WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Powerfleet, Inc. (Nasdaq: AIOT) ("Powerfleet" or the "Company") today announced that management is scheduled to attend the 19th Annual Barrington Research Virtual Fall Investment Conference on Tuesday, September 22nd, to meet with investors to discuss Powerfleet's Unity AIoT platform, financial performance and the Company's strategy to execute on its business plan to create long-term shareholder value.

ABOUT POWERFLEET

Powerfleet (Nasdaq: AIOT; JSE: PWR) is a global leader in the artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) software-as-a-service (SaaS) mobile asset industry. With more than 30 years of experience, Powerfleet unifies business operations through the ingestion, harmonization, and integration of data, irrespective of source, and delivers actionable insights to help companies save lives, time, and money. Powerfleet's ethos transcends our data ecosystem and commitment to innovation; our people-centric approach empowers our customers to realize impactful and sustained business improvement. The Company is headquartered in New Jersey, United States, with offices around the globe. Explore more at www.powerfleet.com. Powerfleet has a primary listing on The Nasdaq Global Market and a secondary listing on the Main Board of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).

Powerfleet Investor Contacts

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Jones Soda Brings Iconic Fallout™ Nuka-Cola Flavors Into Reality With Exclusive "Vault-dweller Variety" Pack Ahead Of Fallout Day 2026

Limited-Edition Collection Brings Drinkable Fallout™ Nuka-Cola Quartz and Nuka-Cola Cranberry Into Reality for the First Time Alongside Fan-Favorite Nuka-Cola Quantum

SEATTLE, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jones Soda Co. (CSE: JSDA) (OTCQB: JSDA) today announced the upcoming launch of the Jones x Fallout "Vault-Dweller Variety" 12-Pack, a club-exclusive beverage and collectible offering created to celebrate Fallout Day on October 23, 2026. The collaboration brings some of the Fallout universe's most recognizable Nuka-Cola flavors from in-game lore into the hands of fans and collectors.

Expected to begin shipping in late September ahead of Fallout Day, the "Vault-Dweller Variety" pack represents Jones Soda and Bethesda Softworks' fourth Fallout-themed club release and the next evolution of a highly successful retail program built around transforming beloved, critically acclaimed Fallout canon into real-world experiences through authentic flavors, immersive packaging, and collectible fan engagement.

The pack will be available exclusively at participating club retail locations throughout the United States and Canada.

For Fallout fans, October 23 is more than a date on the calendar—it is a celebrated community tradition. This year, club members will have the opportunity to participate in that celebration through a limited-edition collection inspired by decades of Fallout lore. Designed to transform iconic in-game Nuka-Cola varieties into real-world experiences, the pack combines collectible presentation, fan-favorite flavors and immersive Fallout storytelling in a way that brings the Fallout universe closer to reality than ever before.

The 12-pack includes four glass bottles each of:

- Nuka-Cola Quartz — Inspired by the rare crystal-clear Nuka-Cola variety recognized by Fallout fans, consumers can now experience a flavor that has existed in Fallout lore for years.

- Nuka-Cola Cranberry — Acknowledging the celebrated Nuka-Cola variety known throughout the Fallout universe, Cranberry is being brought into reality for the first time as part of this exclusive club collection.

- Nuka-Cola Quantum — The legendary blue-glowing Nuka-Cola that became one of Fallout's most iconic and sought-after beverages returns as the centerpiece of the assortment, continuing its journey from game-world favorite to real-world fan phenomenon.

The club-exclusive collection also includes a custom Quartz-themed bottle opener and collectible caps, all housed in a specially designed, collector bag created to deliver a display-worthy experience for Fallout enthusiasts, collectors and gift-givers.

"With this fourth Fallout release in club retail, we wanted to create something worthy of Fallout Day and worthy of the incredibly passionate fan community that celebrates it," said Scott Harvey, Chief Executive Officer of Jones Soda Co. "The 'Vault-Dweller Variety' pack is about more than beverages—it's about bringing pieces of Fallout lore into reality. For the first time, fans can taste Nuka-Cola Quartz and Nuka-Cola Cranberry, alongside the returning fan-favorite Nuka-Cola Quantum, in a collectible package designed exclusively for club members. This collection represents exactly what we love about these partnerships: taking something fans have imagined for years and creating a way for them to experience it in the real world."

