MEMORIA 2014REPORT 2014

REPORT 2014

Proxecto co-financiado

D. Juan M. Vieites Baptista de Sousa

SECRETARY GENERAL

It is a great pleasure to present through this activity report the remarkable re-sults obtained by ANFACO-CECOPESCA throughout 2014, which, once again, consolidate it as the reference technology center for marine and food complex.

With an excellent human team of 88 professionals and equipped with the most advanced technological equipment, over 2014 ANFACO-CECOPESCA has developed 74 projects of R&D&i of which 79% were executed under di-rect contract with companies. There have been also managed about 19,000 samples for analytical determinations have been made and more than 1,200 performances of technical assistance and resolved more than 2,300 techni-cal and normative consultations received from companies. All these actions were carried out for a total of 434 customers in 18 countries, which makes us believe firmly in the right orientation of our services focused to the customers.

From this perspective, last year 2014 we have upgrade our research capa-bilities through the creation of the new Centre for Advanced Technologies Research for the Marine and Food sector, which will be completed during this year 2015, assuming a total investment of 8.5 M €. This firm long-term commitment will be a qualitative and quantitative leap towards excellence in research in ANFACO-CECOPESCA, and therefore in the marine and food sec-tor, allowing addressing new research and innovation lines, mainly aligned with the priorities set by the Research and Innovation Strategies for Smart Specialisation - RIS3 Galicia, and focusing on the development of these lines at an international level, with special focus to Horizon 2020 Programme. Also, these new facilities will implement the philosophy of Industry 4.0 - Factory of the Future for the benefit of a more flexible and automated factories. Ultimately, this ambitious project will make available to the industry new te-chnological solutions in terms of quality and food safety, sustainability, tra-ceability, development of more efficient technology and food products with higher added value to consolidate its global leadership role.

Therefore, we are pleased that our proximity to the companies and our ca-pability of adaptation and anticipation with our partners and customers on one hand and the rigor and know-how of our technical expert staff on the other, are reflected in the basis of the results obtained, in the utmost trust of the industrial sector we represent, so we can predict the best future pers-pective for ANFACO-CECOPESCA and its associated companies.

D. Jesús M. Alonso EscurísPRESIDENT

In a highly competitive environment like this, the capacity for technological and business leadership is essential to boost economic activity, job creation and penetration into international markets.

In this area, the generation, absorption and exploitation of new ideas and technologies through R&D&i has enabled the processing and marketing industry of fishery products and aquaculture to develop leadership skills internationally, marketing high added value and competitive products in global markets. For this, is essential that the industrial sector linked to the Sea-industry complex relies on the technological support of organizations like ANFACO-CECOPESCA to ensure the incorporation and use of new tech-nologies and products successfully.

Year after year, scientific and technological activity of ANFACO-CECOPESCA is increased significantly. Thus, in 2014 a volume of revenues of 5.6 M €, up 7.2% from the previous year, was recorded. In addition, 88% of revenues come from R&D&i and technological services, not taking into account any noncompetitive grant, supporting the great involvement of the industrial sector in the activities of ANFACO-CECOPESCA.

We must continue on this growing trend, supporting companies in their pro-cess of technological modernization and expansion into new markets, thus forming a leading and cutting-edge sector, equipped with technologies and tools that allows a position of leadership in international markets.

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1. INVESTMENTS AND NEW FACILITIES

2. ECONOMIC DATA

3. HUMAN RESOURCES

4. REPRESENTATIVITYClients and Associated Companies

5. R&D AREAResearch LinesOperation AxesOther ActivitiesIndicators 2014

Technology Transfer Activity

6. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTANCY AREAIndicators 2014

International Cooperation Actions

7. ANALYTICAL TECHNOLOGY AREAIndicators 2014

INDEX

CRMEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD

PRESIDENTD. JESÚS M. ALONSO ESCURÍSJealsa-Rianxeira, S.A.

SECRETARYD. JESÚS ALBO DUROHijos de Carlos Albo, S.L.

