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      <image:caption><![CDATA[CEO of Iposol, Steen Wiedemann at Gulfood Manufacturing 2019]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Cadbury has relaunched its popular Caramilk chocolate as a permanent item due to fervent consumer demand – but the availability of this will be limited to only New Zealand and Australia. ©Cadbury]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nestle Malaysia recently launched the Milo Global Centre of Excellence in the country with the aim of meeting not only global demand for the malted chocolate beverage, but also overall hot drink demand within South East Asia. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Japan food tech company, Base Food is launching its first product, its ‘nutritionally-balanced’ Base Noodles, in the West Coast of the United States ©Basefoods]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[PureCircle ramping up production for the China market after receiving a patent for its stevia Reb M sweetener in China  ©PureCircle]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/10/30/Seasonal-shine-Coca-Cola-Japan-s-ILOHAS-releases-white-grape-flavoured-fruity-water/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Coca-Cola Japan’s natural mineral water and fruit-flavoured water brand ILOHAS has launched a new white grape flavoured water in the country, in tandem with the autumn season. ©Coca-Cola Japan]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Angel’s new factory opens in Beni Suef, Egypt ©Angel Yeast]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[All-natural food colours firm GNT is looking to stand out from its colourful competition in Asia based on the high levels of self-sustainability and traceability of its products. © GNTGroup/Exberry]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/10/22/Main-priority-IGH-highlights-localisation-to-be-major-Asian-market-challenge-as-it-gears-up-for-expansion/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Flavours specialist company IGH is looking to expand into the Asian market as its main priority for the near future, but has stressed its need to properly investigate the multiple local trends driving growth across the region. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/10/22/World-first-plant-based-salt-South-Korean-firm-utilises-sea-based-crop-to-develop-product-range/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[South Korean food technology company Phyto Corporation has developed a range of unique products all based on its research into a single plant, the seawater-grown crop Salicornia. ©Phyto Corporation]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/10/21/Good-cheap-vegan-chocolate-Bite-Society-launches-first-products-into-APAC/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Vegan start-up Bite Society has just launched its first chocolate products into APAC, and has revealed plans for further portfolio and geographical expansions, as well as a focus on competitive pricing for its products. ©Bite Society]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[PepsiCo’s closure of its snacks factory in Philippines and gradual disappearance from the Indonesian market have been attributed to business strategy and declining local sales industry-wide, but one analyst has argued it could indicate a set of problems that are actually unique to the brand. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[CP Foods, Mondelez, and Coca-Cola are come of the big brand names featured in this edition of Brand New. ©CP Foods]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/10/16/Caffeine-kick-Coca-Cola-Japan-revitalises-popular-Georgia-Coffee-range/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Coca-Cola Japan is looking to revitalise its popular ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee range Georgia Coffee with a focus on two new products with wholly different focuses: Georgia Emerald Mountain Blend Premium and Georgia Grand Bito. ©Georgia Japan]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/10/16/CP-Foods-chairman-exclusive-Seafood-and-tech-tops-plans-for-North-American-partnerships/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Charoen Pokphand Foods (CP Foods), the food arm of Thailand-based global conglomerate CP Group, has plans to increase its level of partnership with companies in North America, and will prioritise seafood and new technology in its drive towards this. ©CP Foods]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/10/15/Thai-rice-specialist-firm-MediFoods-looks-to-expand-local-market-after-overseas-success/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Thailand rice specialist company MediFoods has its eye on local market expansion after a successful run overseas with its rice-based products and ingredients portfolio. ©iStock]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/10/10/Matcha-move-Nestle-launches-limited-edition-KitKat-in-UAE-KSA-Kuwait/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nestle launches limited edition matcha KitKat in UAE, KSA, and Kuwait ©NestleMiddleEast]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/10/09/Disrupting-the-meat-industry-Global-Food-Industries-ready-to-launch-plant-based-burgers/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Global Food Industries to launch plant-based burgers in November ©Global Food Industries]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/10/09/Renewable-energy-Nestle-s-Dubai-factory-now-the-UAE-s-largest-private-solar-plant/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nestle’s Dubai factory is UAE’s