Danone has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Huel, a prominent provider of complete, nutritionally balanced meal solutions. This acquisition aligns with Danone's Renew Danone strategy and aims to bolster its position in the functional nutrition sector. By incorporating Huel, Danone seeks to expand its portfolio into the rapidly growing Complete Nutrition market, thereby enhancing its overall product offerings in this area.

SLMG Beverages is considering a price hike due to rising costs linked to the Middle East, while facing intensified competition from Campa Cola. The company indicates that these cost pressures are affecting its pricing strategies, particularly as competition from Reliance Industries restricts its ability to adjust prices. The market dynamics are creating challenges for SLMG in maintaining profitability amidst these external pressures.

Victory Holdings has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Dunn & Groux Beverage Holdings, positioning itself to enter the functional beverage market, which is valued at over $190 billion. This acquisition aligns with Victory Holdings' strategy to expand its portfolio in the beverage sector. The transaction is expected to enhance their market presence and leverage growth opportunities within the rapidly evolving beverage industry.

Del Monte has maintained its position as the leading juice brand in South Korea for the 28th consecutive year, according to a report by ChosunBiz. The brand, owned by Lotte Chilsung Beverages, continues to dominate the juice category, reflecting its strong market presence and consumer preference. This achievement underscores Del Monte's enduring reputation and influence in the South Korean beverage market.

Italian industry experts have established Liquid Ventures, a venture builder and investment platform dedicated to low- and no-alcohol beverages. This initiative aims to capitalize on the growing market for non-alcoholic options, reflecting a broader trend within the beverage industry. Liquid Ventures seeks to support innovative brands and products in this segment, leveraging the expertise of its founders, including former Campari CEO.

Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company has launched a new clean-label Carrot Juice, which is now available in 32oz and 56oz bottles at ShopRite stores located in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. This product is part of a broader rollout, with plans for additional grocery store availability in the near future. The introduction of this carrot juice aligns with the company's focus on high-quality, natural beverage options.

A new study indicates that 100% orange juice can help moderate blood sugar spikes, leading experts to emphasize the distinction between natural sugars found in fruit juices and added sugars. This finding contributes to the ongoing discussion regarding the health impacts of different types of sugars in diets, particularly in relation to blood glucose management. The study's results may influence future dietary recommendations.

Fresno State engineering students have developed a new robotic hand designed to transform citrus harvesting. This innovation aims to improve efficiency and reduce labor costs in the citrus industry. The robotic hand mimics human dexterity, allowing it to selectively pick fruit without damaging the trees or other fruits. This advancement could significantly impact the agricultural sector, particularly in regions reliant on citrus production.

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Citrus canker, caused by Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri, significantly impacts citrus production. Research highlights Pseudomonas parafulva SAPEU-1 as a key modulator of the citrus phyllosphere microbiome. This bacterium can reshape the microbial community, potentially suppressing the growth of Xcc. The study suggests that leveraging beneficial microbes like SAPEU-1 could offer a novel strategy for managing citrus canker and improving crop resilience.

Spirodiclofen resistance levels in female Brevipalpus yothersi were found to vary geographically within the Brazilian citrus belt, showing higher resistance in the central region. The study also identified sublethal effects of spirodiclofen, including reduced oviposition and other reproductive impacts. These findings highlight the need for ongoing monitoring of resistance levels to inform pest management strategies in citrus orchards.

Accurate and timely diagnosis of citrus diseases is crucial for minimizing economic losses in global agriculture. This study presents an optimized hybrid feature space that combines handcrafted blue-green-red color moments with deep convolutional descriptors. The proposed method aims to enhance the efficiency of citrus disease diagnosis, thereby supporting better management practices and potentially improving crop yields in the citrus industry.

UC ANR researchers are seeking volunteers for focus groups in Riverside, Oakland, and Fresno to gauge consumer attitudes towards a bioengineered crop pesticide designed to control the Asian citrus psyllid. This initiative aims to assess public perception of using bioengineered pest control methods to protect citrus trees from this invasive pest, which poses significant risks to citrus production.