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      <image:caption><![CDATA[New industry analysis suggests that China’s fresh foods sales by e-commerce will continue to boom, after the Chinese New Year period and COVID-19 lockdowns initially caused trade to spike. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Yoghurt brands in India will need to step up creativity and innovation in varying flavours if they wish to curry favour amongst local consumers, in a market where homemade yoghurt is rapidly gaining ground. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak has exposed supply chain vulnerabilities in Asia for the world’s biggest staple crops, rice and wheat, but the chances of the potato industry plugging some of the shortfall is being blighted by a number of hurdles. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A study from Australia has found almost one quarter of consumers were not familiar with Prosecco ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[New Zealand has emphasised Asia as its key target market in terms of food and beverage investments. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Black soldier fly grubs have a similar crunch and chewiness to real bacon ©Bug Bacon]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Ministers in charge of trade for countries within the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) regional forum have highlighted ‘remedying economic challenges’, including the restarting of food and agriculture supply chains. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Consumer demands for convenience, quality and variety drives growth of eGrocery sector in China ©missfresh每日优鲜]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2020/05/06/E-commerce-in-Saudi-Arabia-Food-sales-surge-amid-COVID-19-pandemic/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In a Consumer Behaviour Research Insights published by Choueiri Group, 55% of the population in Saudi Arabia purchased grocery items online in April 2020, compared to before COVID-19, where only 6% of the population did so ©NanaDirect]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2020/05/06/COVID-19-in-Qatar-Government-says-sufficient-food-and-consumer-goods-for-one-year/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Qatar has recently signed agreements with 14 food companies to raise the state’s strategic stock of food commodities ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2020/05/06/GALLERY-The-10-most-read-APAC-food-and-beverage-industry-stories-in-April-2020/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Here's a recap of our 10 most read food and beverage stories in April 2020, featuring the latest food-related updates on COVID-19 from different countries, for different food products and much more.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2020/05/06/Palm-oil-crisis-ASEAN-s-largest-agri-export-shaken-by-risk-of-UK-rule-changes-and-backstabbing-by-Malaysia/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The ASEAN palm oil industry has been shaken by a new set of attacks attempting to use legalities to block its exports. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2020/05/05/Sustainable-confectionery-in-Japan-Movement-gaining-momentum-but-still-not-mainstream/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Sustainable confectionery in Japan not mainstream yet but getting there ©Barry Callebaut]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[China’s online purchasing patterns throughout the country’s COVID-19 lockdown thus far have revealed a shift towards food products for home-cooking, a pattern that is expected to continue even beyond current restrictions. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The durian industry in Malaysia has been hit hard by a drastic drop in demand and lack of manpower due to the COVID-19 outbreak, a sharp downturn for one of the country’s most popular exports. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2020/04/29/New-and-lasting-habits-Singapore-s-online-shopping-surge-will-persist-after-COVID-19/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Many Singaporean consumers have shifted their purchasing behavior from offline to online shopping as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and experts predict that this shift will be a long-lasting one with effects long past the outbreak. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2020/04/28/Spuds-success-story-Aussie-plans-to-turn-potatoes-into-prebiotics-low-GI-ingredients-and-vodka/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-02-17T22:08:47.774Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Australia is initiating a starch project to turn unwanted potatoes into prebiotics, low-GI ingredient, and vodka. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2020/04/28/COVID-19-in-South-Korea-Online-food-product-sales-see-over-90-growth/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[South Korea has seen an increase of over 90% in online food product transactions during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2020/04/28/COVID-19-palm-oil-depression-Indonesia-sees-volumes-fall-drastically-for-country-s-top-export-commodity/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Indonesia has seen export volumes for its palm oil, its top agricultural commodity, drop drastically since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, with even bigger slumps set to come. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2020/04/27/Faster-cheaper-halal-certification-WhatsHalal-targets-food-firms-in-Malaysia-and-Indonesia/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singaporean start-up WhatsHalal has developed an enterprise solution platform aimed at helping companies to ease application processes for halal certification. ©WhatsHalal]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2020/04/24/COVID-19-in-UAE-Fresh-food-markets-and-confectionery-stores-resume-business-after-weeks-of-closure/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[After two weeks of closure, Dubai was the first in the emirate to reopen its fish market at Waterfront Market on April 7 ©WaterFront Market]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2020/04/23/Innovative-texture-trends-Ingredion-aims-to-tap-into-Chinese-consumer-demands-with-extra-capacity/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The new facility will be located next to its existing Shandong plant, China ©Ingredion]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2020/04/22/Rice-ing-concern-COVID-19-creates-supply-and-price-volatility-for-Asia-s-most-cost-sensitive-crop/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Lockdowns and trade barriers across Asia due to the COVID-19 pandemic have thrust rice - one of the region’s largest agricultural commodities – firmly into the spotlight potential volatility in both supply and cost. ©iStock]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2020/04/22/Distribution-cultural-diversity-and-trust-Why-there-is-no-COVID-19-panic-buying-in-UAE/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak have caused panic buying in many countries around the world, but in the UAE, the situation is largely spared ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2020/04/20/COVID-19-in-Japan-Major-F-B-manufacturers-battling-to-provide-business-as-usual-during-state-of-emergency/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[F&B manufacturing is considered an essential business during nationwide state of emergency ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2020/04/17/Japan-Focus-Kirin-Calbee-Aeon-and-more-feature-in-our-round-up/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Experts claim to have successfully deployed artificial intelligence (AI) technology to predict consumer purchasing trends in Asia during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The usage of insects as an alternative protein and food source has been consistently in the limelight in recent years citing sustainability and health benefits.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A newly-discovered class of colouring pigments called auronidins could open doors for the development of more stable and intense natural, plant-based food and beverage colourants. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[New Zealand kiwifruit giant Zespri and dairy firm The A2 Milk Company have been highlighted as the two homegrown companies generating some of the highest growth for the nation’s F&B industry over the past two years. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Asian vs Western foods, coconut oil for COVID-19, plant-based production and more food science and technology stories feature in this edition of Science Shorts. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[More younger consumers in the Middle East are looking for convenience with lesser time to prepare traditional meals, which has driven the demand for snacks in the region ©Kerry]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The outlook for wine e-commerce in China remains optimistic despite the recent novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the country, according to a leading expert. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Thailand’s position as the largest exporter of rice from the South East Asian region is at risk as the country struggles to handle weather, economical and quality changes. ©iStock]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The dominance of red wine in China can be attributed to the cultural symbolism of auspiciousness and prosperity associated with the colour, according to a local industry expert. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Global Food Security Index (GFSI) 2019 listing crowned Singapore as the country with the highest food security score worldwide, but closer examination of the index data reveals several pressing concerns, not only for Singapore, but for other ASEAN countries as well. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Local F&B companies in India such as Mother Dairy and Parle Products appear to have come out on top in terms of product healthiness in a new listing. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The low-to-no alcoholic (LNA) beverage trend appears to have caught on in the APAC region, with various major beverage firms launching their own versions. ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Asahi's plant-based Calpis, Valentine's Day tofu, smaller Coca-Colas and more feature in this edition of Japan Focus. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Across large areas of South Asia and South East Asia, scientific estimates of fish population health are unavailable ©GettyImages]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[UAE’s new initiative to slash prices of food and supermarket items up to 60% ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Consumers in Japan have expressed reluctance to shift to plant-based meats even as meat and fish consumption rates fall in the country, opting for ‘real’ vegetables instead. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Thai Intellectual Property (IP) Department aims to help the country generate some US$1bn in revenue yearly from indigenous products protected by Geographical Indication (GI) certification – most of them foods.  ©Thai IP Department]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[China's foreign and commerce ministry are calling for more fresh food imports on the lack of growing concerns on local products ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2024-11-04T00:15:10.923Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Although the Australian snacking industry has seen a sharp rise in consumer preference for ‘healthy’ snacks across the past decade, savoury options such as potato chips still hold a substantial lead over all others. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Although China may be experiencing an economical setback due to the recent novel coronavirus outbreak, the country still retains enormous potential to conquer the Asia Pacific market for 3D meat printing due to expertise in terms of cost reduction and speed. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Philippines is developing local reference standards to raise the quality control and monitoring of exported food products, and as such reduce the probability of these being rejected overseas and resulting in forced recalls. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Novel coronavirus, palm oil, Mondelez paper packaging and other top stories trending on social media feature in this edition of Hot Right Now. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[On-the-go snacks are a popular format for fibre-enriched products ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The ongoing eight-month long protests have negatively impacted almost all retail sectors in the country, with the exception of supermarkets and fuel ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[USDEC is now partnering with Jiangnan University in Wuxi, China to incorporate US ingredients into traditional Asian cuisines, in hopes to develop innovative cheese products ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The summit takes place from July 7-9]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Fermented soy, arsenic-containing snacks, salt intake indicators and more feature in this edition of Science Shorts. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Angel Group donated RMB 3 million yuan health products for the medical staff in Wuhan city, the health products donated include its yeast selenium, yeast glucan products and yeast protein powder ©AngelYeast]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[APAC’s chocolate market is forecast to achieve solid growth in the first half of this decade, with sustainability commitments, bean-to-bar production and taste innovation set to propel the sector. ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Aquaculture is a vital sector in Bahrain’s quest to achieving sustainable food security ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The popularity of ruby chocolate is skyrocketing amongst local and international confectionery and bakery companies alike in Japan, such as Fujiya. ©Barry Callebaut/Fujiya]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Plant-based products have recently come under fire for potential negative health and environmental effects, but much of this has so far gone more or less unnoticed and/or unmentioned by its proponents, it has been claimed. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The advanced program for Healthy Ageing Summit APAC 2020 is available for download. ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In this episode of our Food and Beverage Trailblazers podcast, we speak to the CEO and Co-founder of Singapore-based artificial intelligence company AI Palette Somsubhra Ganchoudhuri (Som). ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[FamilyMart opened its largest convenience store in Manila]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in January 2020.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Food and beverage companies have been singled out as a significant force to ‘generate substantial growth’ for the halal industry, especially in Asia and the Middle East, by creating dedicated halal propositions in developing their businesses. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Malaysia is the second-largest palm oil producer in the world and the commodity is also the country’s second-largest export in terms of value - but the local palm oil industry as a whole faces an uncertain future due to volatile prices and continuing opposition by the EU. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The recent bushfire tragedy that ripped through Australia has apparently not affected sales and operations of most major dairy companies – but has hit dairy farmers hard. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Low carb rice, Asahi non-alcoholic beer, vegan chocolate and more feature in this edition of Japan Focus. ©Trice]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2020/01/30/China-Focus-Allergen-labelling-African-swine-flu-blockchain-and-more-feature-in-our-round-up/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Allergen labelling, African swine flu, blockchain and more feature in this edition of China Focus.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[China ramps up meat, palm oil, seafood imports on the back of the African swine fever crisis ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singapore start-up TurtleTree Labs is producing milk in the laboratory using stem cells, and is now beginning discussions with major brands to gauge their interest in collaboration ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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