Japan Nutrition

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Worldwide Perspectives on Geographical Indications = Crossed views between re…

Geographical Indications (GI) are distinctive signs that associate products of quality and reputation with their place or area of production and thereby help identify and distinguish such products on the market. In July 2022, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Centre de coopération internationale en recherche agronomique pour le dével oppement (CIRAD)…

The Halal Industry in Asia = Perspectives from Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, J…

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9789819603923

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XXII, 420 hlm; ill., lamp.,

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Achieving Zero Hunger in India Challenges and Policies

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Umami

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