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WORLD OF FRUITS 2024 – International juice and soft drinks review

In this publication confructa medien GmbH present beverage innovations from all over the world with specifications like ingredients, company, country, claims, packaging and launch price. What has hit the shelves in the international beverage sector? …

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Frost damage causes concern for the apple juice industry

As the industry shifts its focus to the new crop, growing conditions for the next apple season in Poland were initially favourable, with fruit maturation occurring three weeks earlier than usual. However, a cold snap between April 2020-2023 significantly affected the orchards.

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Pietro Cassani appointed President & CEO of Sidel

The Tetra Laval Group Board has appointed Pietro Cassani as President & CEO of Sidel effective 15 July 2024. Pietro will be based in Parma, Italy. The appointment follows the decision by Monica Gimre to step down after more than five years as President & CEO of Sidel and 41 years in total with the Tetra Laval Group.

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CANABIX, a beverage with combined CBD and probiotics, kindles the fight against diabetes type 2

Hydro One Premium Beverages, maker of natural functional beverages, announced that its line of US Patent Pending CANABIX^® beverages, has been shown to reduce the glycemic indicators, increase insulin production, improve the microbiome and alleviate the symptoms of a pre-clinical model of type 2 diabetes.

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26.06.2024

WORLD OF FRUITS 2024 – International juice and soft drinks review

The international (non-alcoholic) beverage product review WORLD OF FRUITS 2024 has been published and is available for download!

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25.06.2024

USDA: European Union citrus semi-annual

In MY 2023/24, the drop registered in EU orange and mandarin production was not compensated by the larger lemon and grapefruit output. EU citrus production is concentrated in the Mediterranean region.

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25.06.2024

USDA: Florida citrus June 2024 forecast

The 2023-2024 Florida all orange forecast released by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is 17.9 million boxes. The total includes 6.76 million boxes of non-Valencia oranges …

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24.06.2024

FRUIT PROCESSING 6/2024 is available!

The current issue FRUIT PROCESSING 6/2024 is available in your account with your individual login data. Furthermore this issue is available in our online shop.

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21.06.2024

USDA: Brazil citrus semi-annual

The Brazilian orange crop for Marketing Year (MY) 2023/24 is forecast at 378 million 90-pound boxes (MBx) – standard reference, equivalent to 15.42 million metric tons (MMT), a decrease of 7.3 percent compared to previous Post estimate (408 million boxes or 16.5 MMT), primarily due to poor weather conditions …

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Registration for PROGNOSFRUIT is now open

The Prognosfruit Conference is Europe’s leading annual event for the apple and pear sector, gathering growers from across Europe and beyond. Following last year’s successful return to Trentino, Prognosfruit 2024 will take place in Budapest, Hungary, from the 7th to the 9th of August 2024.

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Brazil: Volume of juice exported in 23/24 remains below that in the previous crop

The volume of orange juice exported by Brazil in the partial of the 2023/24 season (from July/23 to May/24) remains below that registered in the same period of the previous crop. According to data from Comex Stat, Brazil exported …

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Innovative and future-oriented: Flottweg starts construction of the new Process Center

The starting signal for Flottweg’s new Process Center was given last week, on June 13th. In future, the Technology Center will offer the opportunity to implement customer-specific solutions and innovative approaches in an even more targeted manner. With a floor area of around 2000 square meters, …

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North America Fruit Juice Analysis Report 2024: Market to reach USD 59.1 billion by 2032

The North American fruit juice sector is undergoing a substantial growth period, with market size swelling to USD 39.6 billion as of the year 2023. Industry forecasts are robust, predicting a continued expansion at a compound annual growth rate …

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13.06.2024

University of Florida study shows orange peel extract may improve heart health

Orange peels may hold a key to better cardiovascular health, new University of Florida-led research shows.

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13.06.2024

Worldwide fruit puree market sales is expected to grow USD 46.33 billion by 2034

A new study by Fact.MR reveals that the global fruit puree market is projected to reach US$ 24.11 billion by 2024, with demand expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.7 %through 2034. The global fruit puree market is expanding …

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13.06.2024

WTRMLN^® brand launches ultra-hydrating lemonade with a base of cold-pressed watermelon juice

Caribe Juice, maker of WTRMLN WTR^®, #1 selling cold pressed watermelon juice brand in the US, announces the launch of WTRMLN^® ADE, a first-of-its-kind, clean cold-pressed ultra-hydrating lemonade that harnesses the hydration superpower of real watermelon …

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11.06.2024

Fruit Shoot expands into squash category with two fruity flavours

Fruit Shoot is making a splash this June by entering the squash category with two flavours: Berry Galaxy (Strawberry and Blueberry) and Tropical Jungle (Orange and Mango). With squash making up nearly half of all soft drinks for kids …

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06.06.2024

45 % of Brits are unaware of what food or drinks are ultra-processed

Research into ultra-processed foods (UPF) and their role in today’s diet is becoming an increased focus for healthcare professionals. But with a range of studies emerging and differing opinions on the matter, it can be confusing for consumers to navigate what the broad term really means.

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06.06.2024

Japan: ITO EN launches premium beverages with bite-sized vegetables

ITO EN, a key player in Japan’s beverage industry, innovates the market with the launch of two premium beverages with bite-sized pieces in SIG SmileSmall carton packs, made possible by the SIG Drinksplus technology integrated in the SIG SmileSmall 24 Aseptic filling machine.

