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      <video:title><![CDATA[Eight trends that are reshaping the natural industry and opening doors in the conventional channel]]></video:title>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/03/15/Spindrift-raises-20m-in-Series-B-2-round-led-by-VMG-Partners/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Spindrift raises $20m in Series B-2 round led by VMG Partners ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Spindrift - which has carved a unique niche in the beverage aisle by using just two ingredients: lightly carbonated filtered water and freshly squeezed fruit juice (no sweeteners, no flavors) – has raised $20m in a Series B-2 round.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:46:54.466Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/03/14/Dr-Robert-Lustig-Processed-food-is-an-experiment-that-failed.-The-food-industry-is-getting-rich-and-it-s-killing-us/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Dr Robert Lustig: 'Processed food is an experiment that failed. The food industry is getting rich, and it’s killing us...']]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[A calorie is a calorie, right? Wrong, argues pediatrician, sugar-nemesis and author of best-selling book ‘Fat Chance’, Dr Robert Lustig, who caught up with FoodNavigator-USA at the Natural Products Expo West trade show in Anaheim last week.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:46:43.725Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/03/06/Research-showing-organic-techniques-restore-soil-carbon-could-expand-the-seal-s-appeal/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Research showing organic techniques restore soil carbon could expand the seal’s appeal]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[New research showing organic farming more effectively restores soil carbon and reduces the cause of climate change compared to conventional techniques could sway more shoppers to buy organic – especially as conscious consumerism continues to rise.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:45:56.765Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/03/03/ICVN-2018-Vegetarian-diets-are-associated-with-a-lower-risk-of-chronic-degenerative-disease/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[ICVN 2018: Vegan and vegetarian diets are associated with a lower risk of lifestyle related diseases]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Analysis of multiple cohorts of consumers around the world featuring large subsets of people on vegan and vegetarian diets – including the Adventist Health Study 2 in the US, the EPIC Oxford study in the UK and the Tzu Chi Health Study 1 and vegetarian study 2 in Taiwan – indicates that predominantly plant-based diets deliver consistently better health outcomes, delegates at the 7th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition were told.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/03/05/Trade-gap-between-domestic-and-imported-organic-soy-corn-raises-questions-about-fraud/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Trade gap between domestic and imported organic soy & corn raises questions about fraud]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Despite double-digit increases in the amount of organic corn and soybean grown domestically in recent years, imports of the crops are increasing twice as fast – raising questions about the quality of the product allowed in from overseas and underscoring a missed opportunity for local farmers, according to one industry stakeholder. ]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:45:55.22Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/03/01/Is-fat-especially-saturated-fat-really-back-In-short-no-argue-nutrition-scientists/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Is saturated fat really 'back?' In short, no, argue experts at ICVN 2018]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[“So the ketogenic diet, sure, it will cause you to lose weight in the short term. So would cholera, or a cocaine binge, but that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea,” observed Dr David Katz at the 7th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition (ICVN) this week. “There is more than one way to eat badly and the American public is committed to exploring them all.”]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:46:19.994Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/02/27/ICVN-2018-Not-all-plant-based-diets-are-created-equal-We-need-to-probe-more-into-what-a-healthy-vegetarian-diet-looks-like/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[ICVN 2018: ‘Not all plant-based diets are created equal… We need to probe more into what a healthy vegetarian diet looks like’]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[People on a primarily plant-based diet are consistently slimmer and healthier than meat eaters, with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, certain cancers and type 2 diabetes, according to research unveiled at the 7th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition (ICVN). But not all vegans and vegetarians are eating healthily, stressed speakers at the event, which attracted more than 750 delegates.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:46:20.415Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/02/07/Hakuna-Banana-The-way-we-like-to-describe-it-is-a-creamy-sorbet-we-think-we-re-creating-something-new/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Hakuna Banana: ‘The way we like to describe it is a creamy sorbet… we think we’re creating something new’]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Creamier than a sorbet, but far lower in fat and calories than dairy ice cream and most dairy-free alternatives, Hakuna Banana is seeking to carve a novel niche in the frozen desserts aisle, co-founder Hannah Hong told Elaine Watson at the Specialty Food Association’s Winter Fancy Food Show.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:46:03.136Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/02/05/Peanut-milk-delivers-higher-protein-and-a-cleaner-label-in-plant-based-milk-segment-says-Elmhurst-Milked/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Peanut milk delivers higher protein and a cleaner label in plant-based milk segment, says Elmhurst Milked ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Elmhurst Milked peanut milk - which has the protein content and creamy mouthfeel of dairy milk without the thickeners, emulsifiers and stabilizers deployed in most plant-based beverages - could form a base ingredient in protein shakes, yogurts and frozen desserts, says product manager Kimberly Behzadi.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:46:24.685Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/02/02/HIPPEAS-founder-Brand-was-everything-for-us-especially-in-the-beginning/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[HIPPEAS founder: ‘Brand was everything for us, especially in the beginning…’]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[On paper, organic extruded chickpea puffs might sound like niche natural products, but the meteoric ascent of HIPPEAS proves that edgy natural brands can hit the mainstream in record time if they have a compelling product and a brand that punches above its weight.  ]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:46:20.335Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/01/31/How-defensible-is-the-SMASHMALLOW-brand/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[How defensible is the SMASHMALLOW brand?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The proposition is deceptively simple. Take marshmallows - a product Americans can typically find in large clear bags in the baking ingredients category – add some gourmet flavors and a cleaner label, put them in a re-sealable pack and create a new usage occasion. But now SMASHMALLOW has proved ‘snacking marshmallows’ have potential, what’s to stop everyone else raining on its parade?]