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• 5 ways GLP-1s are reshaping how consumers eat

  22-09-2026 13:07 via foodnavigator.com
  
  GLP-1 drugs are already changing how consumers eat. From portion sizes to nutrients, and the success of premium offerings to the popularity of fresh produce, how is GLP-1 reshaping the food landscape?
  
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• The EUDR must go ahead or risk losing credibility

  22-09-2026 18:08 via foodnavigator.com
  
  The EUDR has gone through two delays and several simplifications in the past two years. But it must now go ahead, or risk losing credibility, FoodNavigator argues.
  
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• Mondelēz makes Toblerone Pink Crush permanent in major first

  22-09-2026 16:20 via confectionerynews.com
  
  Mondelēz has made Toblerone Pink Crush a permanent product after strong consumer demand, marking the company's first mass-produced pink chocolate launch.
  
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• FDA’s GRAS overhaul could add pressure to agency – can AI help?

  22-09-2026 15:00 via foodnavigator.com
  
  SciPinion says its new AI-assisted SciBridge tool can help companies assess ingredient similarity as FDA proposes mandatory GRAS notifications.
  
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• Restaurants recovering from sales slump with CPG brands

  22-09-2026 12:37 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Restaurant spending rose in July, but chains from Momofuku to Popeyes and Buffalo Wild Wings are still launching grocery products and CPG collaborations
  
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• Why apple pie could be fall’s next breakout flavor trend

  22-09-2026 12:13 via foodnavigator.com
  
  While pumpkin spice remains a fall staple, Apple is gaining momentum, posting breakout growth in protein bars and soaring engagement across TikTok and Instagram, according to Spate.
  
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• Flavor via fermentation reaches new efficiency with AI

  22-09-2026 12:11 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Discover how Crush Dynamics and Atomic47 Labs use real-time AI monitoring to turn agricultural side streams into high-value food ingredients.
  
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• What makes a flavor take off and what doesn’t?

  22-09-2026 12:10 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Industry experts say flavor trends succeed when they balance novelty with familiarity, fit naturally into consumers’ routines and prove versatile enough to inspire repeat purchases long after the initial buzz fades.
  
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• Coffee and tea move beyond function to embrace flavor-forward growth opportunities

  22-09-2026 12:10 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Coffee and tea brands are using nostalgic flavors, regional preparations and matcha to create new consumption occasions and drive growth.
  
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• Functional chocolate puts formulation innovation into overdrive

  22-09-2026 12:08 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Functional chocolate is reshaping confectionery R&D as brands pursue protein, reduced-sugar and plant-based claims without sacrificing taste, texture or stability.
  
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• McCormick bets on flavor for growth as food budgets tighten

  22-09-2026 12:07 via foodnavigator.com
  
  McCormick sees growth opportunities in flavor as consumers stretch food budgets and seek affordable, premium and global tastes.
  
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• Letter from the editor: Flavors of the future

  22-09-2026 11:50 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Explore how global flavors like Filipino ube and North African harissa are shaping CPG innovation, ingredient sourcing and food trends.
  
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• Nestlé Russia vows to continue despite state intervention

  22-09-2026 11:26 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Nestlé Russia vows to continue operations after Kremlin seizure of assets, as the Swiss food giant assesses its options and analysts warn of broader risks for foreign businesses.
  
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• When food marketing slips into misinformation

  22-09-2026 10:03 via bakeryandsnacks.com
  
  EU-funded research reveals how vague food claims, hidden sponsorships, influencers and AI can mislead consumers – and how producers should respond.
  
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• 7 formulation challenges for plant-based meat and dairy

  22-09-2026 10:03 via foodnavigator.com
  
  What formulation challenges face plant-based meat and dairy? Both have come a long way since their early days, but creating meatlike and dairy-like products without animal-based ingredients is often challenging, and replicating successes on a commercial scale poses its own difficulties.
  
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• 54% of Big Food say climate resilience is critical. Just 6% have a plan

  22-09-2026 09:49 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Climate resilience is a priority for food companies, but just 6% have fully embedded it into strategy, according to new research.
  
