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to the website of the international magazine FRUIT PROCESSING
published by confructa medien GmbH
Welcome
to the website of the international magazine FRUIT PROCESSING
published by confructa medien GmbH
Flottweg SE is strengthening its management team and appointing Dipl.-Ing. Jörg Lengenfelder as a new member of the Management Board. Mr Lengenfelder joined the Flottweg SE Executive Board team on 1 November 2024, assuming responsibility as …
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Premium fruit and vegetable ingredients supplier SVZ sets out its predictions of the essential trends that will shape the food and beverage (F&B) industry in 2025. With an emphasis on nutritional value, and how it can be further supported by fruit and vegetable ingredients, …
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Orange prices hit records in 2024. Values of the 40.8 kg box were above BRL 100 in the in natura market. Increases are explained by the firm demand from part of the industry (since players have low orange juice stocks) and the restricted orange supply, …
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Döhler is delighted to partner with The Perfect Pureé to launch a lineup of freeze-dried fruit products under the Tastecraft brand in North America. Tastecraft, a Döhler global registered trademarked brand, represents a variety of food and beverage solutions …
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With a joint investment of around EUR 3 million by Tetra Pak and Yellow Dreams, a new recycling plant is set to start operations in Ittervoort (The Netherlands) in the second half of 2025. The facility will handle the non-fibre component (polyAl) from used beverage cartons, …
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With the arrival of Christmas, the European project FRESH UP YOUR LIFE – TOP-QUALITY EUROPEAN FRUIT & VEG is inviting everyone to celebrate the holidays with a simple but meaningful gesture …
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With a joint investment of around EUR 3 million by Tetra Pak and Yellow Dreams, a new recycling plant is set to start operations in Ittervoort (The Netherlands) in the second half of 2025. The facility will handle the non-fibre component (polyAl) from used beverage cartons, …
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Just Made, a leading producer of cold-pressed juices, shots, and smoothie bowls, announced the installation of a Hiperbaric 300 high-pressure processing (HPP) system at its new Houston (USA) production facility …
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Drinks Ventures GmbH and Canable, a leading co-packing service provider based in Berlin, Germany, are excited to announce the launch of its new financing program aimed at helping beverage brands rapidly scale their operations.
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As of January 1, 2025, Ferrum Packaging AG, leading manufacturer of can seamers for the beverage industry, and KHS GmbH are to take over H.F. Meyer Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG. H.F. Meyer has particular strengths in specific canning technology segments, …
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A sterile process chain from preform sterilisation to sealing – this summarises the principle of the Contipure AseptBloc. A system that has proven its worth: At Krones, almost 90 per cent of aseptic fillers are currently integrated …
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Refresco, the global independent beverage solutions provider for retailers and global, national, and emerging brands in Europe, North America, and Australia, today announces the successful closing of its acquisition of Frías Nutrición, a leading manufacturer of plant-based drinks in Spain.
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With the launch of its trend prediction tool Symvision AI™, Symrise can deliver valuable and actionable insights for food and beverage manufacturers to develop successful innovations. By using AI and a unique data structure it anticipates trends …
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dsm-firmenich, a global leader in nutrition, health, and sustainable innovation, proudly announces ‘Milky Maple’ as its Flavour of the Year for 2025. This unique creation taps into two beloved trends …
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EXBERRY® colour supplier GNT has officially launched an independent investment firm to accelerate innovation and boost sustainability at every stage of the value chain.
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Across much of the globe, one thing is clear: nearly everyone is actively reining in their sugar intake. What’s interesting are the various ways in which different cultures approach it.
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Most American consumers are now aiming to reduce their sugar intake, and continue to look for new, better-tasting, non-caloric alternatives. Recent consumer research commissioned by food and beverage ingredient …
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Over the past year, Prinova’s bespoke market research has identified the major consumer trends shaping the future of food and nutrition. At FiEurope, the premix expert will showcase a range of concepts that demonstrate how manufacturers can tap into …
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There is a global call for reduced sugar that is shaking the JNSD world – particularly fruit juice production. Driven by consumer concerns about health and weight, and further burdened by sugar taxes and other regulations in a number of countries, how can you reduce the sugar level of juice products, …
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Swiss headquartered international Baumer Group has acquired Manas Microsystems Pvt. Ltd. Manas Microsystems is one of the largest and technologically leading manufacturers of flow meters in India. The company provides innovative products for flow measurement …
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Alfa Laval just published a brand new edition of the company’s renowned Pump Handbook. The 375-page handbook is free and contains scholarly information on basic pump functionality …
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FoodTech start-up Better Juice, Ltd., announced its collaboration with Ingredion, Inc., a leading global provider of specialty ingredients to the food and beverage industry. Ingredion Ventures, Ingredion’s venture investment arm, will lead the Series A funding …
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Building upon the successful partnership established in 2022 (with the aim to produce the first heat exchanger made with fossil-free steel) Alfa Laval will now incorporate SSAB’s unique fossil carbon emission free and recycled steel …
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In this agriculture growing & processing facility auction we will have items from these categories: Climate Controlled Rooms, Roll Up Doors, Air Handling Units, Robot Track Pallet Racking …
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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced an investment in Pipeline Organics, a climate tech startup hoping to revolutionise the generation of clean and renewable energy.