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:46:24.806Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/01/30/Barnana-heads-to-the-salty-snacks-aisle-with-organic-ridged-plantain-chips/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Barnana enters the salty snacks category with organic ridged plantain chips]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Ridged plantain chips – Barnana’s first foray into the large, but notoriously competitive salty snacks aisle – are a logical adjacency for the banana-obsessed brand that will take it further into the snacking mainstream, says CMO and co-founder Nik Ingersöll.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:45:46.085Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/01/27/Arctic-Zero-CEO-People-aren-t-really-eating-ice-cream-to-get-their-protein/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Arctic Zero CEO: People aren’t really eating ice cream to get their protein]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The success of high-protein, low cal brands Halo Top and Enlightened notwithstanding, most Americans don't head to the ice cream aisle for a protein fix, argues the CEO of Arctic Zero, who says his new light ice cream can compete with these brands when it comes to guilt-free indulgence (at just 280-360 calories/pint), but delivers a creamier mouth-feel and a cleaner label. ]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:45:48.016Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/01/27/nutpods-CEO-We-ve-done-our-homework-online-now-we-re-making-our-big-push-into-retail/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[nutpods CEO: 'We've done our homework online... now we're making our big push into retail']]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The plant-based creamer category has grown considerably more competitive since nutpods launched in early 2015 with its coconut-and-almond-based wares, but revenues surged 500% in 2017 for the Bellevue, WA-based brand, which has just completed a series B capital raise, and is preparing a big push into bricks and mortar retail after becoming the #1 best-selling alternative creamer on Amazon. ]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:45:48.388Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/01/26/The-British-Invasion-UGLY-Drinks-gears-up-for-spring-launch-on-the-east-coast/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[The British Invasion: UGLY Drinks gears up for spring launch on the east coast]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[London-based brand UGLY Drinks is gearing up for a US launch in spring 2018… Elaine Watson caught up with CEO and co-founder Hugh Thomas at the Specialty Food Association’s Winter Fancy Food Show to get the lowdown on what the brand is all about…]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:45:53.801Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/01/24/Tio-Gazpacho-completes-Series-B-hires-Matt-Merson-as-VP/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Tio Gazpacho hires VP, completes Series B: ‘2018 is going to be a huge year for us’]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Drinkable soup brand Tio Gazpacho has made its first executive hire with the appointment of beverage industry veteran Matt Merson as VP general manager. FoodNavigator-USA caught up with founder Austin Allan at the Specialty Food Association’s Winter Fancy Food Show to learn what this means for the brand.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:45:46.146Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/01/24/FORA-unveils-Faba-Butter-at-the-winter-fancy-food-show/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Faba Butter co-founder: 'Our goal is that the dairy companies will see value in us and won't see value in suing us']]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Faba Butter uses aquafaba – the viscous liquid left over from cooking chickpeas – to bind water, coconut oil and a plant-based liquid oil to create a vegan buttery spread claimed to blow rivals out of the water. Elaine Watson caught up with brand owner FORA at the Specialty Food Association’s Winter Fancy Food Show to find out more.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:45:53.236Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/01/24/Nouveau-Foods-showcases-Lotus-Pops-at-the-Winter-Fancy-Food-Show/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Nouveau Foods showcases Lotus Pops at the Winter Fancy Food Show: 'It's a great alternative to popcorn']]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Bored of popcorn, but looking for something equally light on the snacking front? Lotus Pops – a popped lotus seed snack on show at the Winter Fancy Food Show – meets consumer demand for guilt-free snacks that still deliver on taste and texture, claims brand owner Nouveau Foods.]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:45:35.467Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/01/24/Wellnut-Farms-debuts-walnut-butters-at-the-Fancy-Food-Show/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Wellnut Farms debuts indulgent walnut butters: 'We were told by a number of people that it just can’t be done...']]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The nut butter aisle has expanded well beyond the humble peanut in recent years, with almond, cashew and hazelnut options in many retailers. But walnuts present more of a challenge, says new market entrant Wellnut Farms.]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:45:48.358Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/12/19/FOOD-VISION-USA-2017-VIDEO-What-s-your-vision-for-the-future-of-food/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[VIDEO: What's your vision for the future of food?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[From entrepreneurs pioneering new farming methods and food technologies, to big brands adjusting to the changing landscape, FOOD VISION USA 2017 brought together a wide cross-section of industry players to explore how the industry is facing the challenges ahead. ]]></video:description>
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    <lastmod>2026-02-18T05:34:03.068Z</lastmod>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/12/08/Geltor-seeks-to-disrupt-gelatin-market-with-cellular-agriculture/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Geltor creates designer proteins using cellular agriculture: ‘Scale is one of the biggest hurdles’]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As anyone that’s tried a vegan gummy bear lately will tell you, it’s incredibly hard to replicate the unique properties of gelatin, a gelling agent derived from animal skin, bones and connective tissues used in everything from candies to Jello. But what if you could deliver the real thing… without slaughtering any animals? ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/12/08/Hampton-Creek-cellular-agriculture-director-talks-cultured-meat-clean-meat/</loc>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/12/05/Plant-based-meats-are-poised-for-growth-with-innovation-and-investment/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Plant-based meats are poised for growth as innovation and investment in space speed ahead]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[While household penetration of plant-based alternatives to meat in the US is only a small a fraction, innovation and sales in the category are poised for growth and could mirror the trajectory of plant-based milks, predicts a senior scientist with the Good Food Institute. ]]></video:description>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/11/27/FOOD-VISION-USA-THE-TRAILBLAZERS-The-Chaat-Co.-sees-a-bright-future/</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[ FOOD VISION USA 2017... THE TRAILBLAZERS: The Chaat Co. sees a bright future after breaking free from savory yogurt tag]]></video:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/11/26/Chobani-president-on-why-fat-is-back-the-launch-of-Smooth-savory-yogurt/</loc>
