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      <image:caption><![CDATA[That’s It’s Founder and CEO Lior Lewensztain emphasizes fiber from real fruits and vegetables is ideal over extracted or heavily fortified sources – a stance that aligns with broader consumer expectations around clean labels and minimal processing.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Tariff-driven cost increases have yet to fully reach grocery shelves, but analysts say the impact typically lags 12–18 months, setting up 2026 as a key inflection point for food pricing.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[As major companies diversify or fold and interest declines, can plant-based meat ever recover?]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[GLP-1s have been affecting the diets even of those who do not take the drugs]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Melted pieces of dark chocolate bar in splash texture]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[PepsiCo zero-sugar, Korean citrus and more feature in this edition of Healthier Choices]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[It was the first release of the CPI since September, following the 43-day government shutdown in October and part of November.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Premium drinks such as luxury hot chocolate have been seeing popularity]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Behind the sweetness of chocolate are some bitter truths about the complexities of its supply chain.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[One recurring theme across alternative proteins: startups often approach venture capital too early.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[While venture funding and startup economics have become more difficult, this has not slowed momentum at the institutional and government level.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Looking ahead, Millennials and Gen X are expected to account for more than 70% of gum unit sales within the next five years, as Boomers’ share gradually declines, according to the report.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In 2024, 79% of chocolate confectionery in Asia Pacific was sold in the 0–50g size range, significantly higher than the 55% global average – Euromonitor International.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[What innovation trends will shape food and beverage in the future?]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Check out our top social media trending stories from the past month]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[For CPG brands in nutrition-focused categories, ATNi’s pricing analysis highlights a persistent challenge: healthier products consistently cost more than less nutritious options.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Italian-made pasta granted reprieve from severe anti-dumping penalties.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The online tool functions as an online, producer-only platform that not only asks questions buyers care about, but also provides guidance on how to answer them – including definitions, context and, where needed, calculations specific to egg production.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Manufacturing, formulation, packaging, agriculture and marketing were all impacted by AI, as companies across the food production ecosystem scrambled to integrate the technology into their workflows.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Protego noodles are formulated to be low-GI and low carb, but high in protein and fibre.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Consumers are flocking to matcha in search of health benefits.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[With regulatory pressure increasing, Garside-Wight predicts a renewed industry focus on recyclable solutions, including recyclable plastics and compostable options.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[According to Zegler, 2026 will begin much like 2025 – characterized by uncertainty, anxiety and exhaustion. But unlike previous years, many consumers do not see Jan. 1 as a fresh start full of optimism and hope]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[As delivery, apps and in-store pickup become standard, discoverability matters more than ever.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[95% of Americans will celebrate the winter holidays with chocolate and candy, and more than half will give them as gifts, according to the National Confectioners Association’s (NCA).]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Future Choc: While Barry Callebaut is entering the brave new world of AI in a hedge against volatility and regulation, it’s not the only tool in the company’s toolbox.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Rose Box's organic rose jam is made with roses, apples and lemon juice.]]></image:caption>
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