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Find out the 5 emerging trends in the US functional drinks market and how brands can tap into this growing industry.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 04:58:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Definitive Guide to the US Spirits Market [2025]</title><link>https://www.gourmetpro.co/blog/guide-to-us-spirits-market/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.gourmetpro.co/blog/guide-to-us-spirits-market/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 04:58:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Deep Dive into the Confectionery Market in the US [2025]</title><link>https://www.gourmetpro.co/blog/confectionery-market-in-the-us/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.gourmetpro.co/blog/confectionery-market-in-the-us/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 04:57:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Biggest Supermarkets in Europe: Groups and Buying Routes</title><link>https://www.gourmetpro.co/blog/biggest-supermarkets-in-europe/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.gourmetpro.co/blog/biggest-supermarkets-in-europe/</guid><description>A sourced comparison of European grocery groups, their consumer-facing banners, selected markets and the buying route a food or beverage supplier should verify.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Leading Food Retailers in Indonesia by Format</title><link>https://www.gourmetpro.co/blog/food-retailers-indonesia-overview/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.gourmetpro.co/blog/food-retailers-indonesia-overview/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:08:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Global Confectionery Market Trends You Need to Know [2025]</title><link>https://www.gourmetpro.co/blog/global-confectionery-market/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.gourmetpro.co/blog/global-confectionery-market/</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Dec 2024 10:15:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A deep dive into the confectionery market in China 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Baijiu dominates with over 90% of sales, but there&apos;s a rising interest in international spirits like whiskey, cognac, and vodka.</description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:39:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Definitive Guide to the India Spirits Market [2025]</title><link>https://www.gourmetpro.co/blog/guide-to-india-spirits-market/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.gourmetpro.co/blog/guide-to-india-spirits-market/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:30:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Definitive Guide to the Japan Spirits Market [2025]</title><link>https://www.gourmetpro.co/blog/guide-to-japan-spirits-market/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.gourmetpro.co/blog/guide-to-japan-spirits-market/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:25:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Definitive Guide to the Philippines Spirits Market [2025]</title><link>https://www.gourmetpro.co/blog/guide-to-philippines-spirits-market/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.gourmetpro.co/blog/guide-to-philippines-spirits-market/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:05:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Definitive Guide to the Thailand Spirits Market [2025]</title><link>https://www.gourmetpro.co/blog/guide-to-thailand-spirits-market/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.gourmetpro.co/blog/guide-to-thailand-spirits-market/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 03:47:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Definitive Guide to the Vietnam Spirits Market [2025]</title><link>https://www.gourmetpro.co/blog/guide-to-vietnam-spirits-market/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.gourmetpro.co/blog/guide-to-vietnam-spirits-market/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 03:41:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Definitive Guide to the South Korea Spirits Market [2025]</title><link>https://www.gourmetpro.co/blog/guide-to-south-korea-spirits-market/</link><guid 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