Brazil: 314.60M Boxes Forecast for '25-'26

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Juice News 🧃

Pepsi No Longer Among America's Top 3 Sodas

In places two and three are Dr. Pepper and Sprite, respectively, per the outlet. The former soft drink accounts for 8.3 percent of all canned soda sales, while the latter one is responsible for 8.03 percent, the outlet reported.

Pepsi, in comparison, only has 7.97 percent of the market, according to the outlet. Despite that, Pepsi is not giving up.

FDA will allow three new color additives made from minerals, algae and flower petals

U.S. regulators said Friday that they would allow three new color additives made from natural sources to be used in the nation’s food supply.

It comes after health officials pledged a sweeping phase-out of petroleum-based dyes widely used in foods from cereals to sports drinks to boost health — though action is still pending.

The Food and Drug Administration said it is granting petitions to allow galdieria extract blue, a blue color derived from algae; calcium phosphate, a white color derived from a naturally occurring mineral; and butterfly pea flower extract, a blue color made from dried flower petals.

Beyond plastic bottles: Innovation opportunities in beverage packaging

What would a world look like without plastic? It’s a question that’s difficult to answer, because the material everywhere. That’s the same for the beverage industry: while there may now be plenty of other formats for consumers to choose from, plastic is still an ever-present force.

Can the beverage industry move completely away from plastic bottles - and how could we transform this idea into reality?

Monster Beverage's Margins Are Looking Healthier Despite Recent Hiccups

Monster Beverage may have missed Wall Street's Q1 revenue expectations, but the company is set for growth with strong demand for its energy drinks. Deutsche Bank notes a positive turn in margin trends, thanks to smart supply chain tactics and solid gross margins. This upbeat outlook bumped the full-year EPS forecast to $1.91 from $1.85, and raised Monster's stock price target from $66 to $68. By improving its margins after early setbacks, Monster demonstrates a robust recovery, proven by a 2.3% stock price rise, signaling investor trust.

Can Korean pear juice really help a hangover?

Korean pear juice is exactly what it says on the tin. “Korean pear juice comes from the crisp, round fruit marketed as Asian or nashi pear,” says Jennie Norton, a registered dietitian and nutritionist at Vegan Wins. “The juice is approximately 88% water and tastes mildly sweet. It does contain some vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, and small amounts of potassium and polyphenol antioxidants.”

Citrus News 🍊

Brazil 2025-2026 Forecast 314.60M boxes

• The 2025-2026 orange crop forecast for São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais predicts a significant increase in production.

• Research suggests a 36.27% rise to 314.60 million boxes, driven by favorable climate and management practices.

• It seems likely that regional variations, like an 80.3% increase in Triângulo Mineiro, will impact overall growth.

• The evidence leans toward improved yields, though challenges like greening disease may affect drop rates.

South African citrus executive lifts the veil on tariff issues

South African government and growers can come together to overcome imminent challenges, says the CGA’s Boitshoko Ntshabele. Working in tandem, the South African government and the country’s citrus industry can identify and capitalise on new market opportunities, overcome trade barriers, and ensure that its fresh produce continues to meet international standards.

This is the view of South African Citrus Association (CGA) chief executive Boitshoko Ntshabele, who recently concluded a series of meeting with growers across the country.

"Latin American organic oranges join South African supply"

Citrus has faced competition in recent years, particularly from exotic fruits like mangoes and kiwis. "At the same time, we have seen a significant increase in juicers at retail, and organic oranges appear to be benefiting from this trend. We are actively working to promote this positive development among retail customers."

Research Worth Reading 🔬

Citrus Tree of the Future Still Years Away

Not surprisingly, the focus of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) centers on providing growers with help to overcome huanglongbing (HLB) disease.

CRDF President Morgan McKenna Porter believes that help will best come with the development of the “tree of the future.” She says that tree does not have to be completely resistant to citrus greening. As long as the tree tolerates the disease, produces a steady crop and doesn’t experience fruit drop, it would provide long-term hope for Florida’s citrus industry.

Molecular docking, DFT insights and biological activities of Citrus paradisi peel essential oils extracted by conventional and emerging superheated steam extraction

Overall, SHSE proved to be a more efficient extraction technique, yielding CPEOs with enhanced biological activities compared to conventional methods, offering a promising alternative for industrial applications.

A biorefinery approach for the simultaneous obtention of essential oils, organic acids and polyphenols from citrus peels: Phytochemical characterization and bioactive potential

Principal component analysis correlated the in vitro bioactivities with each compound and citrus type, underscoring the potential of citrus peels as a cost-effective, sustainable source of value-added compounds with tailored commercial applications.

Use of Quince (Cydonia oblonga Mill.) as Artificial Coloring and Flavoring Substitute in Functional Soft Candy (Lokum) Production

Microbiological stability was maintained throughout the 12-week storage period. Quince pulp improved the springiness and overall textural profile of the lokum. These findings highlight quince’s potential as a natural alternative to artificial additives in developing healthy, functional confectionery.