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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2019/03/06/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Look-beyond-the-obvious-when-fundraising-advises-Kuli-Kuli-CEO/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[The frequency with which food and beverage startups in the US secure multi-million dollar investments in early fundraising rounds might lead some entrepreneurs to believe earning capital is easy – but the founder of the moringa company Kuli Kuli says nothing could be further from the truth.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2019/02/27/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Unique-technology-can-offer-startups-protection-from-competitors/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[As recently as a few years ago, the words food and tech were incongruous together, but today they signal a booming industry that is ripe for innovation, and according to the VP of business development at the Israel-based incubator The Kitchen, the combination of the two can provide entrepreneurs with an added layer of competitive protection.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2019/02/13/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Offering-a-solution-to-a-problem-not-just-a-product-can-drive-success/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Offering a solution to a problem – not just a product – can drive success]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[When seeking investor support or trying to woo customers, companies not only need to describe their product, but they also need to explain the problem that the product or brand solves, according to the CEO of SmartCatch.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2019/02/07/Coffee-minus-the-beans-Atomo-reverse-engineers-morning-joe-to-create-molecular-coffee/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Coffee… minus the beans? Atomo reverse engineers morning joe to create ‘molecular coffee’]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Coffee smells amazing, says Atomo CEO Andy Kleitsch. But it can be bitter, and two thirds of Americans add sugar or creamer to make it taste as great as it smells. So what if you could reverse engineer your morning joe, and make an awesome cup of coffee without using beans at all? ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2019/02/06/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Farmer-s-Fridge-CEO-shares-strategies-for-successfully-raising-funds/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Farmer’s Fridge CEO shares strategies for successfully raising funds]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Fundraising is different for every company, every time they do it, but according to Luke Saunders, the CEO and founder of Farmer’s Fridge, which recently closed a series C round, there are two common denominators that entrepreneurs must understand in order to succeed.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:51:31.193Z</lastmod>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[VIDEO LiveKuna: We’re creating convenient, easy ways to eat superfoods such as chia and quinoa]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The latest innovation from LiveKuna – which works directly with Ecuadorian farmers to produce chia- and quinoa-packed products – is a line of ready-to-eat cereals that reflect the brand’s mission to create more convenient ways to consume superfoods. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[VIDEO Perfectly Free refrigerated fruit bites: ‘They’re playful and fun and look like gumballs, but they are actually quite healthy’]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nothing’s as healthy as fresh fruit, but novel ‘grape-like’ refrigerated fruit bites made from fruit and veggie purees held together with fibers make for a healthier alternative to fruit leathers and gummies for kids’ lunchboxes, claims Incredible Foods, the firm behind the allergy-friendly Perfectly Free brand.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Saying no and letting go enabled I Heart Keenwah to say yes to better opportunities]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Many entrepreneurs describe their startup as their baby, but just like parents they need to learn to say no sometimes and to let go – lessons that the founders of I Heart Keenwah learned early. ]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:51:37.291Z</lastmod>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Euromonitor analyst: Nitro Pepsi taps into demand for more ‘adult soft drinks']]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nitro Pepsi – a nitrogen-infused cola from PepsiCo promising to deliver an ‘entirely reimagined cola experience’ – reflects an industry-wide push to create soda that’s “more interesting, more premium and consumed a little slower by the consumer,” says Euromonitor.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2019/01/25/Hatchery-CEO-talks-plans-for-the-future-in-Chicago-s-startup-community/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[VIDEO Sitting down with The Hatchery CEO: 'We would love to set the standard for all incubators in the country']]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Chicago incubator The Hatchery will open the doors to its new 67,000-square-foot facility next month where CEO Natalie Shmulik wants to provide entrepreneurs with the tools to launch a thriving food or beverage business.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:51:43.787Z</lastmod>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[VIDEO: 'The bar category is very functional… but what consumers find from Bobo’s is a comfort food']]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As the bar category becomes increasingly ‘engineered’ and functional, with brands touting keto or paleo credentials, high protein, high fat, low carb, collagen, and adaptogens, the success of Bobo’s – an oat bar that above all, just tastes really good – shows there is still space for something consumers could actually make at home, says VP Marketing Henry Hughes.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:51:50.324Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2019/01/23/Califia-Farms-Unsweetened-products-are-driving-volume-in-plant-based-milks-and-oatmilk-really-delivers/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[VIDEO Califia Farms: ‘Unsweetened products are driving volume in plant-based milks, and oatmilk really delivers with no added sugar']]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[While Califia Farms’ barista blend oatmilk was designed to deliver exceptional performance for the specialty coffee trade, oatmilk also has the potential to make waves in grocery retail, because it delivers the taste and texture consumers want, without added sugar, said CEO Greg Steltenpohl.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:51:56.421Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2019/01/23/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Measure-velocity-not-doors-to-determine-early-success/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Measure velocity – not doors – to determine early success]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[With new players entering the food and beverage space daily, entrepreneurs at startups may feel pressured to stake out their shelf space in as many stores as they can as quickly as possible – but this can be a recipe for disaster.