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      <title><![CDATA[Ashwagandha and mushrooms fuel rise of relaxation beverages]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Functional snacks on social media aren’t replacing indulgence, they’re justifying it]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The functional snacks boom is showing up clearly in what consumers are searching for — and just as importantly, why, according to recent Spate data.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Danone deepens consumer trust in Danimals with reformulation and education strategy]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mars goes all in on renewables as emissions fall and growth climbs]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:08:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mondelēz reveals taste is no longer king in snacking]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The 2026 State of Snacking report explores why consumers increasingly discover food visually, value texture and make purchasing decisions driven by comfort, reward and connection.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Flavor and format are fueling specialty coffee]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[As specialty coffee continues to expand, the category is less defined by a single product and more by a broader set of sensory and format experiences, according to a report from the National Coffee Association.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:30:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Is ‘healthy enough’ the new ‘better for you?’]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Consumer desire for ‘more’ is driving innovation around healthy enjoyment, elevated convenience, collaboration, crossovers and memorable or immersive experiences, according to Circana’s 2025 New Products Pacesetters report.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Clear whey drives functional drinks boom amid tightening WPI supply]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Clear whey is driving growth in functional beverages, but tightening WPI supply and rising prices pose challenges for manufacturers.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:26:10 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Clear whey enables juice-like, high-protein drinks that look and taste refreshing.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[The ‘Uh-Oh SpaghettiOs’ lawsuit vs the court of public opinion]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Campbell lawsuit offers a glimpse into how social media users assess credibility, scrutinise evidence and shape perceptions during food safety controversies.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:54:28 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mondelēz appoints new EVP and CFO in leadership reshuffle]]></title>
      <link>https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2026/06/16/mondelez-appoints-amit-banati-as-cfo-to-support-growth-strategy/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Eastlake]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Mondelēz appoints Amit Banati as CFO, signalling continuity and a focus on disciplined growth as competition in global snacking intensifies.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:01:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kennedy signals new course for food labels as FDA nears definition for ultra-processed food]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Elizabeth Crawford]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr says FDA’s ultra-processed food definition is nearing release and could drive major changes to front-of-pack labeling.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:29:58 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says FDA’s forthcoming definition of ultra-processed foods could support a new approach to front-of-pack nutrition labeling, including a traffic-light style system.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Walmart’s Aloha reset highlights how snack bars are overtaking center store]]></title>
      <link>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/06/16/walmart-moves-alohas-protein-bars-tp-snack-aisle/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Deniz Ataman]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Aloha’s move from Walmart’s sports nutrition aisle to center store across roughly 2,000 locations underscores how protein bars are evolving from fitness fuel into an everyday snacking staple]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:22:36 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Aloha's transition into Walmart's center store reflects both evolving consumer behaviors and a strategic push by the brand to align its placement with where shoppers naturally browse for snacks.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Anterra Capital closes fund to back AI-powered food startups]]></title>
      <link>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/06/16/anterra-capital-raises-100m-fund-iii-for-ai-food-and-ag-tech-startups/?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[Anterra Capital closed a $100 million first round of its third fund to invest in AI-driven food and agriculture startups, backing scalable, science-based solutions as the sector shifts away from hype-driven investments.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:20:48 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mars names new digital executive as growth strategy ramps up]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Eastlake]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Mars appoints Kemal Cetin as CDIO to drive digital transformation, accelerate growth and strengthen its global snacking strategy amid Kellanova integration.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:45:20 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Mars appoints Kemal Cetin as CDIO.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Are reformulation demands moving faster than brands can respond? Hear from PepsiCo and industry leaders]]></title>
      <link>https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2026/06/16/food-reformulation-can-manufacturers-keep-pace-with-changing-demands/?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[As scrutiny expands from sugar and salt to additives, processing and ingredient transparency, experts from PepsiCo, ESA, ABA, 210 Analytics and FDF Scotland explore what comes next for reformulation.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:06:05 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Healthier food may be the goal, but getting consumers to choose it is where the real challenge begins.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Iran-US peace deal: What it means for food]]></title>
      <link>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/06/16/iran-us-peace-deal-impact-on-food-sector/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Augustus Bambridge-Sutton]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[The US and Iran have agreed on a peace deal. What could this mean for food and beverage? Food prices are unlikely to fall straight away, due to long-term contracts taking a long time to filter through the supply chain. However, for some classes of commodities, such as palm and soybean oils (which are used for biofuels), prices could fall more quickly. The prices for plastics used for food packaging may fall more quickly than food as well. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nestlé USA eliminates artificial colors as part of broader reformulation overhaul]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Nestlé USA has completed its 2026 goal of removing artificial colors defined by Food, Drug & Cosmetic (FD&C) from its US food and beverage portfolio as part of the company’s broader reformulation and transparency initiatives.  ]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Produce industry leaders urge Congress to advance Farm Bill priorities, including labor reform, specialty crop funding, nutrition programs, food safety oversight and packaging policy changes]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:09:13 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[More than 350 produce industry representatives traveled to Capitol Hill to press Congress on Farm Bill priorities ranging from labor reform and food safety to nutrition programs and specialty crop funding.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Beech-Nut bets on the overlooked preschool snacking market]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Beach-Nut is entering the underserved kids snacks market for ages 4 years and older with Goodies, citing unmet demand for better-for-you options beyond toddler aisles.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:48:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fed Up! campaign takes aim at UPFs, but the science debate persists]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Deniz Ataman]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[A new UPF awareness campaign highlights systemic barriers to healthy eating, while critics argue that the term “ultra-processed” remains too imprecise to anchor nutrition guidance.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:36:21 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[As the Fed Up! campaign raises awareness of ultra-processed foods, experts emphasize the need for clearer definitions and evidence]]></media:description>
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