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23.12.2019

Brazilian citrus market: Estimates are revised down, but higher productionis confirmed for 19/20

Higher production estimates for the Brazilian citrus belt (São Paulo and the Triângulo Mineiro) in the 2019/20 season were confirmed by Fundecitrus (Citrus Defense Fund) in a report released on Dec. 10. Although estimates were 0.8 % lower than that reported in September, data indicate that the current crop should be 34.7 % larger than the previous…

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19.12.2019

Non-alcoholic wine waters are tapping into low sugar and wellness trends, says GlobalData

As this year saw the rise of the sober-curiousness trend, non-alcoholic drinks such as wine waters have a great market potential, due to their natural antioxidants content and their functionality. Wine water, either still or sparkling, is promoted as healthy and naturally functional, with a distinctive wine taste.

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18.12.2019

USDA: Florida citrus December forecast

The 2019-2020 Florida all orange forecast released by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is 74.0 million boxes, unchanged from the October forecast. If realized, this forecast will be 3 percent more than last season’s final production.

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17.12.2019

2019-2020 orange crop forecast for São Paulo and West-Southwest of Minas Gerais Citrus Belt – December 2019

The 2019-2020 orange crop forecast update for São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt, published on December 10, 2019 by Fundecitrus – performed in cooperation with Markestrat, FEA-RP/USP and FCAV/Unesp – is of 385.31 million boxes of 40.8 kg each.

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12.12.2019

Mintel announces Global Food and Drink Trends for 2030

Expect to see consumers further prioritise plants in their diets, with the planet’s health in mind as much as their own. From beer made from rejected cereal pieces to containers made from organic mushroom waste, food waste will lead the way for more sustainable consumption and innovation.

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06.12.2019

Probiotics Market Revenue Worth $3.5 Billion by 2026: Global Market Insights, Inc.

The global Probiotics Market value is projected to surpass USD $3.5 billion by 2026, according to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc. Changing consumer perception towards easily digestible food and beverages and the rising awareness of the potential benefits of probiotic-enhanced supplements may boost market share.

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05.12.2019

Brands that utilise consumer health concerns can tap into the changing market, says GlobalData

Health is at the top of the list for the majority of consumers globally; just *6 % of consumers say they are not worried about their health. Moreover, around *92 % of global consumers believe that eating healthily is important in creating wellbeing/wellness feelings…

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21.11.2019

Demand from the European Union for the Brazilian juice continues firm

Brazilian exports of Frozen Concentrate Orange Juice (FCOJ) Equivalent increased in October for the fourth consecutive month. This season (July to October/19), Brazil has shipped 390.5 thousand tons of the product to all destinations, 19 % more than that exported in the same period last year, according to data from Secex.

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21.11.2019

Mintel 2030 Global Consumer Trends: How seven drivers of consumer behaviour will shape global markets over the next 10 years

As experts in what consumers want and why Mintel is best suited to accurately predict the future of consumer behaviour and what that means for companies and brands.

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14.11.2019

Sugar reduction hits the sweet spot

Sugar reduction remains a central topic in the media and among consumers and opportunities for reducing sugar intake are taking a number of directions as companies address evolving concerns and demands.

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11.11.2019

Citrus supply should grow in Brazil, but demand may underpin quotes

The availability of citrus fruits should increase in the in natura market of São Paulo State in November. Besides the harvesting of late oranges, the supply of tahiti lime should also grow until late November, after the rains in late October (despite the small amount).

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24.10.2019

Brazilian juice exports increase by almost 30 % in the 19/20 season

The Brazilian exports of Frozen Concentrate Orange Juice (FCOJ) Equivalent have been increasing for three months. Between July and September/19 (2019/20 crop), Brazil shipped 299.7 thousand tons of the product, 27 % more than that exported in the same period last year, according to Secex.

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24.10.2019

“Storytelling: Winning with Words” leads Innova Market Insights’ Top Trends for 2020

Increased consumer interest in the stories behind their food and beverage products and their notable influence on purchasing decisions has resulted in companies increasingly paying attention to storytelling in branding strategies. “Storytelling: Winning with Words” leads the list of Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends for 2020.

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17.10.2019

USDA: Florida citrus October forecast

The 2019-2020 Florida all orange forecast released today by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is 74.0 million boxes, 3 percent more than last season’s final production. The total includes 32.0 million boxes of non-Valencia oranges (early, midseason, and Navel varieties) and 42.0 million boxes of Valencia oranges.

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17.10.2019

Aluminium beverage can recycling in Europe hits record 74.5 % in 2017

The overall recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans in the European Union, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland in 2017 rose 2.3 % from 2016 (72.8 %), to reach an all-time record 74.5 % in 2017. Almost 31 billion cans were recycled in the EU and EFTA countries in 2017…

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17.10.2019

Despite awareness of high sugar content in enhanced beverages, the market shows no signs of slowing, says GlobalData

Enhanced beverages are gaining a strong market position, especially since consumers are seeking out products that benefit their health. According to GlobalData…

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10.10.2019

Tetra Pak researches the convergence of environment and health with global study

As one of the only industries that can connect environment at a personal level to the individual, by also talking about health, Food and Beverage brands have an opportunity to drive change through the way they communicate with consumers on these converging topics, to meet this growing and pressing need.

