Regulation & Policy

FDA/USDA rules, tariffs, taxes, and legislation affecting the juice and beverage industry.

Regulation & Policy

Aug 14, 2026

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3 min read

GRAS Overhaul Impacts Flavor, Not Juice

BodyArmor In Full Focus for Coca-Cola, and Key Points Manufacturers Need to Know about PPWR.

Jan van Iperen

Regulation & Policy

FDA Finalizes Rule to Modernize Standards for Pasteurized Orange Juice

Jul 20, 2026

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5 min read

FDA Finalizes Rule to Modernize Standards for Pasteurized Orange Juice

Study Finds Artificial Colors Negatively Impact Consumer Purchases, and Do You Need 'Period Juice'? New Drinks for That Time of the Month.

Jan van Iperen

Regulation & Policy

Final Notice on Revised Orange Juice Grading Standards

Jul 6, 2026

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4 min read

Final Notice on Revised Orange Juice Grading Standards

Carbonated Soft Drink Market Aligns with Consumer Trends, and 7 Flavor Trends Expected to Impact US Beverages by 2027.

Jan van Iperen

Regulation & Policy

Georgia Plans Nationwide Ban on Plastic Beverage Bottles

Mar 13, 2026

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4 min read

Georgia Plans Nationwide Ban on Plastic Beverage Bottles

And Italian-Japanese Partnership in the Citrus Juice Industry.

Jan van Iperen

Regulation & Policy

Trump Launches New Tariff Probes as Dole and Importers Seek Billions in Refunds

Mar 12, 2026

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8 min read

Trump Launches New Tariff Probes as Dole and Importers Seek Billions in Refunds

And Amyris Installs New Production Line in Brazil for Precision-Fermented Ingredients.

Jan van Iperen

Regulation & Policy

Global Sugar Consumption Declines Due to Weight-Loss Drugs and Beverage Taxes

Feb 9, 2026

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9 min read

Global Sugar Consumption Declines Due to Weight-Loss Drugs and Beverage Taxes

And NewTree Fruit Company and CeBev LLC Partner to Reduce Sugar in U.S. School Lunches. 👏🏻

Jan van Iperen

Regulation & Policy

Juice Recall in 24 States Sparks Highest Risk Warning from FDA

Feb 5, 2026

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8 min read

Juice Recall in 24 States Sparks Highest Risk Warning from FDA

And Willie Nelson's THC Beverage Grows into an $80 Million Business.

Jan van Iperen

Regulation & Policy

WHO Urges Increased Taxes on Sugary Drinks and Alcohol to Save Lives

Jan 13, 2026

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10 min read

WHO Urges Increased Taxes on Sugary Drinks and Alcohol to Save Lives

And the Chief Marketing Officer of Jumex shares her approach to the U.S. Juice Market Opportunity.

Jan van Iperen

Regulation & Policy

Florida Citrus Growers Grateful for $30M USDA Purchase

Nov 25, 2025

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6 min read

Florida Citrus Growers Grateful for $30M USDA Purchase

And Alico Inc. Reports $147 Million Loss with 25% Drop in Citrus Harvest.

Jan van Iperen

Regulation & Policy

Florida Citrus Commission Temporarily Eases Maturity Standards for Processing Oranges and Grapefruit

Nov 3, 2025

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6 min read

Florida Citrus Commission Temporarily Eases Maturity Standards for Processing Oranges and Grapefruit

And Pepsi Bottler Varun Beverages Explores Soft Alcohol Sales in African Markets

Jan van Iperen

Regulation & Policy

Coca-Cola to Reduce Calories by 30% in Mexican Drinks Due to Tax Hikes

Oct 20, 2025

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6 min read

Coca-Cola to Reduce Calories by 30% in Mexican Drinks Due to Tax Hikes

Energy Drinks Lead Convenience Store Sales Surge, Goldman Sachs Reports, and Organic Juice Maker Buda Juice Files for IPO.

Jan van Iperen

Regulation & Policy

FDA to Revisit Withdrawn Draft Guidance on Fruit and Vegetable Juice Color Additives

Oct 1, 2025

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3 min read

FDA to Revisit Withdrawn Draft Guidance on Fruit and Vegetable Juice Color Additives

And Chilean oranges have gained duty-free market access to Mexico, as reported by the Citrus Committee of Frutas de Chile.

Jan van Iperen

Regulation & Policy

Mexico to Increase Sugar Beverage Tax in 2026

Sep 15, 2025

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2 min read

Mexico to Increase Sugar Beverage Tax in 2026

And CDFA Releases 2025/2026 California Mandarin Crop Estimate.

Jan van Iperen

Regulation & Policy

Sep 11, 2025

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2 min read

A New Standard For Seedless Lemons

And Apple & Eve Juice Brand Marks 50 Years with New Look and Reduced Sugar Options.

Jan van Iperen

Regulation & Policy

USDA Citrus Fruit 2024 Summary (August 2025)

Aug 29, 2025

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5 min read

USDA Citrus Fruit 2024 Summary (August 2025)

FMO and Nafoods Group signed a 20 million USD - cooperation agreement and New, Faster Solutions Needed for Citrus Survival.

