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Ohalo® Names Seed Industry Veteran Justin Wolfe as President and Chief Operating Officer

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Former President of Global Seeds at Syngenta brings over three decades of commercial and operational leadership to drive commercial scaling of Ohalo’s Boosted® seed business

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ohalo®  today announced the appointment of Justin Wolfe as President and Chief Operating Officer. Wolfe joins Ohalo from Syngenta, the world’s third-largest seed company, where he most recently served as President of Global Seeds.

Wolfe will lead Ohalo’s commercial and related functions as the company scales its global seed business, with an initial focus on commercial delivery of the world’s first true potato seed to farmers around the world.

“Potato growers worldwide have been left behind. While hybrid breeding and hybrid seed have helped transform modern agriculture, potato farmers are still planting 100 year old varieties using vegetative propagation, without seed. Boosted Breeding™ changes that,” said David Friedberg, CEO of Ohalo. “Justin has spent his career building and running seed businesses across every scale of farming, from smallholders to the largest commercial enterprises. We are thrilled to have his leadership as we take Boosted Breeding from breakthrough to broad adoption.”

Ohalo’s Boosted Potato hybrids, delivered as true seed, makes potato farming dramatically more efficient, shifting away from bulky, disease-carrying tubers that require massive investments in storage, equipment, fuel, fungicides, labor, and time. With yield gains in excess of 20%, elimination of the majority of production costs, and reduction of pest and disease risk, commercial potato farmers can target $2,000 or more in additional profit per acre. A century after hybrid breeding revolutionized corn, the same revolution is now here for the potato.

Beyond potatoes and previously announced partnerships in almond and strawberry, Boosted Breeding is bringing radical change to other crops. With a robust pipeline of new varieties in development, Wolfe will spearhead their commercial expansion across global crop markets.

Wolfe brings more than 30 years of leadership experience developing, producing, and selling seed to farmers across the globe. As President of Global Seeds at Syngenta, he oversaw all functions of the company’s global seed business, including commercial, R&D, breeding, production, regulatory, and operations.

Prior to Syngenta, Wolfe spent two decades at Monsanto, where he held a series of high-impact international roles, including Vice President of Europe and Middle East Commercial Operations and Regional Director for North America. He spent several years living and working abroad, giving him a deep, firsthand understanding of farming operations at every scale and in every region of the world.

For Wolfe, joining Ohalo is a full-circle moment. Having launched his commercial career in potatoes, he now returns to revolutionize the very industry where he began.

“After three decades in global agriculture, I’ve learned that breakthroughs only matter if they reach farmers’ fields. Ohalo is delivering some of the most exciting advances in seed I’ve ever encountered — and I’m thrilled to join the team to help bring it to farmers around the world,” said Wolfe.

About Ohalo

Ohalo® is sowing the seeds of tomorrow. Founded in 2019, Ohalo develops novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties that help farmers grow more food with fewer natural resources, increasing the yield, resiliency, and genetic diversity of crops to sustainably feed our population. Ohalo’s breakthrough technology, Boosted Breeding™, will usher in a new era of improved productivity to radically transform global agriculture. For more information, visit www.ohalo.com.

 

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Wisdom for Wannabes Celebrates YouTube Silver Creator Award After Surpassing 100,000 Subscribers and 1.5 Million Views

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Wisdom for Wannabes, the multimedia platform founded by Jackie Morreale, has received the YouTube Silver Creator Award after surpassing 100,000 subscribers in just over one year. The milestone reflects the platform’s continued growth through interviews, books, art, travel, podcasts, and educational content centered on business, beauty, and betterment.

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla., July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Jackie Morreale, founder and host of Wisdom for Wannabes, has received YouTube’s Silver Creator Award after growing the platform’s YouTube channel to more than 100,000 subscribers, generating over 1.5 million views, and publishing more than 60 episodes just over one year after its launch.

“The YouTube Silver Creator Award isn’t just a recognition of 100,000 subscribers. It’s a celebration of every conversation, every lesson, and every person who helped build this community,” said Jackie Morreale.

Founded in June 2025, the Wisdom for Wannabes podcast was created with a simple mission: to seek wise words in business, beauty, and betterment. Through interviews, personal reflection, books, art, and creative storytelling, the platform encourages curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning.

“The YouTube Silver Creator Award isn’t just a recognition of 100,000 subscribers. It’s a celebration of every conversation, every lesson, and every person who helped build this community,” said Morreale.

