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      <title><![CDATA[Why coffee is make-or-break for alt dairy]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Kinisla’s launch marks a new era for Kerry’s dairy business, but can strong protein demand and premium positioning offset weak consumer sentiment and market volatility?
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      <title><![CDATA[Nestlé and Danone: Baby food pouches under fire as microplastics found]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[How convenience is redefining dairy innovation]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Explore how dairy brands are tapping into occasions-driven snacking with pouch formats, cheese snacks, ice cream bites and RTD beverages, driven by demand for convenience, protein and health-focused innovation.
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      <description><![CDATA[Recent reports have suggested that private equity firms such as Blackstone and CD&R have recently expressed interest in The Magnum Ice Cream Company. The company's share price has been low for some time, indicating that it's struggling since it was demerged from its former parent, Unilever. However, several structural factors may have contributed to the new company's performance. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:09:48 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[From matcha to functional botanicals, brands are navigating a widening gap between fast-moving trends and slow-building infrastructure, forcing R&D, procurement and formulation teams to rethink how scalability is built from the ground up.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arla Foods snaps up historic Australian cottage cheese firm]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Why packaging decisions can’t be left to the last minute]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Deniz Ataman]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Big brands unite on regenerative ag – but who will pay to scale it?]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Oliver Morrison]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Forty leading global food and agriculture companies have signed a joint declaration to accelerate regenerative agriculture, aligning behind SAI Platform’s Regenerating Together Programme to create common frameworks and metrics. While this marks a significant move towards industry-wide action, the core challenge remains unresolved: financing the transition at the farm level, where upfront investments and financial risks often fall on farmers. The success of scaling regenerative agriculture hinges on developing new economic incentive models and shared responsibility across supply chains. Ultimately, real progress will require deeper collaboration among industry players, financial institutions, and farmers to ensure economic viability and lasting impact.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:02:19 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How RTD is unlocking new opportunities in dairy]]></title>
      <link>https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2026/05/21/rtd-beverages-drive-dairy-growth-across-protein-coffee-and-gut-health/?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[The RTD beverage market is set to surge, with dairy brands capitalising on protein, convenience and indulgence to drive innovation and growth.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:13:44 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[RTD beverages represent a major growth platform for dairy brands, spanning both branded products and ingredient innovation.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[The functional beverage checklist]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Arthur]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[The functional beverage market is evolving as consumers demand drinks that not only taste good but also deliver proven health benefits, offer appealing branding, and meet clean label expectations. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:05:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[‘Trump speed,’ How the U.S. government is trying to reduce fertilizer prices]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ryan Daily]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[The White House and Congress are working together on a number of efforts to boost domestic production of fertilizers as farmers struggle to keep up on higher input costs. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:44:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Danone walks away from Lifeway with $67.4m stake sale]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Teodora Lyubomirova]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Danone sells its $67.4m stake in Lifeway Foods, ending a long-running takeover battle and marking a strategic exit from the US kefir maker as the company shifts focus.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:59:21 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Danone’s share sale is set to close today.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Beyond protein: Why wellness platforms are the real deal]]></title>
      <link>https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2026/05/19/whey-prices-protein-demand-and-the-shift-to-nutrition-platforms/?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[Strong demand for high-value whey proteins is driving investment and price premiums but as supply catches up, the focus is shifting toward functional premixes and broader nutrition platforms.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:24:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Food retail trends 2026: Why Gen Z no longer shops by aisle]]></title>
      <link>https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2026/05/19/gen-z-eating-habits-are-reshaping-food-retail-and-product-innovation/?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[From modular meals and snackification to GLP-1s and cultural authenticity, Gen Z consumers are reshaping how food is developed, marketed and sold.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:57:29 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Food for seniors: Empathy and food safety gaps hindering innovation]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Audrey Yow]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[As populations age, companies are exploring safer and appealing dysphagia foods, but gaps in empathy, research and awareness remain.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:48:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Why thinking like an AI agent matters to marketing]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Deniz Ataman]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Generative engine optimization is emerging as a critical marketing strategy as brands race to become the single answer inside AI-powered search.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:25:36 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Redefining ‘sustainable’: Are climate goals undermining animal welfare in UK livestock?]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Oliver Morrison]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[A UK government advisory body has warned that prioritising emissions reduction and productivity in livestock breeding risks undermining animal welfare. The Animal Welfare Committee’s report highlights that efficiency-driven breeding can lead to health and welfare problems, such as metabolic stress and reduced resilience, and urges a “balanced breeding” approach that includes welfare as a core sustainability metric. The report notes that current sustainability frameworks often exclude animal welfare, and calls for its explicit inclusion alongside environmental and economic goals. Major food chains and industry groups echo these concerns, warning that climate-focused innovation could inadvertently create new welfare issues if not carefully managed.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:23:24 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The current spotlight on climate change risks causing negative consequences for animal welfare, according to government advisers.]]></media:description>
        <media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Justin Paget</media:credit>
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      <title><![CDATA[Oral GLP-1 breakthrough: What it means for impulse-driven food categories]]></title>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[How will the 'new GLP-1 pill' change the food landscape again?]]></media:description>
        <media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu">Olga Yastremska</media:credit>
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