MEMBERS

D. IVÁN ALONSO-JÁUDENES CURBERAConservas Antonio Alonso, S.A.

D. JORGE JORDANA BUTTICAZ DE POZASFederación Española de Industrias de la Alimentación y Bebidas (FIAB)

DÑA. ROSA QUINTANA CARBALLOConselleira do Medio Rural e do Mar

D. JUAN Mª VÁZQUEZ ROJASDirector General de Investigación Científica y Técnica-Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad

D. ANDRÉS HERMIDA TRASTOYSecretario General de Pesca. Ministerio de Agricultura, Alimentación y Medio Ambiente

D. JUAN JOSÉ DE LA CERDA LÓPEZ-BASPINOPescanova, S.A.

D. PABLO GARCÍA RODRÍGUEZStolt Sea Farm, S.A.

D. JOSÉ M. BLANCO CIDConservas Selectas de Galicia, S.L.

D. MANUEL CALVO GARCÍA-BENAVIDESGrupo Calvo

D. IGNACIO RODRÍGUEZ-GRANDJEÁN LÓPEZ-VALCÁRCELJusto López Valcárcel, S.A.

D. IGNACIO LACHAGA BENGOECHEASalica Industrias Alimentarias, S.A.

D. JOSE LUIS MORAIS VALLEJOFrigolouro. Industrias Frigoríficas del Louro, S.A. (Grupo Coren)

D. JOSE Mª FONSECA MORETÓNConservas A Rosaleira. Grupo Terras Gaudas

D. JOSÉ ANTONIO GÓMEZ DÍAZMascato, S.L.

D. JOSÉ LUIS LOJO MUÑOZArmadora Vibó, S.L.

SECRETARY GENERALD. JUAN M. VIEITES BAPTISTA DE SOUSAANFACO-CECOPESCA

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25,6 M€ total revenues and 4,9 M€ reve-nues from Technological and R&D&i ser-vices.

Annual increase of 7,2% and 7,5% re-venues from Technological services and R&D&i.

88% revenues from Technological and R&D&i services.

82% of revenue from private funding.

0% of non-competitive public funding.

ECONOMIC DATAThe close collaboration of ANFACO-CECOPESCA with their companies and the perfect alignment of the lines of work with the needs of the asso-ciated marine and food processing industrial sector is reflected in the continuous growth experienced by the incomes from technology servi-ces and R&D&i in recent years.

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Technological R&D Revenue

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1 INVESTMENTS AND NEW FACILITIESLocated at the University of Vigo Campus, ANFACO-CECOPESCA has a plot of 6,000 m2 with two buildings, one administrative and other scientific and technical, and the new Advanced Technology Center for Marine and Food Industry Research, which is under construction. It has the most advanced equipment and cutting-edge technologies for Marine and Food Research.

8,5 M€ 5.800 m2 2014/2015

of investment.2,1 M€ of

investment in 2014 in infrastructures

and scientific-technological equipment.

Area Execution period

Centre of Excellence Marine-Industry Complex

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REPRESENTATIVENESSCLIENTS AND ASSOCIATED COMPANIES

434 clients from Technology and R&D&i services belonging to different sectors of marine and food industry:

400 National clients

210 Galician clients (48,4%)

34 International clients from 18 different countries

228 national and international associa-ted companies

6.500 M€ global turnover amounted

More than

25.000 jobs

2% Preserved products2% Shellfish auxiliary sector

2% Raw materialas 3% Packaging 4% Machinery

4% Fish oils and meals5% Mussel sector: producers, cookers and purification plants

17% Cod and salted fish29% Frozen, refrigerated and

processed sea products 32% Canned fish and seafood

1,4% Packaging 1,4% Raw materials

1,8% Bussiness organisations2,1% Fish oils and meals

2,8% Public administration2,3% Universities, Research Centres and Technological Centres

3,2% Machinery 3,5% Aquaculture

4,8% Shellfish auxiliary sector5,1% Producers, cookers and purification plants

6,0% Laboratories6,5% Other food products (meat, dairy, wine, vegetables…)7,4% Others (consigners, wholesales, guilds, foundations…)

