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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The positive earnings report gave the company a 12.55% boost to its stock price, which ended the day at $23.59 per share.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[From sugar reduction to retail shelves, the pressure is on food companies to deliver healthier products that perform.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Agentic AI does the heavy lifting for consumers and fundamentally changes how consumers discover products.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Ryl Tea’s Jolly Rancher collaboration brings candy-inspired flavors like Cherry, Blue Raspberry and Green Apple into the RTD tea aisle to attract younger consumers.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The snack brand, short for Get Back to Human, started as Hu Kitchen in New York City in 2012]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Scott Dicker of Spins explains how protein, clean ingredients, functional benefits and experiential indulgence are driving the next wave of innovation in sweets and snacks at the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[As algorithms take on a bigger role in food decisions, brands may need to rethink where, and how, they show up.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Bob’s Red Mill’s new packaging (right) features a larger, bolder logo, color-coded product lines and updated visuals designed to improve shelf visibility, compared to its previous design (left).]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Why do consumers keep paying more for some brands even when budgets are tight? Kantar BrandZ’s Ellie Thorpe breaks down the emotional connections, cultural relevance and innovation strategies helping companies like Coca-Cola, Red Bull and Walmart outperform in a volatile economy. ©mattjeacock]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Bel Group’s Brainiac deal spotlights the fast-emerging market for kids’ “brain food” snacks, and the growing push for functional nutrition in everyday products. ©iStock/tatyana_tomsickova]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Chicken of the Sea’s portfolio-wide shift to 100% MSC-certified tuna marks a bid to bring sustainable seafood into the mainstream aisle]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Monster Beverage Corp. executives say higher aluminum and freight costs tied to tariffs and geopolitical disruptions could lead to additional price increases, but demand for energy drinks remains strong.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Sales revenue more than doubled from a year ago for Celsius Holdings.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[RA Foods’ new national campaign for its Wild About Sprouts positions live sprouts as the next evolution of fresh produce, turning refrigerators into “mini gardens” and tapping into consumers’ growing appetite for nutrient-dense, functional foods.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kraft Heinz’s $600 million bet on its business includes hiring and investing in R&D and operations.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Online grocery growth is being fueled by higher‑income households and younger consumers, with discovery spanning social platforms and retailer apps]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Rising beef prices and tight cattle supply pushed Tyson Foods’ beef volumes down, highlighting consumer trade-offs and the company’s shift toward other proteins.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[All signs point to retail media’s “gold rush” era drawing to a close. What replaces it is a smaller, more accountable ecosystem - where networks must prove their value or risk being squeezed out.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/29/mondelez-holds-outlook-amid-middle-east-risks/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-05-06T08:06:27.019Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Mondelēz delivers steady Q1 gains and innovation-led growth, but keeps its 2026 outlook unchanged as geopolitical tensions and cautious consumers weigh on expectations.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/28/old-el-paso-somos-vv-supremo-lead-cinco-de-mayo-taco-tuesday-push/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-04-29T08:27:57.178Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[V&V Supremo Foods, which specializes in Mexican cheese, chorizos and other dairy products, is highlighting its portfolio for the holiday with a series of recipes.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Hershey’s “Source. Make. Delight.” strategy marks a shift from long-term sustainability pledges to real-world execution across sourcing, manufacturing and consumer-facing innovation.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Go Raw debuts its first‑ever national brand campaign, “Uncomplicate Snacking,” positioning the seed‑based brand as a simple alternative in an increasingly overwhelming snack aisle.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/22/bel-group-advances-paper-packaging-for-babybel-shift/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-04-22T13:45:13.513Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Bel Group is piloting paper-based packaging for Babybel as part of its 5Rs sustainability strategy, underscoring both the promise and the technical challenges of scaling plastic alternatives in food packaging. GettyImages/AlexPro9500]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Consumer research shows that inclusion of a GLP-1 badge or messaging can have a polarizing effect for consumers.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/21/nestle-ceo-unveils-overhaul-strategy/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nestlé’s new CEO outlines a sweeping turnaround plan focused on four core divisions, cost savings and innovation, while eliminating roughly 6% of its global workforce.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Hi-Chew Pops and Trolli Gummi Pops reflect the candy-forward frozen novelty trend.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/20/soup-to-nuts-podcast-marketing-strategies-to-win-with-smaller-budgets/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[With budgets tightening and consumer attention more fragmented than ever, CPG marketers are redefining success by focusing on timing, creative clarity and data-driven personalization to drive measurable results.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/17/pepsico-drives-growth-with-value-and-health-trends/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[From smarter packaging to protein-packed snacks and sensory-driven experiences, Expo West 2026 shows how brands are redefining convenience, wellness and sustainability.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Amid global volatility, GLP‑1‑reshaped eating habits, and booming condiment creativity, the food industry is rewriting its playbook in real time]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The company entered the infant formula category during an era of recalls and litigations surrounding contamination, marking a critical need for food safety oversight from all stakeholders.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Bridging the gap between vitamins and beverages, Magic Mind’s formula claims to deliver benefits five times more effectively than its supplement counterparts, according to the company.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nixie's clean label soda flavors pay homage to nostalgic classics like cola, root beer and cream soda with USDA organic ingredients, natural colors and stevia.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Wildbrine’s fermented chickpea salads enter the market as consumers increasingly seek bold flavored, nutrient dense, convenient and portion-controlled foods, which also aligns with the growing use of GLP-1 medications.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nestlé’s evolving coffee portfolio features cold formats, instant concentrates and sweet‑cream enhancers, reflecting a rising demand for customizable at‑home café drinks.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Patrick’s Day product promotions just make sense for brands.