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02.10.2019

Brands going premiumization way in APAC region

Premiumization has developed as an excellent way forward for the brands to make consumers feel valued and special in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region as the consumers are preferring and consuming high value products, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

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25.09.2019

Europe’s drinks industry sees a rise of 73.9 % in deal activity in Q2 2019, says GlobalData

Europe’s drinks industry saw a rise of 73.9 % in overall deal activity during Q2 2019, when compared to the four-quarter average, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

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23.09.2019

Drinks industry M&A deals totaled $2.11bn globally in Q2 2019, says GlobalData

Total drinks industry merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in Q2 2019 worth $2.11bn were announced globally, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

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19.09.2019

Higher supply in 2019/20 favours Brazilian citrus exports

The Brazilian exports of Frozen Concentrate Orange Juice (FCOJ) Equivalent have been increasing for two consecutive months. This season (July to August/19), Brazil has shipped 199.6 thousand tons of FCOJ Equivalent – to all destinations –, 19 % more than that from the same period last year, according to data from Secex.

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12.09.2019

2019-2020 orange crop forecast for São Paulo and West-Southwest of Minas Gerais Citrus Belt – September 2019

The 2019-2020 orange crop forecast update for São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt, published on September 10, 2019 by Fundecitrus – performed in cooperation with Markestrat, FEA-RP/USP and FCAV/Unesp2 – is of 388.42 million boxes of 40.8 kg each.

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12.09.2019

Protein fact-check: 85 % of Indians don’t know their key sources of proteins

Protein is an essential macronutrient, but latest research from the world’s leading market intelligence agency Mintel reveals that a staggering 85 %* of Indians aren’t able to correctly identify the key sources of proteins.

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05.09.2019

Brazilian FCOJ: 2018/19 season ends with fading inventories, which should bounce back in 2019/20

In June 2019, the inventories of Frozen Concentrate Orange Juice (FCOJ) equivalent at Brazilian processing plants closed at 253.18 thousand tons, 26.2 % smaller than that in the 2017/18 season, according to data from CitrusBR.

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29.08.2019

Bottoms up! Brits falling out of love with beer in favour of juice drinks

The manufacture of fruit and vegetable juice was the fastest growing sub sector in the UK food industry, growing 17 % from £654 million in 2017 to £768 million in 2018 – according to analysis of the latest ONS PRODCOM data by Santander.

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29.08.2019

GAIN report: Turkey stone fruit annual 2019

The total cherry production forecast in Turkey in Marketing Year (MY) 2019/20 is 865,000 metric tons (MT), which is 41,000 MT more than MY 2018/19. The peach and nectarine production forecast for MY 2019/20 is 830,000 MT, 40,000 MT more than MY 2018/19.

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22.08.2019

Brazilian FCOJ exports start the 2019/20 season on the rise

After decreasing last season, the Brazilian exports of Frozen Concentrate Orange Juice (FCOJ) equivalent started the 2019/20 crop (July/19 – June/20) on the rise. In July/19, Brazil exported 96.3 thousand tons of FCOJ equivalent, 3 % more than that in the same period last year, according to data from Secex.

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08.08.2019

Prognosfruit releases apple and pear crop forecast for Europe

The 2019 European apple and pear crop forecast estimates that most European countries are expecting a rather low apple and pear crop for the coming season.

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08.08.2019

Brazil: Murcott Tangor harvesting steps up in SP

The harvesting of murcott tangor, which started at a slow pace in the second fortnight of June, is now stepping up in São Paulo State. According to Cepea collaborators, despite the good quality of the fruits, sales in July were below the expected…

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19.07.2019

Brazil: 18/19 orange crop ends with the 2nd smallest volume exported in 20 years

Brazilian exports of Frozen Concentrate Orange Juice (FCOJ) Equivalent decreased 19 % in the 2018/19 crop – compared to the previous season), as expected. Between July/18 and June/19, shipments totaled only 982.24 thousand tons, according to Secex. As for the revenue, it totaled 1.8 billion USD, 19 % down in the same comparison.

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18.07.2019

A Question of balance for clean and clear label

Clean and clear labeling concerns are now well established in the food and beverage industry, having featured as a key and running theme through all Innova Market Insights’ Top Trends forecasts in recent years.

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18.07.2019

USDA: Florida citrus July forecast 2019

The 2018-2019 Florida all orange forecast released today by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is now 71.6 million boxes. The total is comprised of 30.4 million boxes of non-Valencia oranges (early, midseason, and Navel varieties), unchanged from the June forecast…

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11.07.2019

Global cold pressed juice market to expand at a CAGR of approximately 10 %

The global cold pressed juice market is segmented by category into conventional and organic; by type into fruits, vegetables and blends; by distribution channels into store based and non-store based and by regions.

