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04.02.2021

DHL unveils new transportation system for safe and more affordable bulk liquid transportation

DHL Global Forwarding, Deutsche Post DHL Group’s air and ocean freight specialist, has announced the launch of a new bulk liquid transporter solution, a system of Flexitanks called DHL Reefertanks. The DHL Reefertanks are a brand new three-tank system developed in partnership with supplier Liquitank Solutions to transport bulk liquids like citrus juice …

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04.02.2021

AGRANA: Markus Mühleisen succeeds Johann Marihart as CEO from 1 June 2021

The Supervisory Board of AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG appointed Mr Markus Mühleisen, MBA, (54), to the position of CEO of AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG for a period of three years with effect from 1 June 2021.

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04.02.2021

Citrus: World markets and trade

Global orange production for 2020/21 is forecast to rise 3.6 million metric tons (tons) from the previous year to 49.4 million as favorable weather leads to larger crops in Brazil and Mexico, offsetting declines in Turkey and the United States.

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04.02.2021

Smurfit Kappa unveils innovative new packaging portfolio for online beverage market

Smurfit Kappa has launched a new range of eBottle packaging solutions for the rapidly growing online beverage and liquids market. The new portfolio includes a variety of sustainable solutions for single and multi-pack products, including the Rollor bottle pack, BiPack, and Pop-up insert.

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03.02.2021

Crown to invest in its sixth can plant in Brazil to meet growing demand

Crown Holdings, Inc. announced that its Brazilian subsidiary CROWN Embalagens S.A., plans to build its sixth beverage can plant in Brazil. The new two-line facility will produce two-piece aluminum cans in multiple sizes and have annual capacity of 2.4 billion cans when fully operational.

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03.02.2021

Tate & Lyle board changes

Tate & Lyle PLC announces that John Cheung joined the Board as a non-executive director and a member of the Audit and Nominations Committees on 1 January 2021.

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02.02.2021

PepsiCo goes beyond

PepsiCo and Beyond Meat are joining forces in a new partnership. The goal? Dreaming up a range of snacks and beverages, all made from plant-based protein.

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28.01.2021

Technion students use viruses to prevent spoilage of fruit juices

Students from the Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Engineering, and the Faculty of Biology at the Technion earned first place in an international competition held by Europe’s leading food innovation initiative, EIT Food. The students harnessed a bacteriophage – a virus that infects bacteria – to prevent spoilage of fruit juices …

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28.01.2021

Calling all start-ups to apply for the SIGCUBATOR program

SIG is delighted to announce that the first of three application rounds in 2021 is now open for their SIGCUBATOR program. Food and drink start-ups and small companies eager for an amazing no-strings attached opportunity can apply at no-costs until February 28th at www.sigcubator.com.

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28.01.2021

A new partnership between Fooditive and Frutco brings a sustainable banana sweetener to the market

Fooditive BV and Frutco AG, are pleased to announce a partnership to bring the Fooditive banana sweetener line to Europe. Fooditive B.V. confirms its commitment to the fight against “food waste” and for more sustainability, and its promise to supply consumers with products of the highest quality.

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27.01.2021

APAC consumers drinking less alcohol and more health/mental wellbeing products

Teetotalism trends in the Asia-Pacific region are becoming increasingly prevalent, with approximately three out of four (71 %) of consumers drinking less alcohol in August 2020, according to a survey by leading data and analytics company GlobalData. However, the adoption of alternative soft drinks remains low, at only one in five consumers.

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26.01.2021

Citrus: Probable low production in 2021/22 tends to underpin prices in the Brazilian market

After the low production in the 2020/21 season, agents expect a limited orange crop in 2021/22 in São Paulo State and the Triângulo Mineiro, due to unfavorable weather conditions. This scenario tends to underpin orange prices in 2021.

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25.01.2021

The date for interpack 2023 is set!

The next interpack will take place from 04 to 10 May 2023 at the Düsseldorf Trade Fair Centre. Messe Düsseldorf set this date in agreement with its partners and committees.

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22.01.2021

New managing director at Erbslöh Geisenheim GmbH

2021 is starting with a change of management for Erbslöh Geisenheim GmbH. As of 1 January 2021, Dr. Andreas Dietrich will be the new managing director at the company, which specialises in processing and refining beverages and liquid foods. Previous managing director Dr. Jörg Möller retired on 31 December 2020.

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21.01.2021

AGRANA delivers significant earnings increase in first three quarters of 2020/21

In the first three quarters of the 2020/21 financial year, AGRANA, the fruit, starch and sugar company, generated EBIT operating profit of € 84.3 million. AGRANA Chief Executive Officer Johann Marihart comments: “The key drivers of the earnings growth were good results in …

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21.01.2021

Global Food and Drink Trends 2021

The events of 2020 caused a fundamental reset in human behaviour. Recognising this transformation, Mintel’s 2021 Global Food and Drink Trends are inspired by recent shifts in consumer purchases and attitudes across industries.

