Natural Dyes, Hemp Products and Spices... What Are the Key Ingredients for 2026?

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Juice News 🧃

Behind Olipop’s ‘Soda Stories’ campaign

Olipop's 'Soda Stories' campaign features testimonials starting with a supermarket deli ticket tear and a voice-over by co-founder Ben Goodwin, evoking nostalgia. The campaign highlights the brand's modern soda in a retro light. Goodwin's involvement in the series adds a personal touch, emphasizing the brand's unique appeal and connecting with consumers through storytelling and sentimentality.

New natural food dye approved as FDA pressures industry to drop Red Dye No. 3

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new naturally derived food dye, marking progress in eliminating petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the US food system. This approval aligns with the FDA's commitment to promoting natural alternatives and reducing reliance on artificial additives like Red Dye No. 3.

The Senate Appropriations Committee Approved Legislation to Ban Hemp THC Products

The Senate Appropriations Committee has passed a bill that could severely impact the hemp industry by proposing a ban on consumable hemp products containing any detectable THC. This move has raised concerns among hemp industry stakeholders about the potential negative consequences on the market.

AG Barr buys majority stake in functional beverage brand The Turmeric Co

AG Barr, the Scottish beverage company famous for Irn-Bru, has purchased a majority share in Innate-Essence Limited, the parent company of The Turmeric Co.

UK: Innocent launches orange and apple juice PMPs

Innocent has introduced 750ml price-marked packs of orange and apple juice at £2.49, initially available at Co-op Wholesale before expanding to other convenience and symbol stores.

Digestive Health Drinks Market Dominated by North America

The Digestive Health Drinks Market is projected to grow significantly, with an expected size of US$ 49.0 billion by 2033, showing a CAGR of 6.1% from 2023's US$ 27.1 billion. This growth trend indicates a rising demand for digestive health products, particularly in North America.

Citrus News 🍊

Orange juice prices reached a new five-month high in the raw material futures market

Orange juice prices surged to a five-month high in the raw material futures market due to U.S. President Donald Trump imposing tariffs on Brazil, the largest orange producer globally.

Argentinian lemon gains ground in Europe after early exit from Spain and Turkey

Argentina's 2025 citrus season is seeing stable volumes and prices in Europe, amidst increasing costs and export reconfiguration. With volumes similar to the previous year, Argentina's lemon industry is gaining ground in Europe following early exits from Spain and Turkey. This shift highlights opportunities for Argentina to strengthen its presence in the European market.

Research Worth Reading 🔬

Utilization of Fruit Juice Processing Wastes as Prebiotic Ingredients in Probiotic Yogurt: Effects

Fruit juice processing wastes like apricot, peach, apple, and grape pomace were studied as prebiotic ingredients in probiotic yogurt. The inclusion of these pomaces resulted in notable increases in microbial short-chain fatty acid production, indicating their potential as prebiotic sources. This research highlights the feasibility of utilizing fruit processing by-products to enhance the prebiotic content of dairy products like yogurt.

Comparing the impact of high pressure, pulsed electric field and thermal treatments on the quality attributes of raspberry juice

High-pressure, pulsed electric field, and thermal treatments significantly impact the quality attributes of raspberry juice, affecting its anthocyanin content, vitamin C levels, and volatile aroma compounds. These treatments can alter the sensory properties and nutritional value of the juice, highlighting the importance of selecting the appropriate processing method to preserve desired qualities.

Discovery and molecular identification of a new orthophasmavirus in the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri)

DcBV2 was fully sequenced and represents a new Orthophasmavirus species. It is transmitted vertically and possibly horizontally, and appears to compete with CLas in ACPs. These findings lay the foundation for further exploration of DcBV2’s potential in HLB management.