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SIG and Nutrition from Water partner to create innovative micro algae protein solutions in aseptic packaging to help close the global nutrition gap

SIG and Nutrition from Water have announced a global partnership to develop integrated product concepts that combine algae-based protein beverages with advanced aseptic packaging. The initiative is designed to help close the nutrition gap …

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Reversing the European health crisis with fresh fruit and vegetables: a radical change of policy mindest is needed to tackle societal and health concerns with the fresh produce power

The release of the latest EAT-Lancet report on “healthy, sustainable and just food systems” is well aligned with the repeated calls of Fresfhel Europe to have a drastic shift …

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Cocoa crisis meets world first: Cologne-based sartup revolutionises the cocoa industry with world’s first Cocoa Fruit Shots

Climate change, harvest failures, record prices. As the chocolate industry falters, a Cologne-based start-up emerges with an unexpected solution: Koa is launching the world’s ﬁrst shots made from the previously ignored cocoa fruit pulp …

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Prinova highlights great-tasting, on-trend functional solutions at SupplySide Global

Prinova will showcase its functional nutrition capabilities in great-tasting concepts targeting consumer trends at SupplySide Global (29th to 30th of October in Las Vegas).

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08.10.2025

Brazil: Rains are back, but strong winds concern players

The Southeastern region in Brazil, especially citrus areas in São Paulo, Paraná and part of Minas Gerais, registered rains in the first week of spring. Although this scenario brings optimism, since it favours the upcoming blossoming, strong winds caused fruit droppage.

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WA’s food and beverage industry gets a brain boost through STEM internships

Businesses in Western Australia’s food and beverage sector are finding the technical skills they need through the WA Food Industry Education Collaboration (WAFEC) Programme.

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REKBOT selects ARBOR’s smart controller to power smart Deposit-refund vending machines in Poland

Poland is gearing up to launch a nationwide deposit return system in 2026, and to lead the charge, reverse vending machine manufacturer REKBOT has partnered with industrial computing specialist ARBOR. This strategic alliance aims to accelerate the deployment of …

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BGG introduce apple extract and astaxanthin beverage concepts

BGG, a natural ingredient supplier, will demonstrate the potential of its ApplePhenon^® apple extract and AstaZine^® astaxanthin with drinking yogurt and coffee concepts at SupplySide Global (29 and 30 October, Las Vegas).

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Sunstone Winery launches SOLIS™, redefining the future of beverage consumption

Sunstone Winery, one of California’s most iconic wine estates, announced the launch of SOLIS™, a groundbreaking functional mushroom beverage that ushers in a new era of wellness-focused refreshment.

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30.09.2025

Signode to feature new stretch wrapper and complete packaging solutions at PACK EXPO 2025

Signode, a leading global manufacturer of a broad range of transit packaging equipment, warehouse automation and after-market support solutions, is highlighting its integrated solutions and new automated packaging innovations at PACK EXPO 2025.

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26.09.2025

Freshfel Europe warns: success of CEPA with Indonesia for fruit and vegetables trade depends on removing SPS barriers

The EU and Indonesia have announced a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The deal aims to eliminate over 98 % of tariffs, with key focus areas including cars, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and agri-food products. As too often, the benefits for EU fruit and vegetables exports …

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26.09.2025

The Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters is now the Southern Hemisphere Fruit Alliance

The Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters (SHAFFE), the advocacy group for the fresh fruit industry in the Southern Hemisphere, has changed its name to Southern Hemisphere Fruit Alliance (SFA), and adopted a new logo.

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SVZ expands premium fruit and vegetable ingredient portfolio with integration of tropical fruit specialists Netra Agro

Premium fruit and vegetable ingredients supplier SVZ announced its decision to fully integrate tropical fruit ingredient brand Netra Agro into the core SVZ portfolio. For almost 30 years, SVZ has operated Netra Agro as a specialised subsidiary for reliably and sustainably sourced tropical fruit ingredients, …

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Arla Foods Ingredients study finds whey protein can help control post-meal blood sugar spikes in GDM

Consuming Lacprodan^® ISO.WaterShake whey protein isolate before meals can help control blood sugar in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), clinical research from Arla Foods Ingredients shows.

