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    <loc>https://fbdepartment.com/article/vibes-candy-taps-sia-for-conservation-linked-brand-campaign</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-11-13T17:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Vibes Candy Taps Sia for Conservation-Linked Brand Campaign</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://fbdepartment.com/article/pei-wei-bets-on-chili-crisp-lto-to-drive-holiday-traffic</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-11-13T16:07:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pei Wei Bets on Chili Crisp LTO to Drive Holiday Traffic</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://fbdepartment.com/article/lavazza-uses-art-calendar-to-cement-coffee-as-ritual-brand-positioning</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-11-13T15:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Lavazza Uses Art Calendar to Cement Coffee-as-Ritual Brand Positioning</news:title>
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    <loc>https://fbdepartment.com/article/beer-institute-s-2026-best-in-brew-honors-spotlight-talent-pipeline</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-11-13T14:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Beer Institute&apos;s 2026 Best in Brew Honors Spotlight Talent Pipeline</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://fbdepartment.com/article/stop-shop-prices-thanksgiving-feast-for-eight-under-40</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-11-13T13:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Stop &amp; Shop Prices Thanksgiving Feast for Eight Under $40</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://fbdepartment.com/article/pine-ridge-vineyards-opens-corporate-gifting-channel-for-holiday</loc>
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      <news:publication><news:name>fbdepartment</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-13T13:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pine Ridge Vineyards Opens Corporate Gifting Channel for Holiday</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://fbdepartment.com/article/lifeway-foods-posts-record-67-8m-quarter-on-kefir-volume</loc>
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      <news:publication><news:name>fbdepartment</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-12T21:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Lifeway Foods Posts Record $67.8M Quarter on Kefir Volume</news:title>
      <news:keywords>operator-intelligence, fermented-dairy, food-and-beverage, supply-chain, retail-readiness, pricing-trends</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://fbdepartment.com/article/north-texas-food-bank-mobilizes-retail-partner-for-holiday-relief</loc>
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      <news:publication><news:name>fbdepartment</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-12T20:58:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>North Texas Food Bank Mobilizes Retail Partner for Holiday Relief</news:title>
      <news:keywords>operator-intelligence, food-retail, community-distribution, food-insecurity, grocery-partnerships, holiday-foodservice</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://fbdepartment.com/article/mars-snacking-hires-corporate-affairs-vp-post-kellanova</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>fbdepartment</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-12T20:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Mars Snacking Hires Corporate Affairs VP Post-Kellanova</news:title>
      <news:keywords>operator-intelligence, brand-launch, cpg-snacking, kellanova-integration, corporate-affairs, ai-communications</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://fbdepartment.com/article/laredo-taco-company-extends-flamin-hot-collab-into-breakfast</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>fbdepartment</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-12T18:52:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Laredo Taco Company Extends Flamin&apos; Hot Collab Into Breakfast</news:title>
      <news:keywords>operator-intelligence, c-store-foodservice, brand-collaboration, limited-time-offer, breakfast-daypart, menu-innovation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://fbdepartment.com/article/seabourn-builds-destination-f-b-into-caribbean-itineraries</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>fbdepartment</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-12T17:27:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Seabourn Builds Destination F&amp;B Into Caribbean Itineraries</news:title>
      <news:keywords>operator-intelligence, destination-dining, beverage-program, luxury-hospitality, menu-trends, regional-sourcing</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://fbdepartment.com/article/big-sipz-launches-vodka-rtd-in-resealable-tetra-pak-format</loc>
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      <news:publication><news:name>fbdepartment</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-12T16:47:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Big Sipz Launches Vodka RTD in Resealable Tetra Pak Format</news:title>
      <news:keywords>brand-launch, rtd-beverages, beverage-alcohol, operator-intelligence, convenience-channel, product-launch</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://fbdepartment.com/article/otg-expands-jfk-t5-f-b-with-serafina-mozz-lab-starbucks</loc>
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      <news:publication><news:name>fbdepartment</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-12T16:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>OTG Expands JFK T5 F&amp;B with Serafina, Mozz Lab, Starbucks</news:title>