During its first year, Wisdom for Wannabes published more than 60 episodes, including 35 long-form interviews with entrepreneurs, athletes, authors, artists, business leaders, psychologists, educators, and creatives, alongside 25 solo reflections, travel journals, and voice-note-style episodes in which Morreale explores lessons from everyday life, leadership, family, creativity, and personal growth.

Wisdom for Wannabes blends guest conversations with reflective storytelling, offering audiences both external perspectives and internal reflection on what it means to grow, create, and navigate life’s challenges. Over time, these conversations have formed a growing community centered on the belief that wisdom is something discovered through curiosity and shared experience.

The milestone was marked with a special Silver Creator Award unboxing celebration surrounded by family and friends, recognizing not only a YouTube achievement but also the community that has formed around Wisdom for Wannabes since its launch.

“The more people I interview, the more I realize wisdom isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about staying curious and being willing to ask questions,” said Morreale. “When I started Wisdom for Wannabes, my goal was to become a better listener and to share conversations that might help someone else. Receiving the Silver Creator Award is a meaningful milestone, but the real reward has been the relationships built with guests and the community that has grown around it. I’m incredibly grateful to viewers around the world who have watched, shared, commented, and become part of this journey. They’ve reminded me that the world is much smaller, and more connected, than we realize.”

The YouTube Silver Creator Award recognizes creators who reach 100,000 subscribers while meeting YouTube’s eligibility standards for original content and good standing.

While the award marks a significant milestone, Morreale credits the platform’s growth to the generosity of guests who shared their stories and to viewers around the world who embraced those conversations. She views the recognition as encouragement to continue creating meaningful conversations that inspire curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning.

Based in Palm Beach County, Florida, Morreale produces Wisdom for Wannabes from her South Florida studio, welcoming guests from across the United States and internationally, including Austria and Brazil, for conversations about business, beauty, and betterment.

In addition to hosting Wisdom for Wannabes, Morreale is the author and illustrator of the Princess Tessa & Luc the Duke children’s book series and the creator of the Voices in Wonder series. Her latest book release, Yin-Yang the Brave: A Puppy’s Tale of Finding Home, published in May 2026, explores courage, belonging, kindness, and finding one’s voice through the adventures of a puppy inspired by her family’s real-life Bichonpoo, Lily.

As Wisdom for Wannabes enters its second year, Morreale plans to continue expanding the platform through new interviews, reflective voice notes, creative storytelling, and community engagement while remaining committed to the belief that wisdom is not reserved for experts; it is discovered through curiosity, conversation, and lived experience.

“What began as one conversation has grown into a community of lifelong learners. As Wisdom for Wannabes begins its second year, I’m excited to keep asking thoughtful questions, sharing meaningful stories, and discovering wise words in business, beauty, and betterment—together.”

Wisdom for Wannabes is a multimedia storytelling platform created by Jackie Morreale that seeks wise words in business, beauty, and betterment. Additional information about the first anniversary of Wisdom for Wannabes, including featured interviews, milestones, and lessons learned, is available at: https://www.wisdomforwannabes.com/first-anniversary-100k-subscribers.html

The YouTube Silver Creator Award unboxing celebration and award information are available at: https://www.wisdomforwannabes.com/youtube-silver-creator-award.html

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Jackie Morreale, Wisdom for Wannabes, 1 2122031252, info@wisdomforwannabes.com, https://wisdomforwannabes.com

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Wisdom for Wannabes Celebrates YouTube Silver Creator Award After Surpassing 100,000 Subscribers and 1.5 Million Views

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Wisdom for Wannabes, the multimedia platform founded by Jackie Morreale, has received the YouTube Silver Creator Award after surpassing 100,000 subscribers in just over one year. The milestone reflects the platform’s continued growth through interviews, books, art, travel, podcasts, and educational content centered on business, beauty, and betterment.

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla., July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Jackie Morreale, founder and host of Wisdom for Wannabes, has received YouTube’s Silver Creator Award after growing the platform’s YouTube channel to more than 100,000 subscribers, generating over 1.5 million views, and publishing more than 60 episodes just over one year after its launch.

“The YouTube Silver Creator Award isn’t just a recognition of 100,000 subscribers. It’s a celebration of every conversation, every lesson, and every person who helped build this community,” said Jackie Morreale.

Founded in June 2025, the Wisdom for Wannabes podcast was created with a simple mission: to seek wise words in business, beauty, and betterment. Through interviews, personal reflection, books, art, and creative storytelling, the platform encourages curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning.

