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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A1 has reformulated one of its instant noodle products to cater to the taste preferences of consumers in the UK. ©A1 A.K. KOH]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Haechandle has launched a new condiment that contains 25% less sodium than its original version. ©CJ CheilJedang]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Researchers believe that 3D food printing opens new possibilities for nutrient-rich and personalised plant-based substitutes. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Fazer has launched the world’s first chocolate made using ‘protein out of thin air’ in Singapore. ©Fazer]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kikkoman is using research and data to identify Indian ingredients that are best paired with its soy sauce to accelerate development of localised products. ©Kikkoman India]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[More innovative flavour combinations with unique local twists and applications are needed to tap on the enormous potential of the bakery sector in APAC. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Japan is planning to invest approximately US$20mn into projects to expand the use of rice flour across more food product innovations. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Chinese consumers’ increasing demands for functional and fortified foods and beverages to support a lifestyle based on ‘punk nutrition’ has opened up massive innovation opportunities. ©Cargill]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Gryphon Tea has updated its cold-brewed tea range with “no added sugar” formulations to meet the needs of health-conscious consumers. ©Gryphon Tea Company]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2023/11/22/High-sodium-content-in-condiments-poses-public-health-concern-in-China/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[There is an urgent need for government-backed comprehensive reformulation programmes for high-sodium condiments in China. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Food firms need to be increasingly savvy when it comes to meeting growing consumer demands for fortified and reformulated products, in order to remain cost competitive in the current economic environment. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The latest additions to Sarari’s line-up contain lower alcohol content and are “priced affordably” to appeal to young consumers. ©CHOYA]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The dual flavour trends of experimentation and hyperlocalisation are finding increasing favour amongst consumers in the ASEAN region. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The plant-based industry in Asia Pacific will need to further boost product diversification and hybrid innovation strategies it is to continue to grow amid a slowdown in the West. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The role of governments is crucial to introduce affordable proper nutrition to mass consumers via the fortification of staple foods. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Opo Bio is seeking to help cultivated meat firms cut out a large portion of the initial legwork needed to procure and develop suitable cell lines. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[One-third of toddlers in Australia are consuming excess sodium in their daily diets, with experts stating the situation is so bad that simply reducing snack or discretionary foods intakes is insufficient. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[India's hot chocolate beverage firm Tiggle formulated its latest hazelnut beverage using roasted, chopped Turkish hazelnuts. ©Tiggle]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The new Melvados offering, Pisang Goreng brittle, is a crowd-pleaser in the Singapore market. © Melvados]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Beverage manufacturers in the Asia Pacific region wanting to launch red beverages need to fulfil both visual appeal and clean label demands. ©Oterra]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Second-generation alternative protein start-ups are using novel ingredients like lentils and pulses to formulate their products. © Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Better-for-you candy, functional beverage growth, brown rice confectionery and more feature in this edition of Healthier Choices. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The study could be used to design dietary advice that considers the sensory characteristics of foods. GettyImages]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In Australia, most sodium intake comes from packaged foods such as bread and bakery products, processed meats like ham, bacon, deli meats and sausages, and ready-made meals like soups, and pizza. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The layering of high and low sugar chocolate by 3D printing achieved up to a 19% sugar reduction without changes in overall sweetness perception and overall liking ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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