      <news:keywords>airport-dining, operator-intelligence, brand-launch, foodservice-expansion, hospitality-real-estate, restaurant-concepts</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://fbdepartment.com/article/carl-s-jr-adds-monster-energy-infusions-to-beverage-menu</loc>
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      <news:publication><news:name>fbdepartment</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-12T15:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Carl&apos;s Jr. Adds Monster Energy Infusions to Beverage Menu</news:title>
      <news:keywords>operator-intelligence, beverage-trends, qsr-marketing, co-brand-strategy, brand-launch, menu-innovation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://fbdepartment.com/article/pompeian-breaks-into-avocado-oil-at-walmart-exclusively</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>fbdepartment</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-12T14:35:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pompeian Breaks Into Avocado Oil at Walmart Exclusively</news:title>
      <news:keywords>brand-launch, retail-strategy, avocado-oil, clean-label, operator-intelligence, grocery</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://fbdepartment.com/article/freebirds-ties-nil-athletes-to-lto-menu-and-food-bank-giving</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>fbdepartment</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-12T14:08:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Freebirds Ties NIL Athletes to LTO Menu and Food Bank Giving</news:title>
      <news:keywords>brand-launch, lto-strategy, nil-partnerships, operator-intelligence, regional-chains, food-and-beverage</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://fbdepartment.com/article/tostitos-extends-scoops-line-with-hint-of-lime-sku</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>fbdepartment</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-12T14:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tostitos Extends SCOOPS! Line With Hint of Lime SKU</news:title>
      <news:keywords>operator-intelligence, brand-launch, snack-category, retail-strategy, pepsi-co, chip-and-dip</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://fbdepartment.com/article/almond-board-ties-california-supply-to-mediterranean-diet-push</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>fbdepartment</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-12T14:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Almond Board Ties California Supply to Mediterranean Diet Push</news:title>
      <news:keywords>operator-intelligence, menu-beverage-trends, mediterranean-diet, ingredient-sourcing, brand-launch, foodservice-nutrition</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://fbdepartment.com/article/marriott-expands-f-b-concepts-across-mexico-and-caribbean</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>fbdepartment</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-12T14:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Marriott Expands F&amp;B Concepts Across Mexico and Caribbean</news:title>
      <news:keywords>operator-intelligence, hotel-dining, f&amp;b-programming, menu-trends, chef-partnerships, caribbean-hospitality</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://fbdepartment.com/article/keebler-launches-e-l-fudge-coins-in-walmart-first-rollout</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>fbdepartment</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-12T14:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Keebler Launches E.L. Fudge Coins in Walmart-First Rollout</news:title>
      <news:keywords>brand-launch, retail-readiness, operator-intelligence, snack-innovation, packaged-goods, distribution</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://fbdepartment.com/article/northern-wind-s-cold-chain-gets-ai-eyes-at-the-dock</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>fbdepartment</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-12T12:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Northern Wind&apos;s Cold Chain Gets AI Eyes at the Dock</news:title>
      <news:keywords>ai-procurement, cold-chain, seafood-distribution, operator-intelligence, supply-chain-tech, food-logistics</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://fbdepartment.com/article/zepic-s-neura-brings-agentic-ai-storefronts-to-f-b-brands</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>fbdepartment</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-12T10:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>ZEPIC&apos;s Neura Brings Agentic AI Storefronts to F&amp;B Brands</news:title>
      <news:keywords>ai-tools, operator-intelligence, brand-launch, ai-procurement, consumer-brands, retail-readiness</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://fbdepartment.com/article/fsc-franchise-co-cuts-25k-fee-for-veteran-franchisees</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>fbdepartment</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-11T23:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>FSC Franchise Co. Cuts $25K Fee for Veteran Franchisees</news:title>
      <news:keywords>franchise-development, operator-intelligence, casual-dining, veteran-franchisee, brand-launch, foodservice</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://fbdepartment.com/article/vylor-bets-19b-tech-pipeline-on-corn-soy-wheat-crops</loc>
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      <news:publication><news:name>fbdepartment</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-11-11T21:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Vylor Bets $19B Tech Pipeline on Corn, Soy, Wheat Crops</news:title>
      <news:keywords>operator-intelligence, grain-supply-chain, ingredient-procurement, seed-technology, commodity-ingredients, supply-chain</news:keywords>
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