Tractor Beverage Company received four 2026 FABI Awards for its organic craft Haymaker beverage, which includes the prestigious "FABI Favorite" honor. The awards recognize the company's innovative approach to ready-to-drink apple cider vinegar beverages. The accolades highlight the product's quality and appeal within the beverage industry, showcasing its success and the growing trend of organic beverage options among consumers.

Sprite has undergone a brand refresh that includes a sharpened logomark and a vertical flip of the logo on its cans. The redesign also reintroduces the iconic "Lymon" symbol, enhancing the visual appeal of the product. This updated branding aims to create a more engaging and vibrant look, aligning with consumer preferences for eye-catching packaging in the beverage market.

Olipop, established in 2018 by Ben Goodwin, is a prominent player in the functional beverage market, focusing on flavor innovation to sustain growth and market leadership. The brand's nostalgic and refreshing soda alternatives have achieved significant popularity, surpassing sales of major competitors such as Coca-Cola and Pepsi. Olipop emphasizes gut health while delivering enjoyable beverage options to consumers.

Solar Foods has launched the Solein Protein Drink, utilizing its innovative gas-derived ingredient. This product aims to capitalize on the rapidly expanding protein beverage market, which is recognized as the fastest-growing segment in the protein industry. The introduction of Solein highlights Solar Foods' commitment to exploring sustainable protein sources and addressing the increasing consumer demand for alternative protein options in the beverage sector.

Two adult Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) samples have tested positive for Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas) in two counties along the central coast this month. One sample was collected from a residential property in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, while the other was found in a different location. These detections indicate the ongoing threat of Huanglongbing (HLB) disease to local citrus crops.

Florida citrus officials are enhancing marketing initiatives to boost fresh fruit sales as growers work to recover from significant winter freeze losses and persistent declines in production. These efforts aim to support the citrus industry in regaining stability and improving sales, addressing the challenges faced by growers in the aftermath of adverse weather conditions that have impacted their yields and overall market performance.

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The genus Citrus, particularly orange peels, has been utilized in traditional medicine systems across cultures, including Chinese and Western practices. This review highlights recent advancements in the phytochemistry and pharmacology of orange peels, emphasizing their sustainable utilization. It discusses the bioactive compounds present in orange peels and their potential health benefits, contributing to the growing interest in natural products for medicinal purposes.