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:51:33.16Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2019/01/22/The-Daily-Crave-on-snacking-trends-We-take-a-longer-term-view/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[VIDEO The secret to success in the snacks aisle? Keep it simple, and focus on longer-term trends, says The Daily Crave]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Tempting though it can be to jump on every culinary or nutritional trend, from adding collagen or CBD to embracing keto or Paleo diets, successful snack brands tend to have a longer-range strategy, says the founder and CEO of Folsom, CA-based chips brand The Daily Crave.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:51:54.407Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2019/01/21/TerViva-seeks-to-commercialize-pongamia-as-new-source-of-plant-based-protein-oils/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Vertical soy? TerViva seeks to commercialize pongamia as a high-yielding source of plant-based protein, oils ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Demand for plant-based proteins and oils is increasing steadily, while the arable land available to grow them is constrained. But what if you could grow something like soy – but with a far higher yield - on trees? ]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:51:50.433Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2019/01/20/Miyoko-s-Kitchen-plans-new-nut-free-line-defends-plant-based-butter-label-We-re-not-going-to-tiptoe-around/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[VIDEO Miyoko’s Kitchen plans new nut-free line, defends ‘butter’ and ‘cheese’ labels: ‘We’re not going to tiptoe around’  ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Miyoko’s Kitchen – which has built a rapidly growing brand of plant-based cheeses and butters around cultured cashew nuts and coconut oil – is expanding into new territory via a new line of nut-free cheeses made with legumes, seeds, and potatoes with a lower price point.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:51:56.361Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2019/01/19/Jon-Sebastiani-on-Yumble-There-is-a-wide-open-gap-in-the-marketplace-for-a-premium-kids-food-brand/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Jon Sebastiani on Yumble... ‘There is a wide open gap in the marketplace for a premium [kids’ food] brand’]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[While some of the luster has worn off the subscription-based meal kit market, Yumble's proposition – prepared meal delivery for kids - is inherently ‘stickier’ with busy parents, says Sonoma Brands, the lead investor in its Series A funding round.* The insights accrued from the online operation could also help inform a retail launch further down the road, it predicted.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:51:50.412Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2019/01/17/Hemp-juice-fuels-Lumen-s-superfood-shots-We-re-not-isolating-or-extracting-anything/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Hemp juice fuels Lumen's new superfood shots...  ‘We’re not isolating or extracting anything’]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Launching online and in Erewhon and Lazy Acres stores in Los Angeles this month, Lumen hemp elixir is a HPP (high pressure processed) superfood shot with a 60-day shelf life featuring cold pressed hemp juice and on-trend ingredients such as ashwagandha and turmeric.]]></video:description>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Entrepreneurs looking for relief from being pulled in multiple directions may be tempted to rely on their broker or distributor to craft a strategic growth plan for their business, but industry veteran and the founder of Premium Growth Solutions James Richardson says this is a bad idea.]]></video:description>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2019/01/02/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Nestle-s-strategy-to-innovate-from-within-pays-off-with-Wildscape/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[While many big food companies are outsourcing innovation through venture capital arms and accelerators focused on external startups, Nestlé is innovating from within through an internal incubator that fosters the entrepreneurial spirit of its existing employees, such as Emily Hoffman, who recently co-founded and launched the new frozen food brand Wildscape.]]></video:description>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/12/12/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Chobani-helps-startups-navigate-food-safety-picking-partners-and-more/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, Chobani put out an open call for “big-hearted food and beverage startups” that make delicious, nutritious, natural and affordable food to help it “take on the broken food system” by participating in the fifth cohort of its highly competitive four-month incubator program.]]></video:description>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/12/05/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Responding-to-consumers-is-a-key-to-RISE-Brewing-Co.-s-fast-success/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Given the importance placed on making a good first impression, many entrepreneurs and innovators may think they need to perfect a product before they introduce it to the market – but according a co-founder of the cold brew nitro-infused coffee company RISE Brewing Co. nothing could be further from the truth.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/11/29/FOOD-FOR-KIDS-Kids-aren-t-just-tiny-adults-they-have-unique-nutritional-needs-says-Nestle-Gerber/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Children's dietary patterns are strongly established by age two once the child is introduced to solid foods, so how can parents make the most of that crucial and brief time period to make sure their children are introduced to the right foods?]]></video:description>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/11/28/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Rind-Snacks-seizes-potential-to-disrupt-the-sleepy-dried-fruit-segment/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Rind Snacks seizes potential to disrupt the sleepy dried fruit segment]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[For startups, balancing inventory to meet supply while minimizing waste is a make-or-break challenge that could prompt some entrepreneurs to project conservatively, but the founder of dried fruit startup Rind Snacks cautions this strategy could back fire if they don’t have sufficient resources to seize opportunities when they arise.]]></video:description>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/11/27/FOOD-FOR-KIDS-Little-Dish-gears-up-for-US-launch/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Little Dish, a fresh baby food company (targeting toddlers) founded in the UK, is set to launch in the US market where fresh baby food is still a developing but promising concept for retailers, founder Hillary Graves shared at FoodNavigator-USA's FOOD FOR KIDS Summit in Chicago earlier this month. ]]></video:description>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/11/27/Food-for-Kids-Trailblazer-winner-Nom-Noms-World-Food-balances-parents-kids-needs-with-innovative-packaging/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Marketers of children’s products have a difficult task of balancing the different wants and needs of parents and their kids, but for Nom Noms World Food this challenge doubled as an opportunity to set itself apart with globally-inspired recipes and innovative packaging that encourages a dialogue between families around culture, cuisine and charity. ]]></video:description>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/11/27/What-children-eat-is-about-more-than-nutrition-it-also-is-about-discovering-the-world-around-them/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Contrary to the popular belief that infants are “perfectly cooked buns coming out the oven,” newborns are far from fully formed, and as a result continue to grow at an “unprecedented rate” for the first few years of life – making what and how they eat essential to development, according to a pediatrics professor who presented earlier this month at FoodNavigator-USA’s Food For Kids Summit. ]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:50:55.272Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/11/21/VIDEO-How-easy-is-it-to-get-kids-to-eat-whole-grain-rich-foods-in-schools/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[VIDEO: How easy is it to get kids to eat whole-grain-rich foods in schools?