Including a major indoor farming merger, an extended partnership between Microsoft and the NFL, and new solar weather tech from IBM and NASA.

NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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1. Indoor Farming Leaders Unite to Build a National Powerhouse
   80 Acres Farms^® and Soli Organic^® announced a strategic merger to form one of the world's largest and most advanced indoor farming networks. With seven nationally distributed vertical farms, the company has the capacity to grow 15-20 million pounds of fresh produce annually, meeting current customer demand while leaving room for retail expansion.
2. Novo Nordisk lowers cost of Ozempic® to $499 per month for self-paying patients, in support of patient access to authentic, FDA-approved semaglutide medicines
   This offer is available through multiple platforms to eligible patients with a prescription for Ozempic^® and aims to assist type 2 diabetes patients who may potentially face prices at or above wholesale cost that are uninsured or choose to self-pay.
3. NFL and Microsoft expand partnership to bring Copilot to the sidelines and beyond
   Integrating Microsoft's AI business solutions and cloud and AI platforms into game days and beyond will enable coaches and players to access and analyze game insights and performance in real time to make more informed decisions in a more efficient and customized way. 
4. International Paper Announces Strategic Changes
   International Paper has reached a definitive agreement with American Industrial Partners (AIP) to sell its Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) business for $1.5 billion, subject to closing adjustments, including the issuance of preferred stock with an aggregate initial liquidation preference of $190 million. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year, subject to regulatory approvals. 
5. Campbell's^® Chunky^® and Pabst Blue Ribbon Invite Fans to "Crack Open a Warm One" with New Collaboration
   Together, the brands are serving up a new collaboration: two soups that bring together the crave-ability of Chunky and the smooth taste of Pabst Blue Ribbon. Just in time for soup season, the two new varieties will be available exclusively at Walmart starting this month: Campbell's Chunky x Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Cheese with Potatoes & Chorizo Soup and Campbell's Chunky x Pabst Blue Ribbon Beef, Bacon & Beer Chili with Beans.
6. Oracle Deploys OpenAI GPT-5 Across Database and Cloud Applications Portfolio
   With the deployment of GPT-5, Oracle will help customers: Enhance multi-step reasoning and orchestration across business processes; Accelerate code generation, bug resolution, and documentation; and increase accuracy and depth in business insights and recommendations.
7. Pizza Hut Launches New "Crafted Flatzz": An Abundantly Topped & Flavorful Hand-Crafted Personal Pizza Built for Adultzz Only
   In the largest simultaneous global launch in Pizza Hut history - Crafted Flatzz will arrive on menus from the U.K. to Taiwan to Egypt through Fall 2025 and beyond. Each market has their own twist: the U.S. is serving up Nashville Hot Chicken; the U.K. is introducing Pesto Veggie with Balsamic Drizzle; and Taiwan is bringing Korean BBQ to the menu.
8. IBM and NASA Release Groundbreaking Open-Source AI Model on Hugging Face to Predict Solar Weather and Help Protect Critical Technology
   The first heliophysics AI foundation model trained on high resolution solar observation data offers insights into the Sun's dynamic surface, helping plan for solar weather that can disrupt technology on Earth and in space. Openly available on Hugging Face, the model was built to speed up scientific discovery and democratize AI for the global research and technology community.
9. Souring mood for US consumers across all income groups clouds prospects, threatening potential downturn in demand--Bain/Dynata Consumer Health Indexes
   "The consumer is sending negative signals across all income groups. Both lower-income and middle-income households are showing poor outlook readings and upper-income households' optimism is starting to roll over. A delicate consumer is getting ever closer to the edge," Brian Stobie, vice president in Bain & Company's Macro Trends Group, said.
10. Databricks is raising a Series K Investment at >$100 billion valuation
    "We're seeing tremendous investor interest because of the momentum behind our AI products, which power the world's largest businesses and AI services," said Ali Ghodsi, co-founder and CEO of Databricks. "Every company can securely turn its enterprise data into AI apps and agents to grow revenue faster, operate more efficiently, and make smarter decisions with less risk."
11. Honeywell Acquires SparkMeter's Data Platform and Software Technologies to Strengthen Its Portfolio of Utility Solutions
    The integration of these grid intelligence technologies from SparkMeter significantly enhances Honeywell Forge Performance+ for Utilities, enabling the delivery of scalable, data-driven solutions designed to modernize grid infrastructure and address the increasing demand for energy.
12. Vacation is More Fun When It's Flexible! Introducing Getaways by Southwest
    Getaways offers bundled packages including air, hotel, car, and ground transportation options for Customers to travel to the places they want to travel, like Las Vegas, Orlando, Hawaii, Cancun, Punta Cana, and Montego Bay.

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