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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Malaysian entrepreneurs are better off considering locations in neighbouring countries than launching their halal drinks business on home soil. ©iStock]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Sales of goat have been quietly growing within Australia, the world’s biggest exporter of the meat, to the point it has been struggling to keep up with demand. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Market research agency Mintel has identified six new consumer trends that are shaping the Chinese and North Asian consumer landscapes. Within these, health, experience and plastic use are some important key points for food companies to take note of. ©Pixabay]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced the mandatory implementation of the HACCP program for the food industry two years ago. ©GettyImages]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[India’s food processing sector is only at 10% of its full potential, claims a World Bank expert. ©Pixabay]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[We look at the top five trends that will shape APAC food and beverage industry in 2019. ©Pixabay]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[We bring you three emerging markets that are showing significant potential for growth into 2019. ©Pixabay]]></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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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Vietnamese food processing industry has experienced rapid growth over the past five years, and expects further expansion as it targets additional foreign investments. ©Pixabay/Capri23auto]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[See the Top 10 most-read stories relating to food science and research this year. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[‘Handcrafted, artisanal and authentic’: Nestle India wants to conquer ‘super premium’ chocolate market. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Blockchain technology has been acknowledged as an important ‘transformation force’ in halal regulations. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[China’s home-grown brands have taken the top three spots for the most consumed food and beverage brands amongst Chinese families. ©Yili]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[See the top 10 most-read APAC food and beverage market and trend stories of 2018. ©Pixabay]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/12/12/Japan-Focus-KitKat-Nissin-alternative-protein-products-and-more-feature-in-this-round-up/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Otsuka Foods has launched its first line of plant-based meat products in Japan. ©Otsuka]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Pakistan looks set to be a prime upcoming market for Pepsi and Coca-Cola, as its government has claimed both companies will invest US$1.2bn in the country over the next five years. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/12/07/Six-Asian-food-system-megatrends-revealed-by-Cargill-and-the-opportunities-they-offer-food-firms/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A new research report by Cargill and The Economist Intelligence Unit has identified six megatrends in food systems in Asia, along with several opportunities and recommendations for companies and policymakers in managing these. ©Cargill]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has declared milk in India to be ‘largely safe’. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Criteria set by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) may not be sensitive enough in identifying metabolic syndrome as opposed to the consensus definition, says a new study. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/12/04/GALLERY-The-top-10-most-read-APAC-food-and-beverage-industry-stories-in-November/</loc>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/12/03/Expert-analysis-Meat-and-seafood-consumption-in-Asia-will-rise-78-by-2050/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Asia’s appetite for meat and seafood protein will rise by an astounding 78% by 2050, driven by growing wealth and urbanisation in the region. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/11/29/Brand-New-PepsiCo-Nestle-Unilever-and-more-feature-in-this-edition-of-our-big-name-brands-round-up/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[PepsiCo is investing US$5mn into the sustainable farming programme in India headed by its global sustainable agriculture team over the next three years. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Life imprisonment will soon be the maximum punishment for food adulterators in the Indian state of Maharashtra. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Beverage firm Vitasoy is building a new plant in Dongguan, Guangdong province, which will be completed in three years’ time. ©Vitasoy]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[(L-R) van der Werf, Meekers, Lee and session moderator Professor Kai Chan speaking at the RSPO RT16.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Thailand and Vietnam have backed out of the bidding process to supply rice to the Philippines, due to the National Food Authority’s (NFA) ‘difficult’ Terms of Reference (TOR). ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A pizza the action: Hiroshima is home to Japan's first pizza vending machine]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Indian food regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered all states to conduct a ‘special drive’ to ensure the safety and quality of milk and milk products ahead of Deepavali, amid plunging public confidence in products. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Fiscal incentives like a sugar tax and lower-sugar subsidies to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption are unlikely to be effective, a new Singapore study reveals. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The world’s big four crops – wheat, rice, maize, and soybean – make up over 70% of the world’s food supply. ©iStock]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[habitat, which is touted as the world's first tech-enabled, cashless grocery and dining concept, is situated on 60,000 sq ft of industrial space in Pasir Panjang. ©honestbee]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Coca-Cola Australia has emphasised that its latest release, the coffee-cola combination Batch Blends, is designed for the 'adult palate'.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Dairy Australia Greater China Scholarship Programme welcomed professionals from China’s dairy industry to Australia this year to learn more about the ‘world’s best’ dairy industry. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-03T21:14:02.89Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Food safety experts have stressed the importance of management playing a more prominent role and in food safety control and processes. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[India has the largest number of organic producers (2.7 million organic farmers) in the world.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Australian Green Tea Co-operative is planting rising numbers of green tea to keep up with Asia’s demand for it, in collaboration with Japanese tea company Kunitaro. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-03T21:14:00.806Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Online grocery is on an ‘unstoppable march’ in Asia, but the Tetra Pak Index 2018 report has identified four different rates of development across the region. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A Greenpeace audit assessed the most frequently-found brands amid plastic waste. ©GettyImages]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[ASEAN-5 panelists (L-R): Dr-Ing Azis Boing Sitanggang, Ly Nguyen Binh, Dr Koh Yew Ming, Dr Lotis Francisco, Asst Professor Dr Anadi Nitithamyong.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/10/24/Resilience-organisation-and-nutrition-Three-strategies-to-improve-the-future-of-rice-production/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The high-level panel at International Rice Congress 2018. (Seated L-R) Kundhavi Kadiresan, Gilbert Houngbo, Maria Kiwanuka, Ashok Gulati.