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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Consumers should incorporate some variety of lipids into their diets, including seed oils in the mix, but they are not in any way verboten, according to IFIC research. Image: Getty/Noel Hendrickson]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[According to IFIC's survey, sweetness was the top taste profile with respondents reporting the foods that bring the most sweetness to their diet include desserts/sweet snacks (53%), candy (49%) and fruit (41%). Image: Getty/iStockphoto]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The campaign includes an integrated shopper marketing strategy, spanning in-store signage and demos and digital activations and ecommerce promotions through Instacart. Image: Getty/SimonSkafar]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Dairy sales - across categories - are surging as consumers seek foods and beverages that support their wellness goals and fit their budgets in the ongoing inflationary economy. Image: Getty/SimonSkafar]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[From ultra-filtered milk and high-protein ice cream to marketing campaigns repositioning dairy as a solution for pain points, innovations in dairy and how it is marketed are reviving sales.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Ube, with its vibrant purple hue and rich, creamy profile, is seeing explosive growth in non-alcoholic beverages, particularly on TikTok. It’s not just about flavor – it’s about the aesthetic and sensory experience. Image: Getty/JasonDoiy]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[JM Smucker prepares to raise prices for coffee again in August - the fourth time since June 2024 - to offset, in part, the Trump administration's tariffs. Image: Getty/MoMo Productions]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[For early-stage startups, revenue growth should be the top priority – even if margins are initially lower. Image: Getty/Gwengoat]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[“Clean label” no longer just means fewer ingredients – it means recognizable, transparent and purposeful ones]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The campaign seeks to connect that flavor-forward messaging to Gen Z and Millennials’ appreciation for global cuisines and cultural authenticity. Image: Getty/Zoranm]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Where do no- and low-sugar sodas factor into state pilots banning soda from SNAP?]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[While much of the category is still contending with consumer mistrust, Beyond Meat’s strategy has become clear: transparency, health-forward innovation and redefining the center of the plate. Image: Beyond Meat]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Authenticity is the currency of trust – especially when 50% of Gen Z shoppers say they are influenced by what they see on social media]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Gen Z's interest in non-alcoholic beverages requires a new marketing playbook and innovation strategy.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Gen Z shoppers might be a digitally native, but tried-and-true marketing techniques still resonate with the age demographics.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Gen Z is more likely than any other generation to follow a specific eating pattern and face increased pressure from social media to look a certain way -– prompting many to adopt diets to manage their weight.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[CPG brands and retailers are exploring how best to win over young shoppers through diverse marketing strategies and product innovation.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[While budgets are tighter, shoppers are not skimping on everything when it comes to sweets and snacks. Image: Getty/Tara Moore]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The average summer barbecue costs 4.21% more this year, setting a new record. ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Biotech TurtleTree's precision-fermented lactoferrin is equivalent to its bovine-based counterpart but will soon be significantly less expensive - helping democratize access to the multifunctional bioactive milk protein. ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The once-booming segment is now facing declining sales, heightened scrutiny over nutritional content and consumer skepticism around affordability and processing]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The retailer known for its everyday low prices and maintaining a solid price gap with competitors may need to pass tariff-related costs on to consumers -- a warning that appears to have rankled President Donald Trump.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Spins data signal fresh troubles for the plant-based meat and dairy markets.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Demand for eggs remain strong in April, boosted by Easter and lower prices.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2025/05/15/4-trends-shaping-food-and-beverage-industry/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Consumers demand for convenience and lower price items is pressuring premium offerings.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2025/05/14/organic-sales-rebound-after-pandemic-correction-as-maha-drives-interest-in-cleaner-food/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In 2024, US organic food sales continued their steady climb after a post-pandemic "correction" in 2021.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Without standardized methods to measure how a protein behaves under high-moisture extrusion or thermal processing, brands are left to make critical decisions based on guesswork]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[For marketing teams, digital packaging allows for more creative story telling and interactivity with the consumer that ordinarily would not exist on physical packaging.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[As consumers' definition of 'clean label' evolves, so too should brands' and ingredient suppliers' storytelling to better meet shopper demands.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Clean label once meant removing ingredients. Now, it is about explaining what is in the product and why.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Regenerative agriculture is a growing movement and trend, but brands must be careful to not overly rely on sustainability claims to win over consumers.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Fortifying everyday foods like flour and oil with key nutrients like protein and omega-3 can help change the stigma against processed foods, according to several brands.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Way forward for Treaty negotiations left unclear as talks conclude with no agreement.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The company's Prepped Protein lineup features seasoned, ready-to-eat chicken, beef or pork options.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Bold and natural hues both catch consumers’ attention and reflect their health and sustainability values.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Bite-sized and 'mini' versions of snacks and beverages are on the rise as consumers seek convenience and portion-control.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Walmart announced 22,000 rollbacks across its inventory last year, in addition to providing quicker delivery and accuracy for e-commerce shoppers.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Ingredion is focused on investing in five major food categories where texture plays a crucial role: savory, dairy, bakery, snacks and beverage]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Fresh food trips are up as the category outpaces food and beverages in dollar and volume growth.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Plant-based meat brands may find a boost in visibility by partnering with conventional meat brands' distribution networks]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Consumers are drawn to the health, sustainability and culinary benefits of whole grains but may not know how to identify them in stores.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Coca-Cola says it will pivot to plastic bottles if the price of aluminum increases beyond reason if a 25% tariff on imports into the US goes into effect.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[PlantBaby’s Kiki Milk is a USDA Organic blended plant-based milk and contains six whole food ingredients like oats, sprouted pumpkin seeds and hemp seeds.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A concentrated cocoa powder made with cocoa fats may help ease inflationary costs without sacrificing taste]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Almost all consumers are now omnichannel shoppers, using both in-store and digital channels to purchase foods and beverages.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Tyson Foods celebrates improvements in its chicken business even as political and economic turmoil threaten broader food system.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[For plant-based milk brand Edenesque developing its pistachio milk reflected consumer preferences for diverse and premium options]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Consumers embrace digital shopping tools but are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with aspects of them.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Join a suite of experts at the free upcoming Weight Management digital event Jan. 29 hosted by FoodNavigator as part of our Positive Nutrition broadcast series.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Tofu is gaining popularity in the US, thanks to flavor-boosting and convenience-enhancing innovations as well as added awareness of soy's health benefits.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Stressed and anxious Gen Z consumers turn to functional foods and beverages.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The natural market is remaining strong across channels while innovation continues to slump.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Unlike other industries where businesses can pivot quickly, the produce sector requires careful planning due to slow-moving sales cycles and long-term contracts]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Functional beverages tap into consumer demand for flavor, function and convenience on the go]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Retailers can expect for RMNs to generate around 70% in gross margins, according to Coresight Research]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Sugar substitution often involves a blend of ingredients depending on the product]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Consumer backlash against price hikes prompts CPG companies to seek other strategies to boost profitability.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Shoppers on GLP-1s only see slight dips in CPG spending after a year on the drug.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[By the second Friday of the new year, many abandon resolutions, but brands market to win share]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The cultivated meat industry’s pivot to B2B as an ingredient solution could push companies to become suppliers for others]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Consumers demand healthier, less processed foods in 2025]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Heat and eat formats are growing in popularity among consumers]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Consumers gravitated towards fresh foods like yogurts and cottage cheese heading into 2025.]]></image:caption>
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