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• As AI carts enter stores, brands face a new battle for visibility

  27-07-2026 15:38 via foodnavigator-usa.comundefined
  
  A new pilot study suggests AI-powered shopping carts could become a new retail media channel, even as the most engaged users appear to use the technology to look for better values rather than simply spend more.
  
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• Godiva turns 100 with star-studded centenary campaign

  25-08-2026 17:56 via confectionerynews.com
  
  Godiva is marking its 100th anniversary with a limited-edition pralines collection and an animated film, as the pladis-owned chocolatier celebrates a century of premium chocolate craftsmanship.
  
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• What is sardinemaxxing?

  25-08-2026 17:55 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Sardines have gained significant popularity through the 'sardinemaxxing' trend. The tinned fish is high in Vitamin A, B and D, and fits in well with health and wellness trends. Is demand being felt globally?
  
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• 3 lessons from a year of high-profile food recalls

  25-08-2026 15:35 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Recent recalls involving lettuce, cucumbers, eggs and other foods suggest that while recalls may not be happening more often, they are affecting far more products and consumers.
  
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• Better-for-you kids snacks expand at Target, Whole Foods and beyond

  25-08-2026 15:26 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Better-for-you kids snack brands are expanding with lower-sugar, organic and cleaner-label products at Target, Whole Foods and other retailers.
  
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• PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Hershey & more drop into the spirit of Halloween with FOMO-inducing launches

  25-08-2026 15:20 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Fanta, Mountain Dew, Alani Nu and Reese’s are borrowing drop culture to use scarcity, exclusivity and social buzz to drive Halloween beverage sales.
  
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• Beverages drop into the spirit of Halloween with FOMO-inducing releases

  25-08-2026 15:20 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Fanta, Mountain Dew, Alani Nu and Reese’s are borrowing drop culture to use scarcity, exclusivity and social buzz to drive Halloween beverage sales.
  
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• Why relevance is shaping the snacking category

  25-08-2026 15:05 via foodnavigator.com
  
  As consumers blur the lines between health, indulgence and convenience, snack and bakery manufacturers are shifting innovation strategies toward products that solve multiple need states throughout the day.
  
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• Could dropping ‘vegan’ unlock growth?

  25-08-2026 12:01 via foodnavigator.com
  
  As veganism declines and plant-based brands struggle, could the solution be to stop marketing products as vegan? Taste, health and value may hold the key to the future success of animal-free food.
  
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• Why food products live or die on shelf: A retailer’s perspective

  25-08-2026 10:00 via bakeryandsnacks.com
  
  What keeps a food product on supermarket shelves? Roche Bros reveals how repeat purchases, quality, differentiation, marketing support and agility influence listings and delistings.
  
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• Consumer acceptance and food safety key to biobased packaging adoption

  25-08-2026 05:25 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Experts say consumer acceptance and food safety concerns, including technical and regulatory barriers, remain key hurdles to wider adoption of biobased packaging.
  
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• ‘Damning results’: Australia investigates alleged food fraud in supermarkets

  25-08-2026 05:23 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Australia’s consumer watchdog is looking into alleged food fraud after forensic tests flagged misleading origin claims and possible adulteration in supermarket products.
  
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• Lindt takes ultra-dark to the limit with 100% cocoa launch

  24-08-2026 16:26 via confectionerynews.com
  
  Lindt & Sprüngli has expanded its Excellence range with the launch of a new 100% cocoa dark chocolate bar, responding to growing demand for higher-cocoa products while advancing its commitment to Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa sourcing.
  
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• Instant without compromise: 3 startups reimagine convenience food for more than speed

  24-08-2026 15:44 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Food startups are reinventing instant meals with better ingredients, bold flavors, nutrition and convenience for today’s consumers.
  
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• Consumers still care about sustainability in 2026 – yet other priorities win out

  24-08-2026 15:37 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Many consumers still care about sustainability, especially in areas such as packaging and locality. However, taste and affordability often overshadow sustainability concerns, with consumers prioritising immediate needs over abstract ideals.
  
