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      <news:title><![CDATA[PPWR PFAS limits: How to keep ‘forever chemicals’ out of packaging]]></news:title>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/08/27/pepsico-bets-on-global-flavors-to-grow-beyond-snacks/</loc>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[PepsiCo bets on global flavors to grow beyond snacks]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[PepsiCo's Fresh Experiences portfolio is tapping demand for authentic global flavors and convenient refrigerated foods, reflected by its Alvalle gazpacho acquisition.]]></image:caption>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-27T12:19:30.73Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Judge dismisses most of Ben & Jerry’s claims against Unilever]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Unilever purchased the social-equality-minded ice cream brand in 2000, but the deal included protections for Ben & Jerry’s social mission. Ben & Jerry's argues it was muzzled anyway.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/08/27/uncrustables-sales-rise-12-in-smucker-q1-results/</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-27T12:19:07.692Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Uncrustables sales rise 12% as JM Smucker expands production]]></news:title>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/08/27/fdas-gras-plan-raises-questions-over-agency-resources/</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-27T13:55:42.53Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[FDA wants more GRAS oversight – but can it handle the workload?]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[FDA’s proposed rule would require companies to notify the agency when they determine a new food ingredient is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), potentially creating a major new workload for an agency already facing staffing constraints.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/08/27/nestle-tackles-soil-degradation-and-farmer-exodus-in-bid-to-futureproof-coffee/</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-27T10:55:56.605Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Nestlé coffee comeback starts beneath the surface]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Regenerative agriculture reshapes Nestlé's coffee supply chain.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/08/27/kirin-puts-438bn-price-tag-on-transition-to-green-packaging/</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-27T10:43:52.877Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kirin puts ¥43.8bn price tag on transition to green packaging]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kirin Namacha uses 100% recycled PET bottles (known as “R100” bottles) across its core lineup.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/08/27/not-enough-time-india-gives-90-day-deadline-to-re-label-energy-drinks/</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-27T10:39:39.105Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Not enough time? India gives 90-day deadline to re-label energy drinks]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Monster is one of the major brands affected by FSSAI’s 90-day deadline to remove “energy drink” label.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/08/27/brand-packaging-roku-gins-tale-of-seasonal-fleeting-beauty/</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-27T10:18:41.802Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Brand packaging: Roku Gin’s tale of seasonal fleeting beauty]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[“Roku” translates to “six” in Japanese, representing the six signature local botanicals and the hexagonal bottle shape.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/08/27/climate-risks-push-food-makers-towards-new-ingredients/</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-27T10:32:33.642Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Could climate change force a rewrite of the world’s recipes?]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Manufacturers turn to stable alternative ingredient supplies, but consumers must trust them.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/08/27/big-food-trends-in-africa/</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-27T10:34:06.016Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Which food trends are big in Africa?]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[What food trends are big in Africa?]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/08/26/marion-nestle-unboxes-cereals-food-policy-influence-in-new-book/</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-26T14:05:32.382Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Marion Nestle and former Kellogg exec team up on cereal industry exposé]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA['Sugar Coated' offers a comprehensive history of the ingredients, label claims and marketing tactics used by cereal companies.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/08/26/fda-gras-rule-could-affect-food-innovation-investment/</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-26T17:31:49.501Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Could FDA’s GRAS proposal chill investment in novel food ingredients?]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[FDA’s proposed GRAS rule could make the regulatory status of novel food ingredients a more significant consideration for investors, commercial partners and acquirers. ]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/08/26/cultivated-meats-next-growth-phase-hinges-on-technological-integration/</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-27T02:13:12.673Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Cultivated protein’s next phase? Integration over invention]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[As cultivated meat companies shift from standalone innovation to integrated platforms, partnerships and acquisitions are becoming a key growth strategy.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/08/26/terms-including-burger-and-sausage-could-be-added-to-eu-naming-ban/</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-27T10:33:21.999Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Terms including ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ could be added to EU ‘meaty’ names ban ]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The term 'burger' could now be banned from use for meat-free products.]]></image:caption>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-27T10:25:06.229Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[The Gen Z Effect: Rewriting the rules of confectionery]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[How Gen Z is rewriting the rules of confectionery.]]></image:caption>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-26T08:17:05.841Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[How food companies can prepare for the next drought]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Companies must prepare for drought.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/08/26/a-k-pop-star-toad-jinro-taps-korean-wave-in-limited-edition-soju/</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-26T03:18:02.026Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[A K-Pop star toad? Jinro taps Korean wave in limited-edition soju]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The limited-edition label design features Jinro’s toad mascot as a K-pop artist.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/08/26/can-us-whiskey-become-worlds-whiskey-despite-trade-hurdles/</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-26T07:15:11.003Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Can US whiskey become ‘world’s whiskey’ despite trade hurdles?]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[US whiskey wants to become the ‘world’s whiskey’]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/08/25/sardinemaxxing-nutrition-supply-and-demand/</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-26T10:12:36.747Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[What is sardinemaxxing?]]></news:title>
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