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07.10.2021

Amid drought and frosts, production estimates of oranges are revised down in Brazil

Estimates about the 2021/22 orange season in the Brazilian citrus belt (São Paulo and the Triângulo Mineiro) have been revised down, due to weather issues in Brazil. Data released by Fundecitrus (Citrus Defense Fund) in September estimated the harvest to be 8.9 % lower than that forecast in the first report, released in May, at 267.87 million boxes.

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21.09.2021

Brazil: Orange trees bloom in some orchards in SP

In early September, orange trees bloomed in some orchards in São Paulo State (SP). These flowers will become the fruits from the 2022/23 season. Cepea collaborators reported higher blooming in irrigated orchards, majorly in northern and northwestern SP.

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16.09.2021

Brazil: 2021-2022 orange crop forecast update for the Sao Paulo and West-Southwest Minas citrus belt – September 2021

The first 2021-2022 orange crop forecast update for the Sao Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt by Fundecitrus – performed in cooperation with Markestrat, FEA-RP/USP and FCAV/Unesp – is 267.87 million boxes of 40.8 kg …

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09.09.2021

Brazilian inventories of orange juice decrease by 33 % between 19/20 and 20/21

By the end of the 2020/21 season, in June 2021, the inventories of Frozen Concentrate Orange Juice (FCOJ) equivalent at Brazilian processors totaled 316.93 thousand tons, according to data from CitrusBR (Brazilian Association of Citrus Exporters) released in mid-August. Compared to that at the end of the 2019/20 season, inventories decreased by 33 %.

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09.09.2021

Cider companies should take advantage of summer months in the UK now that restrictions have been lifted

In 2020 and continuing into 2021, COVID-19 has profoundly affected trading in the UK, with the cider market losing 16.3 % volume in 2020, dropping to 7837.36 thousand hectolitres, according to GlobalData.

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27.08.2021

USApple launches new in-depth Apple Outlook Report

While the COVID-19 pandemic has tested the apple industry up and down the supply chain, it has also presented unique opportunities, according to a new report released by the U.S. Apple Association at the organization’s 126th annual Outlook Conference.

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26.08.2021

Top five innovative flavors shaping the global soft drinks landscape in 2021, according to GlobalData

The non-alcoholic drinks sector recorded a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.9 %* between 2015 and 2020. Producers have seen a challenging landscape in recent years, battling rising costs, sugar taxes, packaging legislations and…

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17.08.2021

Naturally sweeter approach to reducing sugar in food and beverages

Innova Market Insights’ latest Ingredient Insider report analyzes trends in sugar reduction and the use of sweeteners in food and beverages. The report includes market and consumer research, new product activity and…

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12.08.2021

Prognosfruit 2021 releases its annual apple and pear crop forecast

Prognosfruit’s 2021 European apple and pear crop forecast revealed that while apple production is set to increase by 10 %, the upcoming pear crop is expected to decrease by 28 %.

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22.07.2021

Orange juice: 2020/2021 season finishes with export decrease in Brazil

Orange juice (volume equivalent to concentrate juice) exports finished the 2020/21 season downing 7 % compared to the previous (2019/20). From July 2020 to June 2021, shipments to all destinations totaled 1.03 million tons, according to Secex.

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22.07.2021

Garlic-flavoured drinks: Prebiotic juices could be the next big thing in Germany, says GlobalData

German consumers have been turning away from juices in the last five years as these drinks are considered to have a high sugar content. Therefore, juice makers are turning towards innovations in wellness drinks that are clear about their ingredient and nutritional benefits.

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15.07.2021

USDA: Florida citrus July 2021 forecast

The 2020-2021 Florida all orange forecast released by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is 52.8 million boxes. The total is comprised of 22.7 million boxes of non-Valencia oranges (early, midseason, and Navel varieties), unchanged from the June forecast, and 30.1 million boxes of Valencia oranges, …

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02.07.2021

Brazil: citrus semi-annual

The Brazilian orange crop for Marketing Year (MY) 2020/21 is forecast at 390.8 million 40.8-kg boxes (MBx) or 15.94 million metric tons (mmt), an increase of seven percent relative to the current season. Although citrus trees are in the on-year of the production cycle, adverse weather notably affected the production potential for the upcoming season.