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      <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[Chobani president on why fat is back, the launch of Smooth, and why we haven’t seen the last of savory yogurt and oat/yogurt combos…  ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Chobani quietly withdrew its Oats and savory meze dip lines amid lackluster sales… but both concepts have legs, and will return, in some form, to the US market, says president and COO Tim Brown.]]></video:description>
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    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:45:53.109Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/11/22/FOOD-VISION-USA-2017-THE-TRAILBLAZERS-Funny-Farm-s-goat-milk-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[FOOD VISION USA 2017... THE TRAILBLAZERS: Funny Farm launches goat-milk products]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Consumers with sensitivities to cow’s milk who have begrudgingly forgone dairy-heavy comfort foods such as pizza and mac & cheeses or turned to plant-based options but miss the taste and texture of “real dairy” now have another option: Funny Farm’s line of goat-milk products.]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:45:33.804Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/11/21/FOOD-VISION-USA-2017-TRAILBLAZERS-Grasshoppers-are-almost-neutral-in-taste-and-flavor-Hargol-FoodTech/</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[FOOD VISION USA 2017... THE TRAILBLAZERS: ‘Grasshoppers are almost neutral in taste and flavor,’ says Hargol FoodTech CEO]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Grasshoppers have several distinct advantages over crickets as a food ingredient, claims Dror Tamir at Israeli edible insect start-up Hargol FoodTech, who caught up with FoodNavigator-USA editor Elaine Watson at FOOD VISION USA in Chicago.]]></video:description>
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    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:45:48.896Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/11/02/prebiotic-fiber-could-add-to-arsenal-for-fighting-obesity-epidemic/</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[Research suggests prebiotic fiber could add to the arsenal for fighting the obesity epidemic]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The stubborn rise of obesity rates in America despite the launch of a wide-range of calorie-restricting ‘diet’ products and exercise plans underscores the difficulty of weight loss, but emerging research on the role of the gut microbiota in the battle of the bulge suggests the solution could lie in what people eat and not necessarily in how much.]]></video:description>
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    </video:video>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/11/01/Legumes-lentils-peas-still-have-bead-on-pulse-of-Americans/</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[Products made with legumes, lentils & peas still have bead on pulse of Americans]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The arrival of 2017 may have marked the end of the year of the pulse, but new products featuring lentils and legumes continue to flood the market and gain traction with consumers thanks to the many benefits they offer, including weight management, heart health support, blood sugar management and even improved athletic performance. ]]></video:description>
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    <video:video>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Califia Farms balances demands for sugar reduction with desire for a touch of sweetness]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As the war on sugar gains momentum, plant-based beverage company Califia Farms is cutting back the sugar content across its product portfolio by 40% while still offering consumers who want something sweet options that are more in-line with World Health Organization recommendations for added sugar consumption.]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>Markets</video:tag>
    </video:video>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/10/30/Pistachios-could-help-moms-to-be-snack-control-blood-sugar-levels-study-reveals/</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[Pistachios could help moms-to-be snack safely while controlling their blood sugar levels, study reveals]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[New research on the health benefits of pistachios to help manage gestational diabetes could open up a whole new consumer group for the nut and the products that contain it, according to researchers and nutritionists who spoke at the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo in Chicago this month.]]></video:description>
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    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:45:03.769Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/10/30/Barilla-launches-Ready-Pasta-pouches-to-get-dinner-on-the-table-fast/</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[Barilla’s new Ready Pasta pouches help consumers overcome hurdles to get dinner on the table fast ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Pasta is often passed over by consumers who perceive it as having ‘too many carbs,’ or not being nutritionally dense or simply taking too long to prepare – but Barilla is making it a snap to make as part of a healthy meal with its new Ready Pasta pouches.]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:45:12.692Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/10/26/Dairy-farmers-to-cut-greenhouse-gas-production-by-25-by-2020/</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[Dairy farmers use technology in effort to cut greenhouse gas production by 25% by 2020]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Animal agriculture in the US is often criticized for its heavy environmental impact, but data from the National Dairy Council tells a very different story – one of farmers using technology to improve the sustainability of their lands and dairy production. ]]></video:description>
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    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:45:05.847Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/10/26/Annie-s-unveils-Your-House.-Your-Snacks-social-media-campaign/</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[Annie’s enjoys explosive growth in household penetration, unveils new snacks campaign]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[While General Mills’ group sales have been pretty lackluster of late, its natural and organic brand Annie’s – which notched up double-digit growth in measured channels in the latest quarter – continues to attract new consumers, with household penetration rising from around 10 million at the time of the acquisition (Oct 2014) to almost 25 million today. ]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/5wQ78YQY]]></video:player_loc>
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      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:45:26.959Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/10/02/Manufacturers-must-take-balanced-approach-to-nutrient-shortfalls/</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[Manufacturers must take ‘balanced’ approach to fortification & supplementation for nutrient shortfalls]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[In America we tend to think more is better, but when it comes to solving the rising problem of malnutrition or hidden hunger – fortifying foods with higher levels of vitamins and minerals or creating supplements with nutrient levels that far exceed the daily recommended value is not the best approach according to a leading nutrition expert. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:44:28.273Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/07/24/As-soda-sales-fall-kombucha-rises/</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[As soda sales fall, kombucha rises]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Tumbling soda sales have opened the door to the mainstream market for a variety of functional beverages that were previously relegated to the natural channel, including kombuncha sales of which, according to one entrepreneur, grew 41% to $534 million last year and are expected to reach $4 billion by 2024.]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:44:00.087Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/07/19/Bonafide-Provisions-expands-bone-broth-s-appeal-with-Drinkable-Veggies/</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[Bonafide Provisions expands the reach and appeal of bone broth with Drinkable Veggies]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As recently as two years ago, bone broth was virtually unheard of by the masses, but now it is seemingly everywhere with newcomers crowding the category and pushing early players such as Bonafide Provisions to innovate to stay ahead of the competition. ]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/cASim4oU]]></video:player_loc>
