China US Food Trade Deal
China has committed to buying at least $17 billion of US agricultural products annually in addition to soybeans for three years, the White House said on Sunday, after a summit of the two countries' leaders in Beijing last week. The world's largest importer of agricultural goods, China sharply reduced US purchases after last year's trade war between the world's two biggest economies. But both have agreed to expand agricultural trade and tackle non-tariff barriers for beef and Poultry. To meet that target, Beijing would have to sharply increase purchases of wheat, feed grains, meat and non-food agricultural goods such as cotton and timber. Higher purchases of US farm goods are likely to come at the expense of exports from rival suppliers such as Brazil, Australia and Canada.
Clean Juice Introduces “Sparklers” Refreshing Beverage Range in the US
Clean Juice has unveiled Sparklers, a limited-edition range of sparkling fruit beverages designed to offer a healthier and more natural alternative in the rapidly expanding refresher drink market.
The new lineup features three vibrant flavours — Cucumber Ginger-Aid, Blue Citrus, and Pineapple Mango Citrus — all crafted using fresh-pressed juices, sparkling water, and whole-food ingredients. The beverages are free from artificial syrups, colours, dyes, and additives, aligning with growing consumer demand for clean-label and wellness-focused drinks.
As competition intensifies among major fast-food brands in the refresher beverage category, Clean Juice aims to differentiate itself through nutrition-driven formulations and functional ingredients. Each Sparkler combines fruit-based refreshment with health-oriented components such as ginger and turmeric for anti-inflammatory benefits, blue spirulina for antioxidant support, and frozen blueberries for added nutritional value.
Built on a sparkling water base, the drinks are designed to deliver both flavour and visual appeal while maintaining the brand’s commitment to organic and minimally processed ingredients. The launch further strengthens Clean Juice’s positioning in the premium