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24.06.2021

Survey: Four in ten consumers have bought more functional products during pandemic

More than four in ten consumers have increased their purchases of functional foods, beverages and supplements since the start of the pandemic, a major global survey has found.

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17.06.2021

Brazil: Orange juice inventories may be higher than strategic limit in 20/21, but below that in 21/22

The volume of orange juice stocked at Brazilian processors in the 2020/21 season (June 2021) is expected to be higher than the strategic limit (250 thousand tons). On the other hand, in the 2021/22 season (June 2022), the volume stocked may be lower than that.

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17.06.2021

Ronaldo’s rejection of Coca-Cola highlights an ambiguity toward the soft drink, says GlobalData

Following today’s (16 June 2021) news that Ronaldo’s dismissal of Coca-Cola at a press conference temporarily cost the brand $4bn off its market value; …

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17.06.2021

USDA: Florida citrus June 2021 forecast

The 2020-2021 Florida all orange forecast released by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is raised 1.0 million boxes to 52.7 million boxes. The total includes 22.7 million boxes of the non-Valencia oranges (early, mid-season, and Navel varieties) and 30.0 million boxes of Valencia oranges.

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02.06.2021

2021-2022 orange crop forecast for the São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt

The 2021-2022 orange crop forecast for the São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt, published on May 27, 2021 by Fundecitrus, in cooperation with Markestrat, FEA-RP/USP and FCAV/Unesp, is 294.17 million boxes (40.8 kg or 90 lb). Total orange production includes: …

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02.06.2021

Coca-Cola Energy discontinuing sales in North America highlights gap in the market for hybrid innovations, says GlobalData

Although energy drinks have witnessed steady year-on-year (YOY) growth in the US recently, Coca-Cola has decided to discontinue its Coca-Cola Energy brand after 17 months in the market, in a bid to sharpen its product portfolio …

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01.06.2021

USDA: Florida citrus May 2021 forecast

The 2020-2021 Florida all orange forecast released by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is unchanged at 51.7 million boxes. If realized, this will be 23 percent less than last season’s revised final production.

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27.05.2021

World Citrus Organisation (WCO) presents annual Southern Hemisphere production & export forecast and sets-up permanent Health & Nutrition Working Group in Annual General Meeting

On 12 May 2021, the World Citrus Organisation celebrated its first Annual Meeting online, following the official creation of the organisation last year.

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12.05.2021

Mintel expects fibre and next-generation stevia to shake up sugar reduction

‘No added sugar’ claims are growing in Europe, with the UK leading the charge as it has the highest proportion (15 %) of European food and drink launches carrying this claim in the past five years, followed by Germany (13 %) and France (10 %). In Poland, ‘no added sugar’ claims have doubled since 2016, […]

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27.04.2021

Production of food processing and packaging machinery decreased in 2020 for the first time after the financial crisis

Since the financial and economic crisis, there has only ever been an upwards trend for food processing and packaging machinery. In 2020, the 10-year growth phase in tis mechanical engineering sector came to a temporary end with a decrease of 9 percent …

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22.04.2021

Juice and squash will reach $ 54.6 bn in 2021, driven by immunity-boosting claims, says GlobalData

Historically the juice and squash category’s growth were hampered by sugar taxes and a negative health image, however, this trend is set to reverse in the coming years. The industry has a forecast growth of 4 % …

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15.04.2021

Brazil: 2020-2021 final orange crop forecast update for the Sao Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt – April 2021

The final 2020-2021 orange crop for the São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt, published on April 12, 2021 by Fundecitrus – performed in cooperation with Markestrat, FEA-RP/USP and FCAV/Unesp2 – was 268.63 million boxes of 40.8 kg each …

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15.04.2021

USDA: Florida citrus April 2021 forecast

The 2020-2021 Florida all orange forecast released by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is down 3.80 million boxes to 51.7 million boxes. If realized, this will be 23 percent less than last season’s revised final production. The forecast consists of 22.7 million boxes of non-Valencia oranges (early, mid-season, and Navel varieties) and 29.0 million boxes of Valencia oranges.

