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      <video:description><![CDATA[Meat, egg, and dairy ‘alternatives’ usually come with qualifying language (plant-based eggs; meatless nuggets, oatmilk). But what should we call next generation products that are not simply mimicking the real thing, but in many cases, are the ‘real’ thing, just produced in a different way? ]]></video:description>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[The premium ice cream business can be pretty brutal – just ask Three Twins, Clemmy’s and Ample Hills – with regional brands now slugging it out with multinationals and a flurry of VC-backed startups in a market offering a bewildering array of options from plant-based, keto and lactose-free, to ‘animal-free,’ categories that didn’t exist when Gordon ‘Mac’ McConnell first set up shop in Santa Barbara, CA, in 1949.]]></video:description>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[The nascent allergen introduction category is gaining credibility, visibility and reach with retailer Target creating in select stores a dedicated section of products that help caregivers conveniently and safely follow clinical guidelines to introduce to infants and young children foods that if not consumed early could trigger allergies later.]]></video:description>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[For a fraction of the price and hassle of in-person sampling or focus groups, the new product discovery and data analytics platform Snack Drop allows emerging brands to offer goods directly to consumers in exchange for honest feedback and detailed information about distribution, customer demographics and the competitive landscape.]]></video:description>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[While most Americans know dairy milk can help growing children build strong bones and healthy bodies, they may not realize it also can help athletes and everyday people of all ages perform better and recover faster – something the California Milk Advisory Board and the innovation consultancy VentureFuel hope to change through their third annual dairy innovation competition. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[For many consumers a freshly toasted bagel is a source of joy, comfort – and guilt, but thanks to food-tech startup Better Brand Inc.’s proprietary Grain-changing Technology, Americans can soon enjoy a clean label option that tastes and functions like a “vintage bagel,” but with the carb equivalent of two slices of banana. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Startup Alchemy FoodTech is arming manufacturers of baked goods, pasta, rice and other products high in refined-carbs with a new weapon in the war against carbs led by advocates of the keto, paleo and other low-carb diets.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2021/01/06/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Foodbevy-connects-startups-industry-players-to-close-wealth-network-gap/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[When launching a business, founders often are asked to rely on friends, family and their community for financial support and guidance until they have proof of concept – but not all networks are created equally and entrepreneurs without affluent or influential connections can find themselves at a disadvantage. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/12/16/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Food-tech-investments-target-productivity-quality-sustainability/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Food-tech investments target productivity, quality & sustainability]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Pandemic-fueled consumer demand for food that is healthier, more sustainable, ethically produced and easier to access has fueled a “burst of investment” in food-tech in 2020 that Finistere Ventures predicts will have a lasting impact on the industry long after the threat of COVID-19 subsides.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:59:33.232Z</lastmod>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:59:30.79Z</lastmod>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[While all entrepreneurs face an uphill battle, Black, Indigenous and People of Color often face more challenges and have fewer resources than their white counterparts in America – contributing to a racial wealth gap that McKinsey & Company projects will cost the US economy $1 trillion to $1.5 trillion annually through 2028. ]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:59:17.913Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/11/25/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Pandemic-slows-investment-dealmaking-but-also-opens-opportunities/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Pandemic slows investment dealmaking, but also opens opportunities]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[After initially hitting pause on new deals during the early days of the coronavirus outbreak, investors have steadily returned to the bargaining table, but the CEO of one venture capital firm warns the pandemic has raised the bar for and slowed the pace of dealmaking to allow investors a chance to better assess companies virtually.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:59:23.236Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/11/21/FOOD-FOR-KIDS-trailblazer-CHUM-Fruit-Snacks-We-ve-got-the-cleanest-ingredient-list-in-the-kids-fruit-snacks-category/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[FOOD FOR KIDS trailblazer CHUM Fruit Snacks: 'We've got the cleanest ingredient list in the kids fruit snacks category']]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[CHUM Fruit Snacks founder Benjamin Bartley says parents "want cleaner ingredient lists, a sustainable story, breakthrough benefits not yet seen and above all, originality."]