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      <video:tag>Markets</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:43:55.643Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/07/07/Defining-dietary-fiber-at-the-2017-IFT-show/</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[VIDEO: Should we define dietary fiber on the basis of what it is or what it does?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Which ingredients should be classified as dietary fibers and why? Elaine Watson caught up with Dr Dennis Gordon from North Dakota State University (NDSU) at the IFT show in Las Vegas as the FDA considers petitions from suppliers of everything from inulin to gum acacia.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/BfwKUshV]]></video:player_loc>
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      <video:tag>Suppliers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-02-18T05:24:13.365Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/07/06/Sugar-Reduction-What-s-next-At-IFT-companies-weigh-in/</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[How will added sugar labeling change the market? At IFT, companies weigh in]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The controversial requirement to list added sugar on the nutrition facts panel has divided the industry. Though different parties may disagree on whether or not the move is good or bad for the industry, many agree that it will certainly change the landscape.]]></video:description>
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      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Markets</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:44:08.374Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/07/06/Entomo-Farms-talks-edible-insects-at-IFT-2017/</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[Entomo Farms: 'We’re one of the most recognized [edible insect] brands across the world now']]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Canadian bug powder supplier Entomo Farms is still doing most of its business with snack food companies, but VP Darren Goldin – chatting with FoodNavigator-USA at the IFT show - envisions a future where frozen raw insects (as well as the roasted and milled variety) hit center stage.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/f3cItWND]]></video:player_loc>
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      <video:tag>Suppliers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:44:06.496Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/07/06/Cargill-R-D-VP-talks-processed-food-EverSweet-at-IFT-2017/</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[VIDEO: Cargill R&D VP talks ‘processed’ food: ‘All food is made of chemicals’]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[To many consumers, ‘processed food’ is just another term for ‘junk food.’ It’s hard to define, but we know it when we see it (Twinkies). But do we know a ‘highly processed’ ingredient when we see it, and how much processing is too much? Elaine Watson caught up with Cargill’s VP R&D Dr Chris Mallett at the IFT Show to get his take.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/ME6bj8LS]]></video:player_loc>
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      <video:tag>R&amp;D</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:44:19.586Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/06/30/IFT-2017-green-banana-flour-in-focus/</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[VIDEO: ‘Green banana flour has the functionality of a starch and the label of a fruit…’]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[One product that generated quite a buzz at the IFT show this year was NuBana green banana flour from International Agriculture Group (IAG). Elaine Watson caught up with VP marketing and business development (and resistant starch guru) Rhonda Witwer to find out more.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/vEhurRiI]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Suppliers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:44:10.831Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/06/30/Clean-meat-labeling-and-regulation-in-focus-at-IFT-2017/</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[VIDEO: Will we need a new regulatory framework for clean (cultured) meat?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Producing ‘clean’ meat by culturing cells – instead of raising or slaughtering animals - is a new frontier in food production, but will it require a new regulatory framework, and what should we call it? Elaine Watson caught up with one food law attorney to find out more.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/pYY3cnu5]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Regulation</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:44:24.063Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/06/28/Retail-competition-heats-up-as-consumers-seek-more-ethnic-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[Competition among retailers heats up as consumers seek more diverse, ethnic products]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Consumer demand for products that are authentic and ethnic is not only prompting brand manufacturers to innovate it is also raising the competitive bar at retailers, according to industry experts.]]></video:description>
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      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Markets</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:43:28.387Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/06/27/Paleo-followers-fuel-brand-awareness-sales-for-compliant-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[Passionate paleo followers can fuel brand awareness, sales for compliant packaged products]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Between 1 to 3 million people in the United States follow the paleo diet, and yet relatively few packaged products comply with the regime – making it a market brimming with potential that once tapped could quickly drive brand awareness and sales, according to the co-founders of frozen dessert brand Snow Monkey.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/VMktHM6x]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:43:25.941Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/06/08/Baldor-Specialty-Food-s-efforts-to-cut-food-waste-are-adding-money/</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[Baldor Specialty Foods' efforts to cut food waste are adding money]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As the issue of food waste rises in prominence in the US, industry players are stepping up to the plate to save scraps and reduce waste, including Baldor Specialty Foods, which recently undertook an ambitious food waste reduction plan called Sparcs.]]></video:description>
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      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:43:31.966Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/05/30/Organic-industry-asks-for-funds-to-expand-production-oversight/</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 industry asks legislators for funds to expand domestic production & increase oversight]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[More than a hundred representatives for the organic industry descended on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, last Thursday to extol to legislators the benefits of their industry to the US economy and ask for additional funding and help expand organic practices as well as increase trade oversight.]]></video:description>
