PROGNOSFRUIT 2026 – EU apple and pear forecast
At today’s Prognosfruit Conference in Constance, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) unveiled its highly anticipated forecast for the 2026/2027 season …
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At today’s Prognosfruit Conference in Constance, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) unveiled its highly anticipated forecast for the 2026/2027 season …
>> read moreThe citrus belt in São Paulo recorded strong winds and above-average rainfall in July, raising concerns among market players, as these conditions may cause losses in orchards, reduce fruit quality …
>> read moreThe Vita Coco Company, Inc., a leading high-growth platform of better-for-you beverage brands, announced that the Company acquired Copra, Inc., one of the leading producers of super-premium …
>> read moreCalifornia Citrus Mutual welcomed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s decision to update the federal standard of identity for pasteurised orange juice. The action marks the first significant revision to …
>> read moreSpeciality coffee, a fast-growing segment within premium beverages, is gaining prominence across retail, foodservice, and packaging space, evolving from an artisanal niche into a mainstream lifestyle-led category. This is driven by converging consumer demand for premium quality, …
>> read moreTotal orange juice shipments from Brazil (fresh and concentrated combined) increased in the 2025/26 season compared to the previous. NFC orange juice exports rose to all destinations, while FCOJ shipments increased mainly to …
>> read moreFlavorSum, a North American flavour solutions producer, announced the acquisition of S&S Flavors, a respected developer and manufacturer of custom flavour systems with nearly a century of expertise. The addition establishes …
>> read moreThe 2025-2026 Florida all orange forecast released by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is 12.9 million boxes. The total is comprised of 4.77 million boxes of non-Valencia oranges (early, mid-season, and Navel varieties), up 70,000 from the April forecast, and 8.15 million boxes of Valencia oranges, up …
>> read moreAs societal and regulatory momentum towards promoting sustainability and the creation of effective circular economies continues to grow, the aluminum packaging industry has some distinct advantages, not least the effectively infinite recyclability of aluminum itself. However, a significant number of consumers globally …
>> read moreNegotiations for the 2026/27 orange season between citrus growers and the industry advanced more effectively in late June. The period was characterised by progress in contract renegotiations and by …
>> read moreSolina has acquired Twang Foodservice, a developer and manufacturer of beverage flavour systems and dry beverage solutions serving quick service restaurants (QSR), coffee houses, convenience stores, and foodservice operators across North America.
>> read moreFreshfel Europe’s latest edition of the Consumption Monitor indicates that the EU fresh fruit and vegetable consumption in 2024 slightly increased to 355.71 grams per day per person, which is 1.98 % above …
>> read morePepsi® Global has launched Pepsi “House of Treats”, a new crafted beverages platform designed to deliver experience-first drinks across key Away From Home channels this year. Tapping into consumer demand for …
>> read moreThe main challenge for the orange juice market is no longer supply, but demand. Even with the prospect of a smaller orange crop in Brazil in 2026/27, the pace of juice exports remains limited, especially to Europe, …
>> read moreThe Ryl Company, parent company of fast-growing iced tea brand, Ryl Tea, announced the close of a Series C growth equity round of $20 million, led by Purchase Capital through its Ryl Growth Partners SPV. The investment will support …
>> read moreGlobal fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands are using FIFA 2026 as more than a sponsorship moment – leveraging it to launch limited editions, collectible packs, gamified promotions, and emotion-led storytelling. The new launches are shaping …
>> read moreIngredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to the food and beverage and industrial segments, announced a recommended all-cash offer for the acquisition of Tate & Lyle PLC, a global leader in mouthfeel, sweetening and fortification.
>> read moreThe first indications of contracts and renegotiations for the 2026/27 orange season in the citrus belt of São Paulo and Triângulo Mineiro emerged shortly after Fundecitrus (Citrus Defense Fund) released its first estimate in May. However, no deals have been closed yet, …
>> read moreThe 2026/27 orange crop in São Paulo and in the Triângulo Mineiro and Southwest of Minas Gerais is estimated at 255.2 million 40.8-kilo boxes, 13 % lower than in the previous season, according to the first estimate released by Fundecitrus …
>> read moreThe global fruit powders market is projected to grow from USD 3.4 billion in 2026 to USD 7.1 billion by 2036, expanding at a CAGR of 7.6 % during the forecast period. According to …
>> read moreGlobal coffee chains, including Starbucks and Costa Coffee, have rolled out ube ranges, tapping into trending flavours and social media buzz. Ube, a Southeast Asian root vegetable also known as a purple yam, has recently drawn global attention …
>> read moreKeurig Dr Pepper released its State of Beverages 2026 Trend Report, highlighting how beverage consumption is evolving in an era of more choice than ever.
