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      <image:caption><![CDATA[ Tyson executives say the company’s chicken business now follows the same brand- and customer-driven model that has fueled the success of its Prepared Foods segment.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[New York City's Groceries Vision Plan aims to lower grocery costs by subsidizing a core basket of staple foods sold through publicly funded stores run by qualified grocery operators.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[As volume growth slows, CPG brands look beyond category boundaries]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Coca-Cola subsidiary Fairlife resumes operations after cyberattack.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[As moderation goes mainstream, startups are experimenting with everything from tea-based wine alternatives to electrolyte-infused alcohol-free cocktails.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Beck's Broth Founder Beckie Prime developed café-inspired bone broth beverages, including coffee, matcha and salted caramel hot chocolate, to make the protein-rich ingredient more approachable for everyday consumers]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Behind every retail win is a mix of data, persistence and personal connection, according to experts.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Investment and approval signals that the future is bright for mycoproteins.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[According to FAIRR’s report, many major companies, including PepsiCo and Danone, are falling short on regenerative agriculture commitments]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Consumers are balancing clean labels, nutrition and cost as they rethink what value looks like in today’s grocery aisle]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[At the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo, Hershey highlighted its "One Hershey" strategy, which brings together confection, salty snacks and protein products to capture more snacking occasions.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[David Beck and Eliza Coteng of Mars Snacking say Kellanova’s latest RXBAR and Cheez-It launches reflect a broader innovation strategy focused on functional benefits, immersive eating experiences and occasion-based snacking.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Clean Protein delivers 27 grams of protein per serving, using a blend of pea and mung bean protein, along with 190 calories, about 3 grams of sugar and between 2 and 5 grams of fiber depending on the SKU]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Each bag contains 3 grams of fiber from cassava, 8 grams of potato protein, and is made with avocado oil. The product lineup includes five flavors: BBQ Bash, Salt Kissed, Pickle Punch, Jalapeño Kick and Vinegar Rush.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kraft Heinz overhauls global structure amid split uncertainty.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Annual orders for OvoPro, produced via precision fermentation, grew 550% in the first four months of 2026 compared to the entire 2025 volume.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The potential takeover of Tate & Lyle is part of a broader consolidation trend]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Aloha's transition into Walmart's center store reflects both evolving consumer behaviors and a strategic push by the brand to align its placement with where shoppers naturally browse for snacks.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The six-SKU lineup of clean-label snacks includes bars, poppable snack bites, potato sticks, cheese bites and cinnamon squares.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Campbell’s executives say the company may make “tough decisions,” including cutting underperforming SKUs, consolidating operations and potentially raising prices to offset rising costs and improve profitability.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Women influence the vast majority of consumer spending, but NIQ research shows their purchasing decisions are increasingly shaped by diverse life stages, financial realities, health needs and household structures.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Frosh’s juice contains 5 grams of protein and is positioned as a clean-label alternative to traditional children’s beverages to deliver nutritional value in a familiar format.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[McCormick and Unilever executives are meeting in Baltimore this week to advance integration planning for their proposed $40 billion merger, despite ongoing investor concerns about the deal’s scale and execution risks.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The deal expands the ingredient manufacturing giant’s functional portfolio.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Unilever CEO defends $40bn McCormick megamerger amid growing backlash.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Keurig Dr Pepper has built a multibrand energy portfolio through partnerships, investments and acquisitions, signaling a broader shift in how CPG companies approach category expansion.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The new RTD shakes contain ultra-filtered milk which simultaneously boosts protein levels, reduces lactose and simplifies the label to align with consumers' shifting health goals.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Formo said its recombinant casein is responsible for food product texture, structure, melt, stretch, emulsification and gelation.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nestlé Waters plastic dumping trial threatens sale and future strategy.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In addition to low gas prices, Costco is driving membership with lower prices on staples like eggs and beef, and through new products within its private label brand, Kirkland Signature, according to Costco CFO Gary Millerchip.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The positive earnings report gave the company a 12.55% boost to its stock price, which ended the day at $23.59 per share.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[From sugar reduction to retail shelves, the pressure is on food companies to deliver healthier products that perform.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Agentic AI does the heavy lifting for consumers and fundamentally changes how consumers discover products.]]></image:caption>
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