“The YouTube Silver Creator Award isn’t just a recognition of 100,000 subscribers. It’s a celebration of every conversation, every lesson, and every person who helped build this community,” said Morreale.

During its first year, Wisdom for Wannabes published more than 60 episodes, including 35 long-form interviews with entrepreneurs, athletes, authors, artists, business leaders, psychologists, educators, and creatives, alongside 25 solo reflections, travel journals, and voice-note-style episodes in which Morreale explores lessons from everyday life, leadership, family, creativity, and personal growth.

Wisdom for Wannabes blends guest conversations with reflective storytelling, offering audiences both external perspectives and internal reflection on what it means to grow, create, and navigate life’s challenges. Over time, these conversations have formed a growing community centered on the belief that wisdom is something discovered through curiosity and shared experience.

The milestone was marked with a special Silver Creator Award unboxing celebration surrounded by family and friends, recognizing not only a YouTube achievement but also the community that has formed around Wisdom for Wannabes since its launch.

“The more people I interview, the more I realize wisdom isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about staying curious and being willing to ask questions,” said Morreale. “When I started Wisdom for Wannabes, my goal was to become a better listener and to share conversations that might help someone else. Receiving the Silver Creator Award is a meaningful milestone, but the real reward has been the relationships built with guests and the community that has grown around it. I’m incredibly grateful to viewers around the world who have watched, shared, commented, and become part of this journey. They’ve reminded me that the world is much smaller, and more connected, than we realize.”

The YouTube Silver Creator Award recognizes creators who reach 100,000 subscribers while meeting YouTube’s eligibility standards for original content and good standing.

While the award marks a significant milestone, Morreale credits the platform’s growth to the generosity of guests who shared their stories and to viewers around the world who embraced those conversations. She views the recognition as encouragement to continue creating meaningful conversations that inspire curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning.

Based in Palm Beach County, Florida, Morreale produces Wisdom for Wannabes from her South Florida studio, welcoming guests from across the United States and internationally, including Austria and Brazil, for conversations about business, beauty, and betterment.

In addition to hosting Wisdom for Wannabes, Morreale is the author and illustrator of the Princess Tessa & Luc the Duke children’s book series and the creator of the Voices in Wonder series. Her latest book release, Yin-Yang the Brave: A Puppy’s Tale of Finding Home, published in May 2026, explores courage, belonging, kindness, and finding one’s voice through the adventures of a puppy inspired by her family’s real-life Bichonpoo, Lily.

As Wisdom for Wannabes enters its second year, Morreale plans to continue expanding the platform through new interviews, reflective voice notes, creative storytelling, and community engagement while remaining committed to the belief that wisdom is not reserved for experts; it is discovered through curiosity, conversation, and lived experience.

“What began as one conversation has grown into a community of lifelong learners. As Wisdom for Wannabes begins its second year, I’m excited to keep asking thoughtful questions, sharing meaningful stories, and discovering wise words in business, beauty, and betterment—together.”

Wisdom for Wannabes is a multimedia storytelling platform created by Jackie Morreale that seeks wise words in business, beauty, and betterment. Additional information about the first anniversary of Wisdom for Wannabes, including featured interviews, milestones, and lessons learned, is available at: https://www.wisdomforwannabes.com/first-anniversary-100k-subscribers.html

The YouTube Silver Creator Award unboxing celebration and award information are available at: https://www.wisdomforwannabes.com/youtube-silver-creator-award.html

Media Contact

Jackie Morreale, Wisdom for Wannabes, 1 2122031252, info@wisdomforwannabes.com, https://wisdomforwannabes.com

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Infineon opens the world’s largest fab for power semiconductors and analog/mixed-signal technologies in Dresden

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–  Investment of 5 billion euros strengthens manufacturing base for highly modern power semiconductors, creating 1,000 jobs in the “Smart Power Fab”
–  Infineon chips enable energy-efficient solutions for automotive and industrial applications such as power supplies for AI data centers, renewable energy sources, power grids and software-defined vehicles
–  Capacity ramp-up at double speed possible to leverage market opportunities effectively and flexibly

DRESDEN, Germany, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX) (OTCQX: IFNNY) opened the Smart Power Fab in Dresden several months ahead of schedule. The new plant, with an investment volume of five billion euros, is the largest single investment in Infineon’s history and one of the largest investment projects in Germany, creating 1,000 new, direct jobs. The new fab doubles Infineon’s manufacturing capacities at the Dresden site, thus creating the world’s largest factory for intelligent power semiconductors and analog / mixed-signal technologies.

