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Fresh Dog Food Company, Ollie, Announces Acquisition of AI-Powered Diagnostic Company, DIG Labs, and Rollout of New Foodback Loop™ to Continue Elevating Health Services

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Ollie Will Harness New Data for Various Industry Enhancements – Defined As The Foodback Loop™ – Including Recipe Refinement and Development, Advanced Health Screenings, Weight Management, and More

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ollie, an industry-leading subscription fresh dog food company dedicated to helping dogs thrive, announces the acquisition of DIG Labs, an AI-powered diagnostic company providing real-time image-based pet health screenings across stool, weight management, skin and coat, dental care, and more. In tandem, Ollie introduces the rollout of its new Foodback Loop™, a revolutionary, closed-loop, and proprietary process that leverages over 20 million first-party data points–and counting–to improve product development, recipe formulation, and feeding algorithms, ultimately leading to healthier dogs. As part of the acquisition, DIG Labs co-founder Tara Zedayko joins the Ollie team serving as Chief Scientific Officer where she will lead the Foodback Loop initiative, specifically science, research, product development, and Ollie’s proprietary portioning and recommendation algorithms.

Fresh Dog Food Company, Ollie, Announces Acquisition of AI-Powered Diagnostic Company, DIG Labs  

Last fall, Ollie partnered with DIG Labs to launch free app-enabled Health Screenings, which prompted members to submit photos to receive expert analysis and guidance within 24 hours about their dog’s digestion, weight, skin and coat, and oral health. These screenings, having been enormously well-received by the Ollie community, prompted interest in the acquisition of DIG Labs and have become an integral part of the Ollie member experience. Since introducing additional Health Screening benefits over the last year, 89% of members strongly agree that screenings are valuable features in their Ollie membership, while 86% of members strongly agree that Ollie health screenings give them more confidence in their decision to feed Ollie.1 With this core technology in-house, Ollie is building world-class machine learning models and AI applications to deliver a lasting impact for dogs across health screenings, food R&D, recipe improvements, and evolutions to Ollie’s portion-feeding algorithms.

Leveraging millions of data points, Ollie is capturing the most real-time pet-level data and using it to design and improve its recipes for maximum effectiveness, turning unique learnings into personalized experiences that recommend the right food and portions for each dog, better serving Ollie members individually and collectively. Through direct relationships with Ollie members, their pet-level data, and Ollie’s proprietary Foodback Loop research and development process, Ollie empowers parents to confidently feed their dogs the right food and exact portions, giving dogs a much-needed voice in their healthcare. The Ollie consumer will see improvements to their membership experience like portion control, diet transition screenings, and recipe development and refinement, and will be introduced to new initiatives including weight programs, customized experiences for puppies, recipe optimization for ideal stool health, and more.

Initial learnings from Ollie’s Foodback Loop have yielded significant findings. Of note, only 58% of dogs have healthy stool before joining Ollie, however, according to Ollie Digestion Screening results, 75% of dogs attain healthy stool just 1-2 weeks after feeding Ollie. In regards to weight, Ollie has determined that dog parents tend to underestimate their dog’s need for weight management support. Ollie Weight Screening results have shown that dogs are 18% more likely to be overweight than dog parents think and 28% less likely to be underweight than dog parents think. Overall results from the program show that all five of Ollie’s Fresh Plans increase healthy weight scores for dogs by 10-12% within the first few weeks of feeding Ollie. Insights like these have already helped Ollie prioritize its product roadmap, including digitizing healthy weight programs to help dogs achieve and maintain ideal weight and identifying the biggest opportunities to iterate upon its food recipes to create the optimal experience for dogs.

“Pet parent demographics are shifting to younger generations, and with the acquisition of DIG Labs, we are meeting their demand for tech-enabled and personalized products to improve the quality of life for their pets and themselves,” explains Nick Stafford, Ollie CEO. We are the only pet food company creating a direct data-led link between what we are feeding our dogs and their health outcomes through individual pet data on stool, weight, skin and coat, and teeth and gums”.

