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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Tinned fish brand Safe Catch turned to retail data platform Crisp for supply chain insights to recover $1M+ in revenue]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[At IFT FIRST in Chicago this month, ingredient suppliers offered innovative solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing food and beverage manufacturers.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[PCOS affects up to 13% of women of reproductive age worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. It also estimates that up to 70% of affected women remain undiagnosed.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Gen Z are eating out less and turning to the Internet for recipes, including recipes inspired by their favorite takeaway.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Gut health trend now worth $116.92bn (€100.85bn) and growing at a CAGR of 8.74%.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Texas City, TX, USA - Apr 14, 2025: The Buc-ee's gas station in Texas City, Texas. Buc-ee's Holdings, Inc., commonly referred to as Buc-ee's, is an American chain of 24-hour country stores and gas stations headquartered in Lake Jackson, a city south of Houston, Texas. The chain is known for its large, clean gas stations with a wide variety of offerings.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Electrolytes are fast becoming an essential for fitness fans.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Affordable healthy eating]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[US consumers are embracing higher-quality, nutrient-dense pasta that offers convenience and versatility. Image: Getty/ Revolu7ion93]]></image:caption>
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