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      <image:caption><![CDATA[(Left) Evergreen CEO Emily Groden and Laura Brown, a registered dietitian and director of nutrition at Kroger Health, discuss better-for-you CPG at the Food As Medicine Summit on May 5.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[CEO Alison Lewis said innovation in wellness, protein and clean-label products is becoming a key driver of Hain Celestial’s turnaround strategy following the divestiture of its snacks business.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Interest in coffee alternatives is split among things like herbal teas, green tea, matcha, mushroom drinks, adaptogenic beverages and other “wellness” drinks.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The private label sector also remains hot behind the scenes with corporate mergers and increased private equity investment in the space.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Retailers are raising the bar on better-for-you products as consumers demand simple, credible health claims and real value in an increasingly skeptical market.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The attraction will guide attendees through a history of confection, well-known candy brands and their creators.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Rip Van stroopwafels became a must-have for Silicon Valley break rooms, according to CEO Rip Pruisken.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Sprouts Farmers Market is strategically lowering prices of everyday essentials, refining promotions and managing costs to appeal to budget-conscious consumers while maintaining its premium health-focused image.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Adoption by the industry’s biggest players is a clear sign a trend is gaining momentum.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Many of the policy gaps UNICEF flagged in 2023, particularly around online environments, remain unresolved today.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Growth Asia Summit returns for 2026, following its biggest ever edition in 2025, to once again explore the very latest market opportunities that have developed over the previous 12 months in the region that is driving the growth of the global food, beverage and nutrition industries in Asia!
The Summit will take place at Singapore's iconic Marina Bay Sands venue, at the heart of the thriving city state.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Opopop is innovating with new flavor profiles like Maui Heat, Salty Caramel and Cinnalicious, according to CEO Alex Medeiros.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Who wins and loses from the backlash against UPFs?]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The halo effect of GLP-1 shopping habits extends beyond those who are taking the drug, according to Acosta Group.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The office will “prioritize customer service and ease of navigation for American seafood cultivators, producers and processors to access USDA programs,” according to USDA.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Walmart is rolling out a redesigned look for its Great Value private label brand across thousands of items, aiming to boost appeal as more shoppers seek affordable options that still feel premium.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Solar Foods has received a US patent for its Solein production process, reinforcing its intellectual property position as it prepares to scale its air-derived protein technology into industrial food production.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[How have commodity prices been affected by the Iran conflict?]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[TikTok is fast becoming a serious FMCG sales channel. Here's how.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Albertsons said AI-powered personalization, loyalty growth and targeted pricing helped offset pressure from lower-income shoppers facing higher fuel costs and inflation.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[As fewer Americans drink alcohol, demand is rising for THC-infused, non-alcoholic and functional beverages that offer relaxation and wellness benefits without the downsides of traditional drinking.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The companies that survive 2026 will be the ones willing to face their complex cap tables directly and rebuild their ownership structure based on the business’s current reality – as opposed to the valuations they experienced in 2021.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[What do Dutch consumers want?]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The line includes four varieties – Mission BBQ Memphis Belle, Mission BBQ Blue Ridge Smoky Mountain, Mission BBQ Texas Twang and Mission BBQ KC Classic.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[What would a global fertiliser shortage look like?]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Food has become a geopolitical asset, with a handful of countries exerting outsized influence over global supply chains.]]></image:caption>
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