8,8% Cod and salted fish19,4% Canned fish and seafood

23,7% Frozen, refrigerated and processed sea products

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HUMAN RESOURCES

MultidisciplinaryTeam

Chemists, biologists, veterinarians, engineers,

marine sciences, pharmaceutical…

75% university graduates

HighQualified

78,4% professionals with permanent

contracts

Training and professional practices to 39 fellows and trainees

EmploymentStability Training

EmploymentCreation

Annual increase of 10% in researchers and

technologists

Researchers and technicians 70%, with

25 % Ph-D

ResearchExcellence

Development of new healthy and safety food with high quality

• Functional foods and/or improved health claims.

• Design and development of foods adapted to people with special needs: active aging and food allergies.

• Support in processing health claims.• Implementation of new processing tech-

nologies and preserving as high pressures, microwave, electric pulses, etc.

• Incorporation of different solutions in an active and intelligent packaging which also can provide a differential value to the con-sumer.

• Technological applications for the risk pre-vention: high pressure, electrical pulses, microwave and radio frequency, etc. Soft-ware development for predictive microbio-logy.

• Development of advanced control methods to study biotic and abiotic contaminants, inexpensive, fast, easy to transport in di-fferent conditions or atmosphere and allowing the detection of multiple analytes in the same sample: PCR-RT, ELISAs, Bio-sensors, NIR, etc. Development of systems for self-control.

• Development of new solutions for the de-tection, mitigation and early warning of the outcrops of marine toxins that paralyze the production of products derived from bival-ve molluscs.

• Management of the food chain, from pro-duction to finished product, and suppliers and processes control.

• Development of methodologies to ensure origin, authenticity, quality and traceability of raw materials and products in order to provide added value to seafood.

ANFACO-CECOPESCA supports the marine and food industry developing R&D&i lines, mainly in the following research and innovation areas:

R&D AREAOPERATION AXES

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5FOOD AND HEALTH• Research aimed at demonstrating the

health potential of food and the develo-pment of healthy and functional food ai-med at preventing and having a positive impact on certain diseases.

PRESERVATION TECHNOLOGIES• New products adapted to today´s con-

sumer demands, easy to prepare, mini-mally processed, more healthy and with a competitive price.

• New solutions for food packaging.

PROCESSES ENGINEERING AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY• Production processes optimization to re-

duce costs and development of new and specific machinery more efficient.

FOOD SAFETY• Advanced, fast and low-cost methodo-

logies applied to the control and pre-vention of emerging risks and traceable food chain management.

ENVIRONMENT AND VALORISATION OF SEAFOOD• New technological solutions to optimize

the use of raw materials, water and ener-gy, as well as for the recovery and recy-cling discards, by-products and waste.

LIVING RESOURCES, AQUACUL-TURE, AND MANAGEMENT OF THEIR TRACEABILITY• Increase the competitiveness of the

aquaculture sector.• Authenticity and transparency in the

market.

R&D AREARESEARCH LINES

• Enhance diversification through farming new species of interest for aquaculture entrepreneur and consumer.

• Facilitate the establishment of ICT solutions for the automation of processes in aquaculture.

• Reducing the impact of aquaculture facilities. Waste management and effluents from fish farms.

Support for companies’ participation in R&D&i funding programs

• Support during the project preparation inclu-ding: consortia definition, administrative and economic support and technical proposal wri-ting... in national and regional programs.

• Support for business participation in R&D&i in-ternational calls, particularly in Horizon 2020: - Guidance and support to the companies de-

veloping high-quality proposals.- Partner search and identification of consortia.- Identification of research areas in companies

which could have a greater chance of success in the EU.

- Integration of the areas of interest of the com-panies in the definition of the future Work Pro-grams in Horizon 2020 calls.

• Support service for applying for R&D&i deduc-tions.

Dissemination and transfer • Organization of awareness and dissemination

workshops related to R&D&i.• Participation in national and international Tech-

nology Platforms, promoting the contact with Galician companies and other key actors related to R&D&i facing the articulation of large research consortia.

