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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Indian palm oil industry is concerned that palm oil demand in the country may dip and lose out to edible soft oils in the short term. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/11/15/COVID-19-and-imports-Sharp-pricing-and-localisation-strategies-key-for-F-B-brands-to-gain-ASEAN-entry/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[International food and beverage brands looking to gain a foothold in the ASEAN market via local distributors need to step up their game when pitching pricing and localisation strategies. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[3D-printed wagyu, Ajinomoto and Meiji on malnutrition, Japan's bid to create space food and more feature in this edition of Japan Focus. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Coca-Cola soft drink reformulation, Nestle flexitarian recipes, South Korea's edible insect push and more feature in this edition of Trend Tracker. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Its ice cream come in traditional Filipino flavours such as macapuno, atis, avocado, ube and durian ©Arce Dairy Facebook]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/11/02/GALLERY-The-top-10-most-read-APAC-food-and-beverage-industry-stories-in-October-2021/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in October 2021.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The New Zealand government is under increased pressure to fix the country’s ‘broken’ supermarket system from both the food industry and consumer associations. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[All Plants' oat milk launch, A2 milk marketing and kiwifruit popularity in China feature in this edition of China Focus. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Beverage giant Frucor Suntory has noted rising New Zealand consumer demand in the juice category for exotic citrus flavours beyond the traditional orange and lemonade. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/10/26/One-small-step-to-space-food-production-Japan-seeks-firms-to-develop-regenerative-food-supply-system-for-space-exploration/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Japanese government is searching for food firms and other institutions with the technology and insights to develop a regenerative food supply system for astronauts. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/10/25/Palm-oil-supply-pain-Fears-Indonesian-output-may-not-meet-global-demand-as-economies-recover/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Indonesia’s representative palm oil body GAPKI is concerned that it may not be able to produce enough of the commodity this year. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Instant noodle firms across the Asia Pacific region are now seeking to reinvent the category beyond affordability and convenience to highlight better-for-you options.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/10/20/Healthier-Choices-Healthier-food-and-beverage-options-from-Coca-Cola-Nestle-Herbalife-and-more-feature-in-our-round-up/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Healthier food and beverage options from Coca-Cola, Nestle, Herbalife and more feature in this edition of Healthier Choices. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Camel meat palatability, palm oil exports, Eat Just's plans for the region and more feature in this edition of Middle East Focus. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[South Korea has made locusts the nation’s tenth approved edible insect. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nature's Fynd's fungi protein, Eat Just's plant-based egg and Aleph Farms' cultivated meat feature in this edition of Alt Protein Watch. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/10/12/Japan-Focus-News-from-Sapporo-Kirin-Lawson-and-more-feature-in-our-round-up/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[News from Sapporo, Kirin, Lawson and more feature in this edition of Japan Focus. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kiwifruit in China, craft gin in Asia, plant-based in South Korea and more trends feature in this edition of Trend Tracker. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Food and beverage brands with plans to expand or export into South East Asia should not be deterred by the region's current COVID-19 woes. ©iStock]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/10/06/Hemp-evolution-Health-Horizons-kickstarts-India-s-second-generation-product-drive/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[India’s Health Horizons has launched what it claims are the country’s first second-generation hemp-based products. ©Health Horizons]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/10/06/Expanding-palm-oil-horizons-Malaysia-taps-trans-fat-free-and-cost-advantages-to-spotlight-Middle-East-as-major-new-export-market/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[MPOC is focusing on the Middle Eastern region as a potential major new export market for Malaysian palm oil. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/10/05/Dairy-dilemma-South-Korea-to-develop-domestic-industry-after-two-decade-self-sufficiency-slump/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The South Korean government is ramping up its efforts to develop the domestic dairy industry after acknowledging a significant drop in self-sufficiency over the past two decades. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/10/05/ASEAN-soft-drink-reformulation-Coca-Cola-highlights-rising-post-pandemic-regional-demand-for-healthier-options/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Beverage giant Coca-Cola has observed a rise in demand for beverages with zero-sugar and reduced-sugar formulations in the South East Asian region. ©Coca-Cola]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/10/04/GALLERY-The-top-10-most-read-APAC-food-and-beverage-industry-stories-in-September-2021/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T16:26:32.687Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in September 2021. ]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/10/04/Making-a-comeback-Thailand-hails-food-industry-growth-after-COVID-19-slump-but-urges-firms-to-maintain-vigilance/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Thai food industry has seen growth in both the manufacturing and export sectors so far in 2021 after overcoming last year’s pandemic slump. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/09/30/Environmental-decimation-Asia-s-aquaculture-industry-needs-to-prioritise-urbanisation-and-efficiency-to-avoid-catastrophe/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Asia’s aquaculture industry will need to focus on accelerating urbanisation and efficiency to continue to thrive. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/09/29/Taking-a-cultivated-steak-Thai-Union-and-CJ-Cheiljedang-seal-MOUs-with-Aleph-Farms/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Aleph Farms is planning an initial market launch in 2022, pending regulatory approval.    ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The increase of online ‘junk food’ marketing to children since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic poses a long term-health risk and has become a major public health concern, claim experts. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/09/27/Global-kiwifruit-king-Demand-in-China-rising-rapidly-due-to-premiumisation-and-health-trends/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[China is experiencing a boom in kiwifruit demand on the back of its premium and healthy connotations. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The hot drinks sector in the Asia Pacific region has highlighted a rise in consumer demand for more premium, better-for-you products as well as a shift towards more sustainable options.