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Under rules that came into force in 2014, schools have had to ensure that all grain foods they serve are ‘whole grain-rich’ (at least 50% of the grain is whole grain). But how challenging has this been to implement? Elaine Watson caught up with Brian Jones, foodservice director at St Labre Indian Schools in Montana, and Ardent Mills marketing director Zachery Sanders, to find out.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/11/21/FOOD-FOR-KIDS-trailblazers-2018-Our-retention-is-incredible-says-Raised-Real/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[ FOOD FOR KIDS trailblazers, 2018: 'If parents find something their kids like, they stick with it,' says Raised Real. 'Our retention rates are incredible']]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[While they feel pressure to make home cooked meals for their kids, many working parents don’t have the time or energy to do this night after night, says Santiago Merea, cofounder and CEO at direct-to-consumer baby and kids’ ‘ready-to-make’ food brand Raised Real, one of the three winners of our 2018 trailblazers competition. ]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:50:53.32Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/11/21/FOOD-FOR-KIDS-2018-the-trailblazers-KidsLuv-Parents-are-looking-for-zero-sugar-and-added-health-benefits/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[FOOD FOR KIDS trailblazers, 2018: 'Parents are looking for zero sugar, and added health benefits,' says KidsLuv]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[While the kids’ beverages market is dominated by some industry heavyweights, from Capri Sun to Minute Maid, there is room in the category for a new wave of brands that resonate with Millennial Moms, says Ashi Jelinek, founder and CEO at KidsLuv, one of the three winners of our 2018 trailblazers competition.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:50:55.482Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/11/19/Increased-parental-interest-in-gut-health-of-their-children-creates-opportunities-for-prebiotics2/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Increased parental interest in gut health of their children creates opportunities for prebiotics]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As parents become more aware of the importance of the developing gut microbiome in their infants and children there will be opportunities for prebiotics, says ingredients supplier Beneo.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2026-02-18T05:25:01.592Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/11/14/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Collaborating-with-other-entrepreneurs-can-speed-development/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Collaborating with other entrepreneurs can speed development]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[While the food and beverage industry is inherently competitive that doesn’t mean companies need to operate as islands – rather, at Rabobank’s FoodBytes! pitch slam in New York City the founder of whipped vegetable spread brand Frescious explains collaborating with other entrepreneurs can help startups build a strong foundation and grow more quickly.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:50:14.79Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/11/07/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Picking-staying-in-a-lane-can-help-startups-drive-long-term-growth/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Picking & staying in a lane can help startups drive long-term growth ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Launching a new product or company comes with seemingly endless potential that the director of marketing with the startup Ocean Hugger Foods acknowledges is exciting, but she also warns can become overwhelming unless entrepreneurs craft a strict strategy that accounts for their finite resources.]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:50:07.582Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/11/05/Mom-Made-Foods-helps-parents-balance-their-budgets-and-children-s-diets-with-healthy-frozen-meals/</loc>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/10/31/Investing-in-the-future-of-food-Make-the-most-of-a-pitch-slam-by-going-beyond-the-presentation/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the future of food: Make the most of a pitch slam by going beyond the presentation ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[For entrepreneurs and startups willing to go the extra mile, the benefits of competing in pitch slam, such as Rabobank’s FoodBytes!, can go far beyond the immediate exposure they gain when presenting their products or the possibility of winning a prize.]]></video:description>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/10/17/Investing-in-the-future-of-food-Quevos-co-founders-share-strategies-to-win-with-buyers-get-on-shelf/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the future of food: Quevos co-founders share strategies to win with buyers & get on shelf]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The days of landing a spot on store shelves simply by walking into a retailer without an appointment and wowing an employee with an unbranded, unpackaged product are becoming farther and fewer between as competition in the food and beverage space intensifies. ]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:49:46.762Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/10/10/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Strategies-from-Kumana-to-launch-at-Expo-West/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Strategies from Kumana to launch at Expo West]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Natural Products Expo West in March may seem far in the future, but now is the time for entrepreneurs to start preparing if they want to launch a new businesses, brand or product at the show, according to the co-founders of the condiment startup Kumana.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:49:47.089Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/10/03/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-How-to-leverage-farmers-markets-foodservice-to-build-a-brand/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: How to leverage farmers markets, foodservice to build a brand]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Entrepreneurs launching products that are unfamiliar to consumers or vastly different than previously available versions offered by competitors may struggle to gain initial trial – but partnering with chefs and distributing through foodservice can be a good way to encourage consumer sampling and build brand awareness.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:49:34.61Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/09/19/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-How-Ayoba-Yo-is-educating-Americans-about-a-South-African-staple/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: How Ayoba-Yo is educating Americans about a South African staple]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Introducing consumers to a new brand isn’t easy, but when the product is an entirely new concept, this challenge is magnified ten-fold, as illustrated by the struggles startup Ayoba-Yo experienced trying to explain biltong to American shoppers.