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      <news:title><![CDATA[Whole Foods’ top supplier says natural and organic grocers gaining ground on national chains]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[UNFI was bolstered by an increase in its adjusted EBITDA, up 16.6% to $183 million and a reduction in its net debt, which reached $1.63 billion for the quarter, its lowest level since fiscal 2018.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/06/11/global-food-tech-awards-emea-heat-opens-why-startups-should-apply-and-how-to-stand-out/</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-11T13:29:49.995Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Global Food Tech Awards EMEA heat opens: Why startups should apply and how to stand out]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Startups in the EMEA region can now apply for the Global Food Tech awards. Entry is free and the deadline to submit is July 24. Winners and finalists will be announced during Future Food-Tech London on September 25.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/06/11/the-next-wave-of-functional-food-taste-meets-nutrition/</loc>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Taste still rules, but may no longer be enough to win in the snack aisle]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Taste still matters most, but it’s no longer the only factor. From protein-packed bars to probiotic chocolate and functional popcorn, brands are redefining snacks by blending indulgence with health benefits.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/06/10/inflation-jumps-in-may-on-energy-spike-as-grocery-inflation-cools/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-10T21:15:56.504Z</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Grocery prices cool as overall inflation jumps on energy spike]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The CPI report was good news for grocery retailers and CPG, as food-at-home prices remained relatively steady month over month.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/06/10/uncrustables-hits-1-billion-as-jm-smucker-beats-q4-earnings-expectations/</loc>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Uncrustables tops $1 billion as JM Smucker posts strong Q4]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Despite price hikes last year, net coffee sales grew 12% for the quarter, driven by JM Smucker’s popular Café Bustelo discount coffee brand.]]></image:caption>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Private label and national brands redefine value in fresh]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Consumers are increasingly mixing private label and national brands in fresh, using each for different occasions and levels of confidence.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/06/10/how-baking-brands-are-upgrading-their-cookie-dough-lineups/</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-11T11:23:44.242Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Nestlé and Ghirardelli reboot cookie dough]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nestlé Toll House reimagines its classic chocolate chip cookie dough with bold, trend-driven flavors while balancing nostalgia and convenience.]]></image:caption>
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