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      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Markets</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:43:21.51Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/05/25/Standardized-language-for-expiration-dates-will-help-reduce-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[Standardized language for expiration dates should help reduce food waste, according to GMA]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[According to the nonprofit Feeding America, 126 billion pounds of food is wasted each year in America – a staggering number that prompted USDA and EPA to challenge producers, manufacturers and consumers to help reduce food loss and waste by 50% by 2030.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/2scjpdjy]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Markets</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:43:40.744Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/05/09/Food-Starter-helps-entrepreneurs-break-into-food-and-beverage-industry/</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[Food Starter helps entrepreneurs break into the competitive food and beverage industry]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Launching a food business takes more than secret family recipe – it also takes money, equipment, space and in-depth knowledge about regulations, distribution and marketing, which can be hard for some startups to coordinate by themselves. ]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/UGsM5k9y]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:43:06.723Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/05/08/Clean-meat-could-be-commercially-available-in-less-than-10-years/</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[Cellular agriculture advances mean ‘clean meat’ could be commercially available in less than 10 years]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The idea of eating a burger grown in a lab rather than from a cow raised on a farm and slaughtered for its meat may sound like something out of a science fiction story set far in the future, but in reality the commercialization of so-called “clean meat” could be as little as four or five years away. ]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/DSeRAZjk]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>R&amp;D</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:43:07.783Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/05/04/How-to-shift-perception-of-GMOs-from-good-vs-evil-to-simply-a-choice/</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[Could the biotech disclosure law help shift perception of GMOs from good vs evil to simply a choice?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[In many ways, the conversation about GMOs has been a debate about good versus evil, but ingredient supplier Cargill wants to shift the discussion to one simply about choice – a goal that one executive says can only be achieved if manufacturers and suppliers start talking to consumers about the benefits GMOs offer. ]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/tJ3FzxfH]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:43:05.108Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/04/27/SmartLabel-helps-brands-meet-consumers-mounting-clean-label-demands/</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[SmartLabel gains traction as a tool for brands to meet consumers’ mounting clean label demands]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[While SmartLabel is still in its relative infancy, manufacturers are flocking to the technology to help them provide the in-depth information that today’s consumers want as part of the clean label movement, but which might not fit on product packaging.]]></video:description>
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      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:43:03.038Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/04/25/Potential-for-Nutrition-Facts-label-delay-should-not-slow-compliance/</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 potential of a delay to Nutrition Facts label changes should not slow compliance efforts]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Assuming FDA does not delay the deadline for the new Nutrition Fact label as requested by industry, then large companies have slightly more than a year left to overcome challenges associated with added sugar, the new definition of dietary fiber, changes to vitamins and minerals daily values and other time consuming tweaks.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/1Gc2EBkn]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Regulation</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-02-18T05:33:57.082Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/04/12/Arctic-Zero-CEO-Clean-Label-not-just-low-sugar-low-calorie-low-fat/</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[Arctic Zero’s new social media video campaign shows how ‘clean label’ is more than just ‘free-from’]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[With the launch of four new varieties, Arctic Zero produced a video to tell consumers the story of how the ingredients were sourced.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/nCSHc9Bq]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-10-15T15:48:12.299Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/03/23/Manufacturers-navigate-greenwashing-allegations/</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[Manufacturers walk tightrope between demand for natural products and greenwashing allegations]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Today’s consumers want products that are natural, sustainable and environmentally friendly, but manufacturers hoping to appeal to these values face significant threats from lawsuits alleging greenwashing and evolving regulations and enforcement efforts by FDA and FTC.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/PMoI874b]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Regulation</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:42:26.273Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/03/22/Crunchies-targets-Millennial-moms-with-freeze-dried-fruits/</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[Crunchies targets Millennial moms as fruit & veggie snacking gathers pace]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[If freeze-dried fruit conjures up images of space food, or brightly colored soggy bits floating in your breakfast cereal, you should buy a bag of Crunchies, and reassess, says CEO Scott Jacobson, who says that when it comes to fruit & veggie snacks, his freeze-dried wares beat air dried and baked options hands down in the nutritional stakes.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/8ukkWQlp]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:42:47.47Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/03/21/Annie-s-sales-set-to-reach-400m-in-fiscal-2017/</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[Annie’s president: ‘Over the last two years we’ve added four million new households each year’]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[While some commentators baulked at the $820m General Mills parted with to get its hands on Annie’s, the brand has gone from strength to strength since the deal closed in late October 2014, with sales set to reach $400m this fiscal year, and household penetration significantly increasing, says president John Foraker.