Findings from Technomic Inc.’s 2017 Away-From-Home Beverage Study indicate that nonalcohol beverages are a large and growing part of the foodservice industry.
>> read moreHurricane Irma, which hit Florida on September 10, should damage the local citrus groves. Since it reached a wide area, all citrus producing regions should be affected, mainly central and southwestern state.
>> read moreAll major citrus growing regions in Florida were indeed affected by Hurricane Irma which devastated our state for more than 24 hours September 10th and 11th.
>> read moreThe pace of orange crushing in São Paulo State was in full swing in August, with eleven large-sized processors in operation. Still, agents from processors consulted by Cepea claimed that factories were operating at full capacity, due to high production in the citrus belt.
>> read moreCitrus utilized production for the 2016-17 season totaled 7.77 million tons, down 11 percent from the 2015-16 season and 56 percent lower than the record high production of 17.8 million tons for the 1997-98 season.
>> read moreGlass packaging production in Europe grew by 2.9 % in volume (Tonnes) and by 2.1 % in unit terms in 2016 according to data published today by the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE).
>> read moreThe growing appeal of leading healthy lifestyles has made its way to consumers in Southeast Asia and it seems the cornerstone of maintaining this is by following a healthy diet and exercise regime.
>> read moreConfirming initial expectations of Cepea, ending stocks of orange juice at processors from São Paulo State should be recovered by the end of the 2017/18 season (June/18), but the levels stored continue to indicate low orange juice supply.
>> read moreClose to 300 representatives of the international apple and pear sector met at the Prognosfruit Conference on 10th August 2017 in Lleida, Spain. During the Prognosfruit conference, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA), released the 2017 European apple and pear crop estimates.
>> read moreMarket research analysts at Technavio predict that the global lemonade drinks market will grow steadily at a CAGR of more than 6 % by 2021. This market research analysis identifies the rise in demand for cold-pressed lemonades as one of the primary growth factors for this market.
>> read moreThe harvesting of the early oranges in the 2017/18 season is slowing down in some citrus producing regions from São Paulo, mainly in cities with higher temperatures (where fruits mature faster). The last fruits to be collected, therefore, should be harvested until late August, according to Cepea collaborators.
>> read moreThe smaller volume of oranges allocated to processors in the 2016/17 season (due to one of the smallest crops in the citrus belt, with only 245.3 million boxes of 40.8 kilos) has affected not only orange juice exportations, but shipments of orange by-products as well.
>> read moreThe 2016-2017 Florida all orange forecast released by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is up 200,000 boxes from last month, and is now at 68.7 million boxes.
>> read moreNielsen has released a new report that measures the consumption of orange juice in the US retail. As in previous months, sales are still falling. In the last four weeks monitored and closed on June 10, consumption fell by 7.7 % and closed the period at 114.64 million litres (30.33 million gallons) compared to 124.24 million litres (32.87 million gallons) in the same period of 2016.
>> read moreThe European Fruit Juice Association AIJN has published the Liquid Fruit Market Report 2017 with data from GlobalData, the leading independent beverage industry information specialist.
>> read moreThe 2016-2017 Florida all orange forecast released on June 9, 2017 by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is up 500,000 boxes to 68.5 million boxes.
>> read moreThe larger crop forecast for the Brazilian citrus belt (São Paulo and Triângulo Mineiro), at 364.47 million boxes of 40.8-kilos in 2017/18, should lead to the recovery of inventories at processors from São Paulo State. The scenario, however, should not result in a surplus of juice supply.
>> read moreMintel research shows, that the market for organic food and drink products in Germany is now one of the most innovative globally, as it hosted the highest proportion of food and drink launches in 2016. According to Mintel’s New Product database (GNPD), a quarter (25 %) of all food and drink products launched in Germany in 2016 carried organic claims, the highest percentage globally.
>> read moreBased on an individual and confidential data compilation carried out by an independent auditing firm, the Brazilian Association of Citrus Exporters (CitrusBR) provides the following information related to the 2016/2017 processing season, ended on April 2017.
>> read moreGrowing concern for the environment, combined with consumer preference for healthy living, is driving increased trust in glass as the ultimate packaging choice for food and drinks. According to a Europe-wide independent survey, commissioned by the Friends of Glass community, 85 % of Europeans would recommend glass to their friends and family.
>> read moreThe 2016-2017 Florida all orange forecast released by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is up 1.00 million boxes to 68.0 million boxes. The total includes 33.0 million boxes of the non-Valencia oranges (early, midseason, and Navel varieties) and 35.0 million boxes of Valencia oranges.
>> read moreThe 2017-2018 orange production forecast published on May 10, 2017 by Fundecitrus with the cooperation of Markestrat, FEA-RP/USP and FCAV/Unesp1 is 364.47 million boxes (40.8 kg).
>> read moreThe harvesting of oranges from the new crop (2017/18) intensified in orange groves from São Paulo State in April. Although trading of the early oranges rubi, hamlin and westin started in mid-February (one month before in relation to 2016/17), only now fruits are reaching the maturation stage for the in natura market.
>> read moreThe 2016/2017 orange production final estimate for the São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais Citrus Belt as published on Monday, April 10, 2017 by Fundecitrus – Fund for Citrus Protection, carried out in cooperation with Markestrat, FEA-RP/USP and FCAV/Unesp2, is estimated at 245.31 million boxes of 40.8 kg each, 18 % lower than the previous crop (2015/2016), with a closing figure of 300.65 million boxes.
