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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Ajishoya believes that it is key to train children to cultivate healthier palates from a formative age in order to develop healthier diets later. ©Ajishoya]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2024/07/09/pepsico-china-on-localisation-and-indulgence-strategies-to-target-younger-local-consumers/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[New furikake brand O.NILO is striving to meet consumer demands such as nutrition, valorisation and clean label. ©Aqua Gold]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Ferrero believes that freshness and flavour variety are key factors for chocolate brands to ensure long-term lasting power in the China market. ©Ferrero]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Carlsberg Malaysia has expanded its 1664 premium beer portfolio with a new lager offering, hoping to appeal to a wider consumer segment with its ASEAN-first launch into this new category. ©Carlsberg]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Loacker has highlighted the multi-pack, single serve format as a key driver for sales of its famous wafer products in the APAC region. ©Loacker]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Forty Thieves believes that its flexibility in providing smaller packaging options as well as a dedicated keto range has served it well to accommodate consumer demands in Asia. ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Lotte believes that it needs to increase its focus on markets out of its comfort zone in order to accelerate growth, particularly in Asia. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nestle China has launched an upcycled cascara beverage line that offers consumers a dual ‘coffee meets tea’ drinking experience.  ©Nescafe China/Nestle China]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2024/06/11/carabao-seeks-to-take-on-thailand-s-dominant-beer-players-with-multi-variant-portfolio-launch/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Carabao is looking to move beyond its comfort zone and stake claim on a piece of the local beer market. ©Carabao]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Perfetti van Melle believes that it is crucial to tap on impulse-buying tendencies as well as the long-term functionality of product packaging for confectionery marketing. ©Chupa Chups]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Yeyo has set its sights on consumers in markets beyond its Tier 1 strongholds with a new nationwide launch. ©Yeyo/Marvelous Foods]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nestle India is banking on the rapid rise of in-home coffee consumption in the country to launch premium coffee brand Nespresso locally. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2024/05/28/unilever-india-banks-on-milk-deflation-accessibility-investments-to-boost-nutrition-brands-reach/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[HUL hopes that recent deflation in milk prices as well as its own investments into its nutrition brands will help to boost its reach in India. ©Horlicks India]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2024/05/27/agthia-accelerates-food-safety-and-ai-developments-after-strong-q1-financial-performance/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Agthia has accelerated the development of its food safety and AI initiatives as part of the company’s digital roadmap, amidst strong financial performance this first quarter. ©Abu Auf]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2024/05/27/mondelez-on-how-baked-goods-are-set-to-play-key-role-in-driving-foward-apac-snacking-market/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Mondelez International believes that baked snacks are set to play a major role in propelling the overall APAC snacking market forward. ©Mondelez]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2024/05/24/brand-new-updates-from-nestle-carlsberg-kirin-and-more/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Updates from Nestle, Carlsberg, Kirin and other big brands feature in this edition of Brand New. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2024/05/22/how-nurasa-aims-to-drive-commercialisation-of-low-sugar-cholesterol-free-and-gut-friendly-foods/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nurasa has opened a new facility that aims to cultivate an extensive food tech ecosystem. ©Nurasa]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Everyday Weekend believes that APAC consumer demands for affordable options that can provide convenience and novelty are drivers that have propelled RTD hard seltzer growth in the region. ]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2024/05/21/anlene-indonesia-targets-muslim-consumers-with-new-black-seed-herbal-infusion-milk-powder/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Anlene Indonesia has launched a new adult milk powder infused with habbatussauda, a black seed claiming to have multiple health benefits. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Cultivated seafood firm Umami Bioworks, matcha brand Aiya, new fruit snacks venture DeeFruit and more feature in this edition of Start-up Spotlight. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2024/05/16/corn-thins-minis-in-australia/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Australian popped grain specialists Real Foods says consumer health and convenience demands led it to develop a new Corn Thins mini bites range. © Real Foods]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2024/05/14/buono-credits-plant-based-success-to-portfolio-variety-and-move-away-from-meat-replacements/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Buono believes that the success of its plant-based business can be credited to its widespread portfolio variety which focuses on more unique products as opposed to meat replacements. ©Buono Thailand]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2024/05/14/nestle-develops-new-espresso-range-to-cater-to-growing-apac-demand-for-customisation-and-chill/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nestle believes that a growing demand in the Asia Pacific for customisation, convenience and colder coffee options make this region the optimal launchpad for its new espresso concentrates. ©Nescafe]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2024/05/01/carlsberg-malaysia-pledges-additional-investment-to-boost-portfolio-expansion-and-supply-chain-efficiency/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Carlsberg Malaysia has pledged to pour in additional investments to boost select parts of its SAIL business strategy. ©Carlsberg Malaysia]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2024/04/29/nestle-maintains-optimistic-outlook-for-non-price-driven-growth-despite-q1-setbacks-in-apac/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Mercian is partnering with Concha y Toro to launch premium products including Japanese wines with a globalised flavour profile. ©Concha y Toro/Kirin]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[ Fonterra has predicted a volatile year ahead despite stellar performances from its China business and consumer product portfolios. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Blossom Tea has developed a range of granulated tea crystals which it believes will help it to tap on both convenience and health trends. ©Blossom Guei Chun]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The APAC cheese sector is being driven by a generational shift in consumer demand for nutrition, affordability and convenience. ©Bel Group]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Dairy giant Yili says that clean label and high protein content are now just as important to Chinese consumers as fortification. ©Yili]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Beer drinkers in Asia are steadily following the European trend of increasingly seeking low-carbohydrate products. ]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T08:27:46.416Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Beef export volume to Japan in 2023 dropped 22% to 243,019mt, while value declined to $1.8bn. GettyImages]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2024/03/18/carlsberg-eyes-top-premium-beer-ranking-in-malaysia-with-sapporo-partnership/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Carlsberg Malaysia is optimistic about its chances to conquer the country’s premium Japanese beer market this year with new partner brand Sapporo. ©Sapporo Malaysia]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2024/03/18/bel-group-ceo-exclusive-part-i-apac-cheese-success-requires-product-innovation-to-be-hyper-localised/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Bel Group believes that innovation in APAC requires hyper-localised strategies to see success. ©Bel Group]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2024/03/15/brand-new-asahi-carlsberg-malaysia-kirin-and-more-big-brands/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T08:18:02.994Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Asahi, Carlsberg Malaysia, Kirin and more big brands feature in this edition of Brand New. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2024/03/11/bean-free-coffee-firm-prefer-taps-affordability-and-sustainability-benefits-for-asia-growth/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T08:17:12.379Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Prefer believes that its bean-free coffee alternative is ready for entry into the wider Asian market this year. ©Prefer]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T08:18:41.728Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Thailand's Plento, Australia's Kommunity Brew, Sri Lanka's English Tea Shop and more feature in this edition of Start-up Spotlight.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T08:21:36.922Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[CCEPbelieves that its initiatives in the Philippines Indonesia stand it in good stead to capitalise on APAC growth. ©Coca-Cola]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T07:58:56.919Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Dodo is looking to expand and diversify beyond its successful frozen foods business with the launch of its first surimi snacks range. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2024/03/05/yeo-s-predicts-challenging-year-ahead-after-mixed-2023-financial-results/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T08:22:57.838Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Yeo’s has predicted a challenging year ahead after reporting a near doubling in profits but a significant overall drop in revenue, citing ongoing inflation and soft consumer spending as key factors. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T08:01:48.227Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[v2food has acquired ready meals brand Soulara as part of its portfolio expansion and business growth drivers. ©v2food]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T08:22:01.879Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nestle Malaysia believes that the strength of its core brands will help it to beat ‘subdued’ consumer sentiment in the country. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T08:01:23.863Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Epigamia believes that its new single-serve, ready-to-eat (RTE) desserts range will tap on rising local consumer demands. ©Epigamia]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2024/02/28/freshcourt-tapping-health-and-rte-trends-for-avocado-boom-in-asia-and-middle-east/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T08:19:41.433Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Increasing demand for heathier products coupled with manufacturing advances is giving pre-packaged avocado firm Freshcourt optimism to expand across Asia and the Middle East.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2024/02/27/dutch-mill-cites-convenience-and-variation-for-new-asean-coffee-range/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T08:01:12.258Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Dutch Mill is renewing its focus on its Arabus coffee range, having launched a wide variety of RTD products. ©Dutch Mill]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2024/02/27/nestle-targets-premium-and-healthy-ageing-innovations-to-boost-performance/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-02-17T22:50:34.652Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Noce Nuts claims to be the first in Singapore to offer customisable nut butters. ©Noce Nuts]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Hindustan Unilever India (HUL) believes that strong market competition is on the way in the tea category from smaller players in the country. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Asahi’s star-performing beer product Asahi Super Dry has helped to sustain the firm’s profitability and international growth. ©Asahi]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Mondelez has highlighted continued strong demand for its snack brands such as Oreo and Cadbury in emerging markets as key to its Q3 profitability. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nestle India has launched a variety of new products focused on millets as a key ingredient this year. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[PepsiCo has highlighted collaborations with entrepreneurs as a ‘vital’ part of its strategy to achieve sustainable operations in the APAC region. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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