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🍎 For those that caught the wrong link in apple juice recall in yesterday’s edition… here is the correct one!

On Monday 8 July, Carlsberg announced it had reached an agreement to acquire Britvic​ with the company’s Board​, clinching the deal with an offer of £3.3bn ($4.23bn).

Today, Britvic announced that shareholders have added their voice of approval to the deal. Around 165 million votes – 99.7% of those cast – were in favor of the transaction. A total of 83% of Britvic shareholders were in agreement.

With all the current buzz around brand collaborations, experts highlight what factors to consider when embarking on a licensing partnership.

“I would say to consider your customer,” BEAM’s Singh says. “Would your customer truly enjoy this partnership and collaboration? Would they think it’s fun and unique even if it took them a second to warm up to it? Or would there be too big of a disconnect? After that step I would think about how to make the collaboration feel fun, cohesive, and truly ingrained into your brand and products.”

The DRS in Slovakia is established and successfully run by the DRS Administrator, a non-profit entity founded by the Consortium of beverage producers’ and retail associations based on the license granted by the Ministry of Environment. Since its launch in 2022, the DRS has achieved significant results in improving the collection and recycling of single use beverage packaging, exceeding legal targets and bringing the collection rate for this waste stream to above 90% already in 2023, many years ahead of the mandatory EU targets.

"We heard from our more health-conscious consumers that they wanted a zero-sugar juice option that didn't compromise on flavor, and the options currently in the juice and refrigerated aisles just weren't delivering on that ask," said Scott Utke, Chief Marketing Officer at Welch's. "Our team worked tirelessly to innovate a line of zero-sugar juices that are bursting with the bold, fruit flavors Welch's is known for, and we believe this new line is a game-changer for consumers who are mindful about the choices they are making when it comes to sugar."

Recyclable HDPE Drink Carton Fuels Circularity

The recyclable, 100% high-density polyethylene (HDPE) ReZorce beverage carton from UK-based Zotefoams has earned a prestigious 2024 German Packaging Award and been shortlisted in the Reuters Sustainability Awards 2024 competition.

The cartons, which may be made with up to 100% recycled HDPE, are curbside recyclable. Thus, the ReZorce material meets the requirements of the European Union Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations for increased recycled content and recyclability.

The Rio Grande, a crucial water source for our citrus growers, is experiencing historically low levels, exacerbating the stress on our water supply. This situation is not only jeopardizing the current citrus crop but also threatening the long-term sustainability of our orchards.

President Dale Murden stated, “Our citrus growers are facing unprecedented challenges due to the lack of water. Without immediate action and support, the citrus industry in South Texas is at risk of significant economic losses, affecting not only the growers but also the entire supply chain and local communities.”

As Citrus Business Developer, Bekah McMurrain will support the rapid growth of our company by expanding established programs and developing new initiatives with leading food retailers in the Southeast US. Bekah brings almost 10 years of experience in agriculture, including 5 years in the citrus industry, along with a strong background in produce, protein, and dairy.

According to Sérgio Negrão, CEO and one of the founders of the exporter Jagrao in Brazil, "The state of São Paulo is going through a severe drought. There are many fires, especially fires in sugar cane plantations. These are a real powder keg. The fire spreads to other plantations, such as limes, oranges, etc., and has also caused many accidents. We urgently need rain."

The results suggest that the use of supplemental LED light to extend the day length may increase plant growth during the short winter days, but the effects are limited under low-temperature conditions.

The development of novel functional thickened drinks tailored for older adults could provide a safer swallowing and improved vitamin D3 intake.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of two different pretreatments, freeze-thaw and pulsed electric field (PEF), at two different levels on the kinetics of conventional and ultrasound-assisted drying of orange peels. Moreover, the impact of these pretreatments and the two types of drying on the final structure of the dried product was also assessed.

University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension agent Mongi Zekri recently discussed numerous ways growers can enhance their nutrient programs for better tree and fruit performance.

In this era, non-thermal processing techniques are trending for retaining the nutrition and stability of juice. The old plasma (CP)-treated kiwifruit juice had better nutritional, bioactive compounds, and sensory attributes than the thermally treated juice. Further, the CP-treated juice had higher flowability and lower viscosity, making it ideal for juice processing. The conclusions drawn suggest that CP processing is a better alternative for processing kiwifruit juice than thermal processing.`