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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Algae, along with seaweeds, are the only plant-based sources of EPA and DHA]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The agreement is expected to be completed during the third quarter of 2021]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Sunak: 'An important moment is upon us.']]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Smith: Technology will evolve to assist meal planning]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Coronavirus cases in the UK had reached 590 by 12 March]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[C&C Group lists cider brands Magners and Bulmers among its portfolio]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Last year's awards were fully booked, so stake your claim on a table early!]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Jack Bostock (left) and Tom Kitchen-Dunn will appear on BBC Two’s Dragon’s Den this Sunday (22 September)]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The finalists for Business Leader of the Year have been revealed ]]></image:caption>
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