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Mondelez, which runs digital stores on Tmall and JD, saw its e-commerce business in China grow by 90% in the first half of this year. ©GettyImages]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[China’s online alcohol market has been revealed to be the largest in the world, beating out mature markets like the United Kingdom and France. ©iStock]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Dr Yuliana (second from left) with other speakers at the Halal Seminar in Fi Asia, Jakarta.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Snack bars are relatively new in Indonesia and per capita consumption remains at negligible levels.  ©GettyImages]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The row over coconut oil in India rumbles on. ©iStock]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/10/01/GALLERY-The-top-10-most-read-APAC-food-and-beverage-industry-stories-in-September/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Heineken Malaysia has shared its views on the implementation of Malaysia's Sales and Service Tax (SST). ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/09/26/Halal-food-boom-Malaysia-predicts-rapid-growth-in-exports-and-foreign-demand-for-certifications/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T20:52:17.438Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Malaysia is expecting an increase of 10% in halal exports and a significant increase in demand for halal certifications by foreign countries this year. ©iStock]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/09/25/Lower-socioeconomic-status-linked-to-greater-appetite-for-meat-New-study/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[People who saw themselves as having a lower socioeconomic status eat more meat because they identify it with strength and status. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/09/20/Japan-Focus-Mail-order-crisis-Kirin-and-nuclear-food-in-the-spotlight/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kefir’s sluggish business was unable to keep up with the payment to the investors. ©GettyImages]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/09/20/Opinion-How-Singapore-s-food-industry-is-shaking-things-up-for-the-future/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The demand for healthier options and heightened consumers’ awareness of how non-biodegradable packaging impacts our environment have resulted in a need for the industry to adapt and address such needs. ©iStock]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/09/19/China-Focus-JD-DSM-and-Xiaomi-in-the-spotlight/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[JD has established a fruit alliance in China.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/09/19/Craft-yet-to-peak-in-Australia-says-Adelaide-lager-champion/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The man who won the title of Australia’s best craft beer with a simple lager this year believes that the craft beer market still has a long way to go. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/09/18/Increase-in-Philippines-F-B-spending-will-drive-local-online-grocery-market-growth/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Efficiency and convenience both play major roles in the development of e-commerce and MGR, particularly amongst young adults.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/09/16/DSM-predicts-plant-based-protein-boon-for-its-China-hydrocolloid-business/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[DSM's hydrocolloid facility in Chifeng recently resumed operations after being shut down for upgrades to improve safety, health, quality and environmental standards.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/09/13/China-pork-sales-How-education-can-help-consumers-warm-to-frozen-products/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Research has shown that Chinese consumers are willing to buy frozen imported pork if information on its benefits is disseminated. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/09/10/GALLERY-The-10-most-read-APAC-food-and-beverage-industry-stories-in-August/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T16:10:47.433Z</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/09/06/Trend-tracker-The-latest-APAC-consumer-and-market-insights-for-the-food-and-beverage-industry/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T20:52:50.553Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Asia's dairy trends are evolving. ©GettyImages]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/09/06/Truly-ridiculous-Plant-based-food-pioneer-on-the-scale-of-Asia-s-protein-crisis/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T20:51:46.287Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Yeung is the CEO of Green Common, a plant-based retailer and cafe in Hong Kong.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/09/04/Aussie-self-fertilising-almond-trees-could-meet-industry-demand-amid-dwindling-bee-population/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Six new varieties of Australian-bred almond trees are expected to play a role as growers seek ways to combat declining bee colonies, which are needed to fertilise the trees. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/09/03/Noodle-sales-bounce-back-as-major-Asian-markets-report-first-annual-rises-in-five-years/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-03T20:47:16.055Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[China and Hong Kong have remained the top consumers of instant noodles worldwide for several years running. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/08/30/Philippine-rice-crisis-escalates-as-shortages-push-prices-to-a-three-year-high/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[New Zealand’s total organic products market is valued around USD 402 million (NZD 600 million), and has grown by 30% or USD 93.1 million (NZD 139 million) since 2015. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The food and fibre industries delivered more than $42 billion in export revenue last year. ©iStock]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Some of the companies that made the commitment include Mars Wrigley Confectionery, L'Oréal China, AarhusKarlshamn, Cargill China, China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs Corporation, China Grain Reserves Corporation, HSBC, Yihai Karry and SGS China.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Many large format retailers in Asia are still enjoying steady growth through expansion, though they are facing pressures from increased competition in more developed markets. ©GettyImages ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[JD.ID X-Mart's 270-square-metre store is the largest store to leverage JD’s unmanned store technology.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The survey also revealed 90% said they plan to eat more fruit or vegetables, 53% said they were looking to reduce meat intake and 45% said they were thinking of following a plant-based, vegetarian or vegan diet.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Turkish lira rose 5% to 6.54 to the US dollar yesterday, following a 20% slump for the previous four working days. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Under the five-year agreement, PepsiCo China and Select Harvests are co-investing in marketing to support the launch of the Lucky brand of nuts in China. ©GettyImages]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[ The top Asian vegetarian markets are India (29.8%), Indonesia (25.4%), Pakistan (16.8%) and China (3.8%). ©iStock]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In India, plastic bags are carelessly thrown on the streets and block sewers and storm drains, and even end up in the sea. ©GettyImages]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture’s animal husbandry and health department director-general believes self-sufficiency is in sight. ©iStock]]></image:caption>
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