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FI Fast Break audio news: Dec. 18, 2024

Kelly Beaton | December 18, 2024

Kelly Beaton | December 18, 2024

In this week’s food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine final projections for pre-Christmas spending.

The Food Institute Podcast · FI Fast Break News – Dec. 18, 2024
The FI Fast Break podcast provides the food industry with a quick-hitting update of impactful news.
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