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Whole Foods crowns ‘sweet, but make it mindful’ a trend to watch in 2026 – opening the door for real sugar’s comeback

Whole Foods crowns ‘sweet, but make it mindful’ a trend to watch in 2026 – opening the door for real sugar’s comeback

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Bettani Farms bets on its star ingredient to scale allergen- and animal-free cheese

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Smithfield leverages honey trend with Mike’s Hot Honey Bacon

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Startup Elavi doubles down on high protein brownies – and retail notices

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Sugar is no longer ‘benchmark’ for sweetness as consumer preferences shift to blends

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Mondelēz-backed Celleste Bio debuts cell-cultured chocolate-grade cocoa butter

Mondelēz-backed Celleste Bio debuts cell-cultured chocolate-grade cocoa butter

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