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:49:00.467Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/09/14/FOOD-FOR-KIDS-Vox-Pop-Parents-share-their-take-on-food-for-kids/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[FOOD FOR KIDS Vox Pop: Parents share their take on food for kids]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Parents to young kids face many competing demands for their time. So is sitting down to dinner together a realistic option seven days a week? Is it a daily struggle to get kids to eat healthy?]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:49:19.822Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/09/12/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Poppilu-balances-ambition-with-fundamentals-for-long-term-success/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Investing in the Future of Food: Poppilu balances ambition with fundamentals for long term success]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[For many entrepreneurs who dream of launching the next big national brand, the future can’t get here fast enough; but the founder of the “curiously pink” antioxidant lemonade brand Poppilu, warns growing too quickly without first nailing down the fundamentals can hold a brand back in the long run.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:49:04.216Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/09/07/FOOD-FOR-KIDS-A-chat-with-child-nutritionists/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[With kids spending so much of their day in school while also being heavily influenced by their parents' eating habits, how can we get kids to make healthy food and beverage choices?]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:49:19.166Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/09/05/Investing-in-the-Future-of-Food-Advice-from-Kraft-Heinz-on-crafting-the-perfect-pitch/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[When Kraft Heinz launched its Springboard incubator program earlier this year, it was flooded with more than 200 applicants for only five spots – an overwhelming response that underscores the importance of fine-tuning a pitch when presenting to potential partners, investors or retail buyers.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:49:04.679Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/08/31/FOOD-FOR-KIDS-Sitting-down-with-Nurture-Life/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[FOOD FOR KIDS: Sitting down with Nurture Life]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The ideal situation for families with young children is a sit-down dinner seven days a week, but in many cases that's just not realistic, says co-founder of Nurture Life Jennifer Chow.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-10-15T16:24:29.87Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/08/17/3-basic-tenets-of-regenerative-farming-could-improve-soil-health-food-production-and-bottom-lines/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Three simple farming strategies, based in regenerative agriculture philosophy, could hold the key to the “ancient and ongoing” problem of soil degradation, which could be nearing a tipping point as the world’s population – and need for more food – continues to rise, according to one researcher.  ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/08/07/IFT-2018-How-are-consumers-thinking-about-clean-eating-and-is-it-the-same-as-healthy-eating/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[While phrases such as ‘eating clean’ are starting to appear more frequently in consumer marketing, Mintel research shows some consumers are confused by the term ‘clean’ when used on pack, says Stephanie Mattucci, Mintel’s associate director for food science, who caught up with FoodNavigator-USA at the IFT show in Chicago last month.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:48:45.832Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/08/04/Innova-How-products-impact-the-health-of-people-Earth-communities-is-gaining-influence/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[According to recent research from Innova Market Insights, consumers are making more mindful choices about their diets and it is changing how they evaluate products, including pushing them to look more closely at ingredient decks and to consider the product’s broader impact. ]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:48:34.987Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/08/03/The-Dough-Jar-founder-bets-combining-brick-and-mortar-with-CPGs-will-be-a-recipe-for-success/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[The Dough Jar founder bets combining brick and mortar with CPGs will be a recipe for success]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Slightly more than two years after setting out on a mission to make childhood dreams of safely eating raw cookie dough a reality, the founder of The Dough Jar is realizing her own dream come true with the opening of a brick and mortar store in the Washington, DC, neighborhood of Georgetown.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:48:37.164Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/08/02/Soymilk-and-tofu-pulp-byproduct-could-be-the-next-it-ingredient-says-Renewal-Mill/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Renewal Mill – a startup founded by two Yale grads that works with food manufacturers to upcycle byproducts from food processing to create value-added ingredients and food items – is tackling the mounting issue of US food waste, specifically the 6 million lbs of fiber and protein byproduct.]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:48:56.298Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/08/02/Puris-underscores-dedication-to-doing-things-that-are-better-for-the-earth/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Puris’ focus on using the whole pea underscores dedication to doing ‘things that are better for the earth’]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Consumers increasingly are adopting plant-based diets not just for animal welfare reasons, but also for environmental ones – placing a premium on products and crops that are sustainable, such as peas. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Suppliers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-02-18T05:34:15.423Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/08/01/Nestle-sheds-its-image-as-a-chocolate-company-through-internal-innovation-acquisition/</loc>
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      <video:description><![CDATA[Through a two-prong approach focused on innovation and acquisition, Nestle is remaking its image from a company perceived in the US to make primarily chocolate and confections to one that is “fit for the future” with brands across multiple categories including plant-based frozen foods, infant nutrition and low- or no-calorie beverages. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:48:38.69Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/07/31/Apeel-Sciences-raises-70m-to-expand-applications-for-its-plant-based-invisible-skin/</loc>
    <video:video>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Apeel Sciences raises $70m to expand applications for its plant-based invisible skin ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Apeel Sciences – the Santa Barbara-based firm behind Apeel, an invisible plant-based edible skin proven to dramatically extend the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables – has raised $70m in a funding round led by Viking Global Investors with Andreessen Horowitz, Upfront Ventures, and S2G Ventures, and other unnamed investors.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/Wk07xn2q]]></video:player_loc>