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08.04.2021

Brazil: Supply of early varieties begins to increase in BR; pandemic limits demand

The supply of early citrus fruits was increasing in São Paulo State (SP) in late March, while the demand from juice processors was lower, and businesses were facing a new period of restrictive measures to fight covid-19 in Brazil.

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18.03.2021

Lower exports of Brazilian FCOJ

The Brazilian exports of Frozen Concentrate Orange Juice (FCOJ) equivalent are currently 17 % lower than that in the previous season, according to Secex. Between July 2020 and February 2021 (2020/21 season), shipments totaled 670.7 thousand tons.

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11.03.2021

Pectin Market size to reach USD 1.87 billion by 2026 – CAGR 6.4 %

The global pectin market is estimated to reach USD 1.87 billion by 2026 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.4 % from 2018 to 2026. Pectin market is projected to witness significant growth over the forecast period.

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25.02.2021

World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) presents annual Southern Hemisphere production forecast

The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has released the Southern Hemisphere apple and pear crop production forecast for the upcoming season. According to the forecast, which consolidates the data from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa, apple production is estimated to increase by 6 % …

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23.02.2021

Crop failure of more than 30 % in the 2020/21 season is confirmed

The third production estimates for the Brazilian citrus belt (São Paulo and the Triângulo Mineiro) in the 2020/21 season, released by Fundecitrus on Wednesday, February 10, indicates that orange supply should total 269.01 million boxes of 40.8-kilograms each.

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16.02.2021

2020 Freshfel Europe Consumption Monitor shows strong positive 4 % increase in EU fresh fruit and vegetable consumption

Freshfel Europe published its 2020 Consumption Monitor, the Association’s analysis for fresh fruit and vegetables production, trade and consumption trends in the EU-28.

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11.02.2021

Brazil: 2020-2021 orange crop forecast update for the Sao Paulo and West-Southwest Minas citrus belt – February 2021

In this third update on a downward trend, the crop accumulates a decrease of 6.52 % in relation to the initial estimate. In comparison to the previous crop, the reduction is 30.45 %, the worst index of all years …

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09.02.2021

Brazil: Low supply may keep prices high in February

Price averages of all orange varieties were firm in January in São Paulo state and may continue high in February. The lower production in the citrus belt (São Paulo and Triângulo Mineiro) in the 2020/21 season and difficulties to harvest in some areas, due to rains, underpinned values.

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04.02.2021

Citrus: World markets and trade

Global orange production for 2020/21 is forecast to rise 3.6 million metric tons (tons) from the previous year to 49.4 million as favorable weather leads to larger crops in Brazil and Mexico, offsetting declines in Turkey and the United States.

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27.01.2021

APAC consumers drinking less alcohol and more health/mental wellbeing products

Teetotalism trends in the Asia-Pacific region are becoming increasingly prevalent, with approximately three out of four (71 %) of consumers drinking less alcohol in August 2020, according to a survey by leading data and analytics company GlobalData. However, the adoption of alternative soft drinks remains low, at only one in five consumers.

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21.01.2021

Global Food and Drink Trends 2021

The events of 2020 caused a fundamental reset in human behaviour. Recognising this transformation, Mintel’s 2021 Global Food and Drink Trends are inspired by recent shifts in consumer purchases and attitudes across industries.

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21.01.2021

USDA: Brazil citrus annual

The Brazilian orange crop for Marketing Year (MY) 2020/21 is forecast at 415 million 40.8-kg boxes (MBx), equal to 16.93 million metric tons (mmt), an increase of 14 percent relative to the current season.

