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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Novos Bar positions itself as “smarter than your healthiest meal,” with 15 grams of protein, 20 superfoods and a blend of longevity-promoting compounds like astaxanthin, taurine, reishi, cordyceps and lion’s mane]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Antoine Hours, General Manager of Yoplait UK, is leading the brand’s push into high-protein and drinkable dairy formats while reinforcing its leadership in kids’ nutrition.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[As interest in clean label foods continue to grow across categories, preserves are catching up to the demand with flavorful or better-for-you options like BamJam and Smash offering superfood ingredients like chia seeds infused in their jams, or even premium brands like Sqirl that offer more exotic flavors and combinations like tomato and coriander or strawberry rose geranium.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[An updated standard will “give growers more flexibility to address citrus greening, recover from severe weather and keep Florida citrus competitive in the marketplace, says Matt Joyner, CEO of trade group Florida Citrus Mutual which represents 3,000 Florida growers.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Beyond Meat's Q2 results show significant decline in volume sales]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Coffegenic was a winner at the recent ThaiFex tasteInnovation Awards]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Atlr.72 Flowering Ice Cream]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Non-UPF Verified is drawing on banned ingredient lists from major retailers, guidance from the EU, and emerging state-level proposals.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Tyson Foods is expanding its lineup of value-added chicken products across dayparts and occasions, including handhelds.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A sonic logo may connect the dots between brand identity and consumer attention in an increasingly crowded and noisy media space where brands are looking for novel ways to show up consistently across platforms.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[What is it about some food technologies that put investors off?]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Magnum has been called out as a top innovator for 2025.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[What can satellite data do at the moment?]]></image:caption>
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]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Commodity supply crisis grows as climate change takes hold]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The fresh-format specialty grocery chains align with customer interest in “eating well,” says Steve Markenson, vice president, research and insights, FMI - The Food Industry Association. Image: Getty/Drazen_]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Bright, color-coded packaging and a mix of classic and playful flavors – including Butter Biscuit, Strawberry Yogurt and Raisin & Hazelnut – help Ritter Sport stand out in the premium segment.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The “better-for-you” boom means different things to different communities considering its broad definition, but NGA notes that indie grocers are positioned to cater to these nuanced demands – especially since the pandemic.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Coca-Cola was elusive in its response to President Trump's public proclamation that Coca-Cola would reformulate its flagship product in the US with cane sugar. It did not confirm the change, but said "new innovative offerings within our Coca-Cola product range will be shared soon." ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[MILO is one of Nestle's most beloved brands in Asia]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[CEO Sean Connolly cited inflation, supply issues, currency headwinds and weakening consumer sentiment as key challenges behind the company’s profit declines. Image: Getty/LordHenriVoton]]></image:caption>
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