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      <video:tag>R&amp;D</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:48:43.481Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/07/30/IFT-2018-Almond-protein-wins-on-sensory-profile-and-consumer-purchase-intent-says-Blue-Diamond/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[IFT 2018: Almond protein wins on sensory profile and consumer purchase intent, says Blue Diamond ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Almonds have a had a strong consumer perception for being “heart healthy” with one gram of unsaturated fat and nine grams of monounsaturated fats per 30 gram serving (according to the Almond Board of California), but can they compete on protein content? ]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[IFT 2018: FlavorHealth aims to commercial new natural sweetener by 2019/2020  ]]></video:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/07/26/Regulators-should-not-stymie-innovation-by-favoring-traditional-production-methods-for-animal-proteins-says-GFI/</loc>
    <video:video>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Regulators should not stymie innovation by favoring traditional production methods for animal proteins says GFI]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Cell-cultured and fermentation-based milk proteins, egg whites and meat are creating novel challenges for food marketers and regulators, but as long as products are safe and shoppers are not being misled, regulators should not stymie innovation by favoring one production method over another, says the Good Food Institute (GFI).]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/07/26/Enzymes-diverse-functions-can-help-manufacturers-improve-sustainability-across-categories/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Enzymes’ diverse functions can help manufacturers improve sustainability across categories]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As the world’s population increases and squeezes limited resources, everyone will have to do more with less – and one tool that can help with this is enzymes, such as those made by Novozymes.]]></video:description>
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    </video:video>
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  </url>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/07/25/Cellular-agriculture-Perfect-Day-CEO-talks-vegan-dairy-at-the-2018-IFT-show/</loc>
    <video:video>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Perfect Day CEO talks vegan dairy: ‘I would call them animal free dairy proteins, but people might fight me on that’]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[If plant-based ‘milk’ is keeping some parts of the dairy industry – and the FDA commissioner – awake at night, what might milk producers make of the latest innovation to emerge from Silicon Valley: animal-free dairy (casein and whey made without cows)? ]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>People</video:tag>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/07/09/No-Evil-Foods-mock-meats-marry-plant-based-and-clean-label-trends/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[No Evil Foods' mock meats marry plant-based and clean-label trends]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Plant-based meats and clean-label are two of the most influential trends in food currently, but  often they run counter to each other with many mock-meats made from highly-processed ingredients and protein isolates that most consumers would never find in their kitchen cupboards.]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:48:06.166Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/07/09/ColorKitchen-extends-the-shelf-life-and-vibrancy-of-natural-colors/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[ColorKitchen extends the shelf life and vibrancy of natural colors]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Thousands of anecdotal reports collected by the Center For Science in the Public Interest and others correlating artificial dyes, such as Red 40, with behavior problems have prompted some parents to seek naturally colored products – many of which fall short in terms of vibrancy or have off flavor notes. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:48:09.553Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/07/05/Algama-is-using-microalgae-to-disrupt-how-food-is-made-starting-with-mayo/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Algama is using microalgae to disrupt how food is made – starting with mayo]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Sustainably produced and packed with protein and vitamins, microalgae holds significant promise to help feed the growing population without exhausting the Earth’s limited resources, but its strong flavor has stopped many manufacturers from using it – until now.]]></video:description>
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      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:48:06.969Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/07/05/Vermont-Nut-Free-Chocolates-expands-production-distribution-to-meet-growing-needs-of-allergy-suffers/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Vermont Nut Free Chocolates expands production, distribution to meet growing needs of allergy-suffers ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[An estimated 15 million Americans suffer from food allergies, including 5.9 million children – or about two per classroom – and while an increasing number of companies offer products that are safe for them, there is still significant room for growth, especially in specialty categories. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:48:05.061Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/06/25/Online-market-FoodMaven-creates-new-revenue-for-brands-companies-facing-food-waste-risks/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Online market FoodMaven creates new revenue for brands, companies facing food waste risks]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Colorado startup FoodMaven has an ambitious goal to reclaim some of the estimated $200 billion of revenue lost annually in America due to food waste by redirecting oversupplied food from manufacturers and producers to restaurants and institutions through its online marketplace at a fraction of the original price.]]></video:description>
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      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Markets</video:tag>
    </video:video>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/06/25/Bold-Brew-Coffee-targets-space-between-energy-drinks-specialty-coffee/</loc>
    <video:video>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Bold Brew Coffee targets space between energy drinks and RTD specialty coffee]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[At the intersection of the crowded cold-brew coffee category and the highly competitive energy drink segment, the founders of startup Bold Brew Coffee saw an opportunity to bring something new to each space.]]></video:description>
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      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:47:58.521Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/06/21/Life-after-Annie-s-Once-Upon-a-Farm-CEO-sees-great-potential-for-chilled-baby-food/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Life after Annie's: Once Upon a Farm CEO sees great potential for chilled baby food and beyond]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[It’s easy to look at the Annie’s brand now – which achieved double-digit household penetration during former president and CEO John Foraker’s tenure – and think the company never took a wrong turn on its path to center-store ubiquity.
