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      <title><![CDATA[Mars’ artificial-dye-free push hits major reformulation hurdles]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[In Europe, the EUDR, the EU's anti-deforestation regulation, fast approaches. Now, the UK has announced its own rules. While the details of the rules have yet to be solidified, it will cover coffee, cocoa, palm oil, soy and rubber, and will apply in Great Britain (the UK excluding Northern Ireland, where the EUDR will apply). ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ingredion-Tate & Lyle deal: the future of ingredients solutions]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ingredion’s takeover of Tate & Lyle signals rising consolidation as suppliers race to offer one-stop, multi-ingredient solutions for sugar reduction and reformulation]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:24:30 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Red, white and chew: The limited edition treats marking America’s 250th birthday]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[From Oreo Firecracker Pop Cookies and Betty Crocker’s million-cake giveaway to star-shaped pretzels and patriotic Tater Tots, discover the bakery and snack launches celebrating America’s 250th birthday.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:19:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[PepsiCo, Danone & Nestlé: how AI is powering F&B growth]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:02:43 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Döhler commits to cocoa‑free future with Nukoko acquisition]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Döhler’s acquisition of Nukoko signals a shift for confectionery as cocoa-free chocolate moves from niche to scalable solution amid supply and cost pressures.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:39:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lindt hits 100% cocoa milestone amid Big Confectionery sustainability drive]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Lindt & Sprüngli reaches 100% Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa as Big Confectionery accelerates sustainability, farmer income and long-term supply resilience.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:42:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mars goes all in on renewables as emissions fall and growth climbs]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mars hits 100% renewable electricity across US operations, cutting emissions while growing the business and scaling clean energy and regenerative agriculture.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:08:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mondelēz reveals taste is no longer king in snacking]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The 2026 State of Snacking report explores why consumers increasingly discover food visually, value texture and make purchasing decisions driven by comfort, reward and connection.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:59:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Neapolitan reigns: Dessert experts highlight classic flavours for growth]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice creams continue to outperform flavour and health trends as Oishi Manufacturing streamlines operations for growth.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:16:24 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mondelēz appoints new EVP and CFO in leadership reshuffle]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Eastlake]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Mondelēz appoints Amit Banati as CFO, signalling continuity and a focus on disciplined growth as competition in global snacking intensifies.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:01:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mars names new digital executive as growth strategy ramps up]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Eastlake]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Mars appoints Kemal Cetin as CDIO to drive digital transformation, accelerate growth and strengthen its global snacking strategy amid Kellanova integration.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:45:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nestlé USA eliminates artificial colors as part of broader reformulation overhaul]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Nestlé USA has completed its 2026 goal of removing artificial colors defined by Food, Drug & Cosmetic (FD&C) from its US food and beverage portfolio as part of the company’s broader reformulation and transparency initiatives.  ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:27:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Chewy, gooey, crunchy or creamy: do consumers value texture?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Brands, especially in confectionery, are increasingly prioritising texture. But do consumers value it? Consumers look for certain textures, including creamy, chewy and crunchy, in indulgent products. In chocolate specifically, nearly as many are attracted to products by texture as by flavour. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:54:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Protein ice cream, EPG and the future of food: Why David’s Peter Rahal is betting on tech over branding]]></title>
      <link>https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2026/06/11/davids-peter-rahal-on-protein-ice-cream-epg-and-why-food-tech-beats-branding/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[David’s protein ice cream sold out in 28 minutes, but Peter Rahal says the real story is food technology. The David founder discusses EPG, category expansion, and the future of functional food.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:19:34 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nestlé and Ghirardelli reboot cookie dough]]></title>
      <link>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/06/10/how-baking-brands-are-upgrading-their-cookie-dough-lineups/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Deniz Ataman]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[From remix-style flavor innovation to elevated ingredient quality, brands are taking different approaches to modernizing a category defined by nostalgia, indulgence and ease.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:55:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tate & Lyle agrees £2.7bn takeover by Ingredion]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[How sustainability is becoming ice cream’s next growth ingredient]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Teodora Lyubomirova]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Froneri is leveraging sustainability across sourcing, product innovation and branding to support premium indulgence and snacking trends — and drive growth.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:32:36 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mondelēz ignites airport buzz with Milka x Monopoly campaign]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Eastlake]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Mondelēz World Travel Retail launches limited-edition Milka x Monopoly campaign across Europe and Latin America airports, combining experiential marketing with collectable rewards to drive travel retail growth.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:49:06 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>Mondelez International</category>
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      <title><![CDATA[Unilever CEO defends $40bn McCormick megamerger]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Eastlake]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Unilever CEO defends $40bn McCormick merger amid investor backlash and internal dissent, as doubts grow over the impact of separating its Foods division.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:08:31 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Unilever CEO defends $40bn McCormick megamerger amid growing backlash.]]></media:description>
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