>> read moreThe Prognosfruit Conference is Europe’s leading annual event for the apple and pear sector, gathering growers from across Europe and beyond. Prognosfruit 2026 will take place in Constance, Germany, from the 5th to the 7th of August 2026, …
>> read moreSummerStar Ruby Grapefruit growers have officially launched the 2026 European summer campaign, expanding into new European markets — France and the Netherlands — and scaling retail and digital activity …
>> read moreThe 2026-2027 orange crop forecast for the São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt, published on May 08, 2026, by Fundecitrus in cooperation with full professor at FCAV/Unesp, is 255.2 million boxes of 40.8 kg each …
>> read moreDuring WCO’s AGM, the preliminary forecast for the upcoming Southern Hemisphere citrus season was presented to representatives from the citrus sector in Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Peru, South Africa, and Uruguay. Citrus production is expected …
>> read morePear orange prices remained virtually stable in April, averaging BRL 43.00 per 40.8-kilo box (on-tree, in natura market), down 1.7 % from March (BRL 43.76/box). Year on year, however, prices fell sharply by …
>> read moreRefresco, a leading independent beverage solutions provider for preeminent global and local beverage brands in North America, Europe, and Australia, announced the successful completion of its acquisition of SunOpta Inc., …
>> read moreProdalim, a global leader in juice and specialty ingredients solutions, announced the acquisition of Better Juice, an innovative food-tech company specialising in natural sugar reduction technologies, bringing proprietary enzymatic …
>> read moreThe Coca‑Cola Company reported first quarter 2026 results. “We’ve had a strong start to the year,” said Henrique Braun, CEO of The Coca‑Cola Company. “Our performance this quarter reflects our unwavering focus on staying close to the consumer, executing locally and managing complexity …
>> read moreGen Z is reshaping grocery shopping with a strong appetite for “newstalgia” – nostalgic flavour memories reinvented with bold, modern “weirdness,” such as bright colours, unexpected textures, and global mashups.
>> read moreIn the first quarter of 2026, the Italian packaging and processing machinery sector reported a 2.0 % increase in turnover compared to the same period in 2025, driven mainly by the domestic market, while foreign demand remains weak.
>> read moreFollowing approval from the international anti-trust authorities at the end of March, the food and industrial group AGRANA has now successfully closed the acquisition of Mercator-Emba d.o.o. (EMBA) in Slovenia and …
>> read moreRising consumer demand for convenient, high-protein, and multifunctional beverages is reshaping the global coffee market, with the proffee trend, coffee blended with protein, emerging as one of the fastest-growing developments in functional drinks.
>> read moreMeltwater, a global leader in media, social, and consumer intelligence, and YouGov, the international research and data analytics group, released Trust in the Age of Generative AI, a new report exploring how the rapid rise of AI-generated video, …
>> read moreBrazilian orange juice exports in the current season (from July 2025 to March 2026) are virtually stable compared to the same period of the 2024/25 season, declining by just 0.3 %, according to Secex data. Revenue from international sales, however, fell by …
>> read moreThe global food and beverage industry is entering a new phase of protein innovation as next-generation proteins such as RuBisCO, microbial, and fermentation-derived proteins gain regulatory traction and scale-up readiness.
>> read moreThe 2025-2026 orange crop for the São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt, published by Fundecitrus, carried out in cooperation with full professor (retired) from FCAV/Unesp, concluded with 292.94 million boxes of 40.8 kg each …
>> read moreThe 2025-2026 Florida all orange forecast released by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is increased 200,000 boxes to 12.2 million boxes. If realised, this will be 1 percent less than last season’s revised production. The forecast consists of …
>> read moreTate & Lyle PLC, a global leader in ingredient solutions for healthier food and beverages, has extended its partnership with Van Triest CirQlar, part of ForFarmers, a leading animal feed business, to enhance the value creation …
>> read moreGrowth in R&D investment remained stable across the OECD in 2024, accompanied by tightening public budgets for R&D and a growing emphasis on defence, according to the latest estimates published in the …
>> read moreWhat do consumers want, and what foods and beverages drive growth? Market research gives us some answers. The current 2026 Top Ten Trends from Innova Market Insights once again show that foods and beverages that promote physical and mental wellness …
>> read moreSEW-EURODRIVE and SAFELOG announced a strategic partnership to jointly develop and establish a high-performance software system for controlling mobile and stationary processes in intralogistics. The collaboration combines …
>> read moreCitrus farmers are concerned about rising production costs. The sharpest price increase in March was observed for oil-related products, such as nitrogen fertilisers and diesel oil, due to ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran.
>> read moreThe resilience of the global economy is being tested by the evolving conflict in the Middle East, which has generated new inflationary pressures while creating significant uncertainty, according to …
>> read moreDanone announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Huel, a leading player in complete, nutritionally balanced meal solutions.
>> read moreTilray Brands, Inc., a leading global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company at the forefront of the beverage, cannabis and wellness industries, announced the completion of the acquisition …
>> read moreBrazilian shipments of orange juice to the European Union increased in January, which raised expectations for further increases in following months. However, sales to the EU declined again in February, somewhat discouraging market participants.
>> read moreGlobal, National and Emerging brands and retailers in Europe, North America and Australia, publishes the Annual Report 2025 of Pegasus MidCo B.V., the entity that owns Refresco Holding B.V.
>> read moreAccording to the Growth Market Report by Growth Market Reports, the global fruit beverages market size reached USD 156.4 billion in 2024, registering a robust growth trajectory. The market is expected to advance at a CAGR of …
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