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      <news:title><![CDATA[General Mills, Archer and Conagra beef up their meat snack portfolios]]></news:title>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Protein chips attract funding amid competitive protein-snackscape]]></news:title>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[UPF labeling could cost $14.2bn annually, study estimates]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A new analysis estimates that mandatory ultra-processed food labeling could affect 72% of packaged food products and cost $14.2bn annually, while the Consumer Brands Association questions the policy’s costs and public-health benefits.]]></image:caption>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Danone joins Nestlé and Coca-Cola in labelling changes]]></news:title>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/10/23/high-protein-trend-will-not-last-forever/</loc>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[High protein won’t last forever]]></news:title>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Nestlé factory closure signals new era of industry consolidation]]></news:title>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Packaging Happenings: McVitie’s China, Aussie labels and mini drinks]]></news:title>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/10/22/fermented-food-and-drink-europe-has-a-clear-favourite/</loc>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Fermented food and drink: Europe has a clear favourite]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A new study has mapped the intake and prevalence of fermented foods across Europe.]]></image:caption>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Seafood shoppers want proof in sustainability claims, not promises]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[More seafood shoppers are seeking sustainable options, yet questions over certification transparency continue to shape consumer trust, MSC finds.]]></image:caption>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-23T08:00:56.585Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[How McCormick’s Flavor University teaches the science of taste]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[McCormick is also doubling down on its B2B business with the recent launch of its Flavor Solutions web portal.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/10/22/nestle-usas-gerber-lawsuit-puts-fdas-baby-food-metal-standards-in-focus/</loc>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Nestlé USA and Gerber lawsuit puts heavy metals in baby food back in the spotlight]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The lawsuit alleges Gerber sold baby food containing heavy metals while broader federal and state efforts continue to tighten testing and safety standards.]]></image:caption>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Ferrero commits to high protein: Why is the confectionery giant investing in functional health? ]]></news:title>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Nestlé turnaround accelerates as volume growth gains pace]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[When will El Niño peak?]]></image:caption>
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