largest private solar plant ©Nestle Middle East]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/10/09/Hustle-and-bustle-Coca-Cola-Energy-enters-South-East-Asian-market-following-successful-Europe-Asia-launches/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-02-17T22:04:02.471Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Coca-Cola has launched its first energy drink into the South East Asian market starting with Cambodia and Vietnam to help consumers ‘keep up’, following successful entry into Europe and several other Asian markets. ©Coca-Cola Vietnam]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/10/08/Mindful-snacking-Mondelez-sees-product-localisation-and-portion-control-as-major-chocolate-strategies-in-South-East-Asia/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Global snacks giant Mondelez International is looking at portion control and the localisation of flavours for its snacks as two of its major growth and innovation strategies for chocolate in ASEAN, particularly Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippines. ©Cadbury Lickables]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/10/02/Mrida-Group-develops-ethnically-sourced-clean-label-nutri-cereals-for-Indian-market/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Mrida Group has launched two millet products, Upma and Khichdi, to cope with the growing trends of clean label, nutritious, and ethnically sourced ready to cook meals for Indian consumers ©Mrida Group]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/10/02/The-future-of-fruits-and-veggies-Thailand-specialty-firm-looks-to-reinvent-sector-via-self-developed-processing-technologies/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Thai specialist fruit and vegetable firm Chiangmai Bioveggie is looking to reinvent the way consumers view the sector via the development of new formats through the use of their self-innovated processing technologies. ©Chiangmai Bioveggie]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/10/01/Next-a2-milk-Aussie-raw-milk-firm-Made-By-Cow-banks-on-long-product-shelf-life-for-Asia-exports/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Australian cold-press raw milk company Made By Cow is banking on the long shelf life of its products to support its foreign export expansion plans into Asia. ©Made By Cow]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/09/30/Hopping-into-Asia-Australian-energy-drink-Kanguru-banks-on-real-ingredients-and-local-experience/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Australian energy drink brand Kanguru is making its debut in Korea next month, with big plans for the local market banking on its ‘real’ ingredients, strong local know-how and understanding of domestic consumer preferences and trends. ©Kanguru]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/09/25/Australian-supermarket-competition-Kaufland-unlikely-to-surpass-Woolworths-Coles-Expert/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[German supermarket giant Kaufland has taken its first steps into the APAC market with the confirmation of five stores and plans for at least nine more in Australia. ©Kaufland Australia]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/09/25/Boycott-of-food-products-made-by-non-Muslims-would-be-shot-in-the-foot-for-Malaysian-businesses/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Business owner says boycott of food products made by non-Muslims would be ‘shot in the foot’ for Malaysian businesses ©GettyImages]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[New Zealand plant-based meat company Sunfed Meats has entered its next phase of growth with the launching of its Chicken Free Chicken into Australia, and is banking on its food engineering capabilities and unique product offering to support its scale-up. ©Sunfed]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[PepsiCo, Coca-Cola and Nestle are some of the big names featured in this edition of Brand New. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Malaysian start-up Pontonguler’s new low-calorie, diabetic-friendly condensed milk made with stevia could hold the answer to the local government’s concern over the rising rates of chronic diseases in the country. ©Potonguler]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/09/17/Local-focus-Walmart-India-invests-US-4.8m-to-hit-25-direct-sourcing-goal/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Walmart India has announced a US$4.8mn grant towards programmes to develop and boost local agricultural technologies and capabilities to help it source 25% of fresh produce from local farmers. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/09/10/New-Zealand-F-B-industry-doubts-efficacy-of-Countdown-s-under-16-energy-drink-ban/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The New Zealand food and beverage industry has responded with doubt over the efficacy and benefits of supermarket Countdown’s decision to ban the sales of energy drinks to all consumers under the age of 16. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/09/04/Sustainable-retail-Australian-zero-waste-store-looks-to-conquer-Asia/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Australian zero-waste retail store The Source Bulk Foods is looking to take on the Asian market, promising a large variety of natural, high-quality whole food selections and a focus on localisation. ©The Source Bulk Foods]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/09/04/In-India-for-India-PepsiCo-looks-to-double-local-snacks-business/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[PepsiCo India is looking to double its local snacks business by 2022, based on an all-round local focus spanning people, ingredients, manufacturing, along with investment of some INR5.14bn (US$71mn).  ]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/08/29/Sustainable-straw-solution-Malaysian-firm-touts-benefits-of-rice-based-straws/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Malaysian-based biotechnology firm NLYTech has launched irice-based straws, claiming that these bring much better benefits in terms of cost, biodegradability and durability. ©RiceStraws]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/08/28/Extract-action-India-s-Second-Nature-juice-firm-seeks-to-conquer-local-market-with-processing-edge/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Indian cold-extracted juice company Second Nature is looking to conquer the local market using its unique juice extraction technique, which it claims is ‘one step better’ than the more common cold-pressed varieties. ©Second Nature]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/08/28/Stress-free-investment-Coca-Cola-Japan-to-enter-local-relaxation-drink-market-hemp-venture/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Coca-Cola Japan has set its sights on the local ‘relaxation drink’ market with a recent investment in newly-established beverage company Endian and its unique hemp-containing drink Chill Out. ©Endian]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/08/27/Swire-Coca-Cola-capitalising-on-booming-beverage-growth-in-China/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[70% of Swire Coca-Cola's China revenue in 2018 came from sparkling beverages, followed by juice (18%), and water (7%) ©Swire Coca-Cola]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/08/26/Premium-convenience-Singapore-s-Boncafe-eyes-China-and-Middle-East-coffee-market/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singapore-based premium gourmet coffee specialist Boncafe has its eye on the China and Middle East coffee markets, banking on an increased focus on its Ready-To-Drink (RTD) products in line with current trends. ©Boncafe]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-02-18T04:07:06.673Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Coca-Cola Hong Kong has launched a new energy drink specifically targeting younger consumers with a tendency towards multitasking, deemed the ‘slasher’ generation. ©Coca-Cola Hong Kong]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/08/20/Raising-the-bar-JD-working-with-Nestle-to-tailor-wafer-bar-strategy-for-China/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T23:07:35.452Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[JD.com is the biggest online seller of Nestlé products in China ©Nestlé China]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/08/19/Sugar-concerns-Suntory-cites-taxes-as-cautionary-factor-for-South-East-Asia-growth/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T23:03:30.826Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Japanese F&B giant Suntory has recently revealed its performance in the South East Asian to be stronger than other foreign markets, but also expressed caution over continued growth in the region due to sugar tax implementations.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/08/16/Brand-New-Coca-Cola-Mengniu-and-Nestle-are-some-of-the-big-brands-featured-in-our-round-up/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Coca-Cola, Mengniu, and Nestle are some of the big brands featured in this edition of Brand New. ©Olympics]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/08/14/Heads-of-Qatar-s-largest-dairy-firm-named-in-lawsuit-amid-jihadist-funding-allegations/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Chairman and CEO of Qatar’s largest dairy firm Baladna have been named in papers filed in the British High Court, which alleges they helped fund the al-Qaeda affiliated al-Nusra Front, a Syrian jihadist organisation. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/08/14/Paving-the-milky-way-China-dairy-giant-Mengniu-continues-expansion-plans-in-Uruguay/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The agreement with Conaprole marks an important step for Mengniu's expansion overseas, as Uruguay is the ninth-largest dairy exporter in the world. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/08/14/Well-placed-for-wellbeing-Coca-Cola-Amatil-expands-reach-into-Australian-health-beverages-market/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Coca-Cola Amatil has expanded further into the Australian health beverages market via a new distribution agreement with specialty beverage firm Made Group, which owns protein smoothie brand Rokeby Farms and cold-pressed juice brand Impressed Juices. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/08/13/Synergy-opens-first-site-in-Indonesia-to-cope-with-demand-in-dairy-flavours/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T23:03:37.152Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Synergy Flavours will open its first site in Indonesia ©Carbery]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-03T23:03:24.476Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Coca-Cola and Chinese dairy giant Mengniu have cemented an Olympics partnership despite continued criticism from health advocates that so-called ‘junk food’ sponsors have no place in a sporting event on one end, and ongoing disputes in China on the