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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Amy’s Kitchen President Paul Schiefer says the growing backlash against ultra-processed foods risks oversimplifying the role packaged products play in affordability, convenience and access to whole-ingredient meals.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Amid skyrocketing energy prices, disrupted supply chains and squeezed F&B inputs, we bring you the must-know stories from the Iran war.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Aldi unveils a wide Easter 2026 lineup including premium eggs, playful formats and Good Food award winners.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Consumers make fewer decisions than previously thought.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kitchen & Love’s Sweet Nests reinterpret baklava as a bite-size snack layered with crunchy phyllo, chewy dates and nuts, highlighting the “sensemaxxing” trend spotlighted at Expo West.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Consumers facing financial headwinds are still focused on natural and organic foods, and that creates opportunities for the industry, according to Kathryn Peters, head of industry relations at Spins.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A growing treat culture, flavor experimentation and policy shifts are reshaping a confectionery industry on track to surpass $62 billion by 2030.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Sentosa Cove's Woobar serves up (from left) a spicy rendition of Don Julio Reposado, fruity Black Ruby cocktail, and a coffee-inspired Ron Zacapa 23 blend.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Growth Asia Summit 2026 Advance Agenda]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Big chains capture stock-up shoppers, while specialty grocers focus on short, mission-driven trips, according to recent Placer.ai data.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[To truly diversify diets, food manufacturers need to look beyond the heavy hitters: wheat, rice and corn.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Goodday activated a nationwide Philippines campaign using QR codes on bottles sold across supermarkets, convenience stores and sari-sari stores.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Americans are rethinking what ‘healthy’ means, from high-protein snacks to alcohol-free beverages, shaping food trends and CPG innovation in 2026.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Consumers are increasingly adopting year-round moderation and mindful drinking as part of holistic health and wellness routines. This shift, from occasional abstinence to lifestyle choice, is helping sustain demand for beverages that combine flavor with functional benefits.]]></image:caption>
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