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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In this edition of Asia’s Food Future: Industry 4.0, we take a closer look at the e-commerce landscape in APAC, its importance in emerging markets, the new technologies taking shape, and how the smartest retailers and brands are capitalising.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A New Zealand study has revealed that sugar-sweetened beverages appears to contain higher health risks than sugar-containing foods. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nestle, Coca-Cola, Patchi, Lewis Road Creamery and more big names feature in this edition of Brand New. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/07/18/E-commerce-disputes-Food-complaints-make-up-70-of-all-cases-heard-at-Beijing-Internet-Court/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Supreme People’s Court of China has established three Internet Courts so far, in Hangzhou, Beijing and Guangzhou. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Thailand, Indonesia and India will account for online grocery market shares of 2.8%, 1.5%, and 1.2% respectively by 2023. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Low-cost social media marketing, ensuring suitable software and systems are in place, and brand protection have been identified as key traits for fast healthy FMCG company growth, according to a panel of industry leaders. ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Healthy, natural and organic food firms from Australia seeking to crack the US market can’t afford to ignore traditional retail channels. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Sriram addressing the audience at the Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2019.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Japanese food firms Nippon Fisheries and House Foods have announced plans to change the expiry dates of their products from the date specific format to the month specific format as a measure to reduce food waste. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A recent study has found coffee and tea to be the top source of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) for Taiwanese adolescents. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[InnovAGE insights were shared at the summit's opening reception.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/07/10/Plant-based-NPD-challenges-PepsiCo-stresses-importance-of-taste-to-win-over-consumers/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Dr Tan Siow Ying presenting at the Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2019.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Four major trending issues are driving the health foods market in China today, with a combination of strong national pride and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) influence having particular sway over the younger generation of local consumers. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The event is taking place this week in Singapore]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/07/08/Plant-based-progress-Major-investments-into-China-significantly-boosts-industry-growth/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A new report has revealed that the number of notable investments into China’s plant-based sector rose significantly over the past year, whether in the areas of plant-based snacks, plant-based beverages or tech-enhanced alternatives. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Chinese dairy giants Yili and Mengniu are adding new manufacturing sites to pump up production volume of liquid milk products in a bid to hit the RMB$100bn (US$14.5bn) revenue goal. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/07/04/Can-demand-Showa-Denko-expands-Vietnam-s-production-amid-market-growth/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Showa Denko, is expanding its aluminium can production facilities in Vietnam amid rising demand in the region.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Tamil Nadu Food Safety and Drug Adminstration Department has warned the Indian public about the continued dangers of adulterated edible oil. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Alternative protein is one of the major trends influencing health food development in Australia. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Plant-based meat substitutes, such as seitan, tempeh, and tofu are gaining traction across the UAE. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/06/26/Going-local-in-UAE-Organic-farmland-grows-by-53-in-Arabian-desert/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The United Arab Emirates has recorded a significant increase in the amount of land that has gone over to organic farming and the types of organic products that are available this year. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Constable speaking at the Naturally Good Expo 2019.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/06/25/A-win-for-all-New-Zealand-F-B-industry-welcomes-Costco-entry-with-open-arms/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Costco is set to open in Westgate in 2021. ©NZRPG]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Drake, Gordoun, Howe and Jones during the panel session at the Naturally Good Business Summit 2019.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Four key trends will lead to shifts in the major sources of protein consumption by 2025. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2019/06/18/Alcohol-in-Australia-Wine-emerges-as-most-popular-alcoholic-beverage-Down-Under/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Wine has topped the list of alcoholic beverages in terms of popularity amongst Australian consumers, beating beer and other spirits. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[(L-R) Moderator Matt Kovac from FIA, Brusadelli, De Petrini, Chatterjee, Chng, Monmont and Yun at the panel.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[New research on grocery markets in Australia has revealed that Woolworths has taken a clear lead in expanding market share in 2018, whereas its closest competitor Coles has fallen behind by a clear margin. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A recent report on global protein consumption has predicted that by 2025 China and India will lean global protein demand with some 50% of total consumption worldwide. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Australian researchers are calling for stricter governance over regulator FSANZ’s food-health relationship claims system. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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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. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Japanese authorities have been engaging both tourists and foreign governments in a double-pronged strategy to promote food products produced in areas that were hardest hit by the nuclear disaster in 2011. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Middle East and North African (MENA) region (excluding sub-saharan Africa) has been predicted to lead the global health and wellness packaged food market growth over the next five years, according to an international study. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Chocolate bars might be a favourite in other markets, but in China, other chocolate applications, especially ice-cream, was topping the sales chart instead. ©Pixabay]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The US-headquartered company is best known for its production of micro-particulated whey protein concentrate, pectin, and a variety of gums for F&B, industrial and consumer product manufacturers. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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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. ©Getty Images]]></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[The regulatory landscape is failing to keep up with the pace of change in the soaring plant-based food and beverage sector, according to two industry experts. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Blockchain technology is now a commonly discussed topic in the food manufacturing industry, but what tangible benefits can it deliver?]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Chinese consumers still prefer premium products as opposed to those making sustainability claims, in contrast to many other markets worldwide, according to analysis from insights provider Lumina Intelligence. ©iStock]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Health concerns are overtaking flavour preferences in China, where dishes are traditionally prepared with substantial amounts of seasonings and spices – a trend that food companies and brands are increasingly using to their advantage. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Food industry groups in New Zealand are rallying behind a proposed bill that is demanding the introduction of harsher punishment for people who deliberately contaminate/sabotage food. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-03T21:46:16.842Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A new international listing shows that Australia and New Zealand have clinched the first and third spots respectively in terms of veganism popularity globally. ©Pixabay]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Korean soju sales saw astounding success in Vietnam last year, boosted by strong marketing strategies from the top two soju manufacturers in Korea: Hite Jinro and Lotte Liquors. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[PET bottled coffee are increasingly popular amongst younger Japanese office workers, and is key sales driver amid a shrinking ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee market in Japan, according to Suntory. ©Suntory]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Brand owners will need to fulfill four steps for their products to evolve from an internet viral to a well-trusted consumer brand, according to Chinese ice-cream maker Chicecream. ©Chicecream]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[New Zealand Maori trust Ngāti Kahungunu ki Tāmaki nui-a-Rua Trust has partnered with Chinese hemp specialists Jinzhou Qiaopai Biotech with an eye on the New Zealand hemp market. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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