other. ©Olympic]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/08/12/Nestle-s-Indonesian-investment-MNC-pumps-in-USD100m-to-increase-production-by-25/</loc>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/08/08/Room-to-grow-Azelis-Shanghai-banks-on-local-consumption-trends-to-expand-further-in-China-s-processed-foods-category/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:59:48.282Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Azelis Shanghai is looking to conquer the local Chinese processed foods market banking on local consumption trends, large existing market size, and its prevailing product expertise in the area. ]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/08/07/Trust-and-diversity-Why-Singapore-food-firms-should-register-for-Geographical-Indication-protection/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The local GI registry was established as part of Singapore's commitments under the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which came into force earlier this year. ©Pexels]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/08/06/Coke-Japan-s-alco-pop-Lemon-Do-to-go-nationwide-after-test-launch/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Heineken’s recent launch of its zero-alcohol beer in Malaysia has hit its first snag less than a month in, with a government minister accusing non-alcoholic beers as being‘confusing’ for Muslims. ©Heineken]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Scharinger speaking at the launch of the Kerry Tumkur facility. © Kerry]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Snacking giant Mondelez International has established a new Growth Hub in Oceania, separate from its global innovation hub SnackFutures. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Australian niche ice cream maker Golden North expects to quadruple its shipments to Asia after signing a deal to start send stocks to MM Mega Market stores across Vietnam. ©Golden North]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra appears to have set its sights on the Indian dairy market with the launch of its new brand Dreamery, but market experts have warned it will be a tough sector to crack. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nestlé is launching a new KITKAT product without adding any sugar, instead using cacao pulp as a natural sweetener. ©NestléJapan]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Popcorn with nuttier flavours such as almonds and hazelnut perform better in the Middle East ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Cargill is aiming to advance the digital transparency and traceability capabilities in its major Asian cocoa supplier nation of Indonesia. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The event gets underway in Singapore next week.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kewpie's roasted sesame salad sauce is rising in popularity in all its markets. ©Kewpie Malaysia]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Al-Saad addressing the audience at the Naturally Good Business Summit 2019.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Almost half of Nestle Malaysia’s RM220mn (US$52.4mn) CAPEX investment for this year will be going into the development of its Milo Manufacturing Centre of Excellence. ©Milo Malaysia]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Australian-based soft serve ice cream firm LUMI is looking to offer a guilt-free alternative to the country with its dairy-free, fruit-based product. ©LUMI Dairy Free]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) has launched a new campaign encouraging Australians to switch to zero-alcohol beer options. ©Carlton & United Breweries]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:34:10.135Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Indian packaged fruit juice company Fresca Juices is on track to conquer the country’s juice market by 2022 with impressive growth numbers under its belt last year and its ‘unrivalled’ variety of flavours. ©Fresca Juices]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:29:42.265Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Food and technology company Nutrition Innovation is looking to aid the fight against diabetes with a new natural sugar carbohydrate with reduced sugar and extra protein and fibre content. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:29:38.152Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Global brewing giant AB InBev will be launching non-alcoholic beers in India across the next three months under two major brands: Budweiser and Hoegaarden. ©AB InBev]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:30:41.312Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Coca-Cola Amatil has hedged its bets on solar power to help it achieve its 2020 goal of using 60% renewable and low-carbon energy in its operations. ©Coca-Cola Amatil]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:24:05.126Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singaporean coconut water brand Cocoloco is moving on from its traditional business of supplying fresh coconut to the food and beverage manufacturing industry with its naturally pink coconut water now available in several major retail outlets. ©Cocoloco]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Malaysian baby food brand SquEEEze Me Baby has its eye on neighbouring countries and perhaps even the Middle East, banking on its halal organic products to succeed overseas. ©SquEEEze Me Baby]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:29:08.586Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Carlsberg has pledged not to increase the prices of any of its beers for the rest of this year, as the company prepares for the country’s impending sugar tax this July. ©Carlsberg]]></image:caption>
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