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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Every’s funding also comes as avian flu cases begin to rise yet again with recent outbreaks confirmed in the US, UK and Japan, impacting egg supply and prices]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[With Kerry’s Tastesense platform, using natural flavors alone can reduce sugar by up to 30%, while combining natural sweeteners with natural flavors can achieve up to 100% sugar reduction in certain applications, explained Guillaume Blancher, global portfolio director of Kerry Group’s Tastesense platform.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The ingredient can be used to create plant-based versions of cheeses like feta, goat, cream cheese, brie and blue.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Are protein bars killers? Joe Wicks seems to think so ahead of a new documentary.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The global coffee industry is now worth $485.59bn (€413.39bn).]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Climate Smart Food explores how big businesses are tackling circular processing]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The deal extends Capol’s footprint to three continents and combines expertise in flavor, color and coatings at a time when food and beverage manufacturers are under growing pressure to reformulate with cleaner, additive-free solutions.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Food and drink manufacturers are being urged to rethink their climate impact as Sustainable September kicks off across William Reed brands.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Ultra-processed foods have been found to have a negative impact on male fertility]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Research suggests links between sugary drink consumption and hair loss.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Big names are revealing their core strategies to securing the future of their key commodities]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Upcycling food offers more nutritious food options and promotes innovation.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Don Julio Blanco slushie served at World Class Singapore 2025, made with calamansi, apple juice, and hibiscus syrup.]]></image:caption>
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