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      <news:title>Hershey Appoints Heather Hoytink as US President, Starts 2026</news:title>
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      <news:title>Dietitian Approved Snacks for Sustained Energy</news:title>
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      <news:title>Heineken Appoints Rafael Oliveira as New CEO from JDE Peet&apos;s</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-24T08:48:01.515Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Europastry to acquire Highland Baking to boost US presence</news:title>
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      <news:title>Diamond Brew closes oversubscribed pre-seed funding round</news:title>
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      <news:title>Nestlé rolls out massive automation at new distribution hub</news:title>
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      <image:caption>Interior view of Nestlé&apos;s new Arvin, California distribution hub, showcasing advanced robotics and automated systems handling products.</image:caption>
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      <news:title>Modelo Unveils New Strategy Targeting Gen Z Consumers</news:title>
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    <loc>https://www.snacksandcravings.com/food-science/kombucha-fermentation-tea-impact-health</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-23T23:56:50.185Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>How Do Scientific Principles of Kombucha Fermentation Affect Tea?</news:title>
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