The natural ingredient that sweetens and improves jams, jellies and fruit spreads
How to reformulate jams without added sugars using grape juice concentrate: preservation, natural color, antioxidants, and key points when choosing a supplier. Jam remains a classic… but the consumer has changed. Today people look for a short label, recognizable ingredients and fewer refined sugars, without giving up texture, shine and flavor. In that balance, grape […]
NFC grape juice: a key ingredient for premium foods
“The most natural expression of the grape” Grape juice has for centuries been synonymous with abundance, purity and celebration. Before fermentation began transforming the must into wine, fresh grape juice was already valued as a noble food, sweet, energetic, and deeply connected to the land and the wonderful rhythm of the seasons. From the very […]
Health benefits of grape juice concentrate and trends for 2026
The global grape processing market is evolving and creating several business opportunities. A growth rate of 5.3 percent per year is expected over the next 7 years. This is due to consumers being more informed and demanding, the adoption of sustainable practices, and technological advances. This drives innovation and the development of new food products […]
From the vineyard to innovation: applications of grape juice in food and beverages
According to Egyptian mythology, it was King Osiris himself who planted the first vine in the city of Thyrsa. Since then, the grape has been linked to the origin of wine in the world. Archaeological evidence traces the use of grapes for wine production back to around 6000 BC. For centuries, that sweet and fresh […]
Concentrated grape juice in infant nutrition: opportunities for innovation
The WHO and UNICEF recommend providing complementary foods from six months of age that are safe and nutritionally adequate. It is from the second half of life onwards that infants’ nutrient and energy needs begin to exceed what breast milk provides. In addition, it is at this age that babies are considered to be sufficiently […]
We develop innovative products from grapes.
The fruit juice and natural beverage sector is rapidly evolving to meet new consumer demands. We are grateful to el Economista for the opportunity to share our journey at Julián Soler through an interview with our CEO, Ramiro Martínez Pérez.In the interview, Ramiro discusses how our commitment to innovation and collaboration with clients has enabled […]
How to use grape juice concentrate in innovative products: real cases and applications
Grape juice concentrate is a sweet, thick elixir with an intense aroma and flavor that preserves the natural nutrients and organoleptic properties of grapes. It is a natural source of essential vitamins, such as A, C, K and E; key minerals, such as potassium, iron, calcium and phosphorus; and powerful antioxidants, such as resveratrol. In […]
Clean label with added value: how does grape must enhance functional foods?
Clean labels have become the new rule and strategic standard in the food industry. Today’s consumers demand foods made with natural, simple ingredients that are familiar to them. This has prompted manufacturers to reformulate their products and develop proposals aligned with this trend, and thus position foods effectively in the eyes of the consumer. However, […]
Did you know that must concentrate is very present in balsamic vinegars, semi-sweet vinegars and vinegar creams?
Vinegar, from the French “vin aigre” (sour wine), has been a condiment used and acclaimed since ancient times. The Romans used it as an energy drink and as a key ingredient for medicines and sanitizing substances. It was in the Middle Ages that concentrated grape must began to be used to create more refined, higher […]
Quality and authenticity in grape juice concentrate: what are large food companies looking for?
Today’s consumers can only be won over by delivering quality and authenticity. Why? Consumer preferences are constantly evolving. They are not only looking for palatable foods; now they also demand products that are aligned with their values and expectations, that offer them answers to a multitude of factors, such as production with the lowest environmental […]