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/mL4QqLl2]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:42:49.677Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/03/21/Three-tips-for-selling-internationally-inspired-authentic-products-to-Americans-from-industry-veteran/</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[Three tips for selling internationally-inspired, authentic products to Americans from industry veteran]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Americans may be becoming more adventurous in what they eat – seeking international flavors and products – but some retailers and buyers are hesitant to stock these types of new products for fear that they won’t sell once they are on store shelves. ]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/F9cIAzWI]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:42:24.305Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/03/21/CPG-accelerator-SKU-blends-mentorship-networking-to-help-startups-succeed/</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[CPG accelerator SKU blends mentorship & networking to help startups succeed]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Starting and growing a company is hard – especially in the highly competitive food and beverage industry, but Austin, Texas-based accelerator SKU is tipping the odds of success in favor of entrepreneurs with its “proven blend of mentorship, community,” unique programming and industry connections. ]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/WBCkIxKc]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:42:24.16Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/03/20/Hip-Chick-Farms-expands-its-portfolio/</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[Hip Chick Farms expands its portfolio of clean, simple poultry & other frozen foods]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[McDonalds, Panera and other high profile food service companies took notable steps last year to introduce “healthier” chicken products, but frozen poultry product producer Hip Chick Farms thinks more can done and it is stepping up the plate to push change forward in 2017. ]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/flvbHFQ8]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:42:22.122Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/03/20/Rising-animal-welfare-concerns-push-farmers-manufacturers-to-rethink-humane-agriculture/</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[Rising animal welfare concerns push farmers & manufacturers to rethink humane agriculture]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As animal welfare concerns become increasingly mainstream, farmers and manufacturers, such as the natural and organic meat brand Applegate, are optimistically rethinking the scale of and their approach to humanely raised animal agriculture.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/RMMx7sdZ]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Suppliers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:42:28.404Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/03/17/Expo-West-feedback-overwhelmingly-positive-for-banana-brittle/</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[Barnana CMO: 'We tested banana brittle for eight months before we took it to market']]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Barnana carved out virgin territory in the healthy snacks segment with its chewy banana bites, but will its new banana brittle prove equally groundbreaking? FoodNavigator-USA caught up with chief marketing officer Nik Ingersoll at the Expo West show to learn more.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/BIjpRKvW]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:42:49.743Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/03/16/Kite-Hill-weighs-into-plant-milk-debate-at-Expo-West/</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[Kite Hill weighs into plant ‘milk’ debate: ‘Do electric cars not get to call themselves cars because they don’t have a combustion engine?’]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[An electric vehicle uses a very different propulsion system to the internal combustion engine, but it also has four wheels, and gets you from A to B, which to most consumers, makes it a 'car.' So isn't it time to apply the same logic to plant-based 'milk' 'cheese,' and 'yogurt'? asks the CEO of almond-fueled brand Kite Hill.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/BdRktc0F]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:42:54.171Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/03/15/Regenerative-agriculture-next-food-trend-says-EPIC-at-Expo-West/</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[EPIC Provisions co-founder: 'Regenerative agriculture is the next big movement in food']]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Meat and dairy often get a bad rap on the sustainability front, but not all animal production systems have the same impact on the planet, says EPIC Provisions co-founder Taylor Collins, who reckons that “the next big movement in food is coming in the form of regenerative agriculture,” which he claims is “creating a net positive return on the environment.”  ]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/EfjZ3Sk9]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:42:49.623Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/02/09/KRAVE-Jerky-talks-meat-snacks-at-the-Fancy-Food-Show/</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[KRAVE Jerky general manager: It’s our flavors that differentiate us]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[When KRAVE burst onto the scene in 2010, its all-natural credentials, premium packaging and gourmet flavors gave it a unique point of difference in the sluggish meat snacks market. Since then, however, scores of new entrants have started muscling in on its territory. So how can it stay ahead of the curve?]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/XHNoFr1p]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Clean label</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:42:13.405Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/02/07/The-Good-Bean-Our-bean-snacks-are-accessible-delicious-affordable/</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 Good Bean: ‘We want to make bean nutrition accessible, delicious and affordable’]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[If pulse-based snacks (made with beans, peas, chickpeas, or lentils) were seen as niche, ‘natural,’ products a few years ago, they are firmly in the mainstream in 2017, says the CEO of one firm on a mission to make beans “accessible, delicious and affordable.”]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/WQDAPPp5]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Clean label</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-10-15T15:44:52.055Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/02/06/Foraging-Fox-unveils-beet-ketchup-at-fancy-food-show/</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[Beet it: The Foraging Fox offers a new twist on ketchup]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Beets are making their way into everything from sports nutrition products to snacks, salads and juices, but do they belong in ketchup?]]></video:description>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/02/02/That-s-It-veggie-bars-could-be-bigger-than-fruit-bars-says-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[That’s It CEO: Our veggie bars could be just as big, if not bigger, than our fruit bars]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[That’s It fruit bars were an immediate hit, but will the brand’s new veggie bars – which combine black beans with veggies such as peas, carrots, kale, and corn – be a tougher sell? ]]></video:description>
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      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Startups &amp; entrepreneurs</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:42:17.957Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/01/31/Rhythm-Superfoods-talks-healthy-snacks-at-the-Fancy-Food-Show/</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[Rhythm Superfoods CEO: 'Our new products will be nutrient dense, shelf-stable and delicious...']]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Rhythm Superfoods has just closed a $6m financing round led by Gen Mills' 301 INC arm. But what will it spend the money on? FoodNavigator-USA editor Elaine Watson caught up with CEO Scott Jensen at the Winter Fancy Food Show to find out.   ]]></video:description>
