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Mid East Info
13-06-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
PAPA JOHNS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST-EVER CROISSANT PIZZA, GIVING PIZZA LOVERS THEIR FLAKIEST BITE EVER - Middle East Business News and Information
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Papa Johns is elevating the pizza experience with the global launch of its latest innovation: the all-new Croissant Pizza. The Croissant Pizza indulgently pairs the delicate, flaky texture of a buttery croissant with the bold flavors of Papa Johns pizza – bringing the brand's Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.® promise to life through craft, quality and innovation. A pizza this expertly crafted deserves to be delivered in cutting-edge artistic style. That's why Papa Johns has teamed up with KidSuper to design a limited-edition hot bag, the Papa Johns x Kid Super Hot Bag, inspired by the craftsmanship of the Croissant Pizza. Launching in nine markets, it will make its first appearance in the UAE. Paying homage to the classic pastry, the Croissant Pizza delivers a crisp, light and layered bite through a buttery braided, gloriously flaky crust. Customers can personalize their pizza with a choice of toppings for a flavor-packed bite. Chris Lyn-Sue, SVP Managing Director of International at Papa Johns said, 'As a brand built on innovation, distinction and quality, we're always looking to global food culture for inspiration – and turning it into exciting new experiences that stand out. We conducted extensive research to understand what consumers wanted from our next global innovation. Croissant Pizza scored highly across all markets.' 'We also explored the rise of croissant mashups in food culture – from the 'cronut' to the 'crookie' – and saw an opportunity to bring that same innovation to pizza. After a year in development, we're proud to unite two beloved icons into one craveable, delicious product that brings something fresh and exciting to the QSR category.' Known for concept-driven designs and a distinct visual language rooted in storytelling, KidSuper brings a playful yet elevated approach to the custom-designed Papa Johns hot bag, exclusively for the Croissant Pizza. The bag celebrates creativity and craftmanship, echoing both the artisanal spirit of the Croissant Pizza and Papa Johns commitment to quality. The bag's woven strap mirrors the handcrafted, tightly braided crust of the pizza, the zipper delicately curves in a crescent shape, and the soft edges mimic the fluffy folds of the iconic pastry. The Papa Johns x KidSuper Hot Bag will make its official debut later this month during Paris Fashion Week Men's Spring/Summer 2026 (SS26), as part of the KidSuper show. As the Croissant Pizza launches across the globe, the Papa Johns x KidSuper Hot Bag will hit runways, beaches and exhibitions in select markets. Select customers in these destinations who order Croissant Pizza may receive their delivery in the exclusive Papa Johns x KidSuper Hot Bag – and if it arrives at their door, it's theirs to keep. For Colm Dillane, designer and founder of KidSuper, the collaboration goes beyond fashion. 'KidSuper is a challenger brand – built on creativity, risk, and staying true to the soul of what we do,' he said. 'Papa Johns is the same. This isn't just another pizza launch – they're pushing boundaries with creativity and craftmanship. Whether you are baking a crust or chalking a cut, the process matters.' The Croissant Pizza is available now across the UAE from June 10 and will be available for a limited time in participating markets – from Korea and China to Chile and Peru.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Better Appoints Leah Price to Lead Tinman® AI Platform — Tinman® to Disrupt Encompass and Entire Mortgage Software Stack
NEW YORK, June 10, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Better Home & Finance Holding Company (NASDAQ: BETR) (" the AI-powered digital homeownership company, announced it has hired Leah Price to lead the Tinman™ AI Platform as it offers its technology platform and software to lenders across the country. Tinman® is an AI-driven automated rules-based decision engine and software platform that removes bottlenecks from the traditional home transaction process. The platform connects, automates, and optimizes mortgage origination and homeownership services to deliver an end-to-end solution for customers. This software platform and engine enables a range of loan and financial services, combining a point-of-sale system, CRM system, pricing engine, document engine, loan origination software, and underwriting calculation engine. Price joins Better and the Tinman® team from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) where she led the Office of Fintech and the Office of the Chief AI Officer. One of the driving forces behind the Agency's regulatory TechSprint on Generative AI, Leah established the FHFA as a forward-thinking leader on GenAI in the mortgage industry and among regulatory peers. "Tinman's AI Platform is democratizing access to cutting-edge artificial intelligence. Lenders of all sizes can now harness the speed, efficiency, and automated risk management capabilities that previously were exclusive to the industry's largest, most tech-savvy lenders. We've reached a pivotal moment in the history of technology, and Tinman is leading the charge in the mortgage industry," said Price of Better's technology. Tinman is the first fully AI-driven platform built to empower consumers, and now, the first to empower local mortgage brokers and banks with the technology to serve their customers at scale in the mortgage industry. Vishal Garg, CEO and founder of added, "Through Tinman, Better Mortgage has automated time and labor-intensive components of the mortgage process — reducing our cost to originate by over 40% compared to the industry average. Our loan officers have compressed a staggering 80% of their back-office costs using our platform. Leah is a recognized leader, and we're excited to have her aboard the Better team as we bring our disruptive technology to market, allowing other lenders to realize those same benefits for themselves." A large addressable market exists within the mortgage ecosystem for the holistic one-stop software solution powered by Tinman. Over 5 million mortgages were built on the Encompass platform in 2024. Prior to the FHFA, Price worked at Figure Technologies as Vice President of Lending Ecosystem, and at Fannie Mae she led product development for Day 1 Certainty pilots, led a technology distribution team, and founded the Sales Engineer Center of Excellence. Leah is a frequent speaker at industry conferences, appearing at Mortgage Bankers Association, MISMO, DC Fintech Week, Women in Housing Finance, Five Star and Digital Mortgage conferences, covering topics such as AI and blockchain, and has served MISMO as a Senior Advisor and as Co-Chair of the Emerging Technology Community of Practice. Leah received her BA from Georgetown University and her MBA from New York University Stern School of Business. About Better Home & Finance Holding Company (NASDAQ: BETR; BETRW) is the first AI-powered mortgage lender and first fintech to fund more than $100 billion in mortgage volume. Since 2016, Better has leveraged its industry-leading AI platform, Tinman™, to achieve a singular mission of making homeownership cheaper, faster, and easier for Americans. Tinman™ allows customers to see their rate options in seconds, get pre-approved in minutes, lock in rates, and close their loan in as little as three weeks. In addition, Betsy™, the first voice-based AI loan assistant built exclusively for the mortgage industry, revolutionizes the homebuying journey by delivering timely application status updates to consumers, answering questions, and moving their loan application along 24/7/365. Better's mortgage offerings include GSE-conforming mortgage loans, FHA and VA loans, and jumbo mortgage loans. In January 2023, Better launched "One Day Mortgage," allowing eligible customers to go from click to Commitment Letter within 24 hours. Better won the 2025 Fintech Breakthrough Awards for Digital Mortgage Innovation, and was named Best Online Mortgage Lender by Forbes and Best Mortgage Lender for Affordability by WSJ in 2023, ranked #1 on LinkedIn's Top Startups List for 2021 and 2020, #1 on Fortune's Best Small and Medium Workplaces in New York, #15 on CNBC's Disruptor 50 2020 list, and was listed on Forbes FinTech 50 for 2020. Better serves customers in all 50 US states and the United Kingdom. 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Bloomberg
10-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Mortgage Lender Better Taps Ex-FHFA Fintech Lead to Spearhead AI Platform
Mortgage lender Better tapped the Federal Housing Finance Agency's former financial technology lead, Leah Price, to helm its artificial intelligence platform. Price left the FHFA roughly a year and a half after joining the government agency to ramp up its integration of generative artificial intelligence.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Neighbors track progress on issues on the block
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Getting the city to respond to concerns requires persistence. A group of neighbors in Brooklyn has organized their own team to keep the pressure on officials, agencies, and property owners. More Local News They're currently working on empty buildings, abandoned lots, trash, and pests. The Better Block Project finds strength, encouragement, and energy in fellow neighbors. They call 311 and set meetings with city agencies and elected officials. They track and post the developments, or the lack of developments, on the group's new website. 8 months ago, PIX11 profiled some members working to address issues at a vacant building on Fulton Street. The city and building owner have taken some measures. For the Better Block Project, the goal is always to follow up. Neighbors are welcome to participate across the city. They help one another navigate the city bureaucracy. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Zoetis Releases 2024 Sustainability Progress Update
Increased colleague-reported volunteer hours by 23%, making a difference for animals, those who care for them, and communities Zoetis Foundation dispersed $11.3 million in grants, including funding for nearly 500 veterinary student scholarships Launched strategic partnerships to address sustainability needs for dairy and beef producers Responded to avian influenza challenges with science-driven solutions Sourced 80.6% of global electricity from renewable sources Advanced sustainable manufacturing with packaging improvements and reduced emissions PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zoetis published its 2024 Sustainability Progress Update "Advancing Sustainability in Animal Health for a Better Future" to highlight the company's continued progress toward achieving its Driven to Care aspirations. The publication represents Zoetis' fifth year reporting on its purpose-driven actions across three pillars – Communities, Animals and the Planet – that strengthen its business by creating long-term value, enhancing stakeholder trust, and supporting sustainable growth. "Zoetis contributes to a healthier future for communities, animals and the planet thanks to our colleagues who demonstrate their commitment to the Driven to Care strategy and are empowered to advance our company's purpose," said Jeannette Ferran Astorga, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, and Chief Sustainability Officer at Zoetis and President of the Zoetis Foundation. "By