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      <video:title><![CDATA[ Eat the Change expands Just Ice Tea line, aims to recapture Honest Tea market]]></video:title>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/03/14/nestle-cultivates-new-innovation-pathways/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[How Nestlé uncovers unmet consumer needs and develops foods and beverages are almost as innovative and diverse as the successful new products it has launched and patents it has filed since the pandemic began. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[What’s the most efficient way to make meat, outside of an animal, at scale? Startups in the nascent cultivated meat space are deploying multiple approaches from hybrid strategies combining cell biomass and plant-based protein, to tissue engineering and 3D bioprinting. FoodNavigator-USA visited Rehovot, Israel, to find out how SuperMeat is doing it.]]></video:description>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Biomanufacturing everything from ‘animal-free’ dairy and egg proteins and high-intensity natural sweeteners to heat-and pH-stable red pigments is a hot topic in food tech. But which microbes will be the production workhorses in future, will new cell-free approaches gain traction, and what are the most cost-effective and sustainable feedstocks for all these microscopic food factories?]]></video:description>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Is there such a thing as ‘climate positive’ food, and can we compare products at a glance and determine which is the more environmentally-friendly choice based on claims made on pack?]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:36:19.273Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/11/15/WATCH-Remilk-exec-talks-precision-fermentation-Microorganisms-are-terrible-at-multitasking-but-they-know-how-to-do-one-thing-at-a-time-with-extreme-efficiency/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Buoyed by a $120m series B funding round, Israeli startup Remilk is building what it claims is the world’s largest precision fermentation facility in Denmark. FoodNavigator-USA visited the firm’s HQ in Rehovot last week to taste some animal-free dairy yogurt and learn more about why it makes sense to make dairy proteins… without cows.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:36:21.104Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/11/14/WATCH-Future-Meat-rebrands-as-Believer-Meats-A-cow-needs-about-two-acres-of-land-to-grow.-This-is-the-size-of-your-living-room-and-it-can-make-a-cow-a-day/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Growing meat from cells in bioreactors instead of living breathing animals should logically be more efficient, as resources are spent on growing only the cells that make up the meat product rather than keeping an animal alive. But it’s never been done at scale. So is cultivated meat a no brainer or a food tech fantasy? FoodNavigator-USA visited Rehovot, Israel, to meet the founder of Believer Meats (formerly Future Meat Technologies).]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:26:30.042Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/11/01/Strong-Roots-expands-into-frozen-meals-one-of-the-few-bright-spots-in-plant-based/</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:36:20.005Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/13/General-Mills-partnership-with-No-Kid-Hungry-underscores-doing-good-delivers-really-good-business-results/</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:36:21.921Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/10/07/What-will-it-take-to-bolster-plant-based-protein-Meatless-Farm-says-innovation/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[While plant-based is still one of the hottest trends in food and beverage, sales and consumer engagement with alternative proteins have slid in recent quarters – prompting some players in the space to rethink their strategy.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:26:24.384Z</lastmod>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Indoor vertical farming company Square Roots is rapidly scaling up its modular, smart-farms to address demand for locally-grown food.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:36:27.034Z</lastmod>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[While homogenous plant-based patties, nuggets and sausages abound, few currently available meat alternatives recreate the multi-layered experience of biting though skin to release a juicy burst of flavor that is reinforced by a marbling of fat or the chewy texture of muscle fibers. ]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:36:25.102Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/06/14/Tim-Tebow-joins-NuSkool-Snacks-as-low-sugar-plant-based-bar-category-gains-steam/</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:36:19.079Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/05/05/More-meat-more-quickly-Could-ProFuse-Technology-s-small-molecule-cocktail-help-to-transform-the-economics-of-cultivated-meat/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[There is no silver bullet that will singularly transform the economics of cell-cultured/cultivated meat, but technology developed by Israeli startup ProFuse Technology that dramatically speeds up the muscle fiber production process and enhances production capacity – albeit in a laboratory setting – is generating excitement in a nascent industry that must increase yields and cut costs if it is to achieve commercial viability.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:36:20.378Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/04/13/WATCH-Gut-health-soda-plant-based-and-regenerative-agriculture-Trendspotting-with-Presence-Marketing/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[WATCH: Gut health soda, plant-based, and regenerative agriculture... Trendspotting with PRESENCE]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[With 33 years operating in the natural foods industry, national food broker PRESENCE has seen many trends come and go and others grow into long-term growth drivers for the industry.