]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/UFZul3id]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>People</video:tag>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:47:56.554Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/06/19/Instant-is-no-longer-a-dirty-word-when-it-comes-to-tea-says-Cusa-Tea-CEO/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Instant is no longer a ‘dirty word’ when it comes to tea, says Cusa Tea CEO]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[For many consumers the idea of instant tea evokes nose-wrinkling rejection due to its extensive processing, long ingredient lists and a flavor unlike a freshly brewed cup, but startup Cusa Tea wants to change this with a version made in an all-new way and with only premium organic ingredients.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/Sjp9tOEv]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:47:39.433Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/06/18/Maximize-engagement-on-Instagram-by-carefully-curating-photos-shooting-stories-using-polls/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Maximize engagement on Instagram by carefully curating photos, shooting stories & using polls]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[When it comes to marketing on social media it is easy for companies to spread themselves too thin by trying to be everywhere and reach everyone, which is why the public relations experts at Konnect Agency recommend that firms pick one or two platforms on which to focus.]]></video:description>
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      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:47:26.233Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/06/18/Origin-Almond-tackles-cold-pressed-juice-pain-points-sugar-food-waste/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Origin Almond tackles cold-pressed juice pain points: sugar & food waste]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[For all the enthusiasm surrounding cold-pressed juice, the category faces significant challenges, including high sugar content and a substantial amount of food waste generated during production – two problems that startup Origin Almond says its new line of shakes solves.]]></video:description>
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      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:47:35.183Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/05/29/Organic-stakeholders-test-pilot-to-root-out-fraud/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Organic stakeholders test pilot to root out fraud]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Starting next month, a small but diverse group of organic stakeholders from across the supply chain will test-drive a rigorous set of fraud prevention, detection and mitigation strategies that once fine-tuned will become subject to the annual inspection and certification process under the USDA organic seal.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/AHn5ayk9]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Markets</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:47:28.554Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/05/29/OTA-asks-legislators-for-increased-oversight-of-organic-funding-for-ag-research-NOSB-protection/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[OTA asks legislators for increased oversight of organic, funding for ag research & NOSB protection]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Members of the Organic Trade Association went on the defensive last week when they met with Congressional leaders and their staff on Capitol Hill to lay out their legislative priorities for the coming year, and to ask for help protecting the integrity of the National Organic Program.]]></video:description>
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      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Regulation</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:47:26.369Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/05/16/Kraft-Heinz-efforts-to-tackle-global-hunger-underscore-broader-benefits-of-CSR/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Kraft Heinz efforts to tackle global hunger underscore broader benefits of CSR]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[With an estimated one in three people suffering from malnutrition, the extent of hunger around the world is significant – but so too is the impact of investments in malnutrition prevention, such as those made this week in Washington, DC, by Kraft Heinz.]]></video:description>
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      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:47:18.222Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/05/07/E-retailer-Brandless-reimagines-how-consumers-everywhere-and-of-every-budget-can-access-organic/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[E-retailer Brandless reimagines how consumers everywhere and of every budget can access organic]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[More often than not, better-for-you products are more expensive than their traditional counterparts – limiting their accessibility to those who can afford higher prices. But online grocer Brandless believes everyone deserves better and to make that possible it is reimagining how healthier products are marketed and delivered to consumers nationwide.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/yPYcWt3D]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:47:00.388Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/05/03/Kishr-Tea-saves-previously-wasted-coffee-cherry-for-nutrient-packed-beverage/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Kishr Tea saves previously wasted coffee cherry for nutrient-packed beverage]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As reducing food waste becomes a higher priority in America’s collective consciousness, some companies, such as beverage manufacturer Kishr, are creating novel foods and beverages from by-products of ingredients that previously would have been thrown away.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/TnF4uPBl]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:46:58.271Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/04/23/Herbs-spices-in-baby-food-boosts-nutrition-encourages-adventurous-eaters/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Herbs & spices in baby food boosts nutrition, encourages adventurous eaters]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Many parents strive to feed their babies a variety of fruits, vegetables and proteins, but for the most part in the US they shy away from spices – something several up and coming baby food makers want to change.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/I6247LQU]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Markets</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:47:09.808Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/04/16/Chicagoland-Food-Beverage-Network-We-re-bursting-at-the-seams-and-we-have-so-much-more-to-do/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network: ‘We’re bursting at the seams… and we have so much more to do’]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[A year since launching the Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network, executive director Alan Reed has said the message of connecting the Chicago food community, an area with more than 4,500 companies, has spread like wildfire with major industry players joining the cause. ]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/6UYeAPJQ]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Markets</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:47:22.413Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/04/16/ONHA-lobbies-legislators-for-new-health-claim-linking-vitamin-D-with-reduced-preterm-birth/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[ONHA lobbies legislators for new health claim linking vitamin D with reduced preterm birth]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Organic and Natural Health Association recently visited Capitol Hill to ask Congress for help reducing the more than 1,000 preterm births that occur daily in North America by supporting its FDA petition for a health claim declaring the link between higher vitamin D blood levels and a decreased risk of preterm birth.