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21.01.2021

Mtn Dew takes flavour to the extreme with Major Melon and Major Melon Zero Sugar

Mtn Dew is going pink with Mtn Dew Major Melon, a new thirst-quenching offering that takes flavour to the extreme. Made for those who embrace fearlessness and fun times in life, this marquee addition to the brand’s beverage portfolio features the great taste of watermelon with a Dew twist.

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21.01.2021

USDA: Brazil citrus annual

The Brazilian orange crop for Marketing Year (MY) 2020/21 is forecast at 415 million 40.8-kg boxes (MBx), equal to 16.93 million metric tons (mmt), an increase of 14 percent relative to the current season.

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20.01.2021

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14.01.2021

Mintel announces Global Consumer Trends for 2021

Mintel, the experts in what consumers want and why, has announced seven trends set to impact global consumer markets in 2021, including analysis, insights, and recommendations centered around consumer behavior, market shifts, innovative brands, and opportunities for companies and brands to act on in the next 12 months:

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14.01.2021

Bucher Unipektin acquires German drying technology equipment supplier Merk Process GmbH

Bucher Unipektin is acquiring 100 % of the German vacuum drying system supplier Merk Process GmbH. With the acquisition Bucher Unipektin further strengthens its vacuum and freeze drying capabilities.

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14.01.2021

Brazil: drought reduces orange production in the 2020/2021 season; crop failure ist he worst in all times

In general, citrus prices were high in São Paulo State in 2020. With the lower orange production in the Brazilian citrus belt (São Paulo and the Triângulo Mineiro) in the 2020/21 season due to bad weather conditions, the demand from processors for fruits continued high along the year, which underpinned prices.

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07.01.2021

Launch of BRÈINFÚEL ignites functional beverage category with high-performance nootropic beverage

Officially launched and available for purchase online, BRÈINFÚEL evolves from coffees, energy drinks, and nootropics to help the brain respond with focus, alertness, and productivity.

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07.01.2021

IPRONA launches world’s first standardised, solvent-free tart cherry extract

IPRONA, one of the world’s B2B market leaders for fruit processing, has introduced the first standardised and solvent-free tart cherry extract, CherryCraft®. The proprietary extract combines the proven properties of tart cherry with the expertise and infrastructure behind successful European black elderberry extract ElderCraft®.

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07.01.2021

Ocean Spray and Amai Proteins partner to create the first protein-sweetened reduced sugar cranberry juice

As part of Ocean Spray’s commitment to bringing healthy and delicious products to the market, the agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 farmer families has announced a partnership with Amai Proteins in an effort to incorporate healthy, sweet proteins into the product portfolio.

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22.12.2020

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences continues investment in open innovation to unlock the future of food

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences is accelerating its open innovation strategy to prepare food and beverage manufacturers for fast-developing trends and disruptive change.

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21.12.2020

Three CDP A grades: Symrise ranks among the top ten most sustainable companies in the world

In terms of sustainability, Symrise ranks among the top ten companies in the world according to the current ranking of renowned non-profit organization CDP (previously known as the Carbon Disclosure Project). CDP makes a yearly assessment of what participating companies do to fight climate change, protect water supplies and conserve forests.

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18.12.2020

USDA: Florida citrus December 2020 forecast

The 2020-2021 Florida all orange forecast released today by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is 56.0 million boxes, down 2 percent from the October forecast. If realized, this will be 17 percent less than last season’s final production.

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18.12.2020

La Nina set to impact tropical fruit harvests globally says Tridge

Tridge, the global sourcing and market intelligence hub for food buyers and suppliers, has predicted how the La Nina weather system is likely to impact tropical fruit crops – avocado, mango, and pineapple – in parts of South America, Asia, and Australasia.

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17.12.2020

Coca-Cola European Partners invests in multi-beverage dispensing company Lavit

Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP), the world’s largest independent Coca-Cola bottler, has completed an investment in Lavit, a leading maker of multi-beverage, counter-top dispensing machines.

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17.12.2020

COVID-19 drives prioritization of immune health

In Tune with Immune is one of Innova Market Insights’ Top Trends for 2021, reflecting how immunity and health has become top of mind for consumers, with ongoing anxieties over COVID-19 continuing to be a key focus for next year and beyond.

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17.12.2020

Brazil: 2020-2021 orange crop forecast update for the Sao Paulo and West-Southwest Minas citrus belt

The 2020-2021 orange crop forecast update for the São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt, published on December 10, 2020 by Fundecitrus – performed in cooperation with Markestrat, FEA-RP/USP and FCAV/Unesp –, is 269.36 million boxes of 40.8 kg each.