The club-exclusive launch is designed to give members a unique way to engage with the Fallout universe through a product that blends craft soda, entertainment fandom, and collectible value. By bringing Nuka-Cola Quartz and Nuka-Cola Cranberry from Fallout canon into reality, Jones Soda continues to reinforce the club channel as an exclusive destination for fans seeking unique, limited-edition experiences.

The specially designed package was created to stand out in-club and reward the treasure-hunt shopping experience club members value. From the glass-bottle assortment and collectible bottle opener to the included caps and display-ready presentation, every element was designed to feel like a rare discovery from the Fallout universe.

The Jones x Fallout "Vault-Dweller Variety" 12-Pack is expected to begin shipping September 11, 2026, ahead of Fallout Day on October 23, 2026, and will be available exclusively at participating club retail locations throughout the United States and Canada.

About Jones Soda Co.

Jones Soda Co.® is a leading craft soda company known for bold flavors, distinctive packaging and consumer-driven brand engagement. The Company markets and distributes premium craft sodas under the Jones® Soda brand across North America through retail, e-commerce and strategic partnerships. Jones Soda is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

About Bethesda Softworks

Bethesda Softworks LLC, part of the ZeniMax Media Inc. group of companies, is a worldwide publisher of interactive entertainment software. Titles published under the Bethesda label include The Elder Scrolls™, Fallout™, DOOM™, QUAKE™, Wolfenstein™, Dishonored™, The Evil Within™, Prey™, RAGE™, DEATHLOOP™, Ghostwire™: Tokyo, and Starfield™. Titles are trademarks of the ZeniMax group of companies. All rights reserved.

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This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the expected timing, shipment, availability, consumer demand, retail distribution and strategic benefits of the Jones x Fallout "Official Beverage Ration" 12-Pack. These statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Jones Soda undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.

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ATLANTA, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines will hold a live conference call and webcast to discuss its September quarter 2026 financial results at 10 a.m. ET, Friday, October 9th, 2026.

A live webcast of this event will be available at ir.delta.com and an online replay will be available shortly after the webcast is complete.

About Delta Air Lines

No one better connects the world

Through exceptional service and the power of innovation, Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) never stops looking for ways to make every trip feel tailored to every customer.

There are 100,000 Delta people leading the way to deliver a world-class customer experience on up to 5,500 daily Delta and Delta Connection flights to more than 300 destinations on six continents, connecting people to places and to each other.

Delta served more than 200 million customers in 2025 – safely, reliably and with industry-leading customer service innovation – and was recognized by Cirium for being the top on-time airline in North America for the fifth consecutive year.

We remain committed to ensuring that the future of travel is connected, personalized and enjoyable. Our people's genuine, enduring motivation is to make every customer feel welcomed and cared for across every point of their journey with us.

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LONDON, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- oneworld® has been named 'World's Best Airline Alliance' at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards. Presented in London on 18 September 2026, the recognition marks oneworld's fifth win in the annual awards known as the 'Oscars of the aviation industry.'

"We are honoured to be awarded World's Best Airline Alliance by Skytrax," said Luis Gallego, CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG) and Chairman of the oneworld Governing Board, collecting the award. "This prestigious award reflects how oneworld's continued commitment to creating a more connected and rewarding journey is valued by global travellers."

Skytrax award winners are determined through a large-scale customer satisfaction survey, with millions of travellers rating their travel experiences across airlines and airports worldwide.

"This recognition is acknowledgment of the elevated, consistent experience our member airlines provide to customers around the world each day, as oneworld leads the industry in customer benefits, loyalty, sustainability initiatives and more," said Ole Orver, CEO of oneworld. "With the best premium offerings in the world, including First Class lounge access, we are honored that customers see the considered care with which our member airlines deliver service."

About oneworld:

oneworld brings together 15 world-class airlines – Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian and SriLankan Airlines to nearly 1,000 destinations. oneworld member airlines work together to consistently deliver a superior, consistent travel experience, with special rewards and privileges for its frequent flyers, including earning and redeeming miles and points across the entire alliance network, access to airport lounges, priority check in and boarding and extra baggage allowances and more. Learn more about the oneworld Alliance at oneworld.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.