Since Ollie’s pioneering start in 2016, the business has been determined to help pet parents see the benefits of healthy, human-grade fresh pet food so that every dog can receive the nutrition and care they deserve. Ollie’s vet professionals have helped more than 25,000 dogs with health screenings while utilizing AI classification models trained with over 100,000 images to quickly evaluate a dog’s health based on its skin, coat, stool, dental, and weight. The global pet industry is poised to grow at a healthy rate, and Ollie is growing at a rate 10x the industry average.2 Following the acquisition of DIG Labs and its new data-driven capabilities, Ollie will continue expanding upon its brand mission by helping members provide the individualized love and care each dog deserves.

“We are thrilled to join Ollie to help carry our shared vision forward, stewarding new applications of our technology to empower people with greater insights about their pets’ health,” said DIG Labs co-founder and Ollie Chief Scientific Officer, Tara Zedayko. “We look forward to applying these technologies to improve pet health and improve their quality of life, which is so significantly impacted by their diet.”

About Ollie
Ollie believes our pups deserve better than the poor quality, one-size-fits-all pet food pet parents have been unknowingly feeding their pups for years. That’s why we made it our mission to provide the highest quality, human-grade food in personalized portions that lead to lean, healthy, happy pups and longer, more active lives. Our recipes are developed by experts in pets, food science, and vet nutritionists – and Ollie uses pet parent feedback and diagnostic data from hundreds of thousands of their dogs to continuously improve our formulations and deliver the healthiest outcomes. 
Follow Ollie on Instagram @ollie or visit www.myollie.com.

About Ollie Health Screenings

https://www.myollie.com/health-screenings/https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ollie-human-grade-dog-food/id1614301164

About DIG Labs
DIG Labs is an AI-enabled technology startup co-founded by Tara Zedayko and Jessica Chu to bring world-class image-based machine learning models and AI applications to caregivers in pet care and human health. DIG Labs enables real-time insights across research, clinical, operational, and consumer use cases. Most recently, DIG Labs partnered with some of the world’s leading pet care and baby care brands to provide its patented real-time image analysis tools for real-time health insights and action plans.

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1 Survey statistics are from April 2024. Ollie distributes membership satisfaction surveys on an ongoing basis every three months.

2 https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/pet-care-market-104749

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Globee® Awards for USA Invites Business Owners, Industry Experts, and Working Professionals to Participate as Judges

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As volunteer judges, participants can evaluate exceptional achievements and innovations across various industries, helping to recognize the best in American business.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Globee® Awards for USA, a premier data-driven business awards program, invites businesses and working professionals to join its distinguished panel of judges. As volunteer judges, participants can evaluate exceptional achievements and innovations across various industries, helping to recognize the best in American business.

The judging process is data-driven and involves a peer-to-peer and industry expert review. Judges will play a critical role in selecting winners for this prestigious program.

For more details and to submit your application to participate as a judge, visit https://globeeawards.com/american-business/

The judging process is data-driven and involves a peer-to-peer and industry expert review. Judges will play a critical role in selecting winners for this prestigious program.

ABOUT THE GLOBEE AWARDS

The Globee Awards present recognition in ten programs and competitions, including the Globee® Awards for Artificial Intelligence, Globee® Awards for Business (International), Globee® Awards for Customer Excellence, Globee® Awards for Cybersecurity, Globee® Awards for Disruptors, Globee® Awards for Innovation (also known as Golden Bridge Awards®), Globee® Awards for Technology, Globee® Awards for Leadership, Globee® Awards for USA (previously known as Globee® Awards for American Business), and Globee® Awards for Women In Business. To learn more about the Globee Awards, please visit the website: https://globeeawards.com.

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LabVantage Solutions Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Its Industry-leading Flexible, Scalable, and Cost-effective LIMS Solutions

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LabVantage Solutions’ strategic expansion and robust internal capabilities position it as a leader in the laboratory informatics market, driving advancements and enhancing operational efficiencies for its global clientele.

SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan assessed the laboratory information management systems (LIMS) industry and, based on its findings, recognizes LabVantage Solutions with the 2024 Global Company of the Year Award. A leading provider of comprehensive laboratory (lab) informatics platforms, LabVantage Solutions offers differentiated, value-added solutions to transform data into knowledge and empower laboratories to address emerging business challenges and capitalize on future opportunities. The company helps customers streamline laboratory processes, manage data, and integrate systems to improve workflow efficiency. It has established itself as a leading LIMS provider globally and was recognized as the highest-ranking LIMS vendor in growth and innovation in Frost & Sullivan’s first Frost Radar™ report for LIMS in 2023 and 2024.