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11.07.2019

Brazil: Number of mid-season fruits received May increase in July

Major processing companies in São Paulo say that, in July, they are likely to increase the receiving of mid-season fruits from contracts of the 2019/20 season. According to players surveyed by Cepea, pear orange has been received in June, but in small volumes, because the quality was not good for juice production.

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04.07.2019

Key innovation trends in beverage sector to watch out for in APAC in 2019, according to GlobalData

The beverage sector has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade in line with changing consumer preferences.

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01.07.2019

GAIN Report: Rebound in EU Production Expected to Lower EU Citrus Imports

MY 2018/19 EU citrus production is projected to reach 11.6 MMT, an eight percent rise compared to previous year and consistent with previous estimates. The regional increase is due to an expected rebound in Spanish production, the EU’s main citrus producer.

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25.06.2019

Brazil: Near the end, 2018-19 exporting season is still at a slow pace

The Brazilian exports of Frozen Concentrate Orange Juice (FCOJ) Equivalent in the 2018/19 season are ending and the volume shipped to all destinations is still low…

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25.06.2019

Germany: Strong growth in food processing and packaging machinery

The production of food processing and packaging machinery rose by 8 percent in 2018. This was not only a record figure, but also the highest growth rate in the current decade.

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19.06.2019

Gain Report: Citrus semi-annual 2019

The Brazilian orange crop for 2019/20 (MY 2018/19) is projected at 494 million boxes, a 26 percent increase vis-a-vis the previous season. Citrus trees are vegetatively recovered from the previous year and weather conditions supported good blossoming, fruit setting and development.

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13.06.2019

Fruit concentrate puree market to hit $650 million by 2025: Global Market Insights, Inc.

Baby food products segment of fruit concentrate puree market is projected to register 5.5 % CAGR from 2019 to 2025, driven by growing urbanization that has resulted in increased demand for baby food products.

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07.06.2019

Orange and tahiti lime prices drop in Brazil; higher supply in 19/20 may offset inventories in June/20

Orange prices were weakened in the Brazilian market in May, due to both the colder weather and high supply at the orchards from SP.

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28.05.2019

Plant powered performance: Alternative proteins challenge dairy dominance

The value of the sports nutrition market is set to grow by around 8 % per year to reach over US$17bn globally in 2021, according to Innova Market Insights’ forecasts. The mainstreaming of the market has led to a surge in interest in plant-based alternatives with the traditional dominance of whey and other dairy proteins now being challenged.

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24.05.2019

Social commerce is the new norm: 87 % of Chinese consumers have engaged in social commerce platforms

2018 was a banner year for social commerce with the public listing of major players in the industry. In fact, social commerce has indeed assumed a crucial role in digital retailing as latest research from Mintel reveals that a whopping 87 % of urban Chinese consumers…

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23.05.2019

Brazil: Processing plants purchasing oranges in the spot market

One of the large-sized processing plants from São Paulo State started purchasing oranges in the spot market in the first fortnight of May – early varieties from the 2019/20 crop as well as fruits out of the ideal period from the 2018/19 season.

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16.05.2019

USDA: Florida citrus May forecast 2019

The 2018-2019 Florida all orange forecast released today by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is 72.4 million boxes, down 5 percent from the April forecast.

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09.05.2019

Brazil: Higher supply should keep pressing down oranges quotes in May

As the harvesting of the 2019/20 orange crop steps up in the orchards of Sao Paulo, citrus prices dropped in the in natura market in April – this scenario should still be observed in May. Besides the higher supply of all varieties, the share of fruits that have not reached the ideal maturation stage for the in natura sector yet increased pressure on quotes.

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18.04.2019

Citrus: Brazilian exports fall 14 % in 18/19; tahiti lime price is the 2nd highest for April

The combination of lower orange supply in the Brazilian citrus belt in the 2018/19 crop with the recovery of Florida production is keeping the Brazilian exports of Frozen Concentrate Orange Juice (FCOJ) Equivalent low.

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18.04.2019

Coca-Cola looks to capitalize on growing Indian sports drinks market with Powerade relaunch, says GlobalData

Following the recent news that The Coca-Cola Company plans to relaunch its sports drink Powerade in India within the next two months as part of its strategy to compete with PepsiCo’s Gatorade…

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18.04.2019

Slight change in Florida Orange and Grapefruit crops

Florida Orange and Grapefruit production both decreased by 500,000 boxes in the April U.S. Department of Agriculture crop forecast.

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15.04.2019

Brazil: 2018-2019 orange crop forecast update for São Paulo and West-Southwest of Minas Gerais Citrus Belt – Final crop forecast

The 2018-2019 final orange crop forecast for São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt, published on April 10, 2019 by Fundecitrus – performed in cooperation with Markestrat, FEA-RP/USP and FCAV/Unesp – is of 285.98 million boxes of 40.8 kg each, …

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