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      <video:tag>Startups &amp; entrepreneurs</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:42:22.233Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/01/31/Dang-Foods-talks-placement-for-healthy-snacks-at-the-Fancy-Food-Show/</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[Dang Foods: The next generation of whole food snacks belongs in the produce aisle]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The next generation of fruit- and vegetable-based whole food snacks belongs in the produce aisle, not the salty snacks aisle, says Dang Foods. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Startups &amp; entrepreneurs</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:42:16.265Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/01/30/Zupa-Noma-talks-drinkable-soup-at-the-Fancy-Food-Show/</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[Are Americans warming to cold soup? It's all about (more) fiber and (less) sugar, says ZÜPA NOMA]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Cold soup in a bottle is still a novelty for many Americans, but the concept of ‘souping’ (as opposed to ‘juicing’) is gaining traction, particularly for consumers watching their sugar intake, claims Sonoma Brands founder Jon Sebastiani.]]></video:description>
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      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Startups &amp; entrepreneurs</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:42:13.508Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/01/27/Califia-Farms-joins-plant-milk-debate-at-the-Fancy-Food-Show/</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[Califia Farms CEO weighs into plant 'milk' debate: ‘The consumer has never been confused']]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Labeling conventions in plant-based ‘dairy’ are a hot topic right now, with two leading players (Almond Breeze and Silk) hit with false advertising lawsuits this week, and a Senate Bill urging the FDA to enforce standards of identity for milk, cheese and yogurt. So where does Califia Farms, one of the leading brands in the plant-based segment, stand on this issue?]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/VzrUa3rA]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Regulation</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:42:20.395Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2016/12/13/More-must-be-done-to-make-the-healthy-choice-the-easy-choice-CSPI-says/</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[Companies, retailers must do more to make the healthy choice the easy choice, CSPI says]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Consumer interest in healthy eating is at an all-time high, and in many ways food and beverage manufacturers are rising to meet this demand by cutting calories from across their portfolios and offering more better-for-you options -- but the Center for Science in the Public interest says companies can do more.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/g8diCXEe]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Suppliers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-02-18T05:33:39.767Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2016/12/09/FOOD-VISION-USA-2016-TRAILBLAZERs-Afineur-cultured-coffee/</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[FOOD VISION USA 2016... THE TRAILBLAZERS: Afineur taps into fermented trend with ultra-smooth cultured coffee]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Afineur – one of three winners in this year's trailblazers challenge at Food Vision USA – reckons microbes can transform the flavor and nutrition of a host of agricultural products, starting with coffee.  ]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/mZEaMNXB]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>R&amp;D</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-18T00:18:47.151Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2016/12/09/FOOD-VISION-USA-2016-TRAILBLAZERS-Hippeas-carves-out-new-territory/</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[FOOD VISION USA 2016... THE TRAILBLAZERS: Hippeas carves out new territory in snacks, 'What really gives me confidence is the level of consumer engagement']]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Give peas a chance? It's tough breaking into the ultra-competitive snacks market with a brand that resonates across all retail channels, but Hippeas - one of three winners in this year's trailblazers challenge at Food Vision USA - has managed to pull it off. So what is founder Livio Bisterzo doing differently?]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/ZrGFo40U]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Startups &amp; entrepreneurs</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-21T00:19:41.668Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2016/12/09/VoxPop-How-small-brands-can-keep-image-after-big-company-acquisition/</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[VoxPop: Do consumers still ‘trust’ smaller brands after they've been acquired by larger companies?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Large companies are buying up smaller brands here and there, yet the size of these brands are often the reason they get a following in the first place. We chat with some of this year’s FoodVision USA attendees to see how they think consumers react to these acquisitions.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/J9auGDc9]]></video:player_loc>
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      <video:tag>R&amp;D</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:41:35.233Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2016/12/09/FOOD-VISION-USA-2016-TRAILBLAZERS-Shaka-Tea/</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[FOOD VISION USA 2016... THE TRAILBLAZERS: Shaka Tea puts māmaki on the map, 'We're building an authentically Hawaiian brand']]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Launching a new brand in the ready-to-drink tea market is not for the faint-hearted, but Shaka Tea - one of three winners in this year's trailblazers challenge at Food Vision USA - has unique attributes that set it apart from the competition, says co-founder Bella Hughes.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/F7s9DuWc]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Startups &amp; entrepreneurs</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:41:50.293Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2016/12/05/VoxPop-Is-a-plant-based-diet-the-future/</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[VoxPop: Is a plant-based diet the future? We ask people in the industry]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[At November’s FoodVision USA, we snatched several attendees to get their take on the rising popularity of plant-based diets and food.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/d6cR66Tr]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Trends</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:41:40.098Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2016/11/30/Plant-based-burger-just-another-protein-option-says-Beyond-Meat/</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[Plant-based burger just another protein option, says Beyond Meat: ‘All of a sudden, the meat aisle becomes the protein aisle’]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Beyond Burger – the first refrigerated plant-based patty to sit in the meat counter – will move into all Whole Foods regions by the end of the year, while brand owner Beyond Meat is also in talks with foodservice chains interested in testing or launching the product next year, according to executive chairman Seth Goldman.