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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In this edition of our FNA InnovATE series, well-known APAC juice firms share their insights on the potential of upcycling in the industry.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The collaboration between Anassa Organics and Kanazawa Daichi has blossomed success in sales of Anassa Organics's herbal teas in Japan. © Anassa Organics]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The palm oil sector will need to emphasise how its current sustainability and development strategies are also ‘future-oriented’. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[South East Asia dairy challenges, sugar alternative expansion, low-GI bakery and more feature in this edition of ASEAN Focus. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Today we can reveal the fist wave of speakers confirmed for our Growth Asia Summit 2022.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Food waste reduction efforts, local alcohol sector concerns, CRUST plans for upcycling sector and more feature in this edition of Japan Focus. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in March 2022.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Plant-based chocolates, hybrid products, new APAC funding and more feature in this edition of Alt Protein Watch. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Slurrp Farm UAE focus, foodtech funding, probiotic yoghurt research and more feature in this edition of Middle East Focus. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Mondelez will continue its consumer-centric approach to improve brand penetration and leverage RTM strengths to grow. © Cadbury Dairy Milk Australia]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Slurrp Farm, Skippi healthier popsicles, stricter recycled plastic rules and more feature in this edition of India Focus. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Healthy popsicles, low-GI breads, world-first probiotic beer and more feature in this edition of Healthier Choices. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Innovating at both ends of the price spectrum can fuel Asia’s booming plant-based sector for the long term. ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Plant-based 3D-printed wagyu, sheep whey spirits, New Zealand biocide study and more feature in this edition of ANZ Focus. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Persistent supply chain challenges and lactose intolerance in a large majority of consumers in the South East Asian region has led to difficulties for dairy firms. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2022/03/18/trend-tracker-heineken-upcycled-products-plant-based-chocolate-and-more/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Heineken, upcycled products, plant-based chocolate and more feature in this edition of Trend Tracker. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Alcohol and COVID-19 link, Yili's ASEAN plans, Nestle Australia's wind-powered ambitions and more feature in this edition of Hot Right Now.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Experts say that plant-based chocolate needs to overcome taste challenges and offer localised products if it is to achieve significant growth in APAC. ]]></image:caption>
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