• Development of specialized technical publica-tions.

• Drafting exploitation agreements, patents.

R&D AREAOTHER ACTIVITIES

Enhancing the competitiveness of the industrial sector by introducing innovations in production processes

• Application of eco-innovation:- Development of production models based on

clean technologies.- Development of new technologies that enable

more efficient and environmentally friendly pro-cessing.

- Efficient use of resources - processes improve-ment:

WATER: Improving the use of water in all pro-cesses in the food industry. Reuse in auxiliary processes. Water recovery in processing (coo-king water, brine, etc.).

ENERGY: Developing technologies to minimi-ze energy consumption and reduce GHG emis-sions. Study of the use of new energy sources.

RAW MATERIALS: Searching for new sources of protein and new ingredients.

- Development of new recyclable and/or biode-gradable packaging materials.

• Quality control of the products on the production line by implementing ICT, NIR, machine vision systems, etc.

• Implementation of ICT solutions for the automa-tion of production processes.

• Development of management applications for measure production.

• Control of traceability and production by RFID.• Implementation of management systems (ERP,

MES, Real-Time Systems).

Valorization of discards, by-products and waste associated with the sea and the food processing industry

• Production of individual components or groups of substances that can produce consumer goods with high added value to apply in the food, phar-maceutical or cosmetic industry.

• Obtaining bioactive molecules which can be used in the treatment of different diseases, fundamen-tally cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, or antiviral and antimicrobial novel treatments.

• Study of alternatives for processing or transfor-mation of fish discards that enable the develop-ment and commercialization of novel foods.

• Development of technology for waste management and effluent through the generation of biofuels.

Increase the competitiveness of the aquaculture sector

• Development of biotechnology-based tools for genetic improvement, larval development, pre-vention, diagnosis and control of pathogens and improving aquaculture production.

• Natural alternatives to minimize the use chemi-cals in the aquaculture industry.

• Development of new diets and use of probiotics to optimize diets and fight against fish diseases.

• Optimization of sacrifice methods in favor of ani-mal welfare and product quality.

• Revaluation and product promotion. New presen-tation forms, innovation in processing, conserva-tion and commercialization. Strategies to improve the market positioning and the image of aquacul-ture products.

R&D AREATECHNOLOGY TRANSFER ACTIVITY

Participation in the development of “Research and In-novation Strategies for Smart Specialisation - RIS 3”.

President of ATIGA - Intersectoral Technology Alliance of Galicia.

ANFACO-CECOPESCA is part of the governing body of the main Technology Platforms and Business Clus-ters (FFL, PTEPA, CLUSAGA, and CSG) related to fish and food.

R&D AREAACTIVITY 2014

4% • Environment and exploitation of seafood 11% • Processes engineering and energy efficiency 14% • Living resources, aquaculture 15% • Technology Transfer 16% • New preservation technologies 18% • Food and health 22% • Food safety

ACTION LINES OF DEVELOPED PROJECTS

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Development of 74 R&D&i projects, 79% of them are under contract with

companies

7 international projects

14 INNTERCONECTA and CONECTA PEME projects: 69 companies INVOLVED

24 M€ budget 2,7 M€ technological services provided

by ANFACO-CECOPESCA

Establishment of a Joint Research Unit with Jealsa: “Unidad Mixta de investigación JEALSA RIANXEIRA-

ESCURÍS-ANFACO-CECOPESCA” with a budget of 2 M€ during 2014-2017

13 scientific publications in relevant international journals.

Participation in 5 national and international scientific conferences.

Co-owner of 14 patents, 4 of them submitted in 2014 on new processing technologies.

Organization of 6 technical conferences.

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TROITASOST Strategies for the sustainability of rainbow trout farming in Galicia: productivity and diversification

Object: Improvement of the rainbow trout production and increase of its profitability by acting on three key areas: improving water quality, development of nutritional supplements and increasing the added value of products.