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/09/22/From-food-loss-to-healthier-choice-Why-vending-machines-are-trending-in-new-categories/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[More vending machines dispensing non-traditional foods such as healthy snacks and frozen meat  ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/09/21/Hot-Right-Now-China-sesame-oil-fraud-and-dairy-sector-trends-plant-based-labelling-and-trending-stories-on-our-social-media/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[China sesame oil fraud and dairy sector trends, plant-based labelling and more social media trending stories feature in this edition of Hot Right Now. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/09/21/Stellar-production-South-Korea-s-CJ-CheilJedang-Hite-Jinro-and-Nongshim-top-national-list-for-food-manufacturing-performance/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[South Korea has named domestic F&B giants CJ Cheiljedang, Hite Jinro and Nongshim as the 2020 national top performers in terms of food production. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/09/20/Beyond-intolerance-Malaysian-bakery-firm-highlights-rising-gluten-free-trend-among-carb-cutting-consumers/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Malaysian bakery company Fresco Grano has observed a rise in demand for gluten-free products among consumers who want to cut down on carbs. ©Fresco Grano]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/09/17/China-Focus-Craft-beer-growth-MissFresh-expansion-Mengniu-s-sustainability-initiatives-and-more-feature-in-our-round-up/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Craft beer growth, MissFresh expansion, Mengniu's sustainability initiatives and more feature in this edition of China Focus. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/09/14/Big-slim-pickings-South-Korea-s-plant-based-sector-flourishing-thanks-to-weight-loss-concerns/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[South Korean plant-based firm The PlantEat has highlighted the pursuit of weight loss as a major driver behind the growth of the local plant-based sector. ©The PlantEat]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/09/13/Matchless-versatility-Why-palm-oil-s-widespread-prevalence-in-Asian-food-industry-makes-it-irreplaceable-for-now/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The use of palm oil in the Asian food industry is incredibly vast and commonplace due to its versatile applications in just about every finished food sector. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/09/08/Iran-school-food-scandal-More-than-half-of-products-do-not-comply-with-national-and-regional-standards/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T03:08:23.176Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Cakes, sweet biscuits and pastries were the largest food category sold in school canteens. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-02-17T22:17:03.818Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Besides US and UAE, Teami also has a presence in UK, Europe, South Africa, Australia, the Philippines, Mexico and the Caribbean  ©Teami]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/09/08/Healthier-Choices-Calbee-fruit-snacks-Nestle-s-upcycling-and-plant-based-initiatives-alcohol-free-drinks-and-more-feature-in-our-round-up/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Calbee fruit snacks, Nestle's upcycling and plant-based initiatives, alcohol-free drinks and more feature in this edition of Healthier Choices. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/09/08/What-a-tonic-Four-Pillars-says-Asia-experiencing-a-premium-and-craft-gin-boom/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T03:04:12.514Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Four Pillars’ newly-appointed regional head of Asia believes that regional demand for premium and craft gin is on the rise. ©Four Pillars]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/09/06/High-feed-prices-hurting-Turkey-s-broiler-sector/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[© GettyImages/omersukrugoksu]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/09/06/Post-COVID-19-export-challenges-Freight-and-marketing-the-biggest-hurdles-for-food-firms-exporting-into-ASEAN/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T03:07:47.685Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Freight costs and marketing challenges have emerged as two of the most major trade hurdles for food firms exporting to the ASEAN market as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Ajinomoto's umami push, food security updates, Calbee's healthy NPD drive and more feature in this edition of Japan Focus. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/09/01/Alt-Protein-Watch-Australia-s-plant-based-labelling-war-Shandi-s-new-Singapore-facility-Plant-Power-s-online-launch-and-more-feature-in-our-roun/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Australia's plant-based labelling war, Shandi's new Singapore facility, Plant Power's online launch and more feature in this edition of Alt Protein Watch. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/08/31/Middle-East-Focus-IBFI-s-Star-Signature-premium-soda-Emirati-Coffee-retail-food-safety-in-Egypt-and-more-feature-in-our-round-up/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T03:04:05.925Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[IBFI's Star Signature premium soda, Emirati Coffee retail, food safety in Egypt and more feature in this edition of Middle East Focus. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/08/31/GALLERY-The-top-10-most-read-APAC-food-and-beverage-industry-stories-in-August-2021/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T16:26:35.551Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in August 2021.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/08/31/Per-capita-leader-International-food-firms-targeting-South-Korea-s-booming-e-commerce-sector-urged-to-localise/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-02-17T22:17:45.896Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Foreign food companies looking to benefit from South Korea’s e-commerce boom are being advised to prioritise localisation to maximise reach. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/08/30/Forest-of-the-ocean-Seaweed-consumption-in-China-driven-by-increasing-urbanisation-and-dietary-knowledge/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T02:51:19.316Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Many studies on seaweed focus on nutrition, disease, and aquaculture, so this is the first study on seaweed consumption in China, focusing on the effects of urbanisation and dietary knowledge. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/08/24/Sustainability-Snippets-Palm-oil-sustainability-Yili-on-better-China-dairy-alternative-proteins-and-more-feature-in-our-round-up/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T03:04:08.461Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Palm oil sustainability, Yili on better China dairy, alternative proteins and more feature in this edition of Sustainability Snipppets. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/08/24/Plant-based-label-war-Down-Under-Labelling-battle-heats-up-as-alt-protein-and-meat-sectors-clash-over-research/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T03:04:14.554Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The battle over plant-based labelling in Australia is heating up with representatives from both the plant-based sector and the traditional meat sector coming up with their own research. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/08/20/Post-pandemic-food-safety-Mars-UN-and-Singapore-government-backed-body-on-strategies-for-success/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-04T03:04:29.433Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Better-for-you ice creams, healthy snacks in Carrefour and meat category growth feature in this edition of Middle East Focus. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Convenience, nutrition and meeting localised needs are the three top drivers for healthy snacking innovation in Asia post-COVID-19. ]]></image:caption>
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