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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Philippines pili nut specialist store Mount Mayon is banking on its expertise in handling the ‘most difficult’ nut to process, as well as pili’s multiple health properties to fuel its expansion into the global healthy gourmet market. ©Mount Mayon Pili Nuts]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Alibaba has launched its first Tmall Fresh Country Flagship Store with 18 premium New Zealand brands, hoping to bank on the country’s strong branding to find success amongst Chinese consumers. ©Alizila]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/05/13/Coca-Cola-Fonterra-alliance-New-Nutriboost-dairy-products-launched-in-Vietnam/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Beverage giant Coca-Cola and New Zealand dairy major Fonterra have partnered in what has been deemed a Strategic Alliance in South East Asia, with the first range of products from this having just been launched in Vietnam under the Nutriboost brand. ©Coca-Cola/Fonterra]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/05/08/PepsiCo-s-potato-row-Indian-dispute-rages-on-despite-company-s-withdrawal-of-lawsuit/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Furore over PepsiCo India’s lawsuit against four Indian farmers over the latter’s alleged planting of a patented potato variety has yet to die down, despite the firm’s willingness to withdraw the lawsuit and ‘amicably’ settle. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/05/06/Plastic-priority-Coca-Cola-Australia-and-Amatil-to-use-recycled-plastic-in-70-of-all-bottles-by-end-2019/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Coca-Cola Australia and Coca-Cola Amatil have launched a plan to have the plastic in 70% of all Coca-Cola bottles made in Australia made of recycled plastic by the end of this year. ©Unsplash]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/30/Sugar-out-stevia-in-Nestle-Australia-to-launch-cane-sugar-free-Milo-next-month/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nestle Australia is set to launch its new cane sugar-free Milo 30% Less Added Sugar next month after over two years of development. ©Milo Australia & New Zealand]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/24/Peanut-butter-and-hemp-Fix-Fogg-banks-on-healthier-nuts-and-NPD-to-spread-the-love-in-APAC/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[New Zealand peanut butter firm Fix & Fogg has hedged its bets on high quality, healthier nuts and creative, New Zealand-themed product variations in an attempt to expand further in the Asia Pacific region. ©Fix & Fogg]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/23/Like-champagne-India-s-Teabox-launches-country-s-most-expensive-tea-at-US-2-890-per-kilogram/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Indian tea specialty company Teabox has launched the nation’s most expensive tea yet, priced at INR200,000 (US$2,890) per kilogram, with the company likening it to ‘champagne’.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/22/Recreating-the-magic-Coca-Cola-India-goes-traditional-with-full-range-of-ethnic-drinks/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A major component of Coca-Cola India’s growth strategy in the near future includes the roll-out of a full range of ethnic drinks in the country, utilising local ingredients such as cumin, buttermilk and various local fruits. ©Unsplash]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/17/Sugar-taxes-veganism-and-clean-label-driving-innovation-in-the-natural-colours-space-Chr.-Hansen/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Chr. Hansen sweet potato offers a red vegan alternative to carmine. ©Chr. Hansen ]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/17/Fruits-for-growth-Coca-Cola-reinforces-India-focus-with-three-more-Minute-Maid-fruit-based-drinks/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Coca-Cola India has launched three more fruit-based products under the Minute Maid brand, amidst increasing focus being placed on health and wellness categories in the country. ©iStock]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/16/Biggest-investment-Nestle-Philippines-pledges-US-52mn-CAPEX-investments-to-strengthen-local-production/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nestle Philippines has pledged will continue to place priority on its local manufacturing capabilities after opening a new ready-to drink plant in the country. ©Getty Images ]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/15/Tech-focus-Nestle-China-joins-forces-with-Microsoft-to-digitize-business-and-speed-up-innovation/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nestle has signed a strategic agreement with Microsoft to collaborate towards the digitalisation of its business in China, with an eye on expanding this into the global market in future. ©Nestle China]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/15/Coca-Cola-s-Amatil-X-start-up-accelerator-expands-into-Indonesia-in-pursuit-of-the-next-big-thing/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Coca-Cola Amatil has announced plans to extend operations of its Amatil X start-up accelerator platform into Indonesia, with a focus on areas such as sustainable packaging and distribution optimisation. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/11/Don-t-lose-sight-of-fibre-Roquette-s-new-Singapore-centre-to-speed-up-its-innovation-cycle/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Roquette’s new Food Customer Technical Service (CTS) Centre in Singapore aims to speed up its innovation cycle and focus on product localisation, said a top company executive. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/10/Moving-the-needle-Hunter-Foods-banks-on-hospitality-concept-to-promote-better-for-you-thinking/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Narayan holding Hunter Foods' Gulfood Innovation Awards 2019 award for Best New Product Development.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/10/Fastest-growing-markets-Nestle-2018-growth-in-SEA-headed-by-Vietnam-and-Indonesia/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nestle’s 2018 annual review has revealed that its rapid growth in the South East Asian region was headed by Vietnam and Indonesia last year. ©Nestle]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/08/Zero-hero-Heineken-wants-no-alcohol-beer-to-rival-Coke-in-Singapore-following-Europe-sales-boom/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Heineken’s new zero-alcohol beer Heineken 0.0 is the company’s pioneering foray into the Low and No Alcohol (LNA) category in Singapore. ©Heineken]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/03/From-Indonesia-with-love-Mayora-s-Torabika-toasting-cappuccino-success-in-Russia/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Indonesian beverage and snacks company Mayora has scored a hit in Russia with its Torabika-branded cappuccino. ©Pixabay]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/03/Thai-tea-for-health-Low-sugar-Lipton-Ice-Green-Tea-Honey-Lemon-launched-as-a-better-for-you-option/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Suntory PepsiCo Beverage Thailand (SPBT) has released a new, low-sugar version of its Lipton Ice Tea exclusively for the Thai market, tapping into demands for healthier products and reflecting the new regulatory landscape in the wake of the nation’s sugar tax. ©SPBT]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/02/Bringing-keto-to-Asia-Target-niche-segments-instead-of-pushing-for-overall-change-says-industry-player/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-02-17T21:54:16.328Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[BenBanter's products include low- to no-carbohydrate snack bars, seeded crackers, hot chocolate, chocolate mousse, and granola.