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/11/18/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Could-co-ops-hold-a-key-to-dismantling-systemic-racism-in-food-system/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[As America continues to struggle with the fallout from widespread, prolonged systemic racism, including its impact on the food system, intentionally designed co-ops could provide a path forward for traditionally disenfranchised groups to improve access to healthy nutrition, wealth, and empowering life and leadership skills, according to one startup.]]></video:description>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/11/11/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-So-Good-So-You-raises-14.5m-to-expand-distribution-innovate/</loc>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/11/04/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Matriark-s-nimble-processing-pilot-upcycles-food-fast-offers-potential-production-path-for-scaling-companies/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Limited access to processing facilities is a top contributor to food waste, and a major hurdle that blocks mid-sized food and beverage businesses from scaling to the next level – two challenges that startup Matriark Foods is hoping to bypass with a unique business model that combines upcycling with a nimble processing option that works directly with institutions. ]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:59:13.195Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/10/28/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Bridge-the-valley-of-death-with-small-scale-venture-validation/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Bridge the ‘valley of death’ with small-scale venture validation ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[While companies of all sizes understandably want a guarantee that a new product or innovation will succeed before investing heavily in large-scale production and marketing, the CEO of Pilot Lite Ventures warns that this way lies the valley of death. ]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:58:56.391Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/10/21/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Crowdfunding-surges-in-pandemic-to-open-doors-for-emerging-brands/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Crowdfunding surges in pandemic to open doors for emerging brands]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[While the ongoing pandemic has caused many venture capitalists to hit pause or slowdown, other investors and even consumers increasingly are interested in supporting growing businesses and diversifying their portfolios as illustrated by a surge in crowdfunding.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:58:53.796Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/10/15/WATCH-Tweens-what-they-want-why-they-re-so-influential-and-what-that-means-for-food-brands/</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:59:05.492Z</lastmod>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[How are parents coping with the COVID-19 pandemic in their households when it comes to feeding their kids? Has the extra time spent at home given families more opportunity to cook and experiment with new recipes, or has the anxiety left parents scrambling to get breakfast, lunch and dinner on the table?]]></video:description>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/10/14/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Five-strategies-to-minimize-growing-pains-while-scaling-a-business/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[While successfully scaling a business may give entrepreneurs a sense of pride and accomplishment, it also can trigger feelings of loss and skepticism along with other growing pains that if left unchecked could stunt or cripple a company.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:58:51.624Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/09/30/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Could-rising-popularity-of-fresh-meals-trigger-SKU-rationalization/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[While many Americans embraced the creativity of cooking at home as a welcome distraction during the early days of the pandemic, six months of prepping multiple meals a day, seven days a week is taking a toll – prompting some consumers to look for more convenient solutions that don’t compromise quality.]]></video:description>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/09/29/Introducing-the-FOOD-FOR-KIDS-2020-virtual-summit-From-kids-and-the-plant-based-trend-to-dietary-guidelines-for-infants-and-toddlers/</loc>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/09/16/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Tackling-4-common-challenges-faced-by-executives-at-scaling-companies/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Tackling 4 common challenges faced by executives at scaling companies ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[While hiring an experienced executive can help scaling companies avoid common pitfalls, a master career coach with Shields Meneley Partners warns that they aren’t a panacea, and founders should be prepared for ongoing and significant challenges – especially during the first two years, which can be fraught as the new leadership team learns to work together.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:58:34.89Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/09/09/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Three-essential-steps-to-successfully-build-a-leadership-team/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Three essential steps to successfully build a leadership team]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[While most entrepreneurs expect to carry a heavy load the first few years after a company or brand launches, many underestimate the difficulty of eventually letting go of responsibility as the business scales – no matter how exhausted or desperate for help they are. ]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:58:51.58Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/09/02/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Strategies-to-maximize-boards-for-growth-funding/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Strategies to maximize boards for fast growth, successful fundraising]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Cash-strapped startups may hold-off on establishing a board to save money, but according to one career coach a solid line-up of advisors can generate returns several-fold higher than their fees or salaries and can reassure potential investors, making it easier for scaling businesses to secure funding. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:58:36.685Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/08/26/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Hungry-Harvest-shares-3-lessons-to-expand-successfully/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Hungry Harvest shares 3 lessons to expand successfully]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Entering a new region, retailer or category is a high-risk, high-reward proposition that requires more than a stable supply chain, solid delivery strategy and significant market potential – a lesson that the CEO of the food delivery service Hungry Harvest learned when he expanded out of his home market.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:58:32.739Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/08/12/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-You-will-need-smiles-you-will-need-creativity-you-will-need-decisions-to-succeed-Rambuhealth-CEO-says/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: “You will need smiles, you will need creativity & you will need decisions” to succeed, Rambuhealth CEO says]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[All entrepreneurs are destined to fail, but that doesn’t mean they also must lose, according to the CEO of the startup ingredient company Rambuhealth, who explained that companies can overcome almost any obstacle as long as leaders are creative, decisive and smile. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:58:24.457Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/08/05/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Real-human-relationships-are-more-important-than-ever-to-maintain-consumers-after-initial-pandemic-panic/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: ‘Real human relationships are more important than ever’ to maintain consumers after initial pandemic panic]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As the initial chaos of the early days of the pandemic and pantry loading settle into a more predictable flow, entrepreneurs may be tempted to pause and catch their breath, but according to the CEO of the emerging e-commerce retailer Living Food Co., now is the time to reconnect with business partners and consumers to identify ways to improve and engage new consumers long-term. ]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:58:26.179Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/08/03/Mission-Barns-tests-cell-cultured-pork-fat-with-leading-pork-producer-gears-up-for-hybrid-plant-animal-bacon-tasting/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Mission Barns tests cell-cultured pork fat with leading pork producer; gears up for hybrid plant/animal bacon tasting ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Berkeley-based startup Mission Barns – which is carving a niche in the nascent cell-cultured meat industry by focusing on animal fat – is in talks with leading food companies about incorporating animal fat grown in bioreactors into a range of hybrid meats combining animal- and plant-based components.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:58:27.017Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/07/23/100-recycled-ocean-bound-plastic-Ex-Soylent-KeVita-exec-Bryan-Crowley-joins-ZenWTR-as-CEO/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[100% recycled ocean-bound plastic: Ex-Soylent, KeVita exec Bryan Crowley joins ZenWTR as CEO]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Beverage industry veteran Bryan Crowley has taken the helm at ZenWTR, a high pH, distilled bottled water brand seeking to stand out in the category with 100% recycled PET bottles made with certified ‘ocean bound’ plastic, a first for the industry.]]></video:description>
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    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:58:30.247Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/07/15/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Nature-Preserve-wants-to-take-the-processing-plant-to-suppliers/</loc>
    <video:video>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Nature Preserve wants to take the processing plant to suppliers]]></video:title>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/07/08/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Letting-go-leaning-on-others-helped-Sweet-Loren-s-grow-3-000/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Founders who wear multiple hats during the lean early years of a startup may struggle to pass responsibilities to others as their companies grow, but, according to the founder of Sweet Loren’s, to fully maximize companies’ potential entrepreneurs need to learn to delegate.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:58:26.461Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/07/01/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Persistence-practice-partnerships-help-Holmes-Made-Foods-succeed/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Persistence, practice & partnerships help Holmes Made Foods succeed]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[A firm believer that you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take, the founder of Holmes Made Foods not only seized every chance he was offered to build his all-natural applesauce company, but he also unabashedly created his own opportunities through persistence and by pursuing what appeared impossible.