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Giraffe Tools Launches GrandFlux™, a Wall-Mounted Vacuum System That Delivers Suction and Power Through One Retractable Hose

The 40-foot system is designed to let users clean vehicles, garage floors and nearby spaces without moving the vacuum; more than 1,000 consumers placed paid deposits ahead of Founder Access

ROWLAND HEIGHTS, Calif., Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Giraffe Tools today launched the GrandFlux™ Retractable Vacuum Cleaner, a wall-mounted cleaning system that delivers both suction and electrical power through a single 40-foot retractable hose. The unit stays mounted in the garage while the hose extends to the vehicle, the floor or the workbench.

Founder Access opens at 12:00 a.m. ET on Sept. 20 and closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on Sept. 21, a 48-hour window, with a Founder Price of $399.99, $150 below the $549.99 MSRP. Ahead of the launch, more than 1,000 consumers placed paid deposits to reserve the product, according to Giraffe Tools — early interest measured in payments rather than email signups.

The GrandFlux design targets a specific frustration among homeowners who clean their own cars. A shop vacuum has the power and capacity for the job, but using it usually means pulling the machine out, finding an outlet, dragging it to the other side of the vehicle partway through, and then coiling the hose and putting everything away. Smaller cordless vacuums avoid some of that, but can involve trade-offs in runtime, reach or capacity. GrandFlux addresses that friction with a wall-mounted vacuum design that keeps the system installed, powered and ready for use.

GrandFlux reduces the routine to three steps: pull, clean, retract. The hose carries electricity as well as suction, so a powered brush loosens embedded dirt while the vacuum pulls it away in the same pass. The system runs on continuous corded power with a 5.2-gallon bin, and a button on the remote returns the hose to the wall when the work is done.

Built for the Garage, the Vehicle, and the Spaces Just Past the Door

GrandFlux was designed around three jobs.

The first is the vehicle. Interiors are cleaned often and usually in short sessions, and they are the clearest case for a vacuum that does not move: users work through seats, footwells and cargo areas while the unit stays where it is.

The second is the garage itself. The same station serves the floor, the corners and the workbench without being relocated, which is what allows the heaviest part of the system to stay mounted.

The third is garage-adjacent space — entryways, mudrooms and stairs. From a fixed station in the garage, the 40-foot hose extends the system's reach into nearby areas without requiring users to relocate the vacuum.

"The point is not simply that a vacuum can clean a car or a garage," said Oracle, CEO of Giraffe Tools. "It's about making cleaning less of a project you have to plan and more of something you can simply do when you notice it needs attention."

EnduraPower™ Carries Both Suction and Electricity Through the Same Hose

GrandFlux's EnduraPower™ architecture carries suction and electrical power through the same hose, so compatible attachments can do more than pull air at the point of use.

The included powered brush uses that electricity to agitate embedded dirt in carpet and upholstery while suction lifts it away in the same pass — brushing and vacuuming as one motion rather than two. An integrated LED lights footwells, corners and the space beneath seats and furniture, where debris is easy to miss.

Continuous Corded Power for Longer Cleaning Sessions

GrandFlux delivers up to 20 kPa of suction on continuous household power, removing the battery-runtime and recharging considerations that come with cordless cleaning tools. Its 5.2-gallon collection bin is designed to reduce how often larger vehicle and garage jobs are interrupted for emptying, and HEPA filtration captures fine dust passing through the filtration system.

Together, these address the middle of a cleaning session — the part that a mounted station and an automatic hose return do not cover on their own.

SyncRetract™ Handles the Part After the Cleaning

When a session ends, users press the remote and SyncRetract™, Giraffe Tools' powered hose-management system, draws the hose back to the wall station. No coiling, no loose hose on the garage floor.

Hose management is a small thing on any single occasion. Repeated weekly, it is one of the reasons cleaning equipment ends up unused in a corner. The system arrives approximately 95% pre-installed, which reduces the setup required before the first use.

One Station, Multiple Cleaning Tasks

Interchangeable attachments cover garage-floor debris, car interiors, upholstery, workbench dust, pet hair, tight spaces and wet spills.

Because the tools change and the station does not, Giraffe Tools can add capability without replacing the unit. A floor-washing attachment is currently in development.

Founder Access Runs 48 Hours, Sept. 20–21

Founder Access opens at 12:00 a.m. ET on Sept. 20 and closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on Sept. 21. Customers who placed a deposit receive priority access to the pre-order link and applicable Founder benefits. GrandFlux moves into broader pre-order phases after the Founder period closes.

Product specifications and Founder Access details are available on the GrandFlux launch page.

