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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Browsing for products online may be a past time as agentic commerce narrows down discovery into one answer.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[UNFI was bolstered by an increase in its adjusted EBITDA, up 16.6% to $183 million and a reduction in its net debt, which reached $1.63 billion for the quarter, its lowest level since fiscal 2018.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Morality is not enough to persuade consumers to eat plant-based meat]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The CPI report was good news for grocery retailers and CPG, as food-at-home prices remained relatively steady month over month.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Growth Asia Summit 2026 returns to Singapore on July 8 to 10.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Big food is looking for higher margins]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[What foods do GLP-1 users actually like?]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[David Jones (left) and Jonny Bingham (right) launched their NPD consultancy kitchen 13 years ago. The market has moved on significantly.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[CapitaLand Development (CLD) has launched Gourmet Xchange, Singapore’s largest strata-titled food facility in Kallang, featuring a ramp-up factory and heritage terrace block designed for food manufacturing and logistics operations.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Chicken breast meat is one of the most highly-recognised protein sources around, and Betagro has found a way to make this into a noodle format.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Monster recently launched Ultra Violet (Grape Flavor) in the Hong Kong and Taiwan market.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Check out FoodNavigator-Asia's Top 10 stories from the last month]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Texas AG Ken Paxton said the investigation focuses on Celsius’ Alani Nu line of drinks, which contain 200 mg of caffeine per 12-oz can.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The post-pandemic era marked by inflation and geopolitical uncertainty is also driving the company to focus its efforts on undeveloped markets]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Why is demand for pistachios so high?]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nielsen data shows that audio advertising delivers strong ROI even as it remains consistently undervalued in media plans.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Snack brands are leaning into bold flavors, sweet-heat combinations, global culinary inspiration and celebrity collaborations to attract curious consumers and drive repeat purchases.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Hojicha is emerging as the new flavour trend for 2026 and beyond.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Our top food and beverage trends news from the past month]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[While bovine-derived lactoferrin is available in infant formula today, some companies are inching closer to introducing human-identical lactoferrin to the market which promises more support for immunity, metabolism and long-term health.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Walmart dominates the overall shopper base, but a relentless battle continues for second place among the top four retailers. ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Flavor still reigns as the top driver for chewing gum, but function and formulation increasingly are reshaping the category into a multisensory experience consumers are looking for.]]></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[What innovations will take food and drink into the next year of trends?]]></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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  <url>
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