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06.06.2024

Más+: The world’s greatest soccer star Lionel Messi unveils his next-generation hydration drink

No one understands the importance of proper hydration quite like the global soccer icon, Lionel Messi. He searched for a hydration beverage and found drinks that had healthy ingredients but lacked flavour. Others tasted great but had lots of sugar and calories. He didn’t want to choose between the two.

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05.06.2024

Brazil: Orange prices may increase again in the in natura market

After two months of price drops, orange values are expected to increase again in the in natura market in June. Processing activities are likely to be intensified, since more companies have started to operate, limiting the supply of fruits in the in natura market.

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South Africa: Döhler announces key expansion of Paarl plant to deepen local market connection

Döhler announces the expansion of its Paarl manufacturing facility, marking a significant advancement in its operations within the African market. By enhancing product availability and customising offerings, …

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Sugar: World markets and trade

Global sugar production is forecast up 2.5 million tons to 186.0 million with lower production in Brazil expected to more than offset higher production in Thailand, India, China, and Mexico. Consumption is anticipated to rise to a new record with growth in markets such as India and Pakistan. Exports are forecast lower due to reduced shipments …

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Get your vits boosts with Tropicana

Tropicana has launched a new range of its Multivit Boost juices to stores across the UK. The three fresh juices expands Tropicana’s functional juice offering as consumer health trends continue to evolve with a post pandemic demand for immunity support products and ingredients.

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New Protein sources, Circular food, Robotics and Artificial Vision systems: Foodtech Trends for 2025

The food industry met last April at Food 4 Future – Expo Foodtech and Pick&Pack for Food Industry, which were held simultaneously in Bilbao, Spain, from 16 to 18 April to discover and analyse the challenges facing the food and beverage sector, marked by an inflationary economic context, new consumer habits …

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30.05.2024

FRUIT PROCESSING 5/2024 is available!

The current issue FRUIT PROCESSING 5/2024 is available in your account with your individual login data. Furthermore this issue is available in our online shop.

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28.05.2024

Tate & Lyle announces directorate changes

Tate & Lyle PLC announces that Dawn Allen, Chief Financial Officer, has decided to leave the Company to take up the position of Chief Financial Officer of Haleon plc. Mrs Allen will remain with Tate & Lyle until October 2024 to close out …

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Bottled water outsells carbonated soft drinks for the eighth year in a row

Bottled water has retained its title as America’s favourite packaged drink, outselling carbonated soft drinks (by volume) for the eighth year in a row, new data from the Beverage Marketing Corporation (BMC) shows.

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Nitro cocktails market to Hit USD 102.7 million by 2033

As per this latest study by Fact.MR, a provider of market research and competitive intelligence, the global nitro cocktails market is expected to garner USD 102.7 million by 2033, expanding at a high-value CAGR …

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GNT highlights new colour directions as part of Regeneration Rising trend

A new era of conscious consumption is creating a shift toward more sustainable ingredients and eye-catching colour palettes influenced by the natural world, according to GNT.

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Tractor Beverage Company and HowGood recognised by Fast Company’s world changing ideas for innovative Organic Impact Tracker

Tractor Beverage Company, the trailblazing pioneer of Certified Organic, Non-GMO beverages exclusively for the food service sector, and HowGood, a sustainability intelligence platform with the world’s largest ingredient sustainability database, …

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22.05.2024

Brazil: High temperatures and lack of rains concern citrus growers

The dry and warm weather in São Paulo concerned citrus growers in early May. They say that fruits were falling from the trees, a scenario that is reinforced in areas with high incidence of HLB (Huanglongbing, or greening).

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16.05.2024

Brazil: 2024-2025 orange crop forecast

The 2024-2025 orange crop forecast for the São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt by Fundecitrus in cooperation with Markestrat and full professors at FEA-RP/USP and FCAV/Unesp, is 232.38 million boxes …

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16.05.2024

Döhler President of Americas appointed FEMA President

Paul Graham, President of Americas at Döhler, is announced as FEMA’s new President. He is committed to increasing collaboration among all stakeholders and aims to champion flavour safety as well as to improve associations’ outreach efforts.

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16.05.2024

Consumer pursuit of food & drinks that improve mental health influence ingredient innovations, says GlobalData

Consumers today lead more demanding lifestyles that drain their energy levels, fueling the need to relax and rejuvenate. As a result, they are proactive in seeking products that can support mental wellbeing. Brands are, therefore, working to …

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14.05.2024

Glanbia agrees to acquire Flavor Producers for initial consideration of USD 300 million

Glanbia plc, the Better Nutrition company, announced that it has entered into an agreement with the shareholders of Aroma Holding Company, LLC and related entities, the owners of Flavor Producers …

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The power of apples squared for customised solutions

VOG Products recently added a very special product to its assortment: “apple compote with pieces”, in which the creamy texture of the apple mousse meets apple chunks, resulting in an unforgettable flavour. High-quality steamed apple chunks …

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CP Kelco completes USD 60 million citrus fiber capacity expansion project

CP Kelco, a global leader of nature-based ingredient solutions, has completed a USD 60 million expansion in production capacity for its citrus fiber product line, based on strong customer demand …

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Brazil: 2024/25 orange processing may gain pace this month

The orange processing of the 2024/25 season may be intensified in May. Three of the major processors and other two small companies (tool) have been operating at the moment.

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