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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Researchers use machine learning to develop an algorithm that can predict fibre content based on commonly available nutrient information and applied this to packaged products that do not report fibre content. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Mondelez believesthe recycled packaging tech rolled out for Cadbury Dairy Milk Australia will deliver sustainable packaging options for more APAC markets too. ©Cadbury Dairy Milk Australia]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Clean label meat technology, 3D food printing, cross-country sodium content research and more feature in this edition of Science Shorts. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Australian meat industry and state research body CSIRO believe that high pressure processing (HPP) tech is the way forward to create truly clean label processed meat products. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kirin recycling initiatives, Dole sugar reduction efforts and new upcycled beverages feature in this edition of Sustainability Snippets. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Mars' predictive tech, iSense's flavour profiling, Ajinomoto's umami study and more feature in this edition of Science Shorts. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Packaging giant Tetra Pak says it is going beyond traditional recycling efforts in its quest for sustainability in the APAC region and beyond. ©Tetra Pak]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kirin-owned brewery Lion is urging the wider industry to increase commitments to recycle glass and aluminium. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[China dairy heavyweight Mengniu has become the first firm in the domestic food industry to use recycled resin shrink film for the secondary packaging of its dairy products. ©Mengniu]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Mars Australia has stepped up its use of predictive technology and big data to boost its understanding of post-COVID-19 consumer purchasing behaviour. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Consumers across the food and beverage landscape will simply walk away from brands that merely pay lip service to sustainability concerns, argues Fonterra’s APAC CEO. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Findings showed that the LED treated strawberries had lower mould counts compared to the control. ©SafeLight]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Japanese government’s new sustainability strategy has highlighted organic food production and increasing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to boost manufacturing productivity as major strategies. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The government of Thailand has ambitious plans to digitize the nation’s food and agricultural industry and is starting with a national tracebility system dubbed TraceThai. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Singapore-based research team which discovered that plastic has a potentially lower environmental footprint than cotton and paper bags has confirmed that this discovery can also be applied to  plastic food packaging. ©Getty Imges]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nestle’s new time-bound sustainability plan will see well-known brands in the Asia Pacific region such as Harvest Gourmet and Nespresso pledge to achieve ‘carbon neutrality’. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The study found that the top colour that came to mind for an energy drink label was significantly different between Taiwan and Japan ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Japanese beverage giant Asahi is using an AI-powered design technology to design product packaging with a focus on ‘objectivity’ and ‘originality’. ©Asahi]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/03/Progress-on-sustainability-Kirin-goes-paper-friendly-and-outlines-new-renewable-energy-works/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kirin Beverage first transitioned to FSC-certified paper in 2016 for its Tropicana (250mL) paper pack ©Kirin Holdings]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/02/Smart-packaging-problems-Sector-still-in-infancy-hindered-by-regulations-and-accuracy-issues-academics/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A recent review by Iranian scientists reported that interest and innovation in smart and active packaging have been growing globally, but commercialisation is still in its infancy, largely limited by regulations, cost, safety and accuracy issues ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/12/02/Balancing-act-Australia-s-huge-challenge-to-increase-recyclable-packaging-without-risking-food-waste/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Australian packaging experts say the food industry needs to tread a fine line between meeting recyclable packaging goals while at the same time preventing a spike in food waste. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Cocoons from where the silk coating is sourced. ©SMART]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[China has highlighted local meat and poultry industry self-sufficiency goals for the country, emphasising the need for green technology to overcome challenges such as crisis response and slow industrialisation. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Bits x Bites has invested in Mojia Bio, InnovoPro, and Tropic Biosciences ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Wholly Moly! hopes to shape the shift towards sustainable packaging with its lightweight packaging for its oat drinks ©Wholly Moly!/Ecolean]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[White rice diabetes risks, traceability tech in China, water extraction from air and more feature in this edition of Science Shorts. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Indian government’s approval of 27 new projects to improve local cold chain infrastructure has met with fervent approval from the local food and retail industry. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[NÜWATER launched its sparkling mineral water canned line end-September in UAE, and is set to release its still water line mid-November ©NÜWATER]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/11/04/Massive-transformation-WEF-delivers-blueprint-for-China-to-tackle-food-safety-waste-and-security-with-green-tech/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A new WEF report commissioned for the Chinese government’s research and policy arm has urged the country to employ green technologies to tackle its local food safety, food waste and environmental challenges. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The prawn oil contains extracts from prawn shells as well as vegetable oil ©Seeweedery]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Canada’s Parkland County is looking to attract major food and beverage companies from Asia to set up local processing facilities. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[China is expanding the use of traceability technology to high-value, locally-unique varieties of watermelon and rice after completing a successful pilot with the well-known Weixian radish. ©Kezzler]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/13/Consumer-led-change-South-Korea-upgrades-recycling-symbol-requirements-for-food-and-beverage-packaging/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The South Korean government has released draft regulations upgrading the recycling symbol requirements for all recyclable food and beverage packaging in the country. ©South Korea Ministry of Environment ]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/05/Plastic-still-needed-Nestle-Malaysia-maintains-sustainability-on-recycling-and-reforestation/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nestle Malaysia’s local sustainability initiatives will be focused on recycling and reforestation projects in the near future, but not yet plastic reduction as there is still a pressing need for the material, according to its top executive. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/09/23/Fish-and-chitosan-Scientists-develop-novel-coating-to-improve-quality-of-fillets-during-refrigeration/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-15T18:26:39.191Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Iranian scientists develop novel coating containing chitosan, tea, cinnamon to enhance keeping quality of fish fillets ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/09/23/Multi-meat-mimicry-Japan-s-DAIZ-develops-new-soy-processing-tech-to-ape-conventional-meats/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Japan-based DAIZ has developed a new form of soybean processing technology that is able to mimic multiple types of conventional meats such as chicken, pork and fish. ©DAIZ]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/09/21/Sustainable-packaging-for-Asia-Nestle-highlights-tropical-climate-as-a-major-development-challenge/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-16T10:19:00.633Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nestle has highlighted the tropical climate in many Asian countries as a major challenge in developing sustainable food packaging options for the region. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/09/15/Digital-dairy-data-Fonterra-targets-food-safety-and-quality-boost-with-cloud-based-strategy/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-16T10:15:50.722Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Fonterra’s five-year digital transformation partnership with Microsoft will enhance food safety and security measures. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/09/08/Industry-knows-best-Australian-beverage-sector-urges-NZ-government-to-let-business-lead-container-return-system/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Australian beverage sector has urged the New Zealand government to design its proposed Container Return Scheme (CRS) to be industry-led instead of state-led. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/09/01/X-ray-traceability-Food-firms-retailers-to-benefit-from-portable-version-of-Australian-seafood-tech/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Australian seafood purchasers such as food firms and retailers will benefit from the development of portable X-ray based traceability technology. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/08/31/Vietnam-s-logistical-woes-Fresh-produce-prices-driven-up-by-high-transport-costs-and-poor-coordination/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The prices of fresh produce in Vietnam is being driven up by poor logistical coordination and high transport costs being transferred down the food supply chain to food firms, retailers and eventually consumers. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/08/25/Not-a-single-cent-more-F-B-firms-will-not-need-to-pay-more-to-join-Australia-s-national-food-traceability-project/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Food and beverage firms will not need to fork out any extra cash to integrate into Australia’s new National Food Traceability Programme. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/08/20/Expediate-exports-to-China-with-blockchain-Australian-outfit-seeks-to-speed-up-COVID-19-free-shipments/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-16T04:46:13.889Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Australian blockchain firm Two Hands believes its blockchain platform can be applied to smoothen meat and seafood exports to China by ‘pre-authenticating’ these as COVID-19-free. ©Two Hands]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/08/19/Labelling-beef-Australia-Made-label-no-longer-enough-to-convince-Chinese-consumers/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A label claiming that beef is "Australian Made" is no longer enough for Chinese consumers, however if the origin was validated by blockchain technologies, consumers were more willing to trust and even pay more, according to a recent