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Oobli receives third “No Questions” letter from the FDA for use of novel sweet protein as a sweetening ingredient

Oobli, the first and only commercial-scale sweet protein technology platform known for its healthy sugar alternatives, announced that it has received a “no questions” letter from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), confirming that brazzein-54, a sweet-tasting protein naturally occurring in the oubli fruit, …

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BuzzBallz flexes big with new flavour “Grapes Gone Wild”

Ah, the 1980s… when everything was grape-flavoured and spandex-clad aerobics ruled the airwaves. Back then, working out meant sweat, flair, and unapologetic over-the-top energy, not structured HIIT routines and ice baths. This fall, BuzzBallz is throwing it back to those grape-soaked glory days with …

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JBT and Marel marks first joint Pack Expo debut

JBT Marel, a global leader in food processing technology solutions, will be at Pack Expo Las Vegas from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, booth #N8612, showcasing numerous innovations – including a new product launch and a VR immersive room …

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PepsiCo, Unilever, and other major retail, food, and beverage companies launch “STEP up for Agriculture” initiative

Leading retail and global food and beverage companies including PepsiCo and Unilever announced the launch of Supporting Trusted Engagement and Partnership (STEP) up for Agriculture (STEP up for Ag), a pre-competitive initiative designed to strengthen the capacity and sustainability …

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24.09.2025

FRUIT PROCESSING 9/2025 is available!

The current issue FRUIT PROCESSING 9/2025 is available in your account with your individual login data. Furthermore this issue is available in our online shop.

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24.09.2025

European aluminium industry publishes Design for Recyclability Guidelines for Packaging containing Aluminium

The European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA), together with partner associations (European Aluminium, Aluminium Closures Group, Metal Packaging Europe, etma and AEROBAL) involved in aluminium packaging, has published a new framework for packaging design …

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18.09.2025

Fruit juice drinkers have healthier diets – new study

If you sip a daily glass of 100 % fruit juice, you’re already on your way to having a healthier diet. That’s the conclusion of a new international study which revealed that people who drink fruit juice are more likely to achieve nutrition goals and score better for overall diet healthiness.

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18.09.2025

GlobalData’s AI platform identifies innovative food & beverage ingredients in response to changing consumer sentiment

Consumer sentiment is changing. Consumers are more aware of the ingredients they are choosing to consume and are actively trying to purchase products that align with their needs and preferences.

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18.09.2025

From Mexico to the world: Jarritos marks 75 years of flavour, culture and global impact

Commemorating 75 years of tradition, culture, and quintessential flavours, Jarritos, the authentic Mexican soda brand known for its refreshing and bold taste, is celebrating the way it does best – boldly, colourfully, and with a lot of corazón. To mark this milestone, Jarritos is launching a worldwide anniversary celebration, …

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17.09.2025

Brazil: Estimates for the 25/26 orange season drop to 306.74 million boxes

The intensification of the fruit droppage is the main factor that led Fundecitrus (Citrus Defense Fund) to decrease the estimate for the 2025/26 season. The second report, released in early September, indicated that the production may reach 306.74 million 40.8 kg boxes in the citrus belt …

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17.09.2025

drinktec 2025: Positive mood despite global challenges

On the occasion of the start of the world’s leading trade fair drinktec, the VDMA Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Association sees the industry in good shape despite major challenges. “The mood in our industry is mostly good. Contrary to the trend in the overall mechanical engineering sector, …

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17.09.2025

Refresco successfully completes repricing of EUR and USD Term Loan B facilities

Refresco, a global independent beverage solutions provider, announces it has successfully completed a repricing of its Term Loan B facilities in both EUR and USD.

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Brazil: 2025-2026 orange crop forecast update for the Sao Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt – September 2025

The first update of the 2025-2026 orange crop forecast for the São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt, published on September 10, 2025, by Fundecitrus, carried out in cooperation with professor from FCAV/Unesp …

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SVZ announces the appointment of Johan Cerstiaens as new Managing Director

Premium fruit and vegetable ingredients supplier SVZ announced the appointment of Johan Cerstiaens as its new Managing Director, effective immediately. He succeeds Pieter Spanjers, who is stepping down after five years of dedicated service.