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:58:15.206Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/06/17/WATCH-Navigating-the-new-normal-Grocery-shopping-trends-to-watch/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[WATCH: Navigating the new normal: Grocery shopping trends to watch  ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[From growing interest in immune health to a sharp rise in online grocery shopping, how is COVID-19 impacting consumer behavior? Here are a few things that caught our eye in recent reports from The Hartman Group for FMI, the Food Industry Association*; Rabobank**; Euromonitor***; and IRI’s latest webinar: ‘Charting the Course for Continued Center Store Growth.’****]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:58:30.622Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/06/10/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Patent-protection-is-an-essential-first-step-ahead-of-fundraising/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Patent protection is an essential first step ahead of fundraising]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The high cost and opaque process of securing patents can be daunting for cash-strapped startups, but the CEO of the home hydroponic growing system GroPod advises entrepreneurs not give into the temptation to skip or delay this step until after fundraising.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:58:17.679Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/06/03/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-NextGenChef-connects-foodpreneurs-with-mentors-consumers-online/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: NextGenChef connects ‘foodpreneurs’ with mentors, consumers online]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[No longer able to rely on conferences, in-store demos or serendipitous meetings to raise awareness of a new business or product, entrepreneurs increasing are connecting with each other, mentors and consumers through subscription-based online platforms that offer curated virtual events and targeted networking opportunities.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:58:21.856Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/05/27/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Mintel-Disruptor-provides-startups-access-to-much-needed-data/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Mintel Disruptor provides startups access to much-needed data]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[“Gut feelings” often form the foundation of startups, but to scale a business successfully, especially in times of crisis, entrepreneurs need more than that – they need data that shows where their brand fits in the competitive landscape and where consumers are headed so they can pivot as needed to remain relevant.]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:58:17.487Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/05/26/Apeel-Sciences-raises-250m-to-tackle-food-waste-with-invisible-plant-based-skin-with-help-from-Oprah-Katy-Perry/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Apeel Sciences – the Santa Barbara-based firm behind an invisible plant-based edible skin that can dramatically extend the shelf-life of fresh produce – has raised $250m in a funding round led by GIC that gives it a valuation north of a billion dollars.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:58:32.893Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/05/20/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-KidsLuv-shares-tips-to-drive-velocity-initial-trial-during-pandemic/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: KidsLuv shares tips to drive velocity, initial trial during pandemic]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The middle of a global pandemic when many consumers are filling their grocery carts virtually may seem like a strange time to expand distribution in brick-and-mortar stores, but for the vitamin enhanced water brand KidsLuv the timing of its current rollout in Walmart and CVS Pharmacies across the country reinforces the product’s healthy value proposition.]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:58:02.741Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/05/18/NEW-PRODUCTS-GALLERY-From-AvoCrazy-avocado-puffs-to-Talking-Rain-Essentials/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[WATCH: NEW PRODUCTS GALLERY... From AvoCrazy avocado puffs to Talking Rain Essentials]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Check out FoodNavigator-USA’s latest gallery of new products, from avocado puffs and keto sandwich cookies, to sparkling beverages infused with vitamins and minerals from Talking Rain.]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>R&amp;D</video:tag>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:58:30.818Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/05/14/WATCH-Navigating-the-COVID-19-rollercoaster-with-Undercover-Snacks/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[WATCH: Navigating the COVID-19 rollercoaster with Undercover Snacks]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The last few weeks have been a rollercoaster ride for many small businesses. FoodNavigator-USA caught up with Diana Levy, founder and CEO at Undercover Snacks,  which makes chocolate covered quinoa snacks at its own SQF-3 manufacturing facility in New Jersey, to find out how 2020 is shaping up so far.]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>People</video:tag>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:58:30.326Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/05/13/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Sharing-an-office-space-can-transform-accelerate-startups-growth/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Sharing an office space can transform & accelerate startups’ growth]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[After weeks of working remotely during the coronavirus pandemic, some companies are rethinking the value of central offices, but for the founder of Seed + Mill sharing space with other entrepreneurs at WeWork’s Food Labs in New York City before the outbreak began created organic networking opportunities that she says transformed and accelerated her business. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:58:02.553Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/05/06/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Aloha-CEO-shares-tips-for-securing-shelf-space-courting-Trader-Joe-s/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Aloha CEO shares tips for securing shelf space, courting Trader Joe’s]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Waiting for a response from cold calls to retail buyers about placing a product on store shelves can feel demoralizing to emerging brands, but Brad Charron, the CEO of the plant-based bar and beverage brand Aloha, advises entrepreneurs not to take it personally and not to give up. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:57:48.359Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/05/05/WATCH-Three-Wishes-Cereal-trials-drive-thru-sampling/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[WATCH: Three Wishes Cereal trials drive-thru sampling  ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[With Expo West canceled and instore sampling off the menu for the foreseeable future, New York based high protein, low-sugar gluten-free startup Three Wishes Cereal decided to get creative…]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>People</video:tag>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:57:58.576Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/04/29/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-WeWork-Food-Labs-helps-level-the-playing-field/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: WeWork Food Labs helps level the playing field]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[WeWork is helping to level the playing field between emerging and established brands in the competitive food and beverage space with the recent unveiling of its flagship Food Labs in New York City and the graduation of its first food and ag focused accelerator cohort just before the coronavirus pandemic was declared.]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:57:46.189Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/04/24/African-Swine-Fever-concerns-outlined-by-veterinarian/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[African Swine Fever concerns outlined by US veterinarian]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The top five areas of concern for African Swine Fever contamination amongst producers and veterinarians were outlined at a recent industry event. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>Meat</video:tag>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:57:43.664Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/04/22/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-DTC-sales-meet-consumer-demand-build-loyalty/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: DTC online sales help brands meet consumer demand, build loyalty]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As wait times for delivery windows from traditional grocery retail ecommerce sites stretch further into the future, Americans increasingly are buying products directly from manufacturers’ websites during the coronavirus pandemic, creating an opportunity for brands to boost sales and consumer loyalty.]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:57:52.189Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/04/18/WATCH-Decernis-COO-talks-coronavirus-food-supply-chain-challenges/</loc>
    <video:video>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[WATCH: What to watch for as coronavirus impacts the global food supply chain, Decernis COO]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Kevin Kenny, COO at Decernis, a Foodchain ID company, has identified some key supply chain issues to watch going forward as coronavirus spreads across the globe.]]></video:description>
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      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Markets</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:57:54.451Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/04/18/WATCH-Recessionary-behaviors-are-just-starting-to-take-hold-but-self-care-spending-is-up-say-IRI-BCG/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/resizer/v2/DIVXM5TEOZKIVPQY5QSL4EI7QE.jpg?auth=bd053cf01d12b208be3dffdc54f358390e549bf8e68c42ace69d7cc228bb64d6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=732&amp;height=421</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[WATCH: 'Recessionary behaviors are just starting to take hold,’ but 'self-care’ spending is up, say IRI, BCG ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[In the space of four weeks, we’ve gone from “pure panic stock-up with a heavy focus on non-foods, to meal prep ingredients, to increased focus on comfort foods,” according to IRI and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). At the same time, spending on ‘self-care’ products from multivitamins to melatonin is up significantly.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/tnQEqPbT]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Markets</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:57:59.109Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/04/15/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Mason-Dixie-drives-explosive-growth-with-data/</loc>