Extending a Retractable Design Approach to the Garage

GrandFlux applies to vacuum cleaning a principle Giraffe Tools has used across garden hose reels, retractable pressure washers, air hose reels and extension cord reels: keep the equipment mounted, organized and ready, and reduce the handling required around tasks people repeat. The company has sold more than 10 million units worldwide.

For garage cleaning, that means the station stays put while power and reach extend to wherever the work is — and the launch marks a further step in the company's garage portfolio, alongside products for vehicle care, workshop use and recurring home maintenance.

About Giraffe Tools

Tools should solve problems, not create them. Giraffe Tools develops retractable tools for cleaning, gardening and garage maintenance, built around one design principle: simple to use, satisfying to complete. Its portfolio includes retractable pressure washers, vacuum cleaners, garden hose reels, air hose reels, extension cord reels and related home-maintenance products, sold to customers across major international markets.

For more information, visit giraffetools.com.

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the global underfloor heating market is projected to be valued at USD 6.13 billion in 2026 and USD 9.26 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.1%.

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Underfloor Heating Market Size & Forecast:

- Market Size Available for Years: 2021–2032

- 2026 Market Size: USD 6.13 billion

- 2032 Projected Market Size: USD 9.26 billion

- CAGR (2026–2032): 7.1%

Underfloor Heating Market Trends & Insights:

- The growth of the underfloor heating market is accelerated by the expansion of building energy decarbonization and smart thermal regulation across modern construction. This leads to an increase in connected heating circuits and temperature sensors per individual facility. As thermal efficiency requirements increase and heating architectures shift to low-temperature operations, traditional convective radiators and forced-air approaches are being replaced. Building operators and homeowners are adopting advanced technologies such as hydronic heat pump integrations, low-profile dry retrofit panels, and IoT-enabled multi-zone thermostats. This technological transition expands the overall market value. Emerging applications include zero-emission housing, smart home climate automation, commercial office retrofits, and specialized healthcare facilities.

- By product type, the hydronic underfloor heating segment is expected to dominate the market between 2026 and 2032.

- By offering, the services segment is expected to record a CAGR of 8.7% during the forecast period.

- By installation type, the new installations segment captured a 72.5% share of the underfloor heating market in 2025.

- By application, the residential segment is expected to register the highest CAGR in underfloor heating market from 2026 to 2032.

- By region, Europe is expected to record a CAGR of 7.8% in the underfloor heating market during the forecast period.

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The market is driven by the increasing demand for energy-efficient, low-temperature, and uniform indoor thermal solutions across residential, commercial offices, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, and institutional facility applications. The rapid progress in smart thermostats, heat pump integrations, multi-zone distribution manifolds, and real-time IoT climate analytics is creating strong demand for underfloor heating infrastructure capable of supporting low-carbon, automated, and energy-conscious operations. End users are increasingly exploring hydronic piping networks, low-profile electric mat systems, and dry retrofit panel deployments to improve operational energy efficiency, reduce utility expenses, optimize living comfort, and enable zoned temperature regulation. Increasing investments in heating hardware systems such as PEX pipes, heating cables, manifolds, actuators, zone valves, and digital room thermostats are further strengthening demand for advanced underfloor heating solutions worldwide.

Hardware segment to account for the largest share of the underfloor heating market in 2032

By offering, the hardware segment is expected to maintain a dominant market share in 2032 due to sustained demand for core structural components, physical infrastructure, and automated system controls. These physical heating architectures operate across residential housing, commercial complexes, healthcare facilities, logistics hubs, and industrial premises to deliver consistent low-temperature thermal management. Hardware components are deployed for cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) piping networks, electric heating cables, distribution manifolds, actuators, zone valves, and smart thermostats. Their physical installation enables full thermal distribution across diverse flooring materials under strict building energy efficiency mandates.

New installations segment to exhibit the highest CAGR in the underfloor heating market from 2026 to 2032

By installation type, the new installations segment is likely to record the highest growth rate in the underfloor heating market during the forecast period, owing to its critical role in modern residential and commercial building construction. Ground-up architectural projects require specialized infrastructure integration such as direct embedment of hydronic piping in concrete screeds, subfloor thermal insulation layout, manifold placement, and zone wiring before final floor coverings are laid. These procedures form the primary operational framework for new building heating deployments and directly influence overall thermal performance, heating response efficiency, energy consumption, and structural compatibility with central heat pumps.

