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30.08.2018

US citrus fruits 2018 summary: citrus utilized production down 20 percent, value down 7

Citrus utilized production for the 2017-18 season totaled 6.13 million tons, down 20 percent from the 2016-17 season and 66 percent lower than the record high production of 17.8 million tons for the 1997-98 season. Florida accounted for 36 percent of total United States citrus production; California totaled 59 percent, and Texas and Arizona produced the remaining 5 percent.

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24.08.2018

Polish apple growers expect record harvest

In marketing year 2018/19 FAS Warsaw expects that Polish apple producers will see a record-level harvest. Post forecasts Poland’s apple production to reach 4.0 million metric tons, a 43-percent increase from marketing year 2017/18.

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20.08.2018

Brazilian orange juice: By 2018/19, inventory should be the second smallest since 1988/89

Despite the positive ending stock scenario in July (referring to the 2017/18 crop), CitrusBR (Brazilian Association of Citrus Exporters) estimates a tight carry over for orange juice by June 2019…

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17.08.2018

European retail in 2018

GfK has carried out a comprehensive analysis of the European retail scene in 32 European countries.

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16.08.2018

The legalization of medicinal cannabis products will stimulate the use of marijuana extract CBD in drinks

Following the news that medicinal cannabis products are to be legalized, Aleksandrina Yotova, Consumer Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view on the likely impact in the drinks market:

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02.08.2018

Functional food and drink brands should study generation gap to launch suitable formats

Consumers usually prefer food and drink formats over pills or tablets for the delivery of health enhancing ingredients. However, this preference for formats is not consistent across all age groups.

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18.07.2018

FCOJ exports hit the highest volume in 7 seasons

The 2017/18 Brazilian season of juice shipments finished in June with high volumes. As for FCOJ Equivalent (volume equivalent to concentrate juice), the total exported was the highest since the 2009/10 crop, while for NFC (not-from-concentrate-fresh juice), the amount hit a record.

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13.07.2018

Florida citrus forecast July 2018, all orange unchanged from June

The 2017-2018 Florida all orange forecast released today by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is unchanged this month at 45.0 million boxes. The total is comprised of 19.0 million boxes of non-Valencia oranges (early, midseason, and Navel varieties) and 26.0 million boxes of Valencia oranges.

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28.06.2018

Mintel predicts the future of ‘new retail’

The future of Asia-Pacific’s retail landscape will force a fundamental change in the way Asian companies are structured, managed and do business.

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21.06.2018

Opportunities exist for cold-brew producers to tap young and older consumers

The craft beer boom, which is primarily driven by younger consumers, is having spill-over effects on other industries, including the coffee sector. Within the sector, cold-brew coffee is gaining popularity. However, given its unique taste profile and perceived health benefits, opportunities exist for cold-brew producers to appeal to…

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19.06.2018

Brazilian inventories may be critical again by June/19

The smaller crop forecast for the Brazilian citrus belt in 2018/19 (São Paulo and Triângulo Mineiro), at 288.29 million 40.8-kilo boxes (almost 30 % lower than the 2017/18 season), should result in critical inventories at processors from São Paulo State on June 30 2019.

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14.06.2018

We’ll pay extra for more protein, say South American consumers

Nearly two thirds of shoppers in South America are willing to pay extra for a food or beverage product that is higher in protein, according to a survey commissioned by Arla Foods Ingredients.

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07.06.2018

Brazil: Inventories may be critical again by June 2019; growers interrupt harvesting in SP

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17.05.2018

New Zealand horticulture reaches new height at $8.8 billion

New Zealand horticulture had another record breaking year in 2017. The industry was valued at $8.8 billion, up $100 million from 2016, and the total value of exports was close to $5.12 billion, up $14 million from the year before.

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17.05.2018

Florida Citrus Forecast May 2018, Maturity Test Results and Fruit Size

The 2017-2018 Florida all orange forecast released today by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is 45.0 million boxes, down slightly from the April forecast. The total includes of 19.0 million boxes of non-Valencia oranges (early, midseason, and Navel varieties) and 26.0 million boxes of Valencia oranges.

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17.05.2018

Fundecitrus estimates 18/19 crop almost 30 % smaller and surpises the sector

On Wednesday, May 9, Fundecitrus (Citrus Defense Fund) released new estimates for the 2018/19 season, reducing production in the citrus belt (São Paulo State and Triângulo Mineiro) by 27.6 % compared to that in the previous crop.