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14.01.2021

Brazil: drought reduces orange production in the 2020/2021 season; crop failure ist he worst in all times

In general, citrus prices were high in São Paulo State in 2020. With the lower orange production in the Brazilian citrus belt (São Paulo and the Triângulo Mineiro) in the 2020/21 season due to bad weather conditions, the demand from processors for fruits continued high along the year, which underpinned prices.

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18.12.2020

USDA: Florida citrus December 2020 forecast

The 2020-2021 Florida all orange forecast released today by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is 56.0 million boxes, down 2 percent from the October forecast. If realized, this will be 17 percent less than last season’s final production.

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18.12.2020

La Nina set to impact tropical fruit harvests globally says Tridge

Tridge, the global sourcing and market intelligence hub for food buyers and suppliers, has predicted how the La Nina weather system is likely to impact tropical fruit crops – avocado, mango, and pineapple – in parts of South America, Asia, and Australasia.

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17.12.2020

Brazil: 2020-2021 orange crop forecast update for the Sao Paulo and West-Southwest Minas citrus belt

The 2020-2021 orange crop forecast update for the São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt, published on December 10, 2020 by Fundecitrus – performed in cooperation with Markestrat, FEA-RP/USP and FCAV/Unesp –, is 269.36 million boxes of 40.8 kg each.

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01.12.2020

Brazil: with low orange supply, crushing pace is slow at Brazilian processors

Although the harvesting of the 2020/21 orange crop is advancing in Brazil, delivery to processors in São Paulo State (SP) was slow in November. According to Cepea collaborators, this scenario is linked to the lack of rains in the citrus-producing regions in SP in the last months, which limited both quality and supply, hampering activities at processing plants.

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05.11.2020

World Citrus Organisation (WCO) presents annual Northern Hemisphere production forecast

The WCO Secretariat has released its first crop production forecast for the forthcoming Northern Hemisphere citrus season 2020-21. The preliminary forecast is collected from industry associations in Egypt, Greece, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey and the United States (California and Florida).

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23.10.2020

India’s health-conscious young drinkers: Over 40 % of young beer drinkers are willing to switch to low/no alcohol beer

Young Indian beer lovers are leading the way in responsible beer consumption, as the latest research from Mintel highlights that more than two in five (41 %) Indian beer drinkers aged 25 – 34 say they are interested in switching from standard strength beer to low/no alcohol (LNA) versions.

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08.10.2020

AICV European Cider Trends 2020 now published

European Cider Trends 2020 is a collaboration between Global Data and the European Cider and FruitWine Association (AICV) in producing a guide that demonstrates the current key markets for cider.

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10.09.2020

Brazil: Orange juice inventories in the 19-20 crop increase, but that in 20-21 should decrease up to 49 %

Orange juice inventories ended the 2019-20 season on the rise, as already expected by agents from the Brazilian citrus market. According to CitrusBR, the volume stocked by then totaled 471.138 thousand tons,…

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02.09.2020

Over a fifth of Canadians have bought more groceries online due to COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated Canadian usage of e-commerce with online grocery being one of the main benefactors. The latest research from Mintel reveals that by mid-April, almost four in 10 (37 %*) Canadians were shopping more online,…

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13.08.2020

Stable production figures in uncertain times: Prognosfruit 2020 releases its annual apple and pear crop forecast

Prognosfruit’s 2020 European apple and pear crop forecast revealed that most European countries are expecting an overall stable apple and pear crop for the coming season. On 6 August 2020, more than 150 international representatives from the apple and pear sector joined the Prognosfruit 2020 Online Conference…

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06.08.2020

COVID-19: Impacting Lifestyles and Eating Behaviors in Asia

As might be expected, there are high levels of concern among Asian consumers about the impact COVID-19 is having, both directly on their own lives and also on a global scale. According to Innova’s COVID-19 Consumer Survey (conducted in March 2020), in China, India and Indonesia, personal concerns center on…

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