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Europe to account for the largest share of the underfloor heating market in 2032

By region, Europe is anticipated to maintain a significant position in the underfloor heating industry in 2032, supported by stringent energy efficiency directives, increasing investments in building decarbonization, and rising adoption of heat pump technologies across Germany, the UK, France, the Netherlands, and other key regional markets. The region is witnessing steady development of low-temperature radiant heating infrastructure driven by advancements in smart thermostats, cross-linked PEX piping, distribution manifolds, and thin-profile retrofit heating mats. Growing demand for energy-efficient, uniform thermal comfort in residential housing, commercial offices, healthcare facilities, and renovation projects is further supporting market expansion.

Major companies operating in the underfloor heating companies include Uponor Corporation (Finland), Danfoss (Denmark), REHAU (Switzerland), Resideo Technologies Inc (US), Watts (US), Warmup Plc (UK), MAGNUM Heating Group B.V. (Netherlands), Emerson Electric Co. (US), Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany), and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Japan).

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IWP Capital to Vote "FOR" FedEx Proposal 6 on Abortion-Drug Distribution Risk

Co-filer urges a board-level risk report as Comstock Act enforcement remains unsettled ahead of the September 28 annual meeting

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IWP Capital, LLC, a faith-based service provider and co-filer of Proposal 6 on the FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) 2026 proxy statement, today said it intends to vote FOR the proposal at the company's annual meeting on September 28, 2026. The proposal, Report on Risks Related to Distributing Abortion Drugs, was filed by IWP Capital with the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth and appears in the Stockholder Proposals section of FedEx's proxy statement, beginning on page 104.

The proposal is precatory and procedural. It asks FedEx's board to report, within one year and at reasonable cost, on how it oversees the legal, regulatory, and reputational risks of transporting mail-order abortion drugs such as mifepristone. It does not ask FedEx to stop shipping any lawful product or to inspect packages.

"We are asking a board that emphasizes risk oversight to tell its owners how it is preparing for a criminal statute whose enforcement is genuinely unsettled," said Sam Saladino, Chief Executive Officer of IWP Capital. "Legal uncertainty of this magnitude is itself a material risk. That is why we intend to vote for Proposal 6."

IWP notes the reputational pressure runs both ways — from investors urging continued access and from faith-based coalitions — giving the board a governance reason to document its reasoning. IWP Capital intends to vote FOR Proposal 6 and encourages fellow shareholders to review the proposal and consider doing the same.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This press release is a public statement by IWP Capital, LLC, a shareholder of FedEx Corporation, of how it intends to vote on Proposal 6 and its reasons for that decision. It is furnished in reliance on Rule 14a-1(l)(2)(iv) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not a solicitation of authority to vote any proxy. IWP Capital is NOT asking for, and will NOT accept, proxy cards; any proxy card received will be returned. IWP Capital cannot vote your shares and is not requesting the authority to do so. Shareholders should vote using only the official proxy materials distributed by FedEx.

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Medical College of Wisconsin Inaugurates Dr. Shekar N. Kurpad as President and Chief Executive Officer

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), one of the nation's top-performing academic medical centers and third-largest private medical school in the United States, formally inaugurated Shekar N. Kurpad, MD, PhD, as its seventh President and Chief Executive Officer in a ceremony held on Thursday, September 17 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center in downtown Milwaukee.

Hundreds of MCW faculty, staff, learners, alumni and trustees; area health system and higher education leaders; state and local elected officials; and Wisconsin business and community leaders were in attendance to honor Dr. Kurpad and mark the start of a new chapter in MCW's history. In addition to videos from Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Greater Milwaukee Committee President and CEO Cristy Garcia-Thomas, guests heard from colleagues, friends and mentors who offered their congratulations and best wishes as Dr. Kurpad leads MCW into its next chapter.

In his inaugural address, Dr. Kurpad set forth an ambitious vision that seeks to position MCW, along with its health system partners, as a national destination for world-class care, advanced medical education and groundbreaking research discoveries. His mission also includes continuing to elevate MCW and the greater Milwaukee region as a leading innovation hub that attracts talent, industry and catalyzing investments for a healthier Wisconsin and a healthier world.

"Our opportunity is to connect our strengths in new ways: to move faster, act bolder, and turn collaboration into momentum," said Dr. Kurpad, president and CEO of MCW. "If we do this together, we will become a destination for health, built on discovery, dedicated to care, powered by education, and strengthened by community partnerships, with one shared purpose: improving health for all."