LabVantage LIMS is an enterprise platform serving the full product life cycle. The cornerstone of the company’s offerings, it is consistently developed to meet and exceed industry standards by integrating cutting-edge features and enhanced functionalities. LabVantage LIMS can minimize manual errors, support rapid upgrades, reduce infrastructure costs, and boost resource management.

LabVantage Solutions’ strategic partnerships, specialized solutions, and regulatory compliance improve data security and serve various industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food and beverage, oil and gas, forensics, academia, and the public sector. The company also offers a unique, comprehensive solution that combines nearly four decades of innovation and industry expertise into an ever-evolving, transformative platform. Built on a solid, technologically advanced foundation that is 100% web browser-based, it uses nonproprietary code for ease of maintenance and no-code configurability. During the past decade, the LabVantage Solutions platform has expanded from specific capabilities to a broader integrated suite that includes an electronic lab notebook (ELN), lab execution system (LES), scientific data management system (SDMS), and customer portal. LabVantage Solutions’ Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), a major growth initiative, enables customers to reduce their IT burden while keeping up to date with rapidly evolving capabilities. The platform’s evolution has contributed significantly to new business wins, aligning with the company’s growth trajectory and allowing faster deployment, enriched features, and enhanced customer experiences.

Lucila Martin, healthcare and life sciences research analyst at Frost & Sullivan, observed: “LabVantage distinguishes itself with an extensive product lineup, smooth integration capabilities, and dedication to facilitating digital transformation in laboratories. Given the early and strategic growth of SaaS as part of its business, the company enhances its ability to capitalize on LIMS market trends and opportunities.”

The adaptability of the LabVantage LIMS platform allows customers to select and implement specific modules according to their needs with the flexibility to scale usage as required. LabVantage Solutions’ global presence and corporate customer base of more than 1,500 organizations highlight its ability to adapt and excel within the competitive life sciences sector. In 2024, the company achieved more than 100 software deployments across the pharma, biotechnology, and healthcare industries, leading to significant improvements in operational productivity. Its ability to deliver comprehensive solutions and leverage cutting-edge research ensures that LabVantage Solutions remains at the forefront of scientific advancements while continually improving its offerings.

“LabVantage’s strategic expansion into new markets, such as Colombia, Brazil, Korea, and Hong Kong, combined with its acquisition of SEIN Infotech, highlights its commitment to expanding globally. Collaborations with entities, including TCG Digital and TCG Crest, bolster the company’s ability to remain at the forefront of scientific advancements. LabVantage’s strategic adaptability, innovative solutions, and relentless focus on customer needs collectively establish it as a pioneering force in the LIMS sector,” added Norazah Bachok, best practices research analyst at Frost & Sullivan.

“It is a great honor to be awarded Company of the Year in the global LIMS industry by an esteemed industry advisory firm such as Frost & Sullivan,” said Mikael Hagstroem, CEO of LabVantage Solutions. “This recognition is a result of the dedication and passion that my 1,223 colleagues put into changing from a product-centric to a truly client-focused company with a focus on delivering client impact.”

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that has demonstrated excellence in devising a strong growth strategy and robustly implementing it. The recipient has shown strength in terms of innovation in products and technologies, leadership in customer value, as well as speed in response to market needs. The award looks at the emerging market players in the industry and recognizes their best practices that are positioned for future growth excellence.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices awards recognize companies in various regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analyses, and extensive secondary research to identify best practices in the industry.