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Freshprey features three frozen, ready‑to‑serve recipes: Beef, Pork & Lamb; Turkey, Salmon & Pork; and Chicken & Duck. Each 16‑ounce pack comes in seven-count boxes.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nestlé USA CEO Marty Thompson (pictured here in front of the Minor's Kitchen sauces) framed the launch as a natural extension of the company’s effort to meet consumers where they are most: at home cooking and experimenting.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A roundup of the month’s top stories on FDA “healthy” definitions, state food‑safety laws on additives, and the evolving 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines impacting consumers and brands]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Archer’s meat snacks are available in a rapidly expanding network of more than 30,000 stores nationwide.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Smucker is innovating with new flavors, releasing its high-protein Up & Apple and Bright-Eyed Berry varieties in late 2025.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[After a decade of US share losses, Kraft Heinz is betting on price-pack architecture, product leadership, and innovation to deliver a multi-point lift in North America - even as President Pedro Navio prepares to step down after eight years leading the region.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[JM Smucker Co reorganized its corporate leadership structure earlier this month, and the snacks and spreads giant is positioned for organic growth, debt paydown and shareholder returns.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Jeff Harmening said financially stressed consumers are buying more on promotion, prompting General Mills to lower its fiscal 2026 organic net sales expectations even as it invests in innovation and value.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Major players in the ice cream business like Ben & Jerry’s, Häagen-Dazs and Mars are kicking off the year with a fresh scoop of inventive new flavors.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Calorie Control Council, a trade association that represents manufacturers of low and no-calorie food and beverage products, argues the guidance overreaches.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kraft Heinz is putting its planned separation on hold after declining sales and margin pressure, with new CEO Steve Cahillane pledging a $600 million push to restore growth.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Hain Celestial’s Q2 results showed broad-based sales pressure as the company began a portfolio reset with the sale of its North American snacks business. Source: Hain Celestial]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[At Cairnspring Mills, regeneration means building a system where soil health, farmer income and financing all reinforce one another]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta called the price cuts a “surgical investment.”]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Tyson Foods says demand for affordable, convenient protein, particularly in prepared and value-added chicken, is driving growth as consumers align purchases with dietary guidance and tighter budgets.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Flavor Drops are tapping into a growing scarcity-driven consumer mindset more commonly associated with fashion, sneakers and collectibles.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Garden Veggie Snacks, Terra chips and Garden of Eatin’ brands are part of the North American snack business Hain Celestial agreed to sell to Snackruptors for $115 million.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Investors emphasized that ingredient-forward products alone may not endure, while startups aligned with long-term consumer health shifts are more likely to attract capital in 2026.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[From store closures to discount expansion, grocery value is being renegotiated across the retail landscape.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Mondelēz International’s CoLab Tech accelerator highlights how climate resilience, packaging innovation and changing consumer preferences are reshaping the future of snacking.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Unilever expanded its Hellmann’s mayo lineup in 2024 with new flavored mayonnaise options, including Chipotle and Garlic Aioli.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Smithfield acquires Nathan’s Famous to bet big on hot dog growth]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Once Upon a Farm filed for a long-delayed IPO, positioning itself as a test case for investor appetite for premium CPG brands.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Consumers are not rejecting indulgence, processing or big brands outright – but they are asking more questions. What does this product offer me beyond calories? Does it feel thoughtfully made? Does it deliver a sensory or emotional payoff that justifies its place in my cart?]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Global food manufacturers are increasingly looking to street vendors for inspiration.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[With 15 grams of protein, 11 grams of sugar and ingredients free of artificial flavors and sweeteners, the small-batch release offers a taste-forward way to start the year while staying on-trend with health-conscious consumers, according to siggi’s Brand Director David Greci.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The report arrives as the $93.5 billion industry adapts to a significant consumer shift: roughly one in four shoppers are now avoiding preservatives in favor of minimally processed options.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Pre currently sources all of its beef from New Zealand and Australia, a decision Schumacher framed less as a sustainability narrative and more as an operational necessity tied to quality, consistency and flavor.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Packaging choices are central to Loonen’s strategy. The brand bottles its 750 mL still and sparkling waters exclusively in glass, a decision Loonen's Co-founder Clara Sieg describes as both deliberate and difficult.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Impossible Foods President and CEO Peter McGuinness announced the new partnership, noting that the deal will expand Impossible’s innovation portfolio.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[McCormick de Mexico’s Mayonesa con Jugo de Limones, a lime-flavored variety of mayonnaise, maintains strong brand recognition in Mexico.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Conagra, which maintains a broad portfolio of well-known brands, such as Birds Eye, Healthy Choice, Marie Callender’s, Slim Jim, Duncan Hines and Hunt’s, missed analyst expectations in the second quarter, causing its stock price to dip by about 2% by mid-afternoon on Friday. ]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Hidden Valley Ranch's Tiny Restaurant in New York City aimed to encourage young consumers to use its seasonings for home-cooking no matter the size of their space.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The revamped Gourmet Spices Collection features a gold screw cap and burgundy-and-gold labels to not only highlight the product’s premium positioning but pique consumer interest for quality ingredients, according to Giovanna DiLegge, VP of marketing at McCormick.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Tractor Beverage Company's Haymaker revives a centuries-old farmer's tonic traditionally made with apple cider vinegar, ginger, and citrus.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Weitz began his career in 2007 in Germany with Mars and Danone Waters before a transformative sabbatical in Canada in 2012, where working in restaurant kitchens gave him a fresh perspective on food, teamwork, and leadership.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Chairman and CEO Mark Smucker said the company’s portfolio is positioned to capture consumers seeking value and prioritizing their spending. ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Thanksgiving 2025 trends show consumers embracing scratch-made comfort foods, premium upgrades and nostalgic brands, while retailers and brands compete on value.]]></image:caption>
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