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:36:17.208Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/04/07/flashfood-helps-retailers-boost-ebit-3-5-drive-store-traffic-by-connecting-shoppers-to-would-be-wasted-food/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[While retailers’ practice of displaying an overabundance of fresh produce, baked goods, meat and dairy alongside shelves stacked deep with staples effectively boosts sales by enticing consumers to buy more, it also costs the industry a whopping $37m a year in lost value due to food expiring before it is sold. ]]></video:description>
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    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:36:21.897Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/04/06/mondelez-snackfutures-vp-talks-future-of-snacking-i-think-covid-shocked-our-systems-in-a-lot-of-ways/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Mondelēz SnackFutures VP talks future of snacking: 'I think COVID shocked our systems in a lot of ways' ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Snacking behaviors evolved in a few key ways over the past few years as consumers balanced familiarity with health and wellness and are now looking to expand and diversify their snacking routines, says Brigette Wolf, VP, global head of SnackFutures at Mondelēz. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:26:20.967Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/04/06/KeHE-golden-ticket-winners-reveal-hot-trends-retailers-and-consumers-want/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[KeHE ‘golden ticket’ winners reveal hot trends retailers and consumers want]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[In a highly competitive industry in which 80-85% of new products fail in the first two years, natural grocery distributor KeHE consistently picks winners and fosters growth among emerging brands thanks to several key initiatives, including its TrendFinder pitch events at which it passes out ‘golden tickets’ to winners.]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:36:24.18Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/30/applegate-seeks-to-democratize-regenerative-agriculture-with-accessible-do-good-dog-cross-industry-partnerships/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Applegate seeks to ‘democratize’ regenerative agriculture with accessible Do Good Dog, cross-industry partnerships]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[While regenerative agriculture resonates with rising consumer interest in sustainability, it can be difficult to explain in snappy marketing sound bites and callouts – prompting natural and organic meat company Applegate to try a different approach through unexpected partnerships and accessible product innovations. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
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    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:36:12.241Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/28/WATCH-EXPO-WEST-2022-Four-Sigmatic-CEO-The-mushroom-category-has-exploded/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[WATCH EXPO WEST 2022… Four Sigmatic CEO: ‘The mushroom category has exploded’]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[From reishi to lion’s mane, ‘medicinal’ mushrooms are gaining traction in foods and beverages, buoyed by growing interest in adaptogens and immunity, says Four Sigmatic CEO Tero Isokauppila, who caught up with FoodNavigator-USA at the Natural Products Expo West Show in Anaheim, CA, earlier this month.]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>People</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:36:06.246Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/28/expo-west-2022-above-food-bets-big-on-oats-debuting-new-plant-based-cheese-products-and-disruptive-processing-technology/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[EXPO WEST 2022: Above Food bets big on oats debuting new plant-based cheese products and disruptive processing technology]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Above Food has been quietly building a plant-based foods portfolio which spans plant-based seafood to plant-based cheese, and its market presence is about to explode with the unveiling of a disruptive, more sustainable, oat processing technology that can be applied to virtually any plant-based ingredient within the company's domain, claims Above Food co-founder, president, and chief innovation officer, Martin Williams.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/SGiOcD3s]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:36:12.408Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/25/expo-west-2022-laird-superfood-takes-day-to-night-portfolio-full-steam-ahead/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[WATCH EXPO WEST 2022: Laird Superfood takes day-to-night portfolio full steam ahead]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[With fresh leadership and a portfolio intended to address a consumer's every need state, Laird Superfood is on a strong path towards significant long-term growth and profitability, said the company's new president and CEO Jason Vieth at the Natural Products Expo West show in Anaheim, California, this month. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