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/84KgOWto]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Startups &amp; entrepreneurs</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:41:41.688Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2016/11/16/FOOD-VISION-USA-Innovate-or-die-says-Rabobank/</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[FOOD VISION USA: Dude, where's my consumer?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Many ‘legacy’ food and beverage brands are losing market share because they have “lost touch with where the consumer is going,” delegates at Food Vision USA were told.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/e3YrDErl]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Markets</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:41:41.665Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2016/11/09/Sally-robot-salad-maker-offers-mass-customization-reThink-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[Rise of the machines: Meet the new wave of robots heading to your kitchen and your favorite restaurant]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[From robotic hands on rails above your worktop that will make your dinner, and then clean up afterwards, to a suite of wifi-connected devices for stress-free meal planning and cooking, technology seems set to transform our kitchens. But what about restaurants, colleges and workplaces? Elaine Watson caught up with the entrepreneur behind Sally, the robotic salad maker, to find out...]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/vt0I6dbF]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Startups &amp; entrepreneurs</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:41:12.159Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2016/11/08/David-Katz-reThink-Food-Nutrition-advice-doesn-t-keep-changing/</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[Dr David Katz at reThink Food 2016: 'We're told nutritional advice keeps changing... that's just not true']]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[“I don’t know what to eat anymore because the ‘experts’ keep changing their minds about what’s good for me…” It’s a common refrain, and a convenient one if you’re trying to justify a lousy diet, says one leading nutrition researcher. But it’s also plain wrong. We basically know what to do, he says, we just don’t do it. ]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/hfL4e9IW]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>R&amp;D</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-02-18T05:33:43.279Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2016/11/07/Perfect-Day-talks-animal-free-milk-at-rethink-Food-2016/</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[Perfect Day talks animal-free milk at reThink Food 2016: ‘One of the huge questions is what do we call it?’]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Unlike nut- or legume-based ‘milk’ brands, Berkeley-based Perfect Day is actually making the real thing, minus the cows. But how is it doing it, and will consumers buy into its product as a greener, more ethical alternative to dairy-milk or dismiss it as ‘Frankenmilk? Elaine Watson caught up with co-founder Ryan Pandya at the reThink Food conference in Napa Valley to find out.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/tvmbtgZ3]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Brands &amp; manufacturers</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:41:16.87Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2016/10/20/Pea-protein-specialist-branches-out-into-whole-pulse-powders/</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[Pea protein specialist branches out into whole pulse powders]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[World Food Processing is branching out from pea protein to offering a line of whole pulse ingredients aimed at helping food manufacturers achieve fortification targets.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/ntEUWmGd]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Trends</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2026-02-18T05:33:45.812Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2016/10/17/Frutarom-s-extract-line-aims-to-bring-Mediterranean-diet-benefits-to-formulators/</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[Frutarom's extract line aims to bring Mediterranean diet benefits to formulators]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Israeli ingredient supplier Frutarom Health has launched a line of extracts that offer fortification possibilities for food and beverage manufacturers.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/fCCQAhlW]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Health, wellness &amp; nutrition</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:40:44.226Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2016/10/04/Good-Culture-repositions-cottage-cheese-as-on-the-go-protein-source/</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[Good Culture repositions cottage cheese for on-the-go, protein focused consumers]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[When most Americans think of cottage cheese – if they think about it – images of 1950s-styles salads with syrupy fruit or uninspired scoops of lumpy white mush likely come to mind. But industry newcomer Good Culture wants to “bring cottage cheese back” by connecting it to macro trends and offering modern twists. ]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/nc2YSMQm]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Startups &amp; entrepreneurs</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:40:23.2Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2016/10/03/301-INC-shines-light-on-what-qualities-startups-catch-investors-eyes/</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[301 INC shines light on what qualities in startups catch investors’ attention]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Hardly a week goes by without a large food company snapping up an innovative food or beverage company or someone investing millions in a promising young brand – but for every entrepreneur who secures sufficient funds to scale, many more struggle to be noticed and succeed.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/xYFBCJFW]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>R&amp;D</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:40:29.445Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2016/09/29/How-drinking-Pickle-Juice-alleviates-cramps-speeds-recovery/</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 science behind the folklore: How drinking Pickle Juice alleviates cramps & speeds recovery]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Usually urban legends are little more than myths. But every once and awhile there is a nugget of truth behind them, as in the case of athletes drinking pickle brine to prevent cramps and speed recovery. ]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/iGAfmIjv]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>R&amp;D</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:40:22.955Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2016/08/08/Gluten-free-products-evolve-as-more-nutritious-flavorful/</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[Gluten-free products are evolving to be more nutritious, flavorful, Firebird Artisan Mills says]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The gluten free market in the US remains hot, but as the category becomes more crowded, manufacturers must offer products with added appeal to stay competitive – such as a protein boost from pulses or an added dose of fiber and flavor with ancient grains, according to experts.]]></video:description>
      <video:player_loc><![CDATA[https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/8TAjeLeg]]></video:player_loc>
      <video:family_friendly>yes</video:family_friendly>
      <video:tag>Trends</video:tag>
    </video:video>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T15:39:50.812Z</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
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