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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Flavors of the future: From Filipino ube to North African harissa, global flavors are reshaping CPG innovation. Explore the ingredients, trends and consumer preferences driving the next wave of food and beverage products.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Organic industry stakeholders gather on Capitol Hill to advocate for policies aimed at expanding domestic organic production, strengthening supply chains and protecting consumer trust in the organic label]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[There is a huge consumer population in Africa for food firms to unlock]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Cincinnati, Ohio-based grocery chain’s shares were up 2.7% at $58.49 in late-afternoon trading Friday.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Ensuring agri or food tech adoption depends on education, accessibility and optimising for consumer needs]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The food sector is now adapting to climate change.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The long. hot summer impacted sales of Twinings.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Successful packaging on retail shelves is not just about looking good - but about using color, shape, typography and other visual cues to capture attention and solve shoppers’ needs in a matter of seconds.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[GLP-1 users are looking beyond wellness branding to nutritional substance, according to research from National Frozen and Refrigerated Association.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Plant-based protein companies are expanding beyond traditional meat alternatives into new formats and occasions, from snacks and beverages to convenient meals.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Canada’s latest retaliatory tariffs target a range of U.S. products, including dairy, sweeteners, packaging materials, steel and agricultural equipment, as industry groups take divergent positions on the escalating trade dispute.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The CPG industry is backing bipartisan legislation to create national standards for packaging sustainability claims.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Consumers are still concerned about food prices.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Most retail media dollars go to search. The returns may be elsewhere.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Consumers are trading traditional meals for simpler eating occasions, according to Circana.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Which major crops are vulnerable to climate change?]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The emerging sector presents fresh opportunities for CPG beverage brands aiming to lead in the functional drinks space.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[NCA defines the broad specialty coffee category as premium brewed coffee made from higher-quality beans, espresso-based beverages such as lattes and cappuccinos, non-espresso drinks like cold brew and frozen blended coffee, and RTD formats sold in cans or bottles.]]></image:caption>
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