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      <title><![CDATA[Unilever and McCormick defend food tie-up after investor jitters]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Unilever and McCormick defend their planned $20bn food business combination after a sharp market reaction, arguing the deal creates a flavor-led growth platform in condiments and seasonings.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Private-label consolidation continues with CK Snacks’ purchase of Keystone Food Products]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Grand Rapids snack maker adds Easton‑based Keystone to its lineup, strengthening its presence in private‑label production as competition intensifies in 2026.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Alianza Team spends $36M to open first US plant]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Colombian lipids and oils manufacturer Alianza Team launches a $36.4 million plant in Goldsboro, NC, developing fat blends that help bakery and confectionery brands cut saturated fat and improve texture.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[As awareness of ultra‑processed foods grows faster than consumers’ ability to identify them, startups face mounting pressure to offer credible guidance in a category defined by confusion, distrust, and inconsistent claims.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:29:24 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Global milk boom continues as prices come under renewed pressure]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Global milk production stayed elevated in Q1 2026, pressuring dairy prices as US output surged, Europe peaked and fertiliser risks loomed.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:40:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How the Swedish candy craze helped save a San Francisco sweets shop]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[San Francisco’s Candy’s store bounced back after a 2025 fire. Owner Max Kolegue scaled online sales and tapped booming demand for Swedish gummies.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:56:13 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Clean label vs shelf life: A new food-tech solution removes the tradeoff]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[BioBlends uses bacteria-derived gases to extend shelf life without additives, helping food manufacturers balance clean-label demands with food waste reduction.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:46:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Can biopeptides reclaim weight loss from GLP‑1 drugs?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The next phase of weight management won’t be led by pharma, but by functional foods designed to work alongside GLP‑1 drugs, says biotech startup Lembas during Future Food-Tech San Francisco.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:37:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Can fermentation solve the cocoa crisis?]]></title>
      <link>https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2026/04/08/can-fermentation-protect-cocoa-from-rising-prices-and-climate-risk/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[UK biotech Fermtech lands £2.5m seed funding to scale Koji Cocoa, using fermentation to futureproof cocoa supply chains.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:39:43 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Iran conflict: Is ceasefire too little, too late for global food?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A two-week ceasefire is now in place in the war between US-Israel and Iran]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:26:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Can AI really sort the UPF mess the food industry is facing?]]></title>
      <link>https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2026/04/08/can-ai-redefine-ultra-processed-foods-as-pressure-grows-to-move-beyond-nova/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Gill Hyslop]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Can AI bring clarity to ultra-processed foods? As NOVA faces criticism and regulators lag, new tools are reshaping how UPFs are defined.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:39:54 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Not all ultra-processed foods are created equal – but current systems still struggle to separate the better from the bad.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[FDA extends deadline as hidden gluten puts regulatory fine-tuning under the spotlight]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The FDA is reviewing gluten labelling rules to tackle hidden gluten, improve transparency and reduce cross-contact risks for consumers with coeliac disease.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:10:51 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How Bel defied global snacking headwinds]]></title>
      <link>https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2026/04/07/bel-doubles-down-on-healthy-snacking-as-rivals-falter/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Teodora Lyubomirova]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[As global snack giants struggle, Bel Group is driving growth by sticking to healthy dairy and plant‑based snacks, regional investment and disciplined innovation.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:49:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[California pushes ‘non-UPF’ seal as certifications multiply and confusion grows]]></title>
      <link>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/07/non-upf-labels-surge-as-california-proposes-new-seal/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Elizabeth Crawford]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[California proposes a non-UPF certification as labels multiply, but inconsistent definitions of ultra-processed foods could confuse consumers and industry alike.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:37:24 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Cacao pods and ‘ugly’ potatoes powering the upcycled foods movement]]></title>
      <link>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/07/upcycled-foods-are-reshaping-the-grocery-aisle-in-2026/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Timothy Inklebarger]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[As the global upcycled food market grows, brands like Blue Stripes and Seven Sundays are innovating with sustainable snacks and cereal options.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:36:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Danone bets on nutrient quality, not quantity, as consumers look to food for health]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:58:24 +0000</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Gill Hyslop]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[As stagflation risks build, food manufacturers face rising input costs and slowing demand. Here’s what it means across key food and drink sectors.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:59:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Animal welfare info makes consumers want to buy meat . . . up to a point]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Augustus Bambridge-Sutton]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Information on animal welfare can affect consumer purchasing decisions. Consumers want to know about the conditions in which animals are kept, and about animal husbandry practices. However, some animal welfare info can have the opposite effect, causing discomfort for the consumer. The framing often matters; whether the information is expressed in relative or absolute terms.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:24:54 +0000</pubDate>
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