Dr. Kurpad, a neurosurgeon with more than two decades of service at MCW, succeeds John R. Raymond, Sr., MD who served as MCW's President and CEO for 16 years.

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The supplements brand behind a breakout year in retail and new category expansion introduces its most advanced ingredient innovation yet, and gives the pet trade a first look at its new visual identity

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Wuffes, the science-led dog supplement brand that has served more than 1.3 million dog parents, today announces the launch of its Dental Powder supplement range.

Powered by SuperYolk™ IgY Technology, a proprietary ingredient exclusive to Wuffes and the first of its kind in the US canine dental supplement market.1 The launch marks Wuffes' entry into oral health and arrives on the back of one of the most significant periods of growth in the brand's history.

Proprietary SuperYolk™ IgY Technology

Most major canine dental supplements on the US market today rely largely on the same seaweed-derived ingredient — Ascophyllum nodosum kelp — to slow plaque formation via saliva.

SuperYolk™ IgY Technology, exclusive to Wuffes, is built on an entirely different mechanism. At its core is the hero ingredient IgY Egg Powder; an antibody derived from chicken egg yolk that targets gingipain, the enzyme produced by the bacteria responsible for the vast majority of canine oral health deterioration.

Gingipain degrades gum tissue, sustains the bacterial biofilm, and drives the downstream effects owners recognise: plaque build-up, tartar, gum irritation, and bad breath.

The SuperYolk™ IgY Technology operates through three simultaneous mechanisms:

- Physically, IgY binds and agglutinates target bacteria. The natural action of eating helps to clear them from the mouth. There's no brushing or compliance hurdle as the bone-broth flavor powder is simply served over food.

- Chemically, it interferes with the bacterial signalling and nutrient exchange that allow the harmful bacterial biofilm community to organise and mature.

- Biologically, unlike antiseptic approaches that disrupt the oral microbiome broadly, IgY selectively targets harmful bacteria while leaving beneficial flora intact, and the effect compounds with daily use.

The Research Behind It

The IgY Egg Powder active in SuperYolk™ IgY Technology has been evaluated in published, peer-reviewed canine research. An 8-week randomised controlled trial found, 100% improvement in occasional gum bleeding, 91% improvement in gum support markers, and 83% improvement in occasional gum irritation.2

"Dental is one of the biggest unmet needs in dog health - most owners know it matters, and almost none feel they have a real solution. Wuffes Dental Powder is powered by SuperYolk™ IgY Technology, a genuinely new, proprietary approach for this category: clinically tested antibodies from egg yolk that work on plaque at the start of the chain, rather than on tartar after it's already formed. And it's tailored by size, so a toy breed and a giant breed each get the concentration the research supports. That's the standard we believe this industry should be held to, and I'm proud we're setting it rather than waiting for it."

— Jonny Purcell, CEO, Wuffes

"The honest truth about this category is that it hasn't innovated on mechanism in a very long time. Products have gotten better at palatability, better at packaging, better at marketing. But the underlying science hasn't really moved. We went back to first principles and asked what is actually causing the problem that almost every dog in America will face at some point in their life. The answer is gingipain. SuperYolk™ IgY Technology is built specifically to address that. This is meaningful innovation in a category calling out for it."

— Elizabeth Davis, Director of Product Development, Wuffes

53% of Dog Owners Now Give Their Pets Vitamins or Supplements

The US pet supplement market has undergone a structural shift in recent years. According to the American Pet Products Association, 53% of dog owners in the US now give their pets vitamins or supplements,3 part of a six-year surge of 56% growth in canine supplement adoption.3 Pet humanization is the engine: as pets are increasingly treated as family members, owners are applying the same preventive wellness logic to their animals that they apply to themselves.

Within that market, oral health represents one of the most significant and underserved opportunities. The US pet dental health market was valued at $2.59 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $4.53 billion by 2033.4 The need is near-universal: according to the American Veterinary Dental Society, 80% of dogs show signs of oral health deterioration by age three.5

A Sign of What's to Come

Wuffes Dental Powder launches in four size-matched variants (Small, Medium, Large, Giant) calibrated to dog weight, manufactured in the USA, GMP certified, and free from kelp, artificial colours, flavours, and preservatives. It is the first step in the Wuffes Dental Defence System™, a multi-product oral health programme currently in development, with further products to be announced.

