SunPure Signs LOI for Cannabis-Infused Beverage Distribution

SunPure Industries, Under Its Subsidiary SunPure Cannabis Co., Signs LOI Agreement With Big Red Nose Productions for Cannabis-Infused Beverages.

Döhler Group acquires majority of Nutrafood

food and beverages, where the company currently provides its customers with solutions from smoothies to spoonables to beverages which enable the development of natural nutrition concepts that provide Multi-Sensory Experiences. tags: M&A

This transaction further complements Döhler’s range in the area of plant-based food and beverages, where the company currently provides its customers with solutions from smoothies to spoonables to beverages which enable the development of natural nutrition concepts that provide Multi-Sensory Experiences.

Chinese Juice Company Uses Rotten Apples for Export Products, Local Reports Say

Juice made with bad apples exported to North America and Europe.

As Citrus Struggles, Some Olive Growers Take Root in Florida

Olives are not new to the Sunshine State, but their economic viability is coming into the spotlight as citrus struggles.

Rains reduce liquidity in the Brazilian citrus market; prices rise

The trading pace in the market of in natura orange was slow in Brazil in the first fortnight of October. Besides the lack of high quality fruits, rains in São Paulo State limited harvesting activities and lowered the available supply even more.

Coca-Cola Leadership Changes

The board of directors elected Brian Smith to serve as president and COO, effective Jan. 1, 2019.

Are oranges the new superfruit? They help prevent ‘cancer, heart disease, dementia and wrinkles’

Vitamin C can do just about anything - from slowing down aging to protecting against high blood pressure.

Agrumi-Gel starts the pomegranate processing campaign

By automating some crucial operations for the processing of the pomegranates - as a fourth-range product or juice - we are able to get excellent results from the extracting phase.

The food tech start-up turning sugars into dietary fibres: Better Juice

Better Juice has developed a process that can turn the natural sugars in juice into dietary fibers, an innovation that it believes could be a game-changer for the beverage sector.

Renewing our call to the beverage industry to put health above profits

CDC data recently released showing that soft drinks—defined here as sodas and fruit drinks—make up 20 percent of the beverages kids consume.

Mountain tea, mastic & chamomile: Greek juice firm uses local botanicals for artisan appeal

The reason behind its choice of botanicals and aromatics was a desire to use fresh ingredients that are unique to Greece.

Constellation Brand CEO steps down

He will hand over the reins to the company’s president and chief operating officer, Bill Newlands, in March, the company said Wednesday.

Brazilian Squeeze Could Put The Zing Back Into Orange Juice

Its dispirited performance on the futures market is barely in sync with its sharp taste on the breakfast table.

The BluePrint For a Legacy of Wellness, Success and Getting a Direct Line to Howard Schultz

Conversation with Sakoutis and Huss, in which they shared BluePrint’s origin story, examine how the company navigated early wins and struggles, and how a voicemail left by former Starbucks chairman and CEO Howard Schultz factored into their decision to sell the company.

Sidel Group acquires PET Engineering to strengthen packaging portfolio

the Sidel Group concluded the acquisition of PET Engineering Srl, further expanding the company’s portfolio of packaging solutions.

Packaged Juice Market Growth in India - Current and Future Scenario

India shows tremendous potential for fast moving consumer goods.

Healthy boost for Tru-Juice - Trade Winds sales handled by Wisynco jump 22%

The maker of Tru-Juice, Trade Winds Citrus Limited, sold $3.3 billion worth of goods to exclusive distributor Wisynco Group, according to financial disclosures made by the latter company to the market.

Data Projects the Cannabis-infused Beverage Market to Reach USD 600 Million Within 4 Years

The increasing demand for both medical and recreational cannabis is expected to drive the global legal cannabis market.

STX Corporation bringing ‘unique super fruit’ beverage Méshil from Korea to Europe

Méshil takes its name from a Korean plum, known as maesil, which is fermented into a beverage traditionally used in Korea as a “folk remedy​”, Boram Kim, the person behind the brand, explained.

Interview: Tapping into China, world’s largest beverage market

China-based brand insight and strategy consultancy specialising in food and beverages, discusses trends that offer opportunities and challenges for beverage brands to compete in China.

CRUZANI to Acquire Vitamin Infused Water Beverage Company as First Step to Entering New Infused Products Market

It is finalizing its agreement to acquire an established functional beverage company that has had sales and distribution in major retailers throughout the United States.

Cott Announces Acquisition of Mountain Valley Spring Company

DS Services, a Cott Corporation subsidiary, acquired The Mountain Valley Spring Company (“Mountain Valley”) for $78.5 million in cash from Great Range Capital.

Zenith Drinks launches Auric, world’s first complete anti-ageing beverage

It is based on modern science and trusted wisdom of Ayurveda and is all set to create a disruption in the functional food and beverage market with three blends — Mind Rejuvenation, Body Defence and Skin Radiance.

Tetra Pak launches Tetra Pak Plant Secure

All Tetra Pak Plant Secure contracts come with targets around operational expenditure reduction and capital expenditure optimisation.

Quebec fruit beverage maker expands with deal for Old Orchard Brands

The $148.9 million transaction with Rougemont, Quebec-based Lassonde Industries Inc. also provided an exit for the long-time family owners of the West Michigan fruit juice and beverage producer.

Interview: ‘We have growth targets, but they’re very elastic’

Gary Lavin, CEO of Vithit. After breaking into the soft drinks category, Lavin strove for his products to become the most sought-after sugar-free beverages on the market.

‘Unique taste sensations’: Fermented drinks inject new flavor into soft drinks sector

Fermented drinks are adding a new flavor dimension to the soft drinks category: and brands should put greater emphasis on their products’ unique taste, says Mintel.

What’s on your citrus fruit? Trump’s EPA fights to keep controversial insecticide in use

Researchers found that children growing up near fields where the insecticide chlorpyrifos was deployed exhibited autism-like symptoms.

rfxcel Extends Track & Trace Solutions to Food & Beverage

Like the pharmaceutical market, the Food and Beverage industry seeks innovative technologies to protect their consumers and brand reputations from contamination, adulteration, and fraud.

Growers give 1st USDA Florida citrus crop forecast a warm reception

Some 15 years ago, when Florida orange growers stood on the verge of a 242-million-box crop, their faces likely would have frozen in horror if they had heard that season’s harvest would be just 79 million boxes.