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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Go Raw debuts its first‑ever national brand campaign, “Uncomplicate Snacking,” positioning the seed‑based brand as a simple alternative in an increasingly overwhelming snack aisle.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Unilever’s $40bn Foods gamble leaves markets and staff reeling.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Many ultra-processed foods, particularly those containing high levels of sugar, preservatives and artificial ingredients, create a “vicious cycle” of consumption for consumers as well as the environment, according to Non-GMO Project.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Bel Group is piloting paper-based packaging for Babybel as part of its 5Rs sustainability strategy, underscoring both the promise and the technical challenges of scaling plastic alternatives in food packaging. GettyImages/AlexPro9500]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Awareness is growing as more food manufacturers certify and promote their upcycled status, according to Vinodthan Nayagar, EVP of Growth Strategy at Where Food Comes From.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Consumer research shows that inclusion of a GLP-1 badge or messaging can have a polarizing effect for consumers.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nestlé’s new CEO outlines a sweeping turnaround plan focused on four core divisions, cost savings and innovation, while eliminating roughly 6% of its global workforce.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Hi-Chew Pops and Trolli Gummi Pops reflect the candy-forward frozen novelty trend.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The JM Smucker Co said it was the first redesign of its label in nearly three decades.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[How prepared is global food and drink for Iran war price shocks?]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Shortages begin as Iran war enters sixth week.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The coalition includes Barry Callebaut, Nestlé, Ferrero and Hershey]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Celleste Bio is working to transform chocolate, before conventional cocoa cultivation is pushed beyond repair.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Unilever and McCormick are positioning their planned $20bn food business combination as a flavor-led growth strategy, even as investors react negatively to the proposed deal structure and execution timeline.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/04/09/walmart-continues-to-dominate-in-food-sales-with-the-help-of-ecommerce-fulfillment-services-and-ad-business/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Walmart’s business model has “fundamentally changed over the last decade” due to the retailer’s pivot toward ecommerce, which now represents roughly 20% of the company’s business.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nixie's clean label soda flavors pay homage to nostalgic classics like cola, root beer and cream soda with USDA organic ingredients, natural colors and stevia.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Belgian Boys CEO Anouck Gotlib and Cameron Gould-Saltman, head of food and beverage at TikTok discuss disruption in the snack industry.

Founders, buyers and industry experts explained that snack companies should build sharper, purpose-driven brands.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Wildbrine’s fermented chickpea salads enter the market as consumers increasingly seek bold flavored, nutrient dense, convenient and portion-controlled foods, which also aligns with the growing use of GLP-1 medications.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Jeff Harmening said financially stressed consumers are buying more on promotion, prompting General Mills to lower its fiscal 2026 organic net sales expectations even as it invests in innovation and value.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Major players in the ice cream business like Ben & Jerry’s, Häagen-Dazs and Mars are kicking off the year with a fresh scoop of inventive new flavors.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Calorie Control Council, a trade association that represents manufacturers of low and no-calorie food and beverage products, argues the guidance overreaches.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Unilever has commit to food after the category saw strong margins]]></image:caption>
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