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,...
For decades, the beverage industry has revolved around one core driver: sugar. More sweetness. More volume. More consumption.But that model is shifting fast. Leading multinational beverage companies are now moving in a clear direction: less sugar more functionality more natural ingredients And at the center of this...
The war in Iran (which began in March 2026) is already having a visible impact on the global food industry. Not because it directly affects fruit production, but because it is putting pressure on the foundations of the entire supply chain: energy, logistics, and agricultural inputs. One...
For many years, the industrial lemon juice market has been relatively stable. Bulk lemon juice packed in drums for the food industry has typically moved around €0.70/kg depending on origin, quality and format. However, the situation is changing rapidly. For the 2026 campaign, many suppliers in Southern...
Passion fruit is one of the most demanded tropical flavors in beverages, dairy, and premium food formulations. Its intense aroma, vibrant color, and natural acidity make it ideal for industrial applications. Among the different formats available, 50°Brix passion fruit concentrate is one of the most versatile...
