Over 22,000 Juice Containers Recalled in 3 States

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Recall Affects Over 22,000 Juice Containers in 3 States

A regional orchard's popular retail-sold juice flavors are under scrutiny due to a recall affecting over 22,000 containers across three states. The demand for these seasonal drinks has led to increased attention on product safety and quality control measures.

Red Bull, Rauch, Ball to Build $1.5B Concord Campus, Creating 700 Jobs

Red Bull, Rauch North America, and Ball Corp. are commencing the construction of a $1.5 billion campus in Concord, which is expected to generate 700 job opportunities. This project, initially announced in 2021, signifies a significant investment in The Grounds at Concord and highlights the growth and development within the beverage industry in the region.

Släcka: Functional Beverage to Control Cravings by Entrepreneurs David Allred and Amber Lewis

Släcka is a new functional beverage designed to control cravings, created by entrepreneurs David Allred and Amber Lewis. The drink aims to help individuals manage their desire for unhealthy snacks and maintain a balanced diet.

Eastman Chemical and Doloop Introduce 100% rPET Beverage Bottle at Drinktec 2025 in Munich

Eastman Chemical and Doloop have partnered to introduce a 100% recycled PET beverage bottle at Drinktec 2025 in Munich. This collaboration aims to offer sustainable packaging solutions in the beverage industry. By leveraging Eastman's expertise in sustainable materials innovation and Doloop's PET packaging solutions, the partnership highlights a commitment to environmental sustainability and circular economy principles.

New Strategies for Kids' Drinks in Response to Tighter Regulations

Kids' CPG brands are adapting to stricter regulations by emphasizing transparency, functionality, and eco-friendly packaging. With the FDA and MAHA tightening rules, brands are focusing on these key areas to meet consumer demands for healthier and more sustainable kids' drinks.

Capol Acquires Blue Pacific Flavors to Boost Innovation in Beverage, Confectionery, and Coatings

Capol GmbH has acquired Blue Pacific Flavors to enhance innovation in beverage, confectionery, and coatings sectors. This strategic move aims to leverage Blue Pacific's expertise in natural flavors and Capol's strengths in coatings and glazes. The acquisition is expected to drive product development and market expansion in these key areas, offering new opportunities for growth and differentiation in the industry.

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Peruvian Minneola Tangelo Exports Rebound

Peruvian Minneola tangelo exports, which had been declining for seven years, saw an increase in 2025. Sergio del Castillo Valderrama, the general manager of the Peruvian Citrus Producers, played a key role in this rebound.

Impact of Satsuma Shortage

The scarcity of satsumas in the current harvest season will have significant repercussions for cold-hardy citrus producers, extending beyond production losses. Growers are facing the challenge of finding alternative solutions to mitigate the impact of the shortage on their operations and explore strategies to navigate this challenging situation effectively.

Research Worth Reading 🔬

Developing a Python Tool for Automated Citrus Leaf Area Measurement

Efficiently measuring leaf area is crucial in plant research, but traditional methods like ImageJ are labor-intensive and not easily scalable. This highlights the need for automated tools to streamline the process for high-throughput phenotyping in agriculture and plant physiology.

Analyzing Human Hand Stability for Pneumatic End Effector Design in Citrus Picking

The article discusses the integration of anthropomorphic hand technology with fruit-picking robots for agricultural automation. It focuses on stability analysis of human hand grasping to design a pneumatic muscle-driven end effector for citrus picking. This advancement in robotics aims to enhance efficiency and precision in fruit harvesting processes.

Analyzing Human Hand Stability for Pneumatic End Effector Design in Citrus Picking

The article discusses the integration of anthropomorphic hand technology with fruit-picking robots for agricultural automation. It focuses on stability analysis of human hand grasping to design a pneumatic muscle-driven end effector for citrus picking. This advancement in robotics aims to enhance efficiency and precision in fruit harvesting processes.