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14.05.2018

2018/2019 Orange Crop Forecast for São Paulo and West-Southwest of Minas Gerais Citrus Belt

The 2018/2019 orange crop forecast published on May 09, 2018 by Fundecitrus, in cooperation with Markestrat, FEA-RP/USP and FCAV/Unesp1 is of 288.29 million boxes of 40.8 kg each. This total includes:

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04.05.2018

Tahiti lime average ist he 2nd highest for a month

Opposite to the expected by agents, tahiti lime supply has been controlled in São Paulo State, and quotes, underpinned at higher levels.

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26.04.2018

Fermentation makes a comeback in the West riding on health and sensory benefits

Fermentation, a practice stretching back more than 10,000 years of human history, employs beneficial microorganisms for enriching and preserving food ingredients.

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18.04.2018

Crushing slows down in SP; 18/19 activities should start in May

The crushing pace of the 2017/18 oranges has been slow at processors from São Paulo State. Currently, only one plant of the large-sized processors is operating (in Araraquara), receiving early oranges, both purchased through contract and in the spot market…

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12.04.2018

Orange production forecast update for the 2017-2018 season of Sao Paulo and West-Southwest of Minas Gerais Citrus Belt

The 2017-2018 orange production final estimate for the São Paulo and West-Southwest of Minas Gerais Citrus Belt, published on April 10, 2018 by Fundecitrus – Fund for Citrus Protection, carried out in cooperation with Markestrat…

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23.03.2018

One fifth of European food and drink launches featured a texture descriptor in 2017

Texture continues its rise to becoming a central feature of food and drink innovation. According to new research from Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD), 20 % of food and drink launches in Europe in 2017 had a texture description, up from 17 % the previous year.

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19.03.2018

UK water drinks approach 4,000 million litres

UK consumption of water drinks rose 7 % in 2017 to nearly 4,000 million litres, with a retail value of £3.1 billion, according to a new report from global food and drink experts Zenith.

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08.03.2018

Non-thermal processing market for food worth 1,224.2 Million USD by 2022

The market is estimated to be valued at USD 818.6 Million in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 1,224.2 Million by 2022…

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01.03.2018

Majority of consumers prefer to buy environmentally sustainable products

Social responsibility has been a growing trend in the FMCG market in recent years as manufacturers, suppliers, brands and consumers strive to limit the negative economic, social and political effects caused by their actions. It is increasingly driven by consumers’ desire to live a more ethical lifestyle that they believe benefits their personal wellbeing, says leading data and analytics company, GlobalData.

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22.02.2018

Young Germans want more flavoured dairy drinks

Turmeric latte, or “golden milk”, was 2017’s dairy-based sensation. The golden-hued drink featured on menus of trendy cafés, and also emerged in chilled packaged formats. According to Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD), hot beverage launches in Europe containing turmeric have more than quadrupled since 2013, growing by 359 % between 2013 and 2017.

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19.02.2018

Brazil: Larger crop may recover juice inventories

New estimates for the 2017/18 orange production in the citrus belt (São Paulo and Triângulo Mineiro) may affect ending stocks of the season, on June 30, 2018. Data released by CitrusBR (Brazilian Association of Citrus Exporters) indicate that the larger orange harvest may more than double the juice volume held by processing companies in São Paulo, compared to the same period last season.

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15.02.2018

Ready-to-drink coffee consumption reaches 5.5 billion litres

Global consumption of ready-to-drink coffee reached 5,500 million litres in 2017, a 19 % increase since 2012, according to a new report from global food and drink experts Zenith. Further growth is forecast, with sales expected to exceed 6,600 million litres in 2022.

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15.02.2018

Global inventories of Brazilian orange juice in December 31, 2017

The survey conducted by independent auditing firms with each of CitrusBR associate member companies and consolidated by external auditing ascertained that global inventories of Brazilian orange juice, converted into Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice Equivalent (FCOJ 66° Brix) at CitrusBR associate members’ facilities on December 31, 2017, amounted to 702,981 tons.

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25.01.2018

727 food and drink acquisitions in 2017

2017 was another record year for food and drink industry transactions, with 727 registered in the bevblog.net mergers and acquisitions database, an average of almost 14 each week.

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15.01.2018

Orange and juice availability may be limited in 2018/19

After the large output in 2017/18, supply may be limited again in the 2018/19 season in São Paulo State and Triângulo Mineiro. With unfavorable weather during the fruitlet settlement in the first flowering event (the main event), which would become fruits in the next season, losses were observed in three of the four main citrus producing regions in São Paulo.

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11.01.2018

Turkey Citrus Annual Report 2017

Turkey produced 4.3 million MT of citrus, including orange, lemon, mandarin, and grapefruit in MY 2016/17.

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04.01.2018

2017/18 output is higher, but demand from the industry underpins values

Although production in the current crop (2017/18) has increased, orange prices in São Paulo kept at firm levels in 2017 in the industry and in natura segments, underpinned by higher demand from citrus processors.

