori; sweet and juicy Dekopon oranges from Kumamoto; and Okinawa premium Peach Pineapples (500g to 800g) with red skin, creamy white flesh, and a distinct, fragrant peach-like aroma.

Another seasonal offering are Miyazaki "Egg of the Sun" mangoes, grown in greenhouses for their bright, vibrant red skin, fibre-free texture, and intense sweetness. To prevent bruising and ensure perfect ripeness, growers secure a small net around each fruit.

Seasonality and sustainability offer top-quality fruits

Seasonality and sustainability are, of course, central to Green Gorilla's offerings, adds Yuya. "Selections reflect Japan's harvest calendar year-round, and we visit our partners regularly to estimate supplies. Premium fruit is inherently seasonal, much like fashion collections or seasonal menus."

Limited harvest periods create excitement, explains Richie. For example, Crown Melons are grown using the labour-intensive "One Vine, One Fruit" method, concentrating nutrients and sugars in hand-pollinated, high-grade fruit. Although they are cultivated in specialised glass greenhouses with A/C systems and can be harvested year-round, their peak season for the most fragrant and sweetest quality occurs during the early summer months of May to July.

Partnering with farmers for tech-driven productivity

In addition to responsible sourcing, Green Gorilla collaborates with farmers to introduce technology-driven solutions that enhance productivity, improve quality control, and reduce waste. Mitsuharu states, "Innovation, along with respect for tradition, is key to preserving Japanese agriculture amid challenges like ageing and labour shortages."

To maintain a high standard, the company has actively leveraged its IT expertise to streamline the logistics chain and support farmers with technological innovations. "With Zenova Ventures' support, we have introduced sensor technology with an AI-driven analysis system. This enables farmers to optimise the temperature, humidity, and energy consumption of heaters and air conditioners. Additionally, a separate AI system predicts weather patterns to maintain farming and quality standards," says Mitsuharu.

Green Gorilla's partners are already noting the impact of these innovations on their farming process. "In addition to improving quality and quantity, this has strengthened trust and provided the foundation for future partnership growth. On the logistics front, automation of shipping documents is in progress," adds Richie.

Transforming each purchase into a meaningful experience

Green Gorilla's thoughtfully curated subscription plans bring exceptional freshness, flavour, and artisanal quality from trusted growers directly to your doorstep. For the ultimate premium fruit experience, the Omakase Premium Box is S$2,325.60 annually with a prepaid plan, so your monthly cost is $193.80 (UP: S$228), while the Omakase Box offers a balanced selection of high-quality seasonal produce at S$1,917.60 annually and $159.80 monthly (UP: S$188). Those looking to discover Japan's finest harvests at a more accessible entry point can enjoy the Omakase Tasting Box at S$999.60 annually. This works out to S$83.30 (UP: S$98) monthly. Prepaid subscriptions are also available on a semi-annual basis.

Many of Singapore's leading celebrities, such as Zoe Tay, Felicia Chin, Pan Ling Ling, Huang Biren, Phyllis Quek, Hong Zhao Rong, Tang Miao Ling, Cassandra See, Brandon Wong, and Lawrence Wong, have tried Green Gorilla's variety of premium fruits and praised them for their outstanding quality, lusciousness, sweetness, and freshness.

Their favourites include the Crown Melons, strawberries, and mangoes. Quite a few are now subscribers themselves and have encouraged their friends to sign up as well. Likewise, radio personalities Jean Danker, Violet Chen Fenying, Ben Yeo, Gerald Koh, and Sophie Gollifer love the fruit they've tried.

Orders are delivered in sturdy, recyclable boxes with tailored temperature control and cushioning for more delicate fruits, transforming every purchase into a meaningful experience. Each box also comes with an elegantly detailed fruit card showcasing each fruit's origins and the farmers behind it. This helps subscribers understand how farming is carried out and priced.

Up for grabs: A trip for four to Japan and $10,000 cash!

In addition, Green Gorilla offers subscribers an exciting annual lucky draw. Its grand prize is a trip for four to Japan in spring, including hotel stays and $10,000 in cash, as well as an opportunity to visit one of its strawberry or melon farming partners and witness harvesting in person. The number of entries allocated varies by plan. Annual Plan subscribers receive 12 entries, Semi-Annual Plan subscribers receive six, and Monthly Plan subscribers earn one entry per month. This draw will take place on the second day of lunar new year February 7th 2027. Terms and conditions apply.

Mitsuharu concludes, "With its launch, Green Gorilla redefines how premium fruits are sourced and experienced—bringing Japan's seasonal harvests directly from farm to table across Asia. Every purchase supports craftsmanship, sustainability, and the future of Japanese farming. Our lucky draw offers customers a first-hand feel of what we stand for."

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The city held a high-profile mobilization conference on Feb. 25, framing its central tenet as "serving enterprises is serving the overall development."

As the main force of local economic development, Zaozhuang's enterprises are seen as crucial pillars for transforming this resource-dependent city, building new energy industrial bases, and strengthening its modern industrial system.

The initiative comes on the back of strong economic performance. Sixteen of Zaozhuang's major economic indicators ranked among the top tiers in Shandong Province, and the city's GDP growth has outpaced the provincial average for 16 consecutive quarters.

To deliver targeted support, Zaozhuang introduced a tiered enterprise assistance framework. Under the framework, the city government of Zaozhuang, relevant departments and district (county-level) authorities will pair respectively with leading enterprises, specialized and innovation-oriented firms, and high-growth companies.

Nine action programs covering enterprise cultivation, project development and innovation capacity-building will also be implemented alongside this framework.

The conference also refined the city's investment attraction mechanism. Meanwhile, a "chain leader" system was introduced to provide integrated coordination across Zaozhuang's four pillar industries including new energy, new chemical materials, high-end equipment and modern light industry, three emerging industries namely artificial intelligence, the low-altitude economy and biomanufacturing, and two foundational sectors including modern agriculture and modern service industry.

Zaozhuang is pursuing a green and low-carbon path as it transforms away from resource dependency, aiming to build a sustainable and high-quality development model.

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