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The large photovoltaic system built by Sidel at their Parma plant has become fully operational, enabling the site to satisfy 40 % of its electricity needs and cut its CO2 emissions by 871 tons/year, equal to the amount absorbed by 43,500 trees. It is one of the largest corporate photovoltaic systems in Emilia-Romagna, …
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Britvic, the FTSE 250 global soft drinks business, has partnered with Atrato Onsite Energy, a leading solar energy provider, to deliver clean energy to Britvic via …
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Leading soft drinks business, Britvic, is redoubling its efforts to cut carbon emissions and save energy – with £8 million of investment to improve efficiency at its London factory.
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PepsiCo, Inc. announced that LIFEWTR will be packaged in 100 % rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate), and bubly will no longer be packaged in plastic.
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As a major step toward fulfillment of its pledge to the RE100 initiative, which focuses on accelerating the transition to zero carbon grids at global scale, Crown Holdings, Inc. has signed a 15-year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with…
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The chemicals known as PFAS are considered a severe threat to human health. Among other things, they can cause liver damage, cancer, and hormonal disorders. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have now developed a new, efficient method of filtering …
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In a new peer reviewed study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Basic to Translational Science, Irish researchers have discovered novel links between gut microbes, inflammation and heart disease.
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Research by the University of Southampton has highlighted a concerning trend: nine out of ten women will have marginal or low levels of folate and other vital nutrients around the time of conception.
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On the 11th of December the general manager of ASPIS Hellenic Fruit Juice, an international company reaching over 70 countries across the world, will share his experience dealing with microbial risks in their production lines and how to limit them.
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How can production systems in the food industry be made more efficient? Automation is often the only solution. Ziemann Holvrieka is now contributing its engineering know-how to the virtASI project.
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Almost 9 in 10 (89 %) parents across the UK are concerned that their children aren’t getting enough vitamins and minerals in their everyday diets, according to a new study.
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Premium fruit and vegetable ingredients supplier SVZ sets out its predictions of the essential trends that will shape the food and beverage (F&B) industry in 2025. With an emphasis on nutritional value, and how it can be further supported by fruit and vegetable ingredients, …
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Orange prices hit records in 2024. Values of the 40.8 kg box were above BRL 100 in the in natura market. Increases are explained by the firm demand from part of the industry (since players have low orange juice stocks) and the restricted orange supply, …
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DNV, the independent assurance and risk management provider, published a new report highlighting the urgent need for the food and beverage sector to transform its supply chains to meet sustainability demands amid global challenges …
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The demand for low- and no-alcohol drinks is on the rise as consumers increasingly seek healthier alternatives and choose sobriety to better enjoy their social moments. The increase in demand for these beverages during the Christmas season …
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The prospect of a family Christmas is proving to be far from joyous for Britain’s young consumers, as the latest research from Mintel finds almost six in ten (58 %) 16-24-year-olds say spending time with their family over the festive period is stressful …
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Most consumers believe that food and beverage manufacturers should declare if a product has been made with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI), new research shows.
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Flottweg SE is strengthening its management team and appointing Dipl.-Ing. Jörg Lengenfelder as a new member of the Management Board. Mr Lengenfelder joined the Flottweg SE Executive Board team on 1 November 2024, assuming responsibility as …
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20 international startups are exhibiting at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025. Their business ideas focus on digitalisation of the industry and include AI and modern sensor technology.
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Informa Markets has released data that has reaffirmed Fi Europe as Europe’s unmissable ingredients event. The annual ingredients industry gathering, which took place at Frankfurt Messe from 19-21 November, attracted 23,221 attendees from 130 countries.
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At the third annual Women in Packaging (WIP) event, held at Pack Expo Chicago 2024, the event brought together a record number of women from across various fields within the packaging industry.
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On the 11th of December the general manager of ASPIS Hellenic Fruit Juice, an international company reaching over 70 countries across the world, will share his experience dealing with microbial risks in their production lines and how to limit them.
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PROFEL, the European Association for preserved Fruit and Vegetables, and AIJN, the European Fruit Juice Association, held a breakfast event at the European Parliament, to mark the start of the new EU mandate.
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Britvic has launched the Aqua Libra Flavour Tap Nano, the world’s first full-service integrated tap. Designed for office micro kitchens, the Flavour Tap Nano keeps employees hydrated with …
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koawach, specialists in organic, fair trade, and climate-neutral cocoa and guarana products, have created a one-of-a-kind beverage. The result is koalimo – the first caffeinated soft drink made with cocoa fruit juice, available in three refreshing flavours …
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SAMBAZON, a leading supplier of certified fair trade and organic Açaí, announced that its Açaí Superfruit Juice is now available with 50 % less sugar. Responding to consumer demand for lower sugar alternatives, …
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Grupo Jumex and AriZona Beverages Company, both leading brands in the beverage industry, announced the launch of Jumex Hard®, a malt-based ‘Hard Nectar’ inspired by consumers’ growing trend of …
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VOG Products guarantees certified organic apple products year-round thanks to its unique regional supply chain. The organic raw materials come directly from the producer organisation’s members, among which are some of the largest organic apple organisations in Europe.
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Caliwater™, the plant-based hydration innovator founded by celebrity mom Vanessa Hudgens, launches Watermelon and Wild Prickly Pear Kids Pouches at Albertsons in the US.
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