    <video:video>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Mason Dixie drives ‘explosive’ growth with data-driven decisions]]></video:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/04/13/Food-For-Kids-This-Saves-Lives-expands-in-children-s-snacks-shares-tips-to-launch-during-the-pandemic/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[When it comes to creating snacks that are irresistible to children and parents alike, the mission-based brand This Saves Lives says its recipe for success combines equal parts indulgent flavors and whimsical packaging for kids, plus for parents a pinch of nostalgia, a sneaky serving of fruits and vegetables and a promise of safety.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:57:52.454Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/04/10/Consumer-behavior-post-the-coronavirus-surge-What-to-expect-over-the-next-three-to-four-weeks-IRI-BCG/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[WATCH: Consumer behavior post the coronavirus ‘surge’... What to expect over the next three to four weeks, IRI, BCG]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Now the initial grocery shopping ‘surge’ has calmed down somewhat, what can CPG companies expect in the next three to four weeks as consumers navigate the ‘new normal’? ]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:57:58.723Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/04/08/SURVEY-How-is-coronavirus-impacting-food-innovation-and-R-D/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[SURVEY: How is coronavirus impacting food innovation and R&D?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Onboarding new brands is not top of the priority list right now at most food retailers, many of which are more focused on rationalizing SKUs than adding new ones. Meanwhile, R&D under lockdown isn't easy. So is innovation on pause, or are companies steaming ahead in the knowledge that this crisis will pass, and that innovation is the lifeblood of the industry?]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:57:58.578Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/04/07/Tofurky-s-expansion-in-non-dairy-with-Moocho-shreds-spreads-seeks-to-balance-function-taste/</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:57:45.959Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/04/07/WATCH-Coronavirus-in-focus-the-supply-chain-shopping-behavior-innovation-and-investment/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[The food industry has moved remarkably quickly to adjust to a sudden and spectacular shift in food consumption towards the home as America goes into lockdown. But there could be significant challenges ahead if more countries block food exports, while movement restrictions could impact the supply of vital labor, say supply chain experts.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:57:51.949Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/04/06/Food-For-Kids-Mikey-s-allergen-friendly-pockets-balance-children-s-nutritional-emotional-needs/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[FOOD FOR KIDS: Mikey’s allergen-friendly pockets balance children’s nutritional, emotional needs]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The challenges of feeding healthy food to children who are notoriously picky eaters often are compounded when an allergy is added into the mix – which is why when the founder of the gluten-free baked goods brand Mikey’s introduced a line of stuffed pockets he did so with an eye towards both the nutritional and emotional needs of kids.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:57:56.268Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/04/01/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Frito-Lay-Pepsi-Co-shares-strategies-to-lift-up-women-entrepreneurs/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Frito-Lay shares strategies to lift up women entrepreneurs]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[While the number of women launching businesses is growing at an exponential rate, their access to venture capital, mentors and other resources still lags far behind that of their male counterparts – a unique challenge that will require players across industries to work together to overcome.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:57:43.654Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/03/25/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Frito-Lay-s-criteria-for-WomanMade-Challenge-offers-a-checklist-for-all/</loc>
    <video:video>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Frito-Lay’s criteria for WomanMade Challenge offers a checklist for all ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As measures designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus also slow the economy, many venture capitalists and others have hit the pause button on investments, but not Frito-Lay – earlier this month it moved forward with its inaugural WomanMade Challenge and gave $100,000 in business grants to three female entrepreneurs. ]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:57:47.87Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/03/24/Nature-s-Fynd-formerly-Sustainable-Bioproducts-raises-80m-to-grow-food-from-microbes/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Nature’s Fynd (formerly Sustainable Bioproducts) raises $80m to grow food from microbes]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[News that investors have just pumped $80m into a firm growing protein-packed food from microbes with a fraction of the environmental footprint of meat or dairy, serves as a reminder that the fundamental challenges facing the food industry - how to feed the world more sustainably - will still be there when the COVID-19 curve flattens.  ]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-10-15T17:10:18.152Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/03/18/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Well-paired-mentors-are-as-essential-as-funders-for-startups/</loc>
    <video:video>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Well-paired mentors are just as essential as funders for startups]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[For entrepreneurs at cash-strapped startups, finding mentors often takes a backseat to fundraising, but according to a leader with Rabobank’s Startup Innovation team, focusing on the former can help with the latter. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:57:35.06Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/03/13/Polsky-Center-CompanyFirst-talks-startup-investment-strategy/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Startups looking for capital to fuel their next phase of growth may find there's a gap in the market for investors who are willing to write smaller checks, says Jason Starr, founder and managing director of Chicago-based investment firm CompanyFirst. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>People</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:57:56.503Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/03/12/Chinese-demand-for-Australian-beef-dips/</loc>