“We’re opening our new plant at just the right time,” says Jochen Hanebeck, CEO of Infineon Technologies AG. “Our Smart Power Fab is creating urgently needed capacities for the key technologies of the future, for everything from energy supply for AI data centers to software-defined vehicles and renewable energies. Infineon is thus giving an important impulse in making the global AI revolution possible and securing supply chains in critical industries. By taking this step, we are strengthening our global vanguard position as a leading manufacturer of power semiconductors and analog / mixed-signal technologies.”

“Infineon’s new Smart Power Fab sends out a powerful message about Germany and Europe as a center of industry,” says German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz. “This investment shows that competitive, cutting-edge semiconductor production in our country is possible. Power semiconductors are a key technology for the energy transition, the future of mobility and our AI infrastructure – meaning they are crucial to make our economy fit for the future. The expansion of Infineon’s production capacity in Dresden also strengthens our technological sovereignty and the resilience of important supply chains in Europe.”

Dr. Karsten Wildberger, German Federal Minister for Digital Transformation and Government Modernization, says: “What is being produced here in Dresden secures jobs and creates value in Germany, because these cutting-edge chips are at the heart of key technologies such as electric vehicles, wind turbines, and the power infrastructure for AI data centers. The Smart Power Fab marks another milestone on Germany’s path toward digital sovereignty and demonstrates that Germany can move fast, Germany can deliver high-tech innovation, and Germany can shape the future.”

Saxony’s Minister-President Michael Kretschmer says: “Microelectronics is the key technology of the 21st century, the foundation of innovation, competitive strength and economic progress. The choice of Dresden, home to Europe’s largest microelectronics cluster, represents a decisive location advantage. Infineon’s new Smart Power Fab makes this unique ecosystem stronger and shows that major industrial projects can be implemented securely and swiftly with the right basic prerequisites. This sends a strong signal about Dresden as an industrial location and about the future of microelectronics in Europe.”

The new Smart Power Fab uses rigorous digitalization to accelerate production to twice as fast as in the past, depending on demand. For example, the building itself and the ideal machine layout were pre-planned and optimized using a digital twin. System and process clearance is supported by AI algorithms. Furthermore, the connection to the Infineon plant in Villach as “One Virtual Fab” makes qualification of processes and products significantly faster than in the past. The increased ramp-up speed lets Infineon effectively and flexibly leverage current market opportunities, including in the field of AI.

In the future, chips made in Dresden will contribute to the efficient supply of power to AI data centers, among other things. The chips are also used in other industrial and automotive applications, such as wind and solar power systems and software- defined vehicles. One example is intelligent switches that not only control loads but also monitor the flow of electricity. The interaction between power semiconductors and analog / mixed-signal components enables especially energy-efficient and intelligent system solutions, hence the “Smart Power Fab” name.

With the expansion, Infineon Dresden is further strengthening its position as a worldwide leading site for power semiconductors and analog / mixed-signal technologies; at the same time, it is also bolstering the European leadership role in the overall semiconductor cluster “Silicon Saxony” in and around Dresden. Infineon is creating a total of 1,000 new jobs in Dresden with the Smart Power Fab. In addition, the Smart Power Fab will have positive effects on the economic development of the region and on the job situation in the supplier environment and ecosystem: Studies have shown that one cleanroom job creates six additional jobs in adjacent areas. Today over 80,000 people are already employed in the “Silicon Saxony” cluster.

Infineon’s Smart Power Fab is also setting new standards in sustainable manufacturing. Modern production technologies and optimized energy and resource processes help reduce energy consumption and further improve the environmental footprint of chip production. The new manufacturing system requires no natural gas and cuts water consumption with water treatment and the implementation of closed-loop water systems. Approximately 90 percent of the water used is to be reintroduced in the circulation, making it possible to recover as much as 45 percent of the energy used.

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About Infineon

Infineon Technologies AG is a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT. Infineon drives decarbonization and digitalization with its products and solutions. The Company had around 57,000 employees worldwide (end of September 2025) and generated revenue of about €14.7 billion in the 2025 fiscal year (ending 30 September). Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX) and in the USA on the OTCQX International over-the-counter market (ticker symbol: IFNNY).

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+49 89 234 22162
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