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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nestlé appoints Antonia Wanner as chief communications and sustainability officer.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nestlé, Danone and Muscle Milk updated their formulas with natural colors, flavors and added nutrient fortification a part of a wider industry shift towards clean label rooted in health, trust and transparency.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Tate & Lyle has agreed to a takeover by Ingredion ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[DIY recipes catered to functional yet indulgent recipes reveals how functional snacking goes beyond simple macros like protein and towards accessible, healthy and culturally-rich ingredients.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Products like Nesquik’s strawberry-flavored offerings were updated to incorporate colors from natural sources.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[As the Fed Up! campaign raises awareness of ultra-processed foods, experts emphasize the need for clearer definitions and evidence]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Despite price hikes last year, net coffee sales grew 12% for the quarter, driven by JM Smucker’s popular Café Bustelo discount coffee brand.]]></image:caption>
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