    <video:video>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Chinese demand for Australian beef dips]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The impact of Coronavirus in China has hit Australian beef exports to the country, with Japan becoming its top customer. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Meat</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:57:39.221Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/03/11/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Who-you-know-is-fundamental-to-succeeding-as-a-startup/</loc>
    <video:video>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Who you know is fundamental to succeeding as a startup]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The old adage that it isn’t just what you know, but who you know could not be truer than for company founders in the highly competitive food and beverage industry, according to the serial entrepreneur behind the seed-stage company Farma Genetix.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/H48GQI3P]]></video:player_loc>
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      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:57:46.024Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/03/04/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Constant-networking-helps-Hidden-Gems-find-new-uses-for-avocado-seeds/</loc>
    <video:video>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Refusing to accept ‘no’ & constantly networking helps Hidden Gems find new uses for avocado seeds]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Creating an entirely new product or launching a business may feel impossible at times, especially when so-called experts say something can’t be done, but according to the co-founders of Hidden Gems Beverage Co. anything is possible with the right network and champions who will support your cause.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/AAvm6X0C]]></video:player_loc>
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      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:57:13.813Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/02/28/WATCH-Beanfields-CEO-There-s-a-lot-of-crunch-a-lot-of-noise-then-big-bold-flavor-as-you-bite-through/</loc>
    <video:video>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[WATCH Beanfields CEO: ‘‘There’s a lot of crunch, a lot of noise, then big bold flavor as you bite through’]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[With the term ‘bean chips’ now dropped from its logo, the Beanfields brand could expand into multiple areas of the snacks aisle – and even beyond – says CEO Arnulfo Ventura, who caught up with FoodNavigator-USA at last month’s Winter Fancy Food Show. ]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/vbWBqQlT]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>People</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:57:31.044Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/02/27/watch-bright-foods-moves-into-refrigerated-protein-bar-category/</loc>
    <video:video>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[WATCH: Bright Foods moves into refrigerated protein bar category]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Bright Foods – best known for its fruit- and veggie-packed whole food bars - is moving into new territory with the launch of ‘clean protein’ bars. ]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/pE8W6LBk]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>People</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-02-18T05:25:55.57Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/02/26/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-YoFiit-teams-with-Food-X-to-find-white-space-in-non-dairy-milk/</loc>
    <video:video>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: YoFiit teams with Food-X to find white space in non-dairy milk ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As consumer demand for and sales of non-dairy milk alternatives continue to climb, so too are the number of players and variety of products in the space – making it more difficult for newcomers to standout unless, like Canadian-based YoFiit, they offer something dramatically different – and more desirable – than the competition.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/2la9c4LZ]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:57:18.254Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/02/19/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Millennia-TEA-is-changing-the-game-by-focusing-on-consumers-needs/</loc>
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      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/resizer/v2/RZ6SSWA345K2FLPJ37AWVGFDCA.jpg?auth=bb62a641f72b9c7a5cd50da7074a5bbaa696f5a12a2dadafcc760e1d35bb0301&amp;smart=true&amp;width=725&amp;height=543</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Millennia TEA is changing the game by focusing on consumers’ needs]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[When most people think about curling up with a cup of hot tea they don’t think about opening their freezer first – but that is exactly what the makers of Millennia Tea are asking consumers to do, and in exchange they promise a beverage that is packed with more antioxidants than a shelf stable equivalent.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/2v4PwGH9]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:57:18.503Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/02/17/Most-consumers-don-t-link-diet-climate-but-sustainability-marketing-could-boost-plant-based-sales/</loc>
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