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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Mars, Inc. recruited Lord of the Rings star Elijah Wood to promote its partnership with last-mile delivery service Gopuff.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[After a decade of hype and hesitation, Good Food Institute founder Bruce Friedrich says plant-based and cultivated meat are at an inflection point — and outlines what it will take to rebuild the sector. Image: © iStock/Sarsmis]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Florida officials present results from a state-led food safety testing initiative that found elevated arsenic levels in some popular candies, raising broader questions about food safety oversight and regulatory consistency.]]></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[The food system is at a tipping point. Here’s how businesses can act to protect supply, the planet, and profits.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[From left to right: Ryan Springer, Midnight Venture Partners; William Quartner, Prelude Growth Partners; Alex Malamatinas, Melitas Ventures]]></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[As snacks replace meals, brands face rising pressure to deliver more nutrition, satiety and convenience. New Hartman Group data explains what’s changing.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Hybrid meat and dairy is changing in three distinct ways.]]></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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  <url>
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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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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Younger shoppers are also more likely to avoid products that contain artificial ingredients and sweeteners like high-fructose corn syrup, according to Spins.]]></image:caption>
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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[Circana: Healthy eating looks different across generations, and that creates real opportunities for brands and retailers.]]></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[In the midst of civil war, how can ingredient suppliers continue to meet food and beverage makers' demand for acacia gum?]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The confection is seen as a healthier alternative because of its minimal use of additives and preservatives.]]></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[Consumers are fed up with compromise and are demanding more - of everything - from their foods, including more flavor, more function and more fun.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Who is benefitting the most from the GLP-1 wave?]]></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[Behind the sweetness of chocolate are some bitter truths about the complexities of its supply chain.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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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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  <url>
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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[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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