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      <title><![CDATA[Nestlé accelerates shift to regenerative agriculture]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Private equity tightens hold on Big Food]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Private equity is reshaping food and beverage through deals, consolidation and portfolio shifts - but rising costs, valuation gaps and pressure are changing the pace.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:01:44 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Why food scientists still can’t crack the perfect natural red]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Why is a heat-stable natural red still one of food science's biggest challenges? Kalsec's Christina Cuddihy explains the science, cost and formulation hurdles facing bakery and snack manufacturers.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:41:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Misinformation circulates around new EU Listeria rules]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:17:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Former Nestlé CEO in legal dispute with Swiss food giant following sacking]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Former Nestlé CEO Laurent Freixe is reportedly pursuing legal action against the company to recover forfeited bonuses and unvested shares after his dismissal over a relationship with a subordinate, arguing the move unfairly harmed his reputation and career prospects.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:33:39 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Function beats fame: why big food brands are losing their edge ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Warburtons tops FMCG rankings as shoppers prioritise product benefits, health, value and convenience over brand power, driving growth through solutions-led innovation]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:27:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nutri-Score in the dock: Why Lactalis is taking it to court ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Dairy giant Lactalis has taken Nutri-Score to court. And not just any court but the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). Lactalis claims that the front-of-pack labelling system not only unfairly discriminates against dairy, but also oversimplifies nutrition in general, and thus fails to live up to the EU's regulations on packaging information. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:29:03 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nestlé’s Dairy Plan is strong on disclosure but weak on detail]]></title>
      <link>https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2026/06/25/nestle-dairy-plan-under-scrutiny-emissions-cuts-claimed-but-transparency-gaps-remain/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Nestlé is attempting a reset—but its Dairy Plan raises questions. While the company reports a 26% emissions cut, investors and analysts are scrutinising methodology, transparency, and the lack of verified outcomes behind its climate claims.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:20:28 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UK consumers drinking habits change as heatwave drives hydration trend]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:22:21 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nestlé combines comms and ESG in strategic leadership shift]]></title>
      <link>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/06/25/nestle-appoints-antonia-wanner-to-lead-integrated-communications-and-sustainability-strategy/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Eastlake]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Nestlé appoints Antonia Wanner as chief communications and sustainability officer, signalling a strategic shift to integrate sustainability and corporate messaging to drive stakeholder trust and long-term value.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:54:31 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Nestlé appoints Antonia Wanner as chief communications and sustainability officer.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hershey appoints PepsiCo veteran to drive next phase of growth]]></title>
      <link>https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2026/06/24/hershey-appoints-former-pepsico-exec-as-us-president-to-accelerate-growth/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Eastlake]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Hershey appoints former PepsiCo executive Heather Hoytink as US president, signalling a strategic push to accelerate growth and strengthen commercial execution.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:07:35 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Hershey announces Heather Hoytink as new US president]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[GLP-1 drugs aren’t killing confectionery – they’re reinventing it]]></title>
      <link>https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2026/06/24/glp-1-drugs-reshape-confectionery-demand-but-sales-keep-growing/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are reshaping confectionery demand - but not killing it. As global sales continue to grow, brands like Hershey report gains in gum and mints, while manufacturers pivot to low-sugar, functional and portion-controlled treats to meet evolving consumer habits.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:04:55 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[GLP-1 drugs are creating new opportunities for confectionery manufacturers.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kraft Heinz reinvestment: is it the right decision?]]></title>
      <link>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/06/24/kraft-heinz-reinvestment-a-prudent-decision/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Augustus Bambridge-Sutton]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Was the decision by Kraft Heinz to pause its previously planned split and reinvest into pricing, headcount and innovation a good one? According to Morningstar's Erin Lash, the reinvestment was prudent. The split is unlikely to go ahead while Kraft Heinz waits for these new investments to bear fruit, she suggests. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:50:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[A decade of Brexit: 10 major impacts on F&B]]></title>
      <link>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/06/24/brexit-10-impacts-on-food-and-beverage/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Augustus Bambridge-Sutton]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[It is ten years since Brexit - since the UK left the EU. How has food and beverage been affected? Brexit has caused divergence in regulation, impacted food prices and the availability of labour, and made EU/UK trade more complex. But at the same time, much has remained the same. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:15:04 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[It's ten years since the UK's historic vote on Brexit]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fermentation turns up the heat in snacks]]></title>
      <link>https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2026/06/24/can-fermentation-solve-snacks-biggest-flavour-challenges/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Gill Hyslop]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[From fermented chillies to sodium reduction, discover why fermentation is becoming a powerful tool for flavour, clean label and snack innovation.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:54:17 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Heat remains one of the snack aisle's hottest trends, but consumers are increasingly looking for layered flavour experiences rather than one-note chilli burn.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nestlé’s KitKat move signals industry shift to regenerative sourcing]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Nestlé partners with Wildfarmed to use regenerative wheat in UK KitKat production, signalling a major shift in sustainable sourcing and raising the bar for the confectionery industry.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:07:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mars’ artificial-dye-free push hits major reformulation hurdles]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Eastlake]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Mars is preparing to roll out artificial-colour-free M&M’s, highlighting both consumer demand for clean-label confectionery and the technical challenges of replacing synthetic dyes with natural alternatives in high-performance, brightly coloured products.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:46:57 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[British EUDR? UK government to introduce anti-deforestation rules]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Augustus Bambridge-Sutton]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[In Europe, the EUDR, the EU's anti-deforestation regulation, fast approaches. Now, the UK has announced its own rules. While the details of the rules have yet to be solidified, it will cover coffee, cocoa, palm oil, soy and rubber, and will apply in Great Britain (the UK excluding Northern Ireland, where the EUDR will apply). ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:52:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kraft Heinz overhauls global structure amid split uncertainty]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Eastlake]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Kraft Heinz overhauls global structure, merging supply chain and procurement and creating three regions, as plans to split the business remain on hold.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:56:14 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Kraft Heinz overhauls global structure amid split uncertainty.]]></media:description>
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