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    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:36:12.202Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/25/WATCH-The-a2-Milk-Co-There-s-been-a-realization-that-there-is-going-to-be-a-significant-sub-segment-of-dairy-that-s-A1-free/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Billed as friendlier on the gut, The a2 Milk Co's milk comes from cows that only produce A2 beta casein protein. But how much science is behind it, and what share could it ultimately take of the US fluid milk market? We caught up with Blake Waltrip, US CEO at The a2 Milk Co, at the Natural Products Expo West show.]]></video:description>
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    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:36:04.274Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/23/WATCH-EXPO-WEST-2022-We-re-making-a-different-protein-completely-to-Impossible-Foods-says-Motif-FoodWorks/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Boston-based Motif FoodWorks says it is “very confident” it will prevail in its legal spat with Impossible Foods over a new generation of ‘meaty’ flavors produced by precision fermentation.]]></video:description>
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      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
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    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:36:14.618Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/23/CHKP-Foods-brings-compelling-nutritional-sustainability-attributes-to-non-dairy-yogurt/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[WATCH: CHKP Foods brings compelling nutritional, sustainability attributes to non-dairy yogurt]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Worth an estimated $1.94b globally in 2020 and slated to grow at a compound annual rate of 17.7%, according to Research & Markets data*, the plant-based yogurt category is hitting its stride, even as manufacturers struggle to balance nutrition, mouthfeel and flavor – a trifecta that newcomer CHKP Foods says it checks thanks to the humble chickpea. ]]></video:description>
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    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:36:05.981Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/21/EXPO-WEST-2022-We-re-on-a-rocket-ship-Tattooed-Chef-expands-into-new-categories-beyond-frozen/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[WATCH: EXPO WEST 2022 'We’re on a rocket ship...' Tattooed Chef expands into new categories beyond frozen]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Tattooed Chef, a rapidly-growing plant-based frozen foods brand, is entering new categories beyond the frozen foods aisle and into refrigerated snack bars and snacking chips.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:36:09.371Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/03/14/WATCH-EXPO-WEST-2022-NotCo-Kraft-Heinz-JV-to-launch-first-co-branded-product-this-year/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[WATCH: EXPO WEST 2022… NotCo Kraft Heinz JV to launch first co-branded product this year]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Kraft Heinz has just teamed up with foodtech startup NotCo to create a joint venture that will develop co-branded plant-based foods across multiple categories, with the first products to launch this year. FoodNavigator-USA caught up with NotCo co-founder and CEO Matias Muchnick at the Natural Products Expo West show to find out more…]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:35:58.118Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/25/Apeel-rolls-out-in-Asda-to-extend-shelf-life-It-works-by-sealing-moisture-in-and-keeping-oxygen-out/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[US start-up Apeel Sciences has landed its first big retailer contract in the UK with Asda, which will see fruit protected by Apeel’s edible layer sold across 150 stores. ]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:26:03.629Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/02/01/does-cultivated-chicken-pass-supermeat-s-blind-taste-test/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Does cultivated chicken pass SuperMeat's blind taste test?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Cultivated meat has been put to a blind taste test and the results are in. Here’s what gastronomic experts thought when they sampled SuperMeat’s cultivated chicken alongside conventional meat.]]></video:description>
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    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:26:09.311Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/25/2022-s-top-healthy-food-resolutions-and-how-long-we-stuck-to-them/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[2022’s top healthy food resolutions… and how long we stuck to them]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[New sales data shows that shoppers were quick to introduce New Year resolutions in 2022 – but struggled to stick to them.]]></video:description>
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      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
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    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:26:09.325Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/11/Do-UK-consumers-want-to-try-cultivated-meat-And-what-about-insects/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Do UK consumers want to try cultivated meat? And what about insects?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[New research from the Food Standards Agency is investigating how willing consumers are to taste test alternative protein products.]]></video:description>
