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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Dairy is the main theme for the first edition of our brand new industry-focused spotlight, the FNA Deep Dive series.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The findings from the map showed that Northern countries currently have much more sustainable food systems than those in the South ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in December 2019.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[We bring you three of the most significant emerging categories showing strong potential for growth moving into 2020.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[We take a look at the five top trends that look set to shape the Asia Pacific food and beverage industry in 2020. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[GMO rules, Kirin beer report, jelly food products and more feature in this edition of Japan Focus. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Snacking firm Three Squirrels, convenience store trends, export news and more feature in this edition of China Focus. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Malaysia, Australia and Pakistan have retained their positions as the top-ranking APAC countries in the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report’s Top 10 Halal Food listing. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[We bring  you the top 10 most-read APAC food and beverage market and trend stories of 2019. ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Japan GMO foods, Sprite's new clear bottles, tighter South Korea food label rules and more trending stories on social media feature in this edition of Hot Right Now. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Among the many groups cheering the legalisation of hemp as a food in Australia in 2017, vegans perhaps have the most to gain. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Mondelez Australia has revealed widely differing factors driving snack choice between different generations in Australia, although convenience and quality still stand out as major reasons for snacking across all age groups. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Soft drinks, dairy products and snacks are still the most commonly purchased products from convenience stores ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/12/05/Cheers-Global-beer-production-increases-for-the-first-time-in-five-years-Kirin-report/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[According to a Kirin report, global beer production has increased for the first time in five years ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Turkey targets to export US$1 billion food products to China by 2023 ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/12/03/GALLERY-The-top-10-most-read-APAC-food-and-beverage-industry-stories-in-November-2019/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in November 2019.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Mondelez, Nestle, Coca-Cola and more big names feature in this edition of Brand New. ©Cadbury Dairy Milk]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/11/28/Bigger-not-better-Smaller-packaging-trend-for-chocolates-taking-off-in-India/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Smaller packaging for chocolates is gaining traction in India on the back of rising consumer awareness of portion control and health and wellness in the country, and F&B manufacturers have been urged to take advantage of this growing trend. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/11/26/Jurisdictional-transformation-The-crucial-role-of-government-in-advancing-palm-oil-sustainability/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Governmental support and collaboration plays a crucial role in advancing the implementation and uptake of sustainable palm oil whether at district, state or country level, especially in the face of a ‘climate emergency’ where mass conversion is required. ]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/11/26/More-work-needed-Australian-soft-drinks-industry-urged-to-shift-gears-to-hit-2025-sugar-reduction-target/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Australian non-alcoholic beverage industry has been urged to ‘shift gears’ and up the ante in order to hit its 2025 sugar reduction pledge targets after its latest progress report revealed a ‘significant’ 7% reduction overall. ©ABCL]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/11/20/No-more-sweet-tooth-Asian-consumers-moving-towards-more-savoury-cocoa-profiles/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Asian consumers moving towards more savoury and less sweet cocoa profiles ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Joe Katterfield, business development manager EMEA, Arla Foods Ingredients, at Yummex Middle East, held in conjunction with Gulfood Manufacturing]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in October 2019.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A Japanese study has revealed that including high amounts of fish and meat in the diet of elderly consumers could lead to a significantly decreased risk of suffering from anaemia. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Tetra Pak Asia Pacific Cluster Marketing Services Director Ratanasiri Tilokskulchai addressing media at the event. ©Tetra Pak]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[IFF will launch its latest programme, IFF Futures, at Gulfood Manufacturing at Dubai ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Flavour and high costs remain two of the biggest challenges that the cell-based meat sector needs to overcome before production for everyday consumers can be realised, but its potential benefits for customisation are unrivalled, according to a recent Israeli study. ©Mosa Meat]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Cereal rejections over food safety, China-US trade war opportunities, Walmart China and more feature in this edition of China Focus. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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