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/gSkMjjJ3]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Suppliers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-02-18T05:34:15.584Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/04/11/Little-Roots-offers-frozen-baby-food-bulbs-as-sustainable-alternative-to-pouches/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Little Roots offers frozen baby food ‘bulbs’ as more sustainable alternative to pouches]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[For years pouches of baby food have been all the rage, but now concerns that they may create unnecessary waste are prompting new brands such as Little Roots Puree, to propose new packaging solutions.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/SagXQzQZ]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:46:59.157Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/04/09/The-dark-side-to-clean-labels-Fear-of-difficult-to-pronounce-ingredients-could-threaten-safety-stability/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[The dark side to clean labels: Fear of difficult to pronounce ingredients could threaten safety, stability]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As the clean label movement expands, food and beverage manufacturers should lean more heavily on science to explain to consumers how products are made and the role specific ingredients play to ensure shelf stability and safety are not lost along with multi-syllable and unfamiliar sounding ingredients. ]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/6CqxhWaO]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:46:59.151Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/04/04/Oft-overlooked-apprenticeship-model-can-help-companies-fill-essential-positions-at-all-levels/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Oft-overlooked apprenticeship model can help companies fill essential positions at all levels]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[For many, the idea of an apprenticeship program likely conjures images of entry-level construction workers, but in reality it is a flexible training and recruitment model that can be more effective than internships at cultivating a workforce pipeline for hard-to-fill and essential positions across industries and up and down the career ladder. ]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/MafL2Xzw]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:47:00.492Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/04/03/Dream-HUB-strives-to-incubate-not-just-new-businesses-but-also-underserved-communities/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Dream HUB strives to incubate not just new businesses, but also underserved communities]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Location is key to any business’ success, but for food and beverage startups the best place to set up shop may not be the hottest spot in town – rather it could be one surrounded by underserved populations where the community and company can help each other grow, according to the co-founder of the incubator Dream HUB.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/B8WGTs3B]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Markets</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:46:56.723Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/04/02/3-strategies-to-help-manufacturers-close-the-dangerous-consumer-trust-accountability-gap/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[3 strategies to help manufacturers close the ‘dangerous’ consumer trust-accountability gap ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Consumers place significant onus for ensuring the safety of food and beverages on the companies that make them, and yet their trust in manufacturers to deliver this is at rock bottom – creating a dangerous gap that can be closed only with increased transparency, according to The Center for Food Integrity.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/9E3FRTKd]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:46:28.701Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/04/02/3-essential-elements-for-a-successful-business-plan-according-to-Good-Food-Accelerator/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[3 essential elements for a successful business plan, according to Good Food Accelerator]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Creating a business plan isn’t as fun as launching a new product or company, but it is fundamental to succeeding in the long term in the highly competitive food and beverage industry, according to an executive with FamilyFarmed’s Good Food Accelerator. ]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/OtQePbtC]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:46:30.661Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/03/29/Applegate-teams-with-Whole30-to-expand-the-reach-of-its-humanely-raised-clean-ingredient-products/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Applegate teams with Whole30 to expand the reach of its humanely-raised, clean-ingredient products]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Whole30 Approved logo has become a shortcut for consumers looking for products made with real, simple and nutritious ingredients, and as such it is giving products that bear the certification a huge market boost, as Applegate recently discovered. ]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/cYtq0YjN]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:46:43.45Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/03/29/Beech-Nut-takes-on-toddler-snacks-with-new-bars-melty-yogurt-and-produce-bites-and-easy-packaging/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Beech-Nut takes on toddler snacks with new bars, melty yogurt and produce bites and easy packaging]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Beech-Nut is hoping to do for the toddler snack space what it did four years ago for the ‘tired and dated’ baby food category by launching new products in revamped packaging for young children that are inspired by what parents make at home, but more convenient.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/hpanJPXT]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:46:39.559Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/03/27/Any-talk-about-regenerative-agriculture-must-involve-policy-Clif-Bar-exec/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Any talk about regenerative agriculture must involve policy: Clif Bar exec]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[“I wish we had as much energy around a regenerative, climate-smart Farm Bill as we did around the marketing of regenerative, because now is the time to craft a Farm Bill that could actually improve climate and the quality of our farming,” says Clif Bar’s director of agriculture.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/ash4vsw0]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>People</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-02-18T05:34:06.971Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/03/27/The-Savory-Institute-s-Land-To-Market-Verification-aims-to-regenerate-1B-hectares-of-land/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[The Savory Institute’s Land To Market Verification aims to regenerate 1bn hectares of land]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[After decades of a slow build, the regenerative agriculture movement is finally taking off, thanks in part to the Savory Institute, which has launched the Land to Market verification program, which is designed to help stakeholders not just sustain the environment, but also improve it. ]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/ozrq3dZZ]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Suppliers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:46:33.065Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/03/22/Daiya-Foods-We-ve-expanded-our-scope-to-be-a-plant-based-food-company-for-consumers-throughout-their-day/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Daiya Foods: ‘We’ve expanded our scope to be a plant-based food company for consumers throughout their day’]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Not so long ago, dairy and meat alternatives were niche categories for vegans and vegetarians; today they’re driving a new ‘plant-based’ movement. But does plant-based necessarily mean healthy, and can brands in this space meet demand for cleaner labels? ]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/W7c24pdp]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>People</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:46:50.359Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/03/22/Truth-Bar-balances-convenience-function-and-flavor/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Truth Bar balances convenience, function and flavor]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Americans are snacking more than ever, but not just any bag of chips or candy bar will do. Rather, they want products that are both convenient and nutritious – two boxes that the makers of Truth Bar check with their line of functional nutrition bars.