Functional Beverage Trends: What SIAL Paris 2026 Revealed About Tea, Ade, Protein and HydrationAfter visiting SIAL Paris this week, one theme stood out across the beverage sector: function is increasingly shaping how drinks are developed and positioned.Tea, ade-style fruit drinks, protein beverages and hydration products...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
