• 12 Mar
    FrieslandCampina is investigating the sale of its fruit juices and fruit drinks manufacturer Riedel

    FrieslandCampina is investigating the sale of its fruit juices and fruit drinks manufacturer Riedel

    Royal FrieslandCampina N.V. is investigating the sale of Riedel, market leader in the field of fruit juices and fruit drinks in the Netherlands. The brand portfolio of Riedel includes  Appelsientje, CoolBest, DubbelFrisss, Taksi and Extran. With the company now focusing on their dairy portfolio Roelof Joosten, CEO said: ‘We are investigating the sale of our fruit juices and fruit drinks activities. Since the early 1970’s, our fruit juices and fruit drinks manufacturer Riedel has developed itself to become market leader in ambient and chilled fruit juices and fruit drinks in the Netherlands. FrieslandCampina wants to ensure Riedel is best positioned to anticipate and respond to changing customer requirements and consumers habits. Therefore we believe it is important for Riedel to take the next step in its development.’

    By Caroline Calder News
  • 12 Mar
    Frutarom acquires Unique Flavors of South Africa

    Frutarom acquires Unique Flavors of South Africa

    Frutarom Industries, one of the world’s 10 largest companies in the field of flavors and natural specialty fine ingredients, continues its momentum of acquisitions and the implementation of its rapid and profitable growth strategy with the purchase of Unique Flavors of South Africa in consideration for approx. USD 6.7 million (ZAR 90 million). Unique, which was founded in 2001, engages in the development, production and marketing of flavors, with emphasis on savory flavors (the non-sweet spectrum of flavors) and on sweet taste solutions and reported sales volume in the 12 months ending January 31, 2017 amounting to approx. USD 9 million (approx. ZAR 131 million).

    By Caroline Calder News
  • 10 Mar
    How the juice industry can adapt to the future of healthy drinks

    How the juice industry can adapt to the future of healthy drinks

    Stefan Fageräng, Managing Director of North West Europe, Tetra Pak

    Consumer habits and lifestyles are changing in many cases for the better, but for the drinks and particularly juice industry, change comes with a considerable number of hurdles and opportunities.

    At a macro level, people are consuming the same or more calories than they did previously, yet they are burning off fewer calories due to their increasingly sedentary lifestyles (1). As we consume more and exercise less, poor health and obesity are issues which clearly go well beyond the influence of one industry sector. Collaboration will be key to avoiding a very serious health crisis in Britain. Industry, government, and health experts must work in partnership to deliver positive change to consumer lifestyles, while encouraging further reformulation in the drinks industry and beyond.

    Why now?

    In the Tetra Pak Future of Healthy Drinks report, we looked at how concerns over obesity levels are starting to influence consumer behaviour and purchasing decisions and what this spells for the future of healthy drinks in the UK. Juice companies must appeal to consumers and see the new health agenda advocated by the UK government as an opportunity for innovation.

    The announcement of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy in March 2016 marked a turning point for the industry, and calls on drinks manufacturers to be accountable for the effect of the ingredients in their products, particularly sugar. Consumers are already becoming more concerned about sugar and calorie intake with more than half worrying about the volume of sugar in their food (2).

    There is already positive innovation in the juice market, as producers launch new drinks with low sugar content or natural ingredients. However, meeting the demands of both the public and the government’s agenda around health remains a challenge. Consumers may be increasingly health-conscious but they still seek indulgence from their beverages. They don’t want to be restricted in their choices just because they’ve decided to take a healthier approach to their food and drink intake (3). It’s about striking a balance – a combination of excitement and adventure, coupled with healthy nutrition.

    What innovation is already happening? 

    Whilst there is concern about healthy consumption, choice and flexibility remain a must for consumers. Portion control and reformulated products play a large role in helping consumers make healthy choices and we are starting to see the juice industry make changes in these areas.

    In depth: Cawston Press

    Cawston Press Kids Blend Sunshine Sipper Landscape

    Cawston Press noticed that consumers’ tastes were changing, and that as part of this people were drinking more plain water, flavoured waters, and generally moving away from overly sweet products, not just in drinks but across the board. As parents themselves, the Cawston team were watering down juice for their own kids, so decided to develop a range of kids’ drinks made from a blend of 60% pure juice and 40% water. In addition to being a product they thought children would like, they felt that for kids who might not have drunk juice before, this was an important opportunity to train their palates to like less sweet things.

    Cawston’s instincts proved well founded: the Kids’ Blends range has done very well since it was launched in 2012. The team recently launched a new variant, ‘Sunshine Sipper’, a blend of fruit and vegetable juices (orange, apple, and carrot), water, and vitamin C, and are also looking at expanding into new markets, such as the US.

    What does the future look like?

    There’s no ‘silver bullet’ solution to solve the current health issues we’re facing in Britain. The government’s obesity plan and the Soft Drinks Industry Levy will continue to cause great debate, and while the drinks industry has already shown a willingness to tackle the problem, there is still a lot more to be done.

    There are practical ways that juice drinks producers can address these challenges. Discussions must continue between experts in industry, health and nutrition committees, and the government, whilst keeping in mind the needs and desires of consumers. There are still a lot more innovation opportunities open to juice drinks producers to encourage healthier consumer choices. Healthy, sustainable nutrition is clearly here to stay; the successful businesses of the future will be the ones which recognise and act upon this.

     

    1 Cut Down on your Calories – NHS – http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/eat-less.aspx

    2 Bridgethorne Shopper Index

    3 Fruit juice, juice drinks and smoothies UK, Mintel Report 2015

    By Caroline Calder Features
  • 15 Feb
    Fruit Juices Markets in China – New Report

    Fruit Juices Markets in China – New Report

    CHINA: The demand for Fruit Juices in China has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next decade, both production and demand will continue to grow. The Chinese economy maintains a high- speed growth which has been stimulated by the consecutive increases of industrial output, import & export, consumer consumption and capital investment for over two decades. This new report examines China’s economic trends, investment environment, industry development, supply and demand, industry capacity, industry structure, marketing channels and major industry participants. Historical data (2006, 2011 and 2016) and long-term forecasts through 2021 and 2026 are presented. Major producers in China are profiled. Fruit Juices Markets in China, published February 2017 by ASD Reports, Amsterdam, The Netherlands,  www.asdreports.com

    By Caroline Calder News
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