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17.12.2020

SternVitamin: New better-for-you concepts address growing trend

Consumer enthusiasm for plant-based foods continues to grow unabated. This is also affecting the beverage market. Market research company Persistence Market Research (PMR) predicts annual growth rates exceeding six percent for plant-based drinks through 2028.

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11.12.2020

Anuga FoodTec postponed to April 2022 due to pandemic

The pandemic and associated travel and event restrictions have also had an impact on Anuga FoodTec, which was originally scheduled for March 2021.

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10.12.2020

The most difficult of all harvests

There is a saying among those who have been in the industry for a long time: “there is no harvest like the other”. The current one is overcoming itself; such are the difficulties faced.

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10.12.2020

Plant-based and recyclable plastic bottles now enabled with VTT’s new FDCA technology using citrus peel as raw material

The shift from fossil-based to renewable bio-plastics requires new efficient methods. New technology developed at VTT enables the use of pectin-containing agricultural waste, such as citrus peel and sugar beet pulp, as raw material…

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10.12.2020

Starting from 1 January 2021, Eckes-Granini will be climate neutral…

The Eckes-Granini Group with all its subsidiaries will operate climate neutral throughout Europe as of January 1, 2021. Europe-wide, the Group emitted 43,082 tons of carbon into the atmosphere in 2019 – caused, among other things, by energy and heating, waste processing, employee commuting and business trips.

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10.12.2020

ACE announces increased recycling rate for beverage cartons

ACE, the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment, is pleased to announce that the recycling rate for beverage cartons in the EU28 rose to 51 % in 2019. This represents a continued year-on-year increase in the EU beverage carton recycling rate.

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08.12.2020

Coca-Cola European Partners sets ambition to reach Net Zero emissions across entire value chain by 2040

Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) is set to accelerate the decarbonisation of its business by reducing absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its entire value chain – including scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions – by 30 % by 2030 (vs 2019)* and setting a path to become a Net Zero business by 2040…

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07.12.2020

Givaudan and Novozymes announce a research partnership

Givaudan and Novozymes, the world leaders in their respective industries, are excited to announce the formation of a strategic research partnership for the development of synergistic innovative ingredients and technologies for customers.

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03.12.2020

Origin as a guarantee of security and quality

The ideal climatic and agronomic conditions in the Trentino-South Tyrol region provide VOG Products with a clear mission in addition to high-quality raw goods in secure quantities: what began on the region’s fields continues in the fruit processing facilities.

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03.12.2020

Tate & Lyle acquires sweet green fields

Tate & Lyle PLC, a leading global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Sweet Green Fields, a leading global stevia solutions business.

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03.12.2020

Sidel and Elettric80 enter strategic alliance to provide combined packaging line and intralogistics solutions

Two leading companies, Sidel and Elettric80, have started a strategic alliance to provide comprehensive services ranging from production to warehouse, distribution centre and logistics management for beverage and food, home and personal care (FHPC) producers.

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03.12.2020

Covid-19: interpack and components 2021 cancelled

In agreement with its partners in associations and the industry, and with the trade fair advisory committee, Messe Düsseldorf has decided to cancel both interpack and components 2021, scheduled to take place from 25 February to 3 March, due to the restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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01.12.2020

Brazil: with low orange supply, crushing pace is slow at Brazilian processors

Although the harvesting of the 2020/21 orange crop is advancing in Brazil, delivery to processors in São Paulo State (SP) was slow in November. According to Cepea collaborators, this scenario is linked to the lack of rains in the citrus-producing regions in SP in the last months, which limited both quality and supply, hampering activities at processing plants.

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01.12.2020

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30.11.2020

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences enters partnership for far-sighted food innovation

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has taken another step in advancing innovation in the food industry through a new partnership between its Food & Beverage platform and the Institute for the Future (IFTF), the world’s leading futures organization. The collaboration seeks to drive far-sighted food and beverage innovation that anticipates shifts in market needs.

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27.11.2020

SunOpta announces agreement to sell its global ingredients segment to Amsterdam Commodities N.V.

SunOpta Inc., a leading global company focused on plant-based foods and beverages, fruit-based foods and beverages, and organic ingredient sourcing and production, announced it has reached an agreement to sell the Company’s global ingredients segment and related assets to an Amsterdam based global commodity trading company…

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26.11.2020

New analysis shows 100 % fruit juice contributes to cardiovascular health in adults

A new analysis of nutrition research suggests that consumption of 100 % fruit juice, such as 100 % orange juice, by adults may have cardiovascular benefits and does not increase the risk of cardiovascular disease or its risk factors.

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26.11.2020

Crown becomes first metal packaging manufacturer to activate renewable power in 100 % of its U.S. and Canadian beverage can plants

Crown Holdings, Inc. is now operating all 14 of its beverage can plants in the U.S. and Canada on renewable energy.

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