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19.12.2017

GFK Gobal Study “decision factors” on what to eat and drink

We asked 23,000 consumers online in 17 countries how important certain factors are, from a given list, when deciding what to eat or drink.

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19.12.2017

Australia – Citrus Annual

Fresh orange production is estimated at 480,000 metric tons (MT) in 2017/18. Australia is a counter- seasonal exporter of mainly Navel oranges to north-Asian markets such as China and Japan while the United States exports Navel oranges during Australia’s off-season

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12.12.2017

Sugar concerns dilute Australia’s carbonated soft drink sales: Volume sales forecast to see a decline of 2.3 % in 2017

The carbonated soft drink (CSD) sector in Australia is facing continued pressure amid consumer concerns about sugar. New research from global market intelligence agency Mintel reveals that total volume sales of Australia’s CSD category are expected to see a 2.3 % decline in 2017.

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23.11.2017

First acquisition proposals for Brazilian oranges from the 2018/19 crop start to be reported

The first acquisition proposals for oranges from the 2018/19 crop have started to be reported in the market of São Paulo State. Occasionally, large-sized processors have demonstrated interest in trades around 20.00 BRL per 40.8-kilo box, harvested and delivered at the processor.

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16.11.2017

Brazilian exports revenue can hit a record

The increasing demand from the European Union for fresh fruits might be an opportunity for the revenue obtained with Brazilian exportations to be a record in 2019. Cepea’s Hortifruti Brasil magazine evaluates how is the European market for eight fruits (banana, tahiti lime, apple, papaya, mango, melon, watermelon and grape) and explores opportunities to increase […]

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16.11.2017

Schweppes has announced a new range of premium tonic water in the face of competition from Fever-Tree, says GlobalData

Joe Hutson, a consumer analyst from GlobalData reports that “The evolving market has enabled Schweppes’ rival Fever-Tree to experience vast growth in 2017”. UK revenues doubled to almost £33.6m, while Schweppes’ retail sales fell 6 %. Fever-Tree saw 76 % gross profit growth in the UK during this period, with sales…

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10.11.2017

Florida Citrus November forecast: maturity test results and fruit size

The 2017-2018 Florida all orange forecast released by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is 50.0 million boxes, down 4.00 million boxes from the October forecast. If realized, this forecast will be 27 percent less than last season’s production and the least since the 1945-1946 season of 49.0 million boxes.

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13.10.2017

Florida Citrus October forecast: all orange production down 21 percent

The 2017-2018 Florida all orange forecast released today by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is 54.0 million boxes, 21 percent less than last season’s final production.

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28.09.2017

New updated edition of the Orange Book out now

Freshly updated with the latest market data and new illustrations, the Orange Book presents new findings on vitamin C retention and optimized pasteurization temperatures, along with…

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28.09.2017

Global juice concentrate market: snapshot

Stiff competition prevails in the global juice concentrate market and based on product differentiation few companies are gaining competitive advantage over others.

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21.09.2017

Consumers spend $181 billion annually on beverages in foodservice

Findings from Technomic Inc.’s 2017 Away-From-Home Beverage Study indicate that nonalcohol beverages are a large and growing part of the foodservice industry.

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19.09.2017

Hurricane Irma may have damaged groves in Florida

Hurricane Irma, which hit Florida on September 10, should damage the local citrus groves. Since it reached a wide area, all citrus producing regions should be affected, mainly central and southwestern state.

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14.09.2017

Citrus update from Florida

All major citrus growing regions in Florida were indeed affected by Hurricane Irma which devastated our state for more than 24 hours September 10th and 11th.

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06.09.2017

Brazilian citrus market: Processors work at full capacity and harvesting should continue until early 2018

The pace of orange crushing in São Paulo State was in full swing in August, with eleven large-sized processors in operation. Still, agents from processors consulted by Cepea claimed that factories were operating at full capacity, due to high production in the citrus belt.

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04.09.2017

USDA: Citrus fruits 2017 summary

Citrus utilized production for the 2016-17 season totaled 7.77 million tons, down 11 percent from the 2015-16 season and 56 percent lower than the record high production of 17.8 million tons for the 1997-98 season.

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28.08.2017

Glass packaging demand growth: The market trusts glass

Glass packaging production in Europe grew by 2.9 % in volume (Tonnes) and by 2.1 % in unit terms in 2016 according to data published today by the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE).

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24.08.2017

Healthy lifestyles a growing focus for consumers in Southeast Asia: 75 % of Indonesian consumers aim to have a healthier diet in 2017

The growing appeal of leading healthy lifestyles has made its way to consumers in Southeast Asia and it seems the cornerstone of maintaining this is by following a healthy diet and exercise regime.

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