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/02/Full-supply-chain-transparency-Nestle-publicly-discloses-lists-of-commodity-suppliers-in-industry-first-move/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:12:26.984Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/04/01/Japan-only-cola-Suntory-launches-exclusive-Pepsi-Japan-Cola-to-revitalise-local-market/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:10:56.291Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Suntory Beverage & Food is set to launch its new Pepsi Japan Cola exclusively in the country next month, in its latest bid to put the fizz back into the market as consumers increasingly opt for healthier options. ©Suntory]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/03/27/Freakin-Healthy-UAE-free-from-brand-lists-four-major-obstacles-challenging-the-healthy-snacks-industry/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[UAE specialist free-from brand Freakin’ Healthy is on a mission to tackle the four major obstacles currently challenging the healthy snacks industry, said its founder and CEO. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/03/27/Below-the-curve-Chinese-coconut-milk-company-under-fire-for-bust-enhancing-adverts/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T22:09:03.102Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A Chinese coconut milk company is being investigated by local authorities for its alleged ‘vulgar’ advertisements and marketing insinuations – not least that consumption can lead to a curvy appearance and larger breasts. ©Youku/SCMP video]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/03/26/Top-tips-for-food-and-beverage-start-ups-when-collaborating-with-industry-s-big-beasts/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Australian food manufacturer and innovator Flavour Creations is looking to cause a stir in the food industry with its no-melt ice cream, which originally formed part of its medical nutrition line. ©Flavour Creations]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Heineken Malaysia will be raising its product prices as a response to the ‘challenging environment’ in in country, despite reporting very positive results in its 2018 year-end financial report. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singapore home-grown ice cream brand Udders hopes its strong brand personality and relentless NPD innovation will help drive its export expansion plans. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Plewa with GFI's award-winning Plant Protein, Pea, Quinoa and Kale Burger. ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Investing in cutting-edge research, providing groundbreaking new choices for consumers and creating a massive marketing buzz have been hailed as the three factors that have spurred plant-based meat company Impossible Foods success to date. ©Impossible Foods]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[DuPont Nutrition & Health has received regulatory approval in Thailand for its microbe-based shelf-life extension product, some five years after it was first submitted for registration. ©Dupont]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Suntory Pepsico is a Thai joint venture between PepsiCo Inc and Japan's Suntory Beverage and Food Ltd.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Sadowsky with the Impossible sausage roll, one of the Impossible variations just launched in Singapore. ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Penfold with a range of NZMP products at Gulfood 2019.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Turkey’s first plant-based specialist FOMILK has big plans to expand in the Middle East and beyond, driven by its non-dairy product range that it believes meets a whole host of health and wellness trends. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Michael Barsties addressing industry leaders and entrepreneurs gathered at the Gulfood Startup Activation Programme.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Coca-Cola Amatil will use  100% sustainable sugar in its entire Australian non-alcoholic drinks range, and has yet more sustainable initiatives up its sleeve. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Chocolate and confectionary company Ferrero will  make all of its factories worldwide halal within the next few years, said a company representative. ©Pixabay]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Givaudan claims its new CHF 60mn (US$60mn) flavours manufacturing facility in India places strong focus not just on its APAC market expansion strategy, but also on its sustainability efforts. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Coca-Cola Amatil has reported positive half-year 2018 volume sales in Australia led by its Coca-Cola No Sugar product, a feat its top official has attributed to the ongoing sugar reduction trend in the region. ©Pixabay]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Korean ramen giant Samyang Foods is emphasising focus on overseas expansion, with its first foreign sales unit in Japan, and a new halal ramen plant in Malaysia. ©Samyang]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Olam Cocoa has bought an 85% stake in Indonesia’s largest cocoa supplier Bumitangerang Mesindotama (BT Cocoa), on the back of growing demand in the country and across the wider Asia region. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-02-17T21:41:47.259Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[What is health and wellness in ice cream? Nuude thinks it's found the answer. ©Pexels]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Agthia CEO Tariq Al Wahedi (left) at the company's product launch ceremony at Gulfood 2019. ©Agthia]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Two Japanese food firms Mitsui and Kenko have acquired US firm Hans Kissle. ©Pixabay ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Australian supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles both have an eye on expansion into the vegan market this year in order to cope with increasing demand. ©iStock]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Bubble tea chain Chatime Malaysia has grand plans to emerge as the top operator globally by the end of 2019. ©Chatime Malaysia]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-02-17T21:49:58.617Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A gluten-free version of symbolic Australian spread Vegemite has just been launched by brand owner Bega after what it says was ‘thousands’ of requests. ©Vegemite]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/02/19/More-than-US-1bn-invested-in-Thailand-s-food-and-beverage-industry-in-the-past-four-years/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Thailand’s food and beverage industry had atttracted more than US$1bn of investments in the past four years. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Retail giant Walmart China set to launch its first perishable food distribution centre in China, with operations set to get underway in March. ©Walmart]]></image:caption>
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