embedding our sustainability strategy across our business, and through purposeful partnerships with our customers and other stakeholders, our actions address challenges at the intersection of people, animals and the environment." Highlights of the company's progress in 2024 include: Communities – Care and Collaboration 20,404 hours of community-based volunteer time reported by colleagues, which represents 102% of the company's stated goal and a 23% increase from hours reported in 2023. Zoetis provides paid time off for colleagues to volunteer and support animals, their caregivers, and local communities. The Zoetis Foundation disbursed $11.3 million in grants in 2024 ($26.2 million since 2021), supporting education, well-being, and livelihoods for veterinarians and farmers as well as humanitarian aid and a matching gifts program. The grantmaking in 2024 included $3.5 million in funding that will provide nearly 500 veterinary student scholarships. $8.9 million invested in communities through Zoetis Inc. corporate giving; efforts included vet care access to approximately 322,000 pet owners in need and providing care to approximately 428,000 animals affected by disasters. 86% colleague engagement rate driven by a culture anchored in Core Beliefs; the company's focus on colleagues includes talent development programs, mentorship and coaching, and comprehensive benefits to foster an inclusive workplace where every colleague can thrive. Animals – Innovation in Animal Health Launched a strategic partnership with Danone, leveraging Zoetis' genetics expertise to advance the dairy industry's approach to breeding cattle for sustainability. Also, began a research collaboration with AgNext to close data gaps and meet the evolving sustainability needs of the cattle industry. Introduced solutions for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) including existing vaccines used to help protect California Condors in the U.S. and trialed on five species of endangered birds in New Zealand. Treated 16.7 million cows and 354.9 million chickens in Sub-Saharan Africa, exceeding goals, through the company's African Livestock Productivity and Health Advancement (A.L.P.H.A. Plus) initiative. Planet – The Drive to Protect our Planet Continued progress toward carbon neutrality in the company's own operations, reducing total Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 26.7% from 2023. This reduction was primarily driven by increased renewable energy credits procured through a virtual power purchase agreement. 80.6% of the company's global electricity is from renewable sources. The company's locations covered by renewable electricity include 15 manufacturing sites, its R&D headquarters in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and its international headquarters office in Dublin, Ireland. Installed an 800kW solar array at the Rutherford manufacturing site in Australia – making it Zoetis' eighth location to generate a portion of its power through on-site solar energy. Implemented new sustainable packaging solutions and reduced waste through recycled paper packaging for a cattle vaccine in Europe and replaced single use with reusable pallets and transitioned from air to sea freight in Spain. For more detailed disclosures on the company's sustainability programs, practices and policies, please download Zoetis' 2024 Sustainability Progress Update or visit Zoetis will continue to share updates on its sustainability activities, including progress against its Driven to Care aspirations, and report annually. About ZoetisAs the world's leading animal health company, Zoetis is driven by a singular purpose: to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals. After innovating ways to predict, prevent, detect, and treat animal illness for more than 70 years, Zoetis continues to stand by those raising and caring for animals worldwide – from veterinarians and pet owners to livestock producers. The company's leading portfolio and pipeline of medicines, vaccines, diagnostics and technologies make a difference in over 100 countries. A Fortune 500 company, Zoetis generated revenue of $9.3 billion in 2024 with approximately 13,800 employees. For more information, visit DISCLOSURE NOTICES Forward-Looking Statements: This press release and the 2024 Sustainability Progress Update (including the 2024 SASB and ESG Index) contain forward-looking statements which reflect the current views of Zoetis with respect to: our progress toward our Driven to Care aspirations; our business plans or prospects; expectations regarding future operating or financial performance; the plans and future work of the Zoetis Foundation, and other future events. These statements are not guarantees of future performance or actions. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if management's underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. Zoetis expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. A further list and description of risks, uncertainties and other matters can be found in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, including in the sections thereof captioned "Forward-Looking Statements and Factors That May Affect Future Results" and "Item 1A. Risk Factors," in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in our Current Reports on Form 8-K. These filings and subsequent filings are available online at or on request from Zoetis. All trademarks are the property of Zoetis Services LLC or a related company or a licensor unless otherwise noted. See the footnotes within our 2024 Sustainability Progress Update for more details regarding all calculations. ZTS-CORZTS-IR View source version on Contacts Media Contacts:Jennifer Albano1-862-399-0810 (o) Laura Panza1-973-975-5176 (o) Investor Contacts:Steve Nick Soonthornchai1-973-443-2792 (o) Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