>> read moreThe 2016-2017 Florida all orange forecast released today by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is unchanged at 67.0 million boxes. The total includes 33.0 million boxes of the non-Valencia oranges (early, midseason, and Navel varieties) and 34.0 million boxes of Valencia oranges.
>> read moreWhile vegan is a hot market worldwide, it seems that Germany is the leading country for vegan product innovation globally. According to Mintel’s Global New Products Database (GNPD), Germany was the leading market for vegan food and drink product launch activity in 2016, with 18 % of all global food and drink product launches with vegan claims occurring in Germany.
>> read moreAs global consumers’ attitudes towards soft drinks grow increasingly negative due to their high levels of sugar, calories, and ‘artificial’ ingredients, new opportunities are arising for companies to diversify their portfolios, according to research and consulting firm GlobalData.
>> read moreUK consumption of water drinks increased 11 % in 2016 to more than 3,700 million litres, with a retail value in excess of £2.7 billion, according to a new report from leading food and drink consultancy Zenith Global.
>> read moreBrazilian shipments of frozen concentrate orange juice (FCOJ) equivalent dropped 15 % in the 2016/17 crop (between July/16 and February/17), compared to the same period last season.
>> read moreThe 2016-2017 Florida all orange forecast released today by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is lowered 3.00 million boxes to 67.0 million boxes. The total now includes 33.0 million boxes of the non-Valencia oranges (early, midseason, and Navel varieties) and 34.0 million boxes of Valencia oranges.
>> read moreThe Florida Grapefruit crop held steady at 9 million boxes, according to the February forecast by the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, while the Florida Orange crop decreased slightly.
>> read moreAlthough estimates for orange juice inventories at the end of the 2016/17 crop (in June 30, 2017) were revised up in February, new forecasts may continue below the strategic levels at processors from São Paulo State, only enough for three weeks of consumption.
>> read morePrices of orange juice concentrate have plummeted by 25 % on ICE US since the beginning of November.
>> read moreAs sugar’s impact on health becomes ever more apparent and the case for its taxation continues to be made, manufacturers of drinks high in sugar must position themselves ahead of the curve in exploiting demand for beverages with lower sugar content, according to research and consulting firm GlobalData.
>> read moreAccording to the new research, foods and beverages offering health benefits, such as free-from , and organic properties, drove value sales in 2016 with organic increasing by 6.8 percent to reach US Dollar 36 billion and free-from increasing by 7 percent to reach US Dollar 32 billion.
>> read moreThe 2016-2017 Florida all orange forecast released by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is lowered 1.00 million boxes to 70.0 million boxes. If realized, this will be 14 percent less than last season’s final production.
>> read moreGlobal sales of alternative waters increased by 21 % in 2016 to more than US$2.7 billion, according to a new report from leading food and drink consultancy Zenith Global. Volume has been driven by the trend towards healthy hydration as consumers seek alternatives to sugar sweetened soft drinks.
>> read moreAnheuser-Busch InBev, Nestlé, Emmi, Constellation Brands, Frutarom and Sazerac were the most acquisitive companies of 2016, according to the bevblog.net food and drink transactions database, with each responsible for 6 or more takeovers.
>> read more2016 was another record year for food and drink industry transactions, with 614 registered in the bevblog.net mergers and acquisitions database, an average of almost 12 each week.
>> read moreThe 2016-2017 Florida all orange forecast released today by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is 71.0 million boxes, down 1.00 million boxes from December, and 13 percent less than last season’s production. The forecast consists of 36.0 million boxes of the non-Valencia oranges (early, midseason, and Navel varieties) and 35.0 million boxes of the Valencia oranges.
>> read morePremium cider brands in West Europe recorded a compound annual growth rate of almost 8 % between 2009 and 2015, far exceeding competing price segment categories which all posted declines, says consumer insight firm Canadean.
>> read moreAccording to Mintel the coming year will be a year of extremes, from “ancient” products including grains, recipes, practices and traditions to the use of technology to create more and better tasting plant-enhanced foods.
>> read moreCold pressed juice manufactured by grinding fruits and vegetables in form of pulp and after that hydraulic pressure is used to squeeze water from the pulp to product juice. High Pressure Processing (HPP) methods is used to prepare cold pressed juice as it helps to maintain the higher nutrient value and other essentials of fruits and vegetable.
>> read moreThe 2016-2017 Florida all orange forecast released by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is 72.0 million boxes, increased by 2.00 million boxes from the October forecast.
>> read moreRains in early October in many regions in S‹o Paulo State heartened citrus growers. At the current developmental stage of the plant, rains recover at least part of soil moisture, favoring the 2017/18 crop development.
>> read moreThe 2016-2017 Florida all orange forecast released by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is 70.0 million boxes, 14 percent less than last season’s final production. Temples are excluded from all orange production in 2016-2017.
>> read moreGlobal fruit juice and drink consumption exceeded 80 billion litres in 2015, representing 10 % of overall soft drink volume, according to a new report from…
>> read moreItalian retailer MD Discount has expanded the fruit juice market with a new range of its…
>> read moreThe Market Price Report is published in FRUIT PROCESSING as the result of a…
>> read moreStevia has enjoyed rapid global growth in recent years, taking its overall market value past US$350 million in 2015, according to a new report by leading food and drink consultancy Zenith International.
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