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/I0PaRtNP]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:46:35.176Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/03/22/Justin-s-founder-Food-should-not-only-be-good-for-our-bodies-but-also-for-our-natural-environment/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Justin’s founder: ‘Food should not only be good for our bodies, but also for our natural environment’]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Acquisitive large CPG brands now recognize that their best bet is to be leave their sexier bedfellows well alone, but give them the resources they need to expand more rapidly, rather than swallowing them under the corporate umbrella, says Justin’s founder Justin Gold.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/r5QD1ck4]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>People</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:46:49.827Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/03/22/Protes-cofounder-talks-protein-popcorn-I-was-tired-of-bars-and-shakes-and-I-wanted-something-different/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Protes cofounder talks protein popcorn: ‘I was tired of bars and shakes and I wanted something different’]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Does the world need protein popcorn? Why not, says Protes co-founder Krik Angacion, who says his latest innovation is less about giving Americans more protein, than giving them a wider range of options in the protein snacking set (what the world probably doesn’t need is another protein bar, he observes).]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/NihKTU6E]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>People</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:46:36.933Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/03/20/Yooga-has-drastically-less-sugar-than-other-plant-based-yogurts-claims-CEO/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Yooga has ‘drastically less sugar’ than other plant-based yogurts, claims CEO]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Multiple exhibitors at the Natural Products Expo West show were showcasing plant-based yogurts this year, but each with a slightly different slant, says Jody Polishchuk, who claims his product – Yooga – delivers on taste and nutrition, without as much sugar.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/ggGCKk4r]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>People</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:46:35.39Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/03/20/Not-all-fiber-is-created-equally-creators-of-resistant-starch-packed-Barley-line-argue/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Not all fiber is created equally, creators of resistant starch-packed Barley+ argue]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Consumer demand for fiber is on the rise thanks in part to increased awareness of the ingredient’s cancer-fighting and other health benefits, but according to recent research not all fiber packs the same punch.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/VjMde761]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:46:26.325Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/03/20/Demand-for-convenience-functional-health-benefits-help-bolster-tea-sales-in-the-US/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Demand for convenience, functional health benefits help bolster tea sales in the US]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[According to the Tea Association of the USA, sales of tea in the US are growing 3-5% annually, which the co-founder and CEO of Pique Tea attributes to rising consumer interest in plant-based diets, convenience and function beyond simple hydration. ]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/5iOfdAeW]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Markets</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:46:33.263Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/03/19/New-products-from-KIND-Snacks-offer-reduced-sugar-for-healthier-alternatives-to-competing-options/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[New products from KIND Snacks offer reduced sugar for healthier alternatives to competing options]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[For KIND Snacks, rising consumer concern about sugar and upcoming changes to the Nutrition Facts panel that will more boldly highlight the nutrient represent an opportunity – rather than a threat – to set itself apart from the competition with new products that have reduced sugar but not reduced taste.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/LJzNRTOX]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:46:24.308Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/03/19/Kashi-paves-way-for-brands-to-embrace-certified-transitional-and-encourage-organic-conversion/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Kashi & QAI pave the way for brands to embrace certified transitional and encourage organic conversion]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Kashi hopes that other brands will follow its lead in paying more for crops from farmers transitioning from conventional to organic to encourage more producers to make the switch and ensure there is sufficient ingredient supply in the future to meet the ever-rising consumer demand for organic products.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/or2Bb4MA]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-10-15T16:13:10.471Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/03/16/The-Coconut-Collaborative-We-see-the-plant-based-yogurt-category-just-exploding/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[The Coconut Collaborative: ‘We see the plant-based yogurt category just exploding']]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[There’s a reason why plant-based yogurts haven’t achieved anything close to the category share of plant-based milks – and it’s not simply that they are newer to market – claims Edward Averdieck, CEO at British coconut yogurt and dessert brand The Coconut Collaborative: “They don’t taste very nice.” ]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/uqCj7fGF]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>People</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:46:52.19Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/03/16/Bare-Snacks-CEO-Consumers-want-simple-ingredients-clean-labels-and-no-added-sugar/</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/pf/resources/images/logos/websites/food-navigator-usa/video-thumbnail.jpg?d=129</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title><![CDATA[Bare Snacks CEO: Consumers want simple ingredients, clean labels and no added sugar]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Bare Snacks – best known for its apple, banana and coconut chips – has expanded into the veggie snacking arena with a new line of carrot, beet, and sweet potato chips. FoodNavigator-USA caught up with CEO Santosh Padiki at the Natural Products Expo West show to find out more.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/Yf4uJ5rv]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>People</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:46:43.409Z</lastmod>
  </url>
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