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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Mid-day afternoon snacking has emerged as a rising trend in the Asia Pacific region driven by pandemic-induced habits with consumers increasingly wary of COVID-linked obesity or ‘Covibesity’. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[South Korea consumers are drinking more alcohol alone at home amid COVID-19. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Researchers said this study will be helpful in employing strategies, and responsive measures by the two Asian giants in future unanticipated events such as COVID-19. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Sustainability is affecting multiple F&B sectors from edible insects to seafood and even packaging. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/06/08/Algal-protein-in-India-Regulations-investments-amongst-challenges-sector-must-overcome-to-realise-huge-potential/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The algal protein sector in India shows massive potential but still needs to overcome several challenges including regulatory barriers and attracting investments before it can come into its own. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[News on Pacquiao's coffee, Middle East dairy giant Baladna and Japan nuclear testing amongst top hits trending on our social media. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[UAE sees largest increase in fresh produce, dairy and baked goods consumption during COVID-19 – YouGov Report ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/06/02/GALLERY-The-top-10-most-read-APAC-food-and-beverage-industry-stories-in-May-2021/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in May 2021. ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[South Korea is looking to expand its premium air-flown foods export target list to include other Asian countries from Hong Kong to Thailand after a successful pilot with strawberry-only export flights to Singapore. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The rise of the work-from-home culture in Australia ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit has simultaneously led to a rise in snacking frequency, especially among younger consumers. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Governments and food industry players across the Asia Pacific region are providing increasing support to the insect-based food industry as an alternative protein source. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In this edition of the FNA Deep Dive, we take a closer look at the rapidly growing and evolving plant-based dairy industry in APAC.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Japanese seafood firms have been urged to employ strategies where sustainability and financial profitability are linked in order to counteract downward industry trends. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Balqees Honey initially specialised in raw Yemeni honey, but now import honey from around the world.  ©Balqees Honey]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In this study, researchers also found that people were significantly more likely to cook at home, as well as order take-out during the pandemic. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Thailand submits tom yum dish to UNESCO ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Consumers in the EU are ‘demanding sustainability’ when it comes to palm oil and related food products, according to an EU ambassador. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SandBox signs exclusive distributorship for Pacquiao coffee and Oh So Healthy snacks in Middle East ©SandBox]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/05/05/GALLERY-The-top-10-most-read-APAC-food-and-beverage-industry-stories-in-April-2021/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Read more on healthy ice cream in India, palm oil in China, Nestle's new plant-based site in Malaysia and much more in our 10 most-read APAC F&B stories for April 2021.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Frozen foods and alcohol have found favour with APAC consumers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2021/05/04/Bug-boom-FAO-backing-for-modernised-insect-protein-production-and-processes-could-boost-Asian-sector/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Malaysian insect-protein firm Ento insect snack products ©Ento]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Read more on palm oil in India and China, halal in Malaysia, hemp in India and much more in our 10 most-read APAC F&B stories for March 2021. ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[ISMA has launched a Sugar and Health campaign and corresponding website as it seeks to stop ‘blind attacks’ on the commodity and encourage localised research. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Juice firms in Australia have been advised to turn to blending their products with lower fructose fruits or vegetables  in order to raise health star ratings (HSR). ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Brands in the Middle East need to look past conventional product and marketing development to focus on agility, connectivity and trust to drive successful innovation. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[South Korea is promoting measures overseas to stop the ‘misidentification’ of Chinese food products as Korean, a policy likely prompted on the back of a recent kimchi feud with China. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Japanese consumers are feeling the pressure of rising food prices in the country, with trends shifting towards bulk buying and a renewed focus on affordable brands. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in February 2021. ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Philippines government is currently studying plans to loosen its national COVID-19 lockdown as well as officially hunting down and punishing food product profiteers. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[APAC’s cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp sector is expected to progress rapidly over the coming years, especially in India, China and Australia where they are approved for food use. ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Homegrown Japanese alcohol firm Vinvie believes that there is major untapped potential to be found in the ‘niche’ local cider market. ©VinVie]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Regional-level collaborations and big brand influence are crucial to help Asia’s plant-based meat sector when it comes to diversifying the raw ingredients used and to help it truly prosper on the global stage. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The decline in revenue is likely attributed to weaker global dairy prices, as markets continue to deal with the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis by fluctuations in exchange rates and commodity prices. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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