Innovation in food and beverage products with grape juice concentrate: global trends
It is not the same to have witnessed major events in the 1950s or 1960s, like the Baby Boomers, as it is to have been born into a fully digital society in 2000, like generation “Z”. Generational experiences shape consumer preferences and habits. Thus, food choices, how to decide what to eat, where to eat, […]
Making premium products from grape juice concentrate: how to meet the demand for quality and natural flavor
Premium foods are increasingly appealing to modern consumers. The reason? An increased awareness of the wellness that comes from consuming products with superior ingredients and, at the same time, the need to enjoy unique sensory experiences in every bite. This means that a large percentage of people are looking for more than just a commodity; […]
Your global grape juice solutions provider for food and beverage companies that innovate
We help our customers innovate and stay ahead of emerging food trends. The food and beverage industry is a sector in which consumer demands change and evolve rapidly. To adapt and remain competitive, innovation is essential. Of course, this also implies having the ability to develop differentiated products adapted to market demands. At JULIÁN SOLER […]
The many advantages of grape juice concentrate for the food and beverage industry
From the popular “petimezi”, the grape syrup used as a sweetener in ancient Greece, to the versatile “defrutum”, the thick grape juice used to sweeten or preserve fruits and meats in ancient Roman cuisine, grape concentrate has become a highly valued ingredient in food and beverage production. Today, this product is revolutionizing the food industry, […]
Use of grape pomace in the food industry
As the food and beverage industry moves toward greater sustainability and nutritional improvement, grape pomace is emerging as an innovative and multifaceted ingredient. This valuable by-product from grape processing offers numerous health benefits. It also has the ability to contribute important sensory properties to food products. And from the point of view of the circular […]
Apple concentrate vs. grape concentrate for the food industry
Los zumos concentrados de frutas representan una fuente deliciosa y rica en nutrientes esenciales para el organismo. Son perfectos para aprovechar los beneficios de la fruta fresca en la elaboración de una gran cantidad de alimentos y bebidas. Entre estos concentrados destaca el jugo concentrado de manzana, por su versatilidad y capacidad para saborizar los alimentos. Además, se destaca el zumo concentrado de uva, por su alto contenido de antioxidantes y su poder colorante.
Use of fruit juice concentrate in the food and beverage industry
The growing demand for healthy food is increasingly driving the global market for fruit juice concentrates. These types of juices represent a nutritious and cost-effective alternative for various applications in the food and beverage industry. In addition to providing sweetness, flavour, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other valuable micronutrients, they also offer a number of advantages, […]
Chocolate enriched with grape juice by-products
The ability to deliver comforting consumer delights, with increasingly healthier and more nutritious ingredients, is gaining ground in the food sector, more so in the chocolate industry. Consumers want sweets that are more natural, more nutrient-dense, lower in sugar and aligned with environmental protection. Chocolate is the perfect candidate to meet these demands. Firstly because […]
Current Trends in the Healthy Beverage Industry
For consumers, healthy beverages are an excellent way to achieve that lifestyle that gives them a sense of all-around well-being. To do so, they demand a balance between profit, taste and sustainability. They still want interesting and delicious beverages, but without feeling guilty. In this post we focus on understanding what the consumer wants and […]
Grape juice & healthy facts
The medicinal value of grapevines, grapes and the juices of ripe grapes have been recognised and used since ancient times to treat various conditions, such as liver disease, cholera and constipation. For example, in ancient Greece, a drink of honey plus unfermented grape juice (oenomel) was created to treat gout and other nervous disorders. Today, […]