Partners: Grupo Tres Mares S.A. (líder), Relento S.L. (Benboa), Aquanor Aguas del Noroeste S.L., Agrobotica Carballo S.L.U., J.J. Chicolino S.L.

Research Centers: ANFACO-CECOPESCA, UDC.

SENALERGALGalician food products with differentiated quality tailored to segments of the population with allergies and intolerances. Market diversification and internationalization

Objeto: Developing a line of innovative and 100% natural food products made with Galician traditional raw materials or susceptible to be developed in Galicia aimed at sectors of population with food intolerances and targeted to the end consumer, industrial employment or Foodservice channel.

Partners: Alibós Galicia S.L. (líder), Bioselección S.L., Kiwi Atlántico S.A., Pepe Solla (subcontratado), Lugar Daveiga S.L.L., Biofactory, Queixería Prestes S.L., Ramiro Martínez S.L.

Research Centers: ANFACO-CECOPESCA, UDC, CTC.

R&D AREAPROJECTS

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Object: Improving the industrial competitiveness of Jealsa Rianxeira & Escurís by developing two main R&D lines: innovation in production processes under the concept “Factory of the Future” and the modernization of mussel aquaculture production in rafts.

Partners: Jealsa Rianxeira S.A., Escurís S.L., ANFACO-CECOPESCA.

SELATÚN Minimizing the problematic of mercury and valorization of tuna as healthy food

Object: Obtaining scientific evidence for proper risk/benefit balance of tuna products that results in an improvement of tuna as safe and healthy food. On the one hand, it will be documented the relationship between the tuna consumption and the improvement of certain diseases with high incidence at present. There will also be collected a greater amount of information on the issue of mercury in tuna that could allow further studies regarding consumption risk more realistics and appropiated than developed until now, whereby tuna has been unfairly valued. Procedures to minimice/neutralice the risk of intake of mercury in tuna products will be developed.

Partners: Conservas Selectas de Galicia S.L. (Líder), Luis Calvo Sanz, S.A., ANFACO-CECOPESCA, Univ. País Vasco.

p6 DIVERSIFY Exploring the biological and socio-economic potential of new/emerging candidate fish species for the expansion of the European aquaculture industry

Object: Expansion of European aquaculture industry and access to new markets by the development of solutions for the cultivation, production and development of new products from emerging species with high biological and economic potential in Europe, such as meagre, greater amberjack, wreckfish, Atlantic halibut, grey mullet and pikeperch.

Partnership: Partners from 10 UE countries – Greece (leader), Italy, France, Spain, Belgium, Holland, Denmark, UK, Germany and Hungary) and 2 State Members (Israel and Norway); 20 Research Institutions (Universities and Research Centers), 9 SMEs, 3 Large Companies and 6 Business Associations.

p5 NORICOPImprovement of the efficiency and full exploitation of sardine by-products and other species in fillet line

Object: Development of new equipment for pelagic fish filleting, versatile for different species and sizes, coupled to an integrated system of conservation to improve the use of the edible portion and providing more stability to the product which final destination is the frozen storage.

Partners: Congelados Noribérica S.A. (líder), Ingeniería de Proyectos Marinos S.A., S.C.A. Alimentya S.L.

Research Centers: ANFACO-CECOPESCA, UVIGO.

p7 INDUFOOD Reducing GHG emissions in the Food Industry through alternative thermal systems based on induction technology

Object: Development of new heat treatment systems applicable to the food industry based on induction technology that can reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and save energy consumption.

Socios: ANFACO-CECOPESCA (líder), Hermanos. Rodríguez. Gómez S.A., GH Electrotermia S.A.

