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      <title><![CDATA[10 iconic food and drink brands that flopped worldwide]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:19:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[General Mills’ $697m Brazil hit shows how fast Big Food has changed]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:03:39 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:52:05 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:35:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Could the GLP-1 boom open the door to shrinkflation?]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Iran conflict: The 5 biggest pressure points for food and beverage]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Iran conflict poses significant risks to the food and beverage industry with oil, transport and energy costs; disruptions to polyethylene and aluminum; the threat of cyber attacks; and ultimately inflation]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:59:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Artificial sweeteners: Why the science war is raging on]]></title>
      <link>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/04/13/artificial-sweeteners-why-the-science-war-wont-end/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Conflicting studies on artificial sweeteners are fuelling fresh debate across food and drink, as health risks, regulation and reformulation collide worldwide.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:07:55 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gut-friendly, prebiotic or high fibre? Navigating the terminology ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Gut health sodas like Poppi face different regulatory environments in the US and UK, leading to differences in marketing terms such as "prebiotic" in the US and "high fibre" in the UK, despite identical product formulations.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Unilever buys greens supplement brand Grüns  ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Unilever has acquired popular VMS company Grüns for an undisclosed amount.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:57:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The 10 most innovative food and drink products of the year]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Flora Southey]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover Mintel’s top 10 most innovative food and drink products in EMEA for 2026, from low‑GI pasta to collagen shakes and functional coffee.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:22:21 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FDA extends deadline as hidden gluten puts regulatory fine-tuning under the spotlight]]></title>
      <link>https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2026/04/08/fda-targets-hidden-gluten-in-food-labels-with-new-disclosure-push/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Gill Hyslop]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[The FDA is reviewing gluten labelling rules to tackle hidden gluten, improve transparency and reduce cross-contact risks for consumers with coeliac disease.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:10:51 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How Bel defied global snacking headwinds]]></title>
      <link>https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2026/04/07/bel-doubles-down-on-healthy-snacking-as-rivals-falter/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Teodora Lyubomirova]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[As global snack giants struggle, Bel Group is driving growth by sticking to healthy dairy and plant‑based snacks, regional investment and disciplined innovation.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:49:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[California pushes ‘non-UPF’ seal as certifications multiply and confusion grows]]></title>
      <link>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/07/non-upf-labels-surge-as-california-proposes-new-seal/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Elizabeth Crawford]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[California proposes a non-UPF certification as labels multiply, but inconsistent definitions of ultra-processed foods could confuse consumers and industry alike.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:37:24 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Cacao pods and ‘ugly’ potatoes powering the upcycled foods movement]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Timothy Inklebarger]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[As the global upcycled food market grows, brands like Blue Stripes and Seven Sundays are innovating with sustainable snacks and cereal options.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:36:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Danone bets on nutrient quality, not quantity, as consumers look to food for health]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:35:36 +0000</pubDate>
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