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FDA greenlights plant-based egg protein as industry rebuilds after bird flu

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Kraft Heinz details $600M investment plan to reignite US growth, scale global ‘blueprints’

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Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariff policy

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariff policy

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FDA greenlights plant-based egg protein as industry rebuilds after bird flu

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FDA allergen threshold guidance could reduce liability for food brands

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As FDA leadership shifts, observers warn of rising food safety risks

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FDA greenlights plant-based egg protein as industry rebuilds after bird flu

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Hershey deploys AI decision-making to solve supply chain disruptions before they happen

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