Jan van Iperen

Regulation & Policy

How Much Will the FDA's Orange Juice Rule Support US Growers?

Aug 20, 2025

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5 min read

How Much Will the FDA's Orange Juice Rule Support US Growers?

And U.S. orange juice shipments plummet as Canadians find Florida OJ hard to swallow.

Jan van Iperen

Regulation & Policy

Proposed Modernization of Orange Juice Regulations to Benefit American Growers

Aug 8, 2025

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8 min read

Proposed Modernization of Orange Juice Regulations to Benefit American Growers

And Cold pressed hemp creator aims to disrupt CBD category with Novel Foods exempt drinks.

Jan van Iperen

Regulation & Policy

New Standard Proposed for Identity of Pasteurized OJ

Aug 5, 2025

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7 min read

New Standard Proposed for Identity of Pasteurized OJ

💸 A Billion Dollar Smoothie, Tax exemption for a no-added-sugar beverage, and Luxury and Sustainability come together...

Jan van Iperen

Regulation & Policy

OJ prices jump after Trump hits Brazil with 50% tariff

Jul 10, 2025

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7 min read

OJ prices jump after Trump hits Brazil with 50% tariff

And Blood orange derivatives are taking the lead in the global beverages and aromatics market.

Jan van Iperen

Regulation & Policy

Sales of Energy Drinks to Kids to be Banned in the UK

Jul 3, 2025

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6 min read

Sales of Energy Drinks to Kids to be Banned in the UK

🧠 And Functional beverage makers Sprindrift, Jones Soda, Bloom and Brēz make moves.7

Jan van Iperen

Regulation & Policy

Law suits, a does-it-all tap, and a soda-tax that stands tall

Nov 26, 2024

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8 min read

Law suits, a does-it-all tap, and a soda-tax that stands tall

And wishing you a happy, altruistic Thanksgiving. 🙏🏻

Jan van Iperen

Regulation & Policy

FDA Sets Risk Level, as Juice Drinks Recall is Updated

Oct 23, 2024

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6 min read

FDA Sets Risk Level, as Juice Drinks Recall is Updated

Citrus growers look for state, federal aid and How F&B is reformulating for functional food and beverage trend.

Jan van Iperen

Regulation & Policy

USDA to purchase $25M in citrus from domestic producers

Oct 17, 2024

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5 min read

USDA to purchase $25M in citrus from domestic producers

And Juice Brands Fight for Fresh Appeal.

Jan van Iperen

Regulation & Policy

SA takes EU to World Trade Organisation over ‘excessive’ citrus regulations

Jul 9, 2024

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3 min read

SA takes EU to World Trade Organisation over ‘excessive’ citrus regulations

and: LA Libations' SIP program helps beverage brands find success.

Jan van Iperen

Regulation & Policy

FDA bans ingredient found in some citrus-flavored sodas

Jul 3, 2024

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4 min read

FDA bans ingredient found in some citrus-flavored sodas

and Soft drinks could be slapped with price hike to tackle obesity and diabetes crisis.

Jan van Iperen

Regulation & Policy

GRAS Overhaul Impacts Flavor, Not Juice

FDA Finalizes Rule to Modernize Standards for Pasteurized Orange Juice

Final Notice on Revised Orange Juice Grading Standards

Georgia Plans Nationwide Ban on Plastic Beverage Bottles

Trump Launches New Tariff Probes as Dole and Importers Seek Billions in Refunds

Global Sugar Consumption Declines Due to Weight-Loss Drugs and Beverage Taxes

Juice Recall in 24 States Sparks Highest Risk Warning from FDA

WHO Urges Increased Taxes on Sugary Drinks and Alcohol to Save Lives

Florida Citrus Growers Grateful for $30M USDA Purchase

Florida Citrus Commission Temporarily Eases Maturity Standards for Processing Oranges and Grapefruit

Coca-Cola to Reduce Calories by 30% in Mexican Drinks Due to Tax Hikes

FDA to Revisit Withdrawn Draft Guidance on Fruit and Vegetable Juice Color Additives

Mexico to Increase Sugar Beverage Tax in 2026

A New Standard For Seedless Lemons

USDA Citrus Fruit 2024 Summary (August 2025)

How Much Will the FDA's Orange Juice Rule Support US Growers?

Proposed Modernization of Orange Juice Regulations to Benefit American Growers

New Standard Proposed for Identity of Pasteurized OJ

OJ prices jump after Trump hits Brazil with 50% tariff

Sales of Energy Drinks to Kids to be Banned in the UK

Law suits, a does-it-all tap, and a soda-tax that stands tall

FDA Sets Risk Level, as Juice Drinks Recall is Updated

USDA to purchase $25M in citrus from domestic producers

SA takes EU to World Trade Organisation over ‘excessive’ citrus regulations

FDA bans ingredient found in some citrus-flavored sodas

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