The launch also marks the debut of Wuffes' new visual identity. Dental Powder is the first product to reach market in the brand's refreshed packaging, with a full rebrand reveal planned for the coming weeks.

A Brand in Full Stride

Dental Powder launches as Wuffes continues a year of significant brand and retail expansion. Having built its reputation as the science-led mobility supplement for dogs, 2026 has seen expansion into new wellness categories with the launches of Allergy & Itch Chews and Calming Chews, marking Wuffes' arrival as a truly complete wellness brand.

That momentum is matched by retail: over the past twelve months, Wuffes has secured shelf space at Hollywood Feed, Pet Supermarket, PetSmart, Petco, and Tractor Supply Company, establishing a national brick-and-mortar presence.

About Wuffes

Wuffes is a US dog supplement brand founded on a simple belief: your dog is already perfect, our job is to support them so they can stay exactly that way. Since 2020, that belief has driven the brand from a single mobility supplement into a complete canine wellness portfolio spanning joint health, digestion, skin and coat, calming, allergy support, and now oral health; serving more than 1.3 million dog parents worldwide in the process.

Every formula is built to The Wuffes Standard™: the right ingredients, at the right concentrations, in the right blends, scientifically validated and portioned for real results. That standard is what earned Wuffes a place in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America — ranked #400, with over 1,000% growth in three years — and on the shelves of Petco, PetSmart, Pet Supermarket, Hollywood Feed, and Tractor Supply Company.

Imagery: Brand and product imagery can be found here.

1 Based on a review of dental powder products marketed for dogs in the US as of August 2026. Gingipain neutralization observed in an 8-week trial in Beagles, Cavaliers and mixed-breed dogs. Rahman, 2011. Results refer to IgY Egg Powder, the hero active within the SuperYolk™ blend, found in Wuffes Dental Powder.

2 Clinical results refer to IgY Egg Powder, the hero active within the SuperYolk™ IgY Technology blend. 8-week trial in Beagles, Cavaliers and mixed-breed dogs. Rahman, 2011. Results may vary.

3 American Pet Products Association, 2025 APPA National Pet Owners Survey.

4 Grand View Research, US Pet Dental Health Market Report, 2024.

5 American Veterinary Dental Society.

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In the news release, More Than Half of U.S. Women Report Negative Healthcare Experiences, issued Sept. 18, 2026 by GALLUP, INC over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the link to the study in the first paragraph has been updated. The complete, corrected release follows:

More Than Half of U.S. Women Report Negative Healthcare Experiences

New Gallup-Pivotal survey finds women unable to get needed care report greater impacts on their work, family lives and community participation.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. women who struggle to get needed healthcare are significantly more likely to report that their health affects their work, family lives and community participation. The new study is one of the most expansive surveys on women's health and opportunity and was conducted by Gallup in partnership with Pivotal, a group of organizations founded by Melinda French Gates working to accelerate social progress for women and young people in the U.S. and around the world.

Broadly, 42% of women say that in the last five years, their health has caused them to feel they could not do everything they wanted to do in life. More than half of women (54%) report at least one health-related impact on their family life or relationships in the past five years, while 42% report an impact on their work or career and 32% on their community participation or voice.

Women who were unable to get needed care despite trying are particularly likely to report health-related impacts across these major areas of their lives: 79% report an impact on their family life or relationships, 66% report at least one health-related impact on their work, and 59% report an impact on their community participation or voice.

The findings come as one in four women rate their physical health as fair or poor, rising to 35% of Black women and 28% of Hispanic women, compared with 22% of White women. Twenty-seven percent of women say the same about their mental health—and nearly half (48%) of all women surveyed reported a current or past mental health condition such as depression, anxiety or PTSD.

Women More Often Report Difficult Experiences Getting Care

When asked about negative care experiences, 51% of women report at least one of four negative healthcare experiences in the past five years, compared with 39% of men. One-third (34%) say a provider minimized or dismissed their symptoms or pain, and a similar share (33%) say they were misdiagnosed or could not get a diagnosis or did not receive needed answers or next steps (31%). A quarter (25%) report they received conflicting or inconsistent provider recommendations. Three in 10 women (30%) who have experienced a health condition say they had to push to be taken seriously or receive treatment.

