The 3 kg bag-in-box format for fruit juice and fruit concentrates is widely adopted across Middle Eastern food and beverage industries due to its product protection, operational efficiency, and suitability for regional supply chains. This packaging solution responds effectively to the technical, climatic, and logistical...
Thermal processing is a critical step in the industrial production of fruit-based liquid ingredients, directly affecting food safety, shelf life, physicochemical stability and final application. Among the most widely used technologies in the juice industry are HTST (High Temperature Short Time) and UHT (Ultra High...
Formulating a beverage seems easy on paper: water, juice, acid, sweetener, mix… done.In reality ( especially in industrial B2B ) things go wrong fast: unstable colors, unexpected turbidity, sediments, oxidation, pH drift, off-flavors, or products that don’t survive pasteurization. Here are the 7 mistakes I see...
We are currently in the middle of the pomegranate harvest in Spain, and for some time now this fruit has been recognized as a key ingredient in functional beverages, concentrates, and industrial juices.Global consumption of pomegranate juice has been growing at around 7% annually in...
In recent months, the international orange juice market has shown a clear shift in trend. After the record price peaks of 2023 and 2024—driven by fruit shortages and the effects of citrus greening—2025 is marked by a global drop in consumption and a significant correction...
In the juice and concentrate industry, color is more than an aesthetic feature — it’s a chemical reflection of the fruit’s life. Each shade reveals something about its ripeness, nutritional profile, and processing conditions. Understanding what lies behind those hues — deep reds, bright oranges,...
n recent years, probiotics have become a key focus in the world of healthy nutrition. These live microorganisms, when consumed in adequate amounts, provide multiple benefits to gut health and overall well-being. While most people associate probiotics with yogurts or fermented dairy, they are increasingly...
In recent years, the beverage market has undergone an unprecedented transformation. Consumers are no longer looking just to quench their thirst — they also seek added health and wellness benefits. This is how the category of functional beverages emerged, a fast-growing trend within the food...
In recent years, the food industry has been undergoing a quiet transformation driven by the demand for more efficient, sustainable, and market-adapted packaging formats. Among these changes, one stands out for its direct impact on the hospitality sector and small-scale manufacturers: the 10 kg Bag-in-Box...
Spain is one of the main apricot producers in Europe, with a significant concentration in the Region of Murcia, where both traditional and modern varieties are cultivated. Among the most well-known are Búlida, Canino, and Mitger, appreciated for their intense flavor and distinctive aroma, although...