TABLE OF ACTIVITIES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTANCY

Consultancy 2663Technical and Legislative Consults 2312Technical Writing/Supporting documents for the companies 26Labels and nutritional studies 325

Supporting and technical assistance service 1245Processes/Facilities 250Quality and Food Safety Manuals 5Processes audits 34Process comprehensive consultancy 16Sterilization Proofs 195Metrology 105Calibration of measure equipment Laboratory 56Evaluation and optimization of analytical methods 2Comprehensive consultancy for the laboratories of the companies 8Expert’s reports 1Intercomparative Exercises 45Product-Processes Technical Studies 36Technical Studies of the Products (transfer factor, shelf life, etc.) 27Process Studies/Validations 9Export products 46FDA Registration for companies 43FDA Registration for products Consultancy to register products in other countries 3Environmental Sustainability (Energy, Water and Environment) 9 Products and Processes Innovation 8 Training 22Sectorial Training Projects 2Training activities for the companiess 20 International Cooperation 6

UE Programme BTSF (Better Training for Safer Food) 1

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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTANCY AREA2014

• Resolution of 2.312 companies enquiries. • 1.238 technical assistance activities mana-

ged during 2014- Design, development and validation of

methods in self-control laboratories of the companies

- Technical advice to export products to third countries (China, USA ...)

- Optimization and processes validation- Advice on hazard control and establish-

ment of quality standards- Optimization of energy resources and

water consumption- Training and personnel specialization in

companies• Coordination of 2 National Training Pro-

grams- Multi-Regional Training Programme MA-

GRAMA. Empleaverde Programme Biovi-dersidad Foundation (AQUAFISH Project).

- Coordination of the Master’s Degree in Science and Preservation Technology of Fish Products

Consultancy | Technical Assistance | Product innovation and processes optimizationFood Safety and audit | Environmental sustainability | Specialized servicesTraining and international cooperation

1,50% • Products and processes innovation 1,69% • Environmental sustainability (Energy, Water and Environment) 4,14% • Training activities for companies 6,77% • Technical studies product-processes 8,65% • Product export10,53% • Laboratory19,74% • Metrology46,99% • Processes/Facilities

Technical Assistancewith Companies

More than 125 International Cooperation activities in more than 36

countries over the last 15 years

INTERNATIONAL TENDERS:

• Leaders of “Fishery Products” module in BTFS Program (DG SANCO)

• Design and implementation of 3 official control laboratories and

training in food safety and quality in Kenia.

SOUTH AFRICA

MOZAMBIQUE

TANZANIA

KENIA

SRI-LANKA

INDIA VIETNAM

TURKEY

6 International Cooperation Actions with 17 countries in 2014TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTANCY AREAINTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ACTIONS

GUINEA-BISSAU

ANGOLA

NAMIBIA

CAPE VERDE

SENEGAL

URUGUAYCHILE

ARGENTINA

MEXICO

JAMAICAMAURITANIA

TUNISIA

MOROCCO

BELICE

DOMINICAN R.

HONDURAS NICARAGUA

PANAMA

COSTA RICA

COLOMBIA VENEZUELA

ECUADOR

PERU BRASIL

EL SALVADOR

GUATEMALA

GABON

Accredited procedures for food analysis have increa-sed in 22 during 2014 in order to provide support to the food industry and continue leading the fish sector.

20.323 managed samples

277 laboratory clients

105.379 determinations

23% annual increase in turnover

396 determinations offered and 146 ENAC procedures offered

19.858 reports issued, 16.744 covered by the scope of the accreditation

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Laboratories Accredited by ENAC according to the UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17O25 for performing physical-che-mical, microbiological, toxicological and biomolecu-lar tests in food products, water and packaging.

ANFACO-CECOPESCA continue at the forefront of quality and food safety offering a promptness and quality service suitable to the highest demands from partners and clients.

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ANALYTICAL TECHNOLOGY AREAExcellence in our analytical service offered to com-panies is our goal. Analytical essays with interest into the sector are constantly being included such us methylmercury or quantitative methods for lipophilic toxins, detection and quantification of viruses, analy-sis of all kinds of allergens.

It must be emphasized the List of Essays Under Ac-creditation (LEBA) covered by the ENAC accredita-tion for species identification by DNA sequencing and phylogenetic analysis (FINS technique) and also for the detection of species and/or taxonomic groups allowing ANFACO-CECOPESCA laboratories be posi-tioned as the reference laboratory of Molecular Biolo-gy methods in the food sector.

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