Should 100% Fruit Juice Come with a Sugar Warning Label?

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Why 100% fruit juice should come with a sugar warning label

Fruit juice can contain as much or more sugar than soda or energy drinks, yet South Africa's draft regulations for food labeling do not require warning labels on juices. The article argues for the necessity of sugar warning labels on 100% fruit juice products, emphasizing the need for increased awareness of their sugar content to promote healthier consumption habits.

Function pops into soft drink category

Inulin and soluble corn fiber are key ingredients in functional soft drinks, providing digestive health benefits. These ingredients are becoming popular in the soft drink category, offering consumers a healthier beverage option.

Study finds glass bottles contain far more microplastics in drinks than plastic bottles

French researchers have found that glass bottles release a higher amount of microplastics into beverages compared to plastic or metal containers, shedding light on a previously overlooked source of microplastic contamination in drinks.

KKR Is Said to Near Buyout of Chinese Beverage Maker Dayao

KKR is close to acquiring Chinese beverage company Dayao, a significant development in the industry. This buyout showcases KKR's strategic move into the Chinese market. Investors should monitor this acquisition as it may present opportunities for partnerships or market insights.

Fruit Beverages Market 2025

The fruit beverages market is experiencing growth due to increasing consumer demand for healthy and natural drinks. Key players are focusing on product innovation, offering organic and low-sugar options to cater to health-conscious consumers. The market is also influenced by the rising popularity of functional beverages and the expansion of distribution channels to reach a wider consumer base.

Jones Soda Co. Announces Divestiture of Cannabis Beverage Business

Jones Soda Co. has announced the sale of its cannabis beverage business, including assets under the Mary Jones™ brand, to MJ Reg Disrupters LLC. The move reflects Jones' strategic focus on its core craft beverage offerings and consumer engagement.

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Research Worth Reading 🔬

Production and biochemical characterization of Pleurotus ostreatus NRC 620 laccase and evaluation of its efficacy in apple juice clarification

The Pleurotus ostreatus NRC620 laccase enzyme showed peak activity in the mushroom growth broth after 25 days at 28 °C under static conditions. Its optimal pH and temperature were found to be 3.0 and 70 °C, respectively. The enzyme retained around 68.33% and 59.61% of its activity after 2-hour incubation at 40 and 50 °C, respectively.

Niagara College beverage innovation program receives federal boost to help launch new products

Niagara College's beverage innovation program has received federal funding to support over 20 Canadian beverage companies in launching new products. The initiative aims to assist small businesses in developing and introducing innovative drinks to the market, providing a boost to the beverage industry in Canada.

Design, Construction, and Evaluation of a Combined Atmospheric Cold Plasma‐Pulsed Electric Field Spraying System for Pasteurization of Sour Cherry Juice

A novel combined atmospheric cold plasma–pulsed electric field (ACP-PEF) system was created to achieve nonthermal pasteurization of sour cherry juice.

Upcycling extraction residues from fruit waste bioactive compound recovery via fermentative and photofermentative hydrogen production

The study explores the utilization of orange peel herbal dust (OPHD) and black elderberry press cake (BEPC) from food industry by-products for bioactive compound recovery through fermentative and photofermentative hydrogen production. This research highlights the potential for upcycling extraction residues from fruit waste to generate valuable bioactive compounds, offering a sustainable approach for waste management and resource utilization in the food industry.