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      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Food safety &amp; quality</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:26:13.709Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/01/05/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Minority-investments-in-smaller-brands-will-characterize-M-A-in-food-in-2022/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Minority investments in smaller brands will characterize M&A in food in 2022]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The temporary freeze on mergers and acquisitions in the food and beverage space seen in the early days of the coronavirus outbreak is long gone as deal making in the segment rebounded in 2021 to levels rivaling pre-pandemic – but many of the companies targeted and the deals offered are notably smaller than those of the past decade.]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>Markets</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:36:06.167Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/17/Vital-Meat-What-s-it-like-to-cook-with-cultivated-meat/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[WATCH: What's it like to cook with cultivated meat?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[FoodNavigator travels to Paris to take its first bite of a cell-based chicken ingredient, asking the chef: ‘What’s it like to cook with cultivated meat?’]]></video:description>
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      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Business</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:26:13.958Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/08/Dessert-boards-rise-as-top-trend-with-unlimited-marketing-potential/</loc>
    <video:video>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Dessert boards rise as top trend with ‘unlimited marketing potential’]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[With the holiday season in full swing, Americans who are looking for safe ways to celebrate with friends and family increasingly are turning to dessert boards – a flexible, emerging trend that Dawn Foods says meets evolving consumer demands, has ‘unlimited marketing potential’ and which can be executed easily even if short staffed.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/16Y3jJZP]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:36:02.535Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/03/A-transformational-event-in-our-history-Roquette-unveils-world-s-largest-pea-protein-plant/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[‘A transformational event in our history…’ Roquette unveils ‘world’s largest pea protein plant’]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Roquette - a key supplier of protein to Beyond Meat – has opened what it claims is the world’s largest pea protein plant in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada, becoming the first player to operate major pea protein facilities on both sides of the Atlantic.  ]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/WahG0S9S]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Suppliers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:26:18.049Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/12/02/WATCH-Apeel-CEO-The-way-I-think-about-it-is-that-waste-is-this-invisible-tax-on-the-entire-food-system/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/resizer/v2/3N7P7THUURI5ZMNW3NQXVL7KYU.jpg?auth=d6cc58b9f79981f273469c51986033cd42c75e3d99095a29f841d52d96f2b2fb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1333&amp;height=740</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[WATCH: Apeel CEO: ‘The way I think about it is that waste is this invisible tax on the entire food system…’ ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[It doesn’t take a rocket scientist (although it did take a materials scientist) to work out that if you can double, triple, or even quadruple the shelf-life of fresh produce, you can slash food waste, and save money.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/0ejLVxIO]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>People</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:36:11.294Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/18/WATCH-Nutrasource-CEO-on-probiotics-clinical-trials-and-the-who-cares-factor-So-you-ve-changed-the-gut-microbiome-but-what-s-th/</loc>
    <video:video>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[WATCH: Nutrasource CEO on probiotics, clinical trials and the ‘who cares?’ factor: ‘So you’ve changed the gut microbiome… but what’s the benefit?  ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[While scientists are still unlocking the secrets of the microbiome, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the billions of bugs in our bodies are intimately connected to our health and wellbeing. But how far have we come since Jamie Lee Curtis first introduced many Americans to the concept of good bacteria, and where is this market going next beyond digestive and immune health? FoodNavigator-USA caught up with full-service contract research organization Nutrasource.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/NDhQ7M7L]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>People</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:36:10.138Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/11/01/Fresh-Bellies-CEO-We-realized-that-the-options-for-children-get-worse-as-they-get-older/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/resizer/v2/ZVPNM5W6YRJP5PVTH2MZQKATLM.jpg?auth=fc2b150e95b527f542d67e9e78a1305ff1c91cfb92dff8a4502d79d1e6229e61&amp;smart=true&amp;width=892&amp;height=684</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Fresh Bellies CEO: 'We realized that the options for children get worse as they get older']]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Fresh Bellies has pivoted away from its original line of HPP fresh baby food and refocused its resources and efforts on the kids snacking category, a decision CEO and founder Saskia Sorrosa says has put the brand on the map in a big way.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/dj1AhRHx]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:36:01.186Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/10/14/WATCH-Vejii-builds-out-online-plant-based-marketplace-as-it-gears-up-to-go-public/</loc>