report. ©BeefLedger]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/08/12/Supermarket-sweep-UAE-start-up-upcycles-food-retailer-waste-into-value-added-products/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-16T04:34:32.738Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[UAE start-up plans to upcycle food waste from Carrefour warehouse into value-added products such as animal feed and fertiliser ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/08/12/Sustainability-from-heritage-UAE-start-up-turns-unwanted-palm-fibres-into-compostable-food-packaging-material/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-16T04:46:01.738Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A prototype of the firm's packaging derived from palm fibres ©Palm Co]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/08/11/NZ-beverage-backlash-Industry-blasts-government-s-container-return-scheme-as-costly-and-bureaucratic/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-16T10:16:42.091Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The New Zealand F&B industry has blasted the local government’s upcoming container return scheme, calling this costly, bureaucratic, and almost-certainly going to raise beverage costs and prices. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/20/FoodNavigator-Unlocking-Innovation-Series-Join-Coke-the-UN-Sodexo-PMA-A-NZ-and-Dassault-at-free-supply-chain-and-sustainability-webinar/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-16T04:38:16.34Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The next session takes place on July 28.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/14/Covid-19-dairy-disruption-Japanese-firms-finding-new-ways-to-cope-with-surplus-milk/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-16T04:26:41.515Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[For Shinrinno Farm in the Tochigi prefecture, its total milk sales were down by 30% compared to before the pandemic ©Shinrinno Farm]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/09/High-value-veg-New-Philippines-processing-facility-to-transform-crops-to-profitable-products/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-16T04:24:06.174Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) has approved the establishment of a food processing facility which will convert excess fruits and vegetables into high-value products. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/07/Transparent-is-the-new-green-Coca-Cola-rolls-out-Sprite-clear-bottles-to-seven-APAC-countries/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-16T04:22:59.496Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In Singapore, the clear Sprite bottles are available in the 500mL and 1.5mL formats in stores nationwide ©Coca-Cola]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/03/Science-Shorts-Light-for-food-preservation-Ajinomoto-s-new-nutrient-scoring-Calbee-s-automation-advances-and-more-in-our-round-up/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-16T04:43:18.715Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Light for food preservation, Ajinomoto's new nutrient scoring, Calbee's automation advances and more feature in this edition of Science Shorts. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/07/01/COVID-19-tea-transformation-Sri-Lanka-giants-call-for-further-digital-gains-after-online-auctions/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-16T10:18:48.281Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak has led to at least one positive outcome in the digital transformation of the tea industry according to two industry giants – the staging of Colombo’s tea auction online after 20 years of negotiations. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/19/Essential-Eight-Top-self-protection-tips-for-Australian-F-B-firms-moving-to-e-commerce-after-Lion-attacks/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-16T10:17:41.343Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Australian food and beverage companies making the shift to or adding e-commerce platforms to their businesses must carefully manage any new risk profiles – or run the risk of cyber attacks similar to that recently experienced by the country’s largest beer brewer. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/16/Can-do-attitude-NZ-s-Parkers-Beverage-Company-eyes-Singapore-expansion-with-packaged-water/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-16T04:42:36.453Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Its still and sparkling canned water (330mL) are currently available on online platform RedMart in Singapore ©Parkers Beverage Company Facebook]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/15/Stripping-off-Japan-ups-recycling-game-by-allowing-removal-of-all-labels-and-tags-for-PET-bottles/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-16T04:27:39.028Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Japan has stepped up its efforts to promote recycling and sustainability in the country by amending its regulations to allow the sales of specified condiments and beverages in PET bottles without any labels or tags whatsoever. ©METI]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/09/Persistent-plastic-Mondelez-Philippines-prioritises-recycling-over-reduction-in-new-sustainability-pledge/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-16T04:29:28.164Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Mondelez Philippines has hedged its bets on plastic recycling over reduction as part of its efforts to support a new national industry sustainability pledge. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/05/28/Cheap-simple-protection-India-invents-edible-fruit-coating-to-extend-shelf-life-and-overcome-cold-chain-challenges/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-16T10:18:41.647Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Researchers in India have developed a new coating from oat and wheat to be used for various fruits that it says can extend shelf life and overcome the country’s cold chain challenges in a cheap and effective manner. ©Getty Images]]></image:caption>
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