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• Confectionery’s biggest trend? Looking back

  24-08-2026 13:21 via foodnavigator.com
  
  From retro packaging to revived favourites, discover why nostalgia has become confectionery's defining trend and what comes next for brands.
  
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• Middle East Focus: UAE healthier system, OSK growth and Iran food casualties

  24-08-2026 07:29 via foodnavigator.com
  
  UAE healthier food system, OSK eyes regional growth and Iran war food casualties feature in this edition of Middle East Focus
  
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• Al Rawabi CEO: Localisation, convenience key to Middle East protein boom

  24-08-2026 07:18 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Protein demand is on the rise in the Middle East just like everywhere else
  
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• Will Iraq become PepsiCo’s next Middle East manufacturing hub?

  24-08-2026 05:55 via foodnavigator.com
  
  PepsiCo is doubling down on expanding its Middle East production, with Iraq emerging as a strong focus market
  
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• Physicians group sues USDA and HHS over Dietary Guidelines for Americans

  21-08-2026 21:32 via foodnavigator.com
  
  The PCRM is suing the USDA and HHS, alleging a "secret panel" of meat and dairy industry insiders illegally influenced the 2025 Dietary Guidelines.
  
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• Hershey joins confectionery megatrend with coffee crossover

  21-08-2026 17:42 via confectionerynews.com
  
  The Hershey Company's Reese’s teams up with viral coffee brand The Nitro Bar for seasonal launch as confectionery brands embrace cross-category collaborations and beverage innovation.
  
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• The rise of allulose: Can this rare sugar crack the clean-label challenge?

  21-08-2026 17:09 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Why are food manufacturers excited about allulose? Explore its health benefits, regulatory hurdles, functionality and supplier landscape.
  
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• Could GLP-1 safety concerns affect uptake?

  21-08-2026 17:00 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Side-effects from GLP-1 use, such as acute pancreatitis, blindness and even death, have been reported widely since the drugs became popular. But could consumer concern around these drugs reduce uptake, and therefore act as a respite for the food industry, which is under pressure to respond to the changes the drugs are creating?
  
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• El Niño 2026 may be ‘largest since the 19th century’

  21-08-2026 16:06 via foodnavigator.com
  
  2026's El Niño has already been predicted as a 'super El Niño'. Now, the UK's Met Office is predicting that it could be the largest in living memory, perhaps even the largest since the 19th century.
  
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• Walmart same-store sales slowdown could portend trouble for packaged food brands

  21-08-2026 15:29 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Walmart's Q2 same-store sales grew just 2.6%, missing analyst expectations and sending stock down 9%, despite strong core grocery performance and e-commerce growth.
  
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• PepsiCo makes packaging gains, but infrastructure remains a hurdle

  21-08-2026 15:26 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Lightweighting and recycled-content gains helped PepsiCo reduce its plastic footprint, but the company says circular packaging depends on the systems that support it.
  
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• Grocery volume declines deepen as SNAP cuts reshape shopper behavior

  21-08-2026 15:25 via foodnavigator.com
  
  US grocery sales are falling as SNAP eligibility changes accelerate volume declines and push shoppers toward staples, value brands and lower-priced stores.
  
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• Mondelēz accelerates premiumisation drive

  21-08-2026 13:37 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Mondelēz is premiumising brands from Cadbury to Toblerone as it looks to capitalise on growing demand for indulgence and drive long-term growth.
  
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• Rizz, 6-7 and brainrot: Can food and drink speak internet without sounding cringe?

  21-08-2026 10:12 via bakeryandsnacks.com
  
  From rizz and 6-7 to brainrot, research reveals when internet slang helps food and drink brands connect – and when it makes them sound inauthentic.
  
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• Safety First: Health halos, Asahi cyberattack and PFAS

  21-08-2026 08:03 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Health halos in India, Asahi cyberattack, PFAS and more feature in this edition of Safety First
  
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