Fruit concentrates are becoming much more than ingredients for juice production.For food manufacturers and product developers, 100% fruit concentrates and concentrated fruit bases can become powerful formulation tools, providing fruit solids, natural fruit sugars, acidity, flavour and characteristic fruit profiles within a concentrated ingredient.At BAOR...
What if the fruit in a gummy was more than just a flavour?Fruit gummies are often developed using sugars, glucose syrups, acids, colours, flavours and a relatively small amount of fruit ingredients.But there is another way to approach the formulation.At BAOR Products, we have developed...
How to Use 100% Fruit Concentrated Lemonade as a Base for Hydration DrinksHydration drinks do not have to start with water, sugar, acid and flavour.They can start with fruit.At BAOR Products, we have developed a 100% fruit concentrated lemonade that can be used not only...
Apple forecast 2026The 2026/27 European apple season is developing with a clear contrast between Spain and the rest of the European market.According to the latest forecasts presented at Prognosfruit 2026, apple production across the European Union is expected to fall significantly this season, while Spain...
Prebiotic or probiotic?The functional beverage market is moving beyond vitamins, minerals and sugar reduction.Consumers increasingly associate beverages with digestive wellness, daily nutrition and added functionality. This is creating new opportunities for manufacturers, but also considerable technical and regulatory challenges.Adding fibre is relatively simple. Developing a...
Spanish Lemon Crop Forecast 2026/2027: Lower Fino Production Could Tighten Industrial SupplySpain’s 2026/2027 lemon season is expected to deliver less fruit than the previous campaign, particularly for the Fino or Primofiori variety.However, preliminary regional forecasts show substantial differences between Spain’s main production areas. While the...
What is Natural Fruit Sugar (and Deionized Concentrate)?Fruit sugar in its simplest form is the naturally occurring carbohydrates found in whole fruits like apples, pears, grapes, and oranges.However, in industrial applications, using raw fruit juice as a sweetener can introduce unwanted colors, strong flavors, or...
Climate is rapidly becoming one of the primary drivers of the global fruit industry. While supply and demand remain fundamental fruit concentrates market factors, large-scale weather events can significantly disrupt fruit availability, quality, and pricing. Current international climate forecasts suggest that El Niño is likely to...
Strawberry remains one of the most popular fruit flavours in the bakery and pastry industry. From fruit-filled croissants to cake toppings and premium pastry products, manufacturers require ingredients that deliver authentic fruit flavour, attractive colour and consistent performance throughout the year. Strawberry concentrate provides an efficient...
Pomegranate is one of the most complex —and often misunderstood— raw materials in the juice and concentrate industry. Not all pomegranates are the same, and choosing the wrong variety can directly impact color, flavor, yield, and even the stability of the final product. In this article,...
