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New Advances in Emergency Foods

[On-Site Report] In a country facing one disaster after another, the market for emergency survival goods is seeing both growth and innovation. A startup has created a gel-type survival food that can easily be eaten by people of all ages and now features minerals to keep them hydrated and catechins to provide a boost to their immune systems. Larger food manufacturers are also expanding their survival product offerings. One company has released the world's first canned cheesecake and another has launched a delivery service that provides customers with a new set of supplies every 3 months. [In Depth: Myanmar's Coup Put Foreign Investments at Risk] The death toll continues to rise in Myanmar as police and soldiers use force against pro-democracy demonstrators. Amid the turmoil, foreign firms that have heavily invested in the country are scrambling to navigate the fallout from the coup. [Global Trends: SE Asia Raises the Bar for Chocolate] Southeast Asia is getting a name for chocolate. Companies there are partnering with farmers to produce high-quality beans and bars. We take a look at why their delicious creations are winning awards and customers.

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  • Originally Aired March 6, 2021
  • Network NHK
  • Created March 12, 2021 by
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  • Modified March 12, 2021 by
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