"Women have been saying for years that the healthcare system is not meeting their needs, but systems don't change without meaningful data. With this survey we can put numbers behind women's experiences and show the real cost of that neglect across their lives, families, workplaces and communities," said Melinda French Gates, philanthropist and founder of Pivotal. "When women cannot get the care, information and support they need, it limits their opportunity and their ability to live up to their full potential. Women deserve better, and this data is an urgent call to action across sectors to help deliver it."

Cost and Information Gaps Create Additional Obstacles

Nearly one in three women (32%) say they skipped or delayed needed care because of cost in the past year, compared with 25% of men. Cost is the most common barrier women report, followed by difficulty finding a nearby provider and difficulty finding time for care because of family responsibilities, including caregiving.

Women also report being left without clear, complete information at critical health moments. Among those who sought or used contraception, 56% say they have to do a lot of their own research to make informed decisions, while 41% say providers do not always share all available options. Younger women are especially likely to encounter contraception information on social media, with nearly seven in 10 of those ages 18 to 34 who tried to get contraception reporting they've encountered information about it there.

Information gaps also extend to menopause. While 74% of women aged 45 to 54 report current or past symptoms of menopause or perimenopause, just 51% of those who have had symptoms have received a diagnosis. Among women who have experienced menopause, 37% say they first learned about menopause and its symptoms only when they began experiencing symptoms themselves. Women also encounter menopause information more often from family members (61%) and friends (59%) than from doctors or other medical professionals (51%).

Even after women seek menopause care, some report difficulties getting their needs addressed. Among women aged 35 and older who sought or received treatment for menopause symptoms, 24% say they had to push to be taken seriously or receive treatment, 23% say they had to see multiple providers before their symptoms were addressed or diagnosed, and 20% say they were unable to get the care they felt they needed despite trying.

Health Effects Extend Across Life Stages and Into Work

As noted above, 42% of women report at least one health-related impact on their work or career, such as feeling unable to live up to their potential, having fewer career options or feeling that a promotion, new job or leadership position was unrealistic.

Health challenges following pregnancy are often linked to changes in women's work. Black women are more likely than White women to say they returned to work before they were physically ready after giving birth (38% vs. 24%) and to report changing jobs (34% vs. 18%) or reducing their hours (29% vs. 22%). Mental health challenges are also common, with 54% of women who have given birth in the past 20 years reporting depression, anxiety or another mental health challenge during pregnancy or the 12 months after giving birth. Among those women, 57% sought care, but just 29% described that care as very helpful.

Similarly, menopause-related challenges have an impact. More than one in four women who have experienced menopause symptoms (28%) say menopause-related physical or mental health challenges limited how much effort they could give at work, while 21% took more frequent or longer breaks during the workday and 19% made changes or accommodations to their work environment. Fifteen percent decided not to pursue a promotion or leadership position, and 10% took an extended leave from work or did not return to work. Another 22% say menopause-related health challenges caused them to step back from involvement in their community.

Work-related effects also vary by income and race. More than half of women in households earning less than $50,000 (54%) report at least one health-related impact on their work or career, compared with 33% of women in households earning $100,000 or more. Black women (49%) and Hispanic women (45%) are more likely than White women (40%) to report a work or career impact.

"What stands out in these data is how far the effects of women's health extend beyond the doctor's office," said Stephanie Marken, senior partner at Gallup. "Women who struggle to get the care they need are telling us that these challenges don't stop with their symptoms, or even treatment experiences; they affect what women can do at work, how they participate in family life and the role they can play in their communities."

Americans Prioritize Improving Women's Health

Six in 10 Americans say improving women's health should be a high or top priority for state governments (61%) and the federal government (60%). Majorities also prioritize specific goals, including ensuring safe, healthy pregnancy and birth (82%), access to quality healthcare (81%), access to contraception (70%) and comprehensive, affordable and science-backed menopause care (66%).

About Pivotal

Founded by Melinda French Gates in 2015, Pivotal is a group of organizations working to accelerate the pace of social progress for women and young people in the U.S. and around the world. We use philanthropy, investments, advocacy and partnerships to drive momentum where we see the biggest opportunities for impact. Pivotal includes Pivotal Philanthropies, Pivotal Initiatives Fund and Pivotal Ventures.

About Gallup

Gallup delivers analytics and advice to help leaders and organizations solve their most pressing problems. Combining 90 years of experience with its global reach, Gallup knows more about the attitudes and behaviors of employees, customers, students and citizens than any other organization in the world.

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