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Stella McCartney’s official impact report identifies a collaboration with Notpla, a London-based startup developing regenerative, biodegradable seaweed-based packaging as an alternative to single-use plastic.
Vaincourt combined its leather-goods expertise with Le Rouge Français, described as a researcher in alternative vegan materials.
Alterna Haircare announced a formal partnership with Katie Holmes, naming her co-owner and its first celebrity spokesperson, with potential future creative and product collaborations.
UBS and MSCI announced a strategic partnership combining MSCI's data, analytics and models with UBS's alternatives expertise and client insights to expand an AI-powered private-markets platform.
Ramos Law became the Colorado Mammoth’s Official Jersey Patch Partner and Official Law Firm Partner. The patch appears on home, away and alternate jerseys during the 2025-26, 2026-27 and 2027-28 NLL campaigns.
The Chicago White Sox and CME Group reached a multiyear agreement making CME the club’s first jersey-patch sponsor and official global exchange partner. CME branding appears on home, road and alternate jerseys, with additional Rate Field signage and promotional rights.
Liebherr and Guangxi Yuchai Power signed a memorandum of understanding expanding their existing partnership to develop common-rail systems for high-performance engines and research alternative-fuel injection technologies.
Liebherr and Guangxi Yuchai Power signed a memorandum of understanding to expand their existing partnership and develop advanced common-rail systems and alternative-fuel injection technology for high-performance engines.
Paychex and PayPal enabled PayPal Direct Deposit alternatives for employers using Paychex Flex Perks.
Standard Life and a consortium including CVC, PGIM and Goldman Sachs Alternatives launched Standard Life PRT Solutions, a capital and asset-management partnership focused on the UK pension risk-transfer market.
The Good Food Institute and Accenture aim to accelerate alternative-meat innovation and expand its global adoption.
Paychex and PayPal enabled employers in the Paychex Flex program to offer PayPal Direct Deposit.
Chloé partners with Vestiaire Collective on a curated resale platform for previously owned Chloé items. Eligible products can be bought back through an instant resale process, with credit redeemable at Chloé.com, Vestiaire Collective or, alternatively, donated to UNICEF.
CoinShares announced the acquisition of Bastion Asset Management, a regulated crypto-focused alternative investment manager, to strengthen CoinShares’ active digital-asset management capabilities.
Vale and Wabtec agreed to study ammonia as an alternative locomotive fuel and ordered three FLXdrive battery-electric locomotives for use on Vale’s Carajás Railway. Delivery was forecast for 2026.
Mars Petcare and Big Idea Ventures launched the 2026 Next Generation Pet Food Program with AAK, Bühler, Givaudan and Ingredion, focused on sustainable pet-nutrition technologies and alternative ingredients.
lululemon began a multi-year collaboration with biotechnology company ZymoChem to commercialize and scale a plant-based alternative to petroleum-based nylon 6,6.
Anne-Sophie Pic alternates as a 2026 La Première signature chef on flights from Paris.
Arnaud Lallement alternates as a 2026 La Première signature chef on flights from Paris.
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