    <video:video>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[WATCH: Vejii builds out online plant-based marketplace as it gears up to go public]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As Vejii prepares to go public on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) in the coming weeks, co-founder and CEO Kory Zelickson shares how the company is leveraging its data and consumer insights to create the best plant-based shopping experience for its customers. ]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/thcafwEj]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Markets</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:36:05.529Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/22/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-SIMPLi-reimagines-complicated-international-supply-chains-to-function-as-local-ones/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/resizer/v2/WG3ZF5I23RJLNH6VPE4DHBDCTI.jpg?auth=e107a9c5e9324ea538d87cd6c94c0f8557351f56625ccc7a7c55f8576ef9c15c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1881&amp;height=847</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: SIMPLi reimagines complicated, international supply chains to function as local ones]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Supply chain challenges exacerbated by the pandemic have bolstered consumer interest in buying local to better support farmers, ensure product quality and reduce environmental impact, but many do not want to sacrifice the savings or year-around variety that global supply chains offer.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/v6LEeTlb]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:35:55.93Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/14/WATCH-We-took-off-like-a-rocket-ship-Cauliflower-powered-Outer-Aisle-Gourmet-gears-up-to-open-third-facility/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/resizer/v2/EWTUAWWYTZNR7BH2ZDEIM6L5X4.jpg?auth=93fc571a2f0edb9a170cdfa257fab654d8136f6cfbf1f1b01b5c4956cc921a5e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3470&amp;height=2029</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[WATCH: ‘We took off like a rocket ship…’ Cauliflower-powered Outer Aisle Gourmet gears up to open third facility ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Outer Aisle Gourmet – which makes sandwich thins, pizza crusts, and wraps using fresh cauliflower as the #1 ingredient – is gearing up to open its third manufacturing facility to meet growing demand for its grain-free, low-carb products.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/F0CjVoao]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:36:08.466Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/09/13/WATCH-ReZorce-targets-US-market-with-recyclable-mono-material-that-can-replace-mixed-material-packaging/</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:36:02.991Z</lastmod>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[What’s inspiring innovation in low-to-no beverages?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Low-to-no alcoholic beverages are a growth space exciting the drinks sector. Experts from FoodNavigator and sister publications BeverageDaily, The Grocer and Lumina Intelligence weigh in on the segment’s prospects.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/06/10/WATCH-Spice-of-life-Malaysian-hot-sauce-brand-Molli-on-how-shelf-life-extension-and-health-demands-can-unite/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Malaysian hot sauce brand Molli believes that food product preservation need not be mutually exclusive from consumer health concerns, despite widespread misunderstanding that all preservatives are automatically unhealthy.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:42:21.24Z</lastmod>
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    <lastmod>2026-06-10T13:36:05.016Z</lastmod>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Singapore’s thriving food eco-system in addition to its ambitious food security goals were key factors behind Givaudan and Buhler’s decision to open a joint Protein Innovation Centre in help businesses and researchers develop plant-based foods.]]></video:description>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Singapore-based start-up Altimate Nutrition is on track to launch its debut bar made from cricket protein this year and become the first company to produce insect foods and supplements in the country.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/04/27/WATCH-Protein-texture-and-flavour-expertise-combine-at-new-ADM-Singapore-plant-based-innovation-lab/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[The shift in food consumption towards the home in the early weeks and months of the coronavirus pandemic has been well-documented, with many packaged food products experiencing a noticeable uplift. But have things since returned to 'normal,' and if not, when might they?]]></video:description>
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  </url>
  <url>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Startup Alchemy FoodTech is arming manufacturers of baked goods, pasta, rice and other products high in refined-carbs with a new weapon in the war against carbs led by advocates of the keto, paleo and other low-carb diets.]]></video:description>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[The UAE’s first premium non-alcoholic drinks online marketplace, Drink Dry, has entered the retail space with its first partner, supermarket chain Choithrams, with the firm exploiting a gap in the market for sophisticated booze-free offerings.]]></video:description>
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