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• Healthier Choices: Dairy-free desserts, cultivated meat and grass-fed dairy

  22-09-2026 04:33 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Dairy-free desserts, cultivated meat and grass-fed dairy feature in this edition of Healthier Choices
  
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• EFSA gives positive opinion on CBD

  21-09-2026 17:32 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Cannabidiol (CBD) is considered a novel food in the EU, and assessments have been paused due to data gaps. Yet now, EFSA has given a positive opinion on one CBD product, with some strict proposed limits.
  
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• One halal standard to rule them all? Saudi Arabia’s trillion-dollar bet

  21-09-2026 15:57 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Could the world finally get a single halal standard? Explore Saudi Arabia's bid to harmonise halal certification, the political and religious hurdles ahead, and what a unified system could mean for exporters, food manufacturers and the $10tn global halal market.
  
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• What’s holding organic back? The industry takes its case to Congress

  21-09-2026 15:29 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Organic industry stakeholders explain in this episode of FoodNavigator-USA’s Soup-To-Nuts Podcast that reaching $100 billion in sales will require the industry to overcome significant challenges — including insufficient infrastructure to produce, process and move organic products, as well as growing competition from other sustainability claims, including regenerative agriculture, and questions about the value and integrity of the organic certification.
  
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• Grocery inflation is easing but relief may be temporary

  21-09-2026 15:10 via foodnavigator.com
  
  While grocery inflation has eased in recent months, food industry economists caution a temporary relief as other input costs moving through the supply chain could put renewed pressure on food prices later this year.
  
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• Walmart’s tech expansion a boon for startup CPGs

  21-09-2026 15:05 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Walmart is using Sparky, AI-shopping partnerships and faster delivery to broaden assortment and help CPG brands reach shoppers through Marketplace and digital channels.
  
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• Nestlé Russia under state control: What happens next?

  21-09-2026 13:10 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Five days after the Kremlin seized control of Nestlé Russia, analysts, industry leaders and the Swiss government are assessing the implications for the food and beverage giant, foreign investors and the future of multinational business in Russia.
  
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• From protein to lactose-free: US dairy’s growth engines

  21-09-2026 12:23 via dairyreporter.com
  
  Protein, whole milk and value-added products such as lactose-free, ultra-filtered and A2 milk are powering US dairy growth. Explore the latest consumer and retail trends shaping the category.
  
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• 聚焦中国：王老吉全球扩张、麦维他本土化战略、伊利乳业新愿景以及更多内容

  21-09-2026 12:18 via foodnavigator.com
  
  本期内容聚焦王老吉的全球扩张布局、麦维他在中国的本土化战略、伊利对乳业未来的构想以及健康理念与饮食文化如何塑造市场
  
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• China Focus: Walovi’s global push, McVitie’s localisation, Yili’s dairy vision and more

  21-09-2026 12:15 via foodnavigator.com
  
  We explore Walovi’s global expansion, McVitie’s localisation strategy in China, Yili’s vision for dairy, and how health and food culture are shaping the market
  
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• Walovi scales up SEA push as it targets global plant-based beverage growth

  21-09-2026 12:08 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Chinese beverage brand Walovi has launched its Singapore global HQ as it unveils X-Hero internationally and taps celebrity endorsements to build global recognition.
  
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• Nestlé tops TIME’s food and drink company ranking

  21-09-2026 12:04 via bakeryandsnacks.com
  
  Nestlé leads TIME and Statista’s 2026 food and drink ranking. See the top 20, from Carlsberg and Mars to Mondelēz and PepsiCo.
  
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• 聚焦澳新：高端谷物、GLP-1 与全球贸易

  21-09-2026 11:48 via foodnavigator.com
  
  本期《聚焦澳新》将探讨高端谷物市场、GLP-1 以及全球贸易
  
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• 趋势追踪：清洁标签、GLP-1 与培植肉

  21-09-2026 10:32 via foodnavigator.com
  
  本期《趋势追踪》聚焦清洁标签、GLP-1 与培植肉议题
  
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