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      <title><![CDATA[Can new formats reinvent the olive oil category?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[At the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City, Kosterina and Season showcased innovative formats that capitalize on modern consumers’ interest in the ingredient’s cache as a healthy fat packed with potent polyphenols as well as their desire for novel eating experiences. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[New Culture targets $50 billion cheese market with new patent]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Known for its recombinant casein for animal-free cheese products, New Culture’s recent mozzarella patent grows its portfolio with the aim to reach commercial scale.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Grupo Bimbo claims category first with US clean label overhaul]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:07:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Watchdog group blasts USDA move to roll back poultry and livestock protections]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[USDA postpones poultry grower payment reforms and proposes rescinding two Packers & Stockyards Act rules, drawing scrutiny from watchdog group.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:16:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fragmentation reshapes grocery, creating new opportunities for specialty brands]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[NielsenIQ says retail fragmentation, online shopping growth and shifting consumer trust are creating new opportunities for specialty food and beverage brands.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:53:55 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Walmart debunks 3 myths that deter emerging brands]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Walmart leaders explain why emerging CPG brands don’t need nationwide distribution, why premium brands can succeed and which metrics drive retail success.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:51:45 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ferrero advances certified sourcing and supplier compliance ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ferrero expands use of Sourcemap and Starling to monitor deforestation risk and improve traceability across cocoa, palm oil and coffee sourcing.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:18:48 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Ferrero can now trace most of its key ingredients back to where they were grown, including 98% of cocoa, 98.6% of palm oil, 97% of hazelnuts and 100% of coffee.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[The alt cocoa boom: Big Chocolate’s new obsession]]></title>
      <link>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/07/07/the-alt-cocoa-boom-and-big-chocolates-search-for-cocoa-alternatives/?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[As climate change, crop disease and supply shortages drive cocoa prices to record highs, cocoa alternatives are moving from niche innovation to mainstream strategy. From cocoa-free ingredients and cultivated cocoa to investments by Nestlé, Barry Callebaut, Mars and Mondelēz, the confectionery industry is increasingly exploring solutions to reduce its reliance on traditional cocoa. But can alternative cocoa overcome challenges around taste, cost and consumer acceptance?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:25:12 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The cocoa alternatives market is booming.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[The coming UPF regulation revolution]]></title>
      <link>https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2026/07/07/how-upf-regulation-could-reshape-the-global-food-industry/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[FDA definitions, state legislation, WHO proposals and growing litigation are reshaping the regulatory landscape for ultra-processed foods. Here's what manufacturers need to know.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:09:12 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Governments are accelerating efforts to define and regulate ultra-processed foods, creating a policy landscape manufacturers can no longer afford to ignore.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nestlé reformulates KitKat as consumer tastes change]]></title>
      <link>https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2026/07/07/nestle-reformulates-kitkat-across-europe-in-major-recipe-overhaul/?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[Nestlé is reformulating KitKat across Europe, adding hazelnut notes and a crispier texture in a major recipe overhaul. The move highlights how confectionery brands are adapting to evolving consumer tastes while balancing innovation with heritage.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:01:05 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Nestlé to reformulate KitKat recipe.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kroger’s purchase of Giant Eagle gives Walmart a run for their money]]></title>
      <link>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/07/06/kroger-has-a-new-acquisition-queued-up-that-would-take-the-grocery-chain-further-into-the-northeast-us/?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[Kroger is still in court over the failed acquisition of Albertsons, but it now has its sights set on Giant Eagle. Here are a few reasons why those deals are very different.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:22:44 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Kroger announced plans to purchase Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[PepsiCo embraces dirty soda trend with Dirty Mountain Dew and Mug Root Beer Floats]]></title>
      <link>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/07/06/2026-dirty-soda-trend-new-rtd-drinks-from-pepsico-and-slice/?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[From Dirty Mountain Dew to Slice’s creamy varieties, major brands are transforming the DIY dirty soda trend into a booming ready-to-drink market in 2026.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:10:10 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Powered by social media influencers, the trend is most prevalent among Millennial and Gen Z consumers.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[What are the 7 flavour trends set to impact US beverages in 2027?  ]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:22:05 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Dark and dramatic fruits are driving innovation in beverages.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[What it takes to earn a place in today’s snack cart]]></title>
      <link>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/07/06/soup-to-nuts-podcast-niq-reveals-how-snack-habits-are-changing/?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[Inflation, health concerns and AI-powered product reviews are reshaping snacking. NIQ’s Chris Costagli explains how snack brands can win today’s shoppers.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:32:11 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Consumers are becoming more selective about snack purchases as inflation, health priorities and growing use of third-party apps reshape what they consider worth buying, according to NIQ’s Chris Costagli.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Iran conflict: food sector’s 8 biggest casualties]]></title>
      <link>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2026/07/06/iran-conflict-food-sectors-8-biggest-casualties/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Michelle Perrett ]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:32:56 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The food sector has seen its share of casualties thus far resulting from the war in Iran.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Reformulation isn’t simply about replacing cocoa]]></title>
      <link>https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2026/07/03/why-cocoa-reformulation-is-about-more-than-cutting-costs/?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[Cocoa prices exposed hidden reformulation challenges. PROVA's Muriel Acat explains why flavour, functionality, labelling and resilience now matter as much as ingredient costs.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:54:20 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Record cocoa prices forced manufacturers to look beyond ingredient costs, exposing the technical challenges involved in successful reformulation.]]></media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Timothy Inklebarger]]></dc:creator>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Elizabeth Crawford]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Mars says future confectionery growth will come from micro-seasons and cultural moments that create more snack occasions beyond the Big Four holidays.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:34:19 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mondelez State of Snacking: The impossible innovation brief]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Gill Hyslop]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Consumer expectations are reshaping snack innovation as manufacturers balance protein, sugar reduction, clean labels, sustainability and affordability in every launch.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:53:48 +0000</pubDate>
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