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A recognized leader in enterprise laboratory software solutions, LabVantage Solutions dedicates itself to improving customer outcomes by transforming data into knowledge. The LabVantage informatics platform is highly configurable, integrated across a common architecture, and 100% browser-based to support hundreds of concurrent users. Deployed on-premise or via SaaS, it seamlessly interfaces with instruments and other enterprise systems – enabling true digital transformation. The platform consists of the most modern laboratory information management system (LIMS) available, integrated electronic laboratory notebook (ELN), laboratory execution system (LES), scientific data management system (SDMS), and advanced analytics; and, for healthcare settings, a laboratory information system (LIS). We support more than 1500 global customer sites in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, medical device, biobank, food & beverage, consumer packaged goods, oil & gas, genetics/diagnostics, forensic, and healthcare industries. Headquartered in Somerset, NJ, with global offices, LabVantage has offered its comprehensive portfolio of products and services to enable customers to innovate faster in the R&D cycle, improve manufactured product quality, achieve accurate record-keeping, and comply with regulatory requirements for four decades. For more information, visit labvantage.com.

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EVERI DIGITAL TO SHOWCASE ONLINE VERSIONS OF LAND-BASED HITS, PRESS YOUR LUCK™: WHAMMY WILDS AND CASH MACHINE JACKPOTS®, AT GLOBAL GAMING EXPO 2024

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LAS VEGAS, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Everi Digital, the online gaming business of Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE: EVRI) (“Everi” or the “Company”), a premier provider of land-based and digital casino gaming content and products, financial technology, player loyalty solutions, and bingo, will highlight its commitment to provide EVERIthing casino and venue operators need to engage patrons by debuting online titles derived from player-popular themes in Everi’s land-based library and arcade style, instant win games unique to the iGaming space at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E®), October 7-10, 2024 (Booth #1150).

Everi Digital will launch an online version of the casino-floor favorite Press Your Luck™: Whammy Wilds, based on the iconic game show. This new online theme will offer a $100,000 jackpot opportunity, representing the largest jackpot prize in the Company’s iGaming history. Press Your Luck: Whammy Wilds boasts the 243 Ways™ feature to win and allows players to immerse themselves in the game show experience with the innovative hold-and-respin bonus.

The land-based, three-reel Cash Machine Jackpots® and Triple Jackpot Gems Deluxe® will also be introduced in an online format at G2E. Both themes are high-performing, player-favorite titles within Everi’s award-winning mechanical library and feature multiple progressive jackpot tiers.

“With the launch of some of Everi’s most popular land-based themes for online players, we are demonstrating our ability to deliver exciting gaming entertainment experiences to players EVERIwhere they are,” said Marshall Adair, SVP Everi Digital. “G2E is an opportunity to showcase Everi Digital’s commitment to providing unique experiences to engage online players, informed by the proven performance of our land-based titles that help drive the continued growth trajectory of our iGaming business.”

At G2E 2024, Everi Digital will also showcase Off The Hook Good Ol’ Fishin’ Hole™, a unique fishing experience that is part of a new genre of instant win games that fit the industry trend of experiential themes. Online players can cast lines and try to reel in 18 unique species of fish, with a chosen bet level determining the range of fish players can win. The celestial-based Stellar Bounties™, available soon for online real money gaming, will also be on display at G2E and features an arcade-style game with innovative gameplay.

The online game catalog from Everi Digital now consists of more than 100 distinct titles with a footprint spanning North America and Europe. This portfolio of iGaming content is housed and delivered via Everi’s proprietary Spark™ Remote Game Server.

Everi’s display of digital products at G2E 2024 will also include Video King, an integrated electronic bingo gaming management system that also features slot gaming content and instant win 24-number bingo games available from the player tablets. Both Video King and Vi™ – a revolutionary, on-property mobile gaming solution with Everi’s Class II and Class III digital games – signify an expansion of the addressable market for Everi Digital’s player-popular gaming content.

About Everi
Everi’s mission is to lead the gaming industry through the power of people, imagination, and technology. As one of the largest suppliers of technology solutions for the casino floor that also has an expanding focus in adjacent industries, our commitment is to continually develop products and services that provide gaming entertainment, improve our customers’ patron engagement, and help our customers operate their businesses more efficiently. We develop entertaining game content, gaming machines, and gaming systems to serve our land-based, iGaming and bingo operators. Everi is a leading innovator and provider of trusted financial technology solutions that power casino floors, improve casinos‘ operational efficiencies, and fulfill regulatory compliance requirements. The Company also develops and supplies player loyalty tools and mobile-first applications that drive increased patron engagement for our customers and venues in the casino, sports, entertainment, and hospitality industries. For more information, please visit www.everi.com.

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