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Consumers stock up on GLP-1-coded protein shakes on Amazon Prime Day

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General Mills embraces protein innovation and launches $3 billion savings initiative

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How CPGS are rewriting ‘better-for-you’

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Federal court blocks food benefits ban on soda and candy

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Fermentation finds its footing even as food-tech funding cools

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