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Berglandmilch pioneers SIG’s alu-layer-free full barrier aseptic carton in Austria, cutting CO₂

Berglandmilch, Austria’s leading dairy company, is the first in Austria to choose SIG Terra Alu-free + Full barrier, the world’s first full barrier aseptic carton packaging material with no aluminum layer. Berglandmilch will offer white milk from its premium brand “Schärdinger Formil” in SIG Terra MidiBloc Alu-free + Full barrier reducing …

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IFF launches interactive platform to inspire adult beverage innovation

IFF, a global leader in food, beverage, health and wellness, has unveiled SipScape, a new platform designed to inspire innovation across the rapidly evolving adult beverage landscape. It offers actionable insights and trends, including product design, flavour modulation and sweetness reduction …

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05.09.2025

Freshfel Europe’s expresses deep concerns and perplexity on asymmetric tariff and non-tariff concessions for fresh fruit and vegetables within the EU-US trade deal

The European Commission just released its proposal for the adjustment of customs duties on import of certain goods originating from the USA, as a result …

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Processing, transporting and storing juice – turnkey solutions from Ziemann Holvrieka

The juice industry places high demands on hygiene and product safety. Ziemann Holvrieka develops tanks and systems that enable aseptic storage and efficient transportation of fruit juices by ship.

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Brazil: Volume of fruits sent to the industry increases in late August

The volume of oranges of the 2025/26 season sent to industrial crushing activities started to be intensified in late August. As for new contracts of fruits to the industry, the pace has increased, but it still limited, …

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SternVitamin: New premix solution for women’s cycle health

SternVitamin, a global supplier of micronutrient premixes, introduces its new premix solution, SternWoman Cycle Support. This premix was developed to support women throughout all phases of their cycle. It contains micronutrients that are important for a wide range …

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Arla Foods Ingredients showcased protein juice drink solutions for South America

Arla Foods Ingredients demonstrated how South American brands can use its Lacprodan^® and Nutrilac^® ProteinBoost whey proteins to create protein-enriched, ready-to-drink juice-style beverages.

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29.08.2025

Fanta^® teams up with Universal Pictures and Blumhouse to bring together infamous horror icons for the first time in a global partnership

Ahead of this Halloween season, Fanta^®, Universal Pictures and Blumhouse are delivering chills and thrills like never before with a global partnership which sees five_{* horror icons come together for the first time in the ultimate Halloween line-up.}

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Transforming a vision into reality – Krones at drinktec 2025

Resources are becoming increasingly scarce, the markets ever more agile and processes ever more complex. In this dynamic world, holistically conceived systems that provide a smart combinati-on of technology, data and artificial intelligence are needed more than ever …

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T. Hasegawa introduces HASECITRUS technology designed to stabilise citrus flavour in beverages

California-based T. Hasegawa USA Inc., one of the world’s top food and beverage flavour manufacturers, launched an advanced technology designed to help beverage manufacturers create fresh-tasting citrus drinks with better shelf life consistency.

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From orchard to table: What makes South Africa’s SummerStar Ruby Grapefruit a sustainable choice^*

SummerStar Ruby is a new variety of grapefruit being sold across Europe this summer. Sweet and tangy, it hails from sunny South Africa and is bringing fresh inspiration to summer menus all over the continent.

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Tropicana introduces Tropicana Essentials to power parents in the US through the back-to-school breakfast rush

Tropicana has introduced Tropicana Essentials, a new orange juice blend designed to ease the everyday hustle at a more affordable price point compared to premium orange juices.

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22.08.2025

EcoVadis: KHS wins platinum

For the first time in its company history, KHS GmbH has been awarded a platinum medal by EcoVadis. The rating platform thus certifies the system provider’s excellent achievements with respect to sustainability and the progress it has made in this field.

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Unique auction opportunities for the beverage industry

Looking to expand your production capabilities? Secure high-quality equipment at just a fraction of the original cost with a premium used machinery line offered exclusively through Dome-Auctions.

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Increase in psyllid during budding period raises alarm for citrus growers

The arrival of new shoots in orange groves, which takes place in the second half of the year, marks a critical period for citrus growers in the citrus belt. This phase, which runs from July to October, accounts for between 50 % and 80 % of annual shoots, depending on the region.

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Uncle Arnie’s secures $7.5 million Series A strategic growth raise to accelerate expansion and drive category leadership in THC beverages in the U.S.

Uncle Arnie’s, one of the fastest-growing THC and hemp-infused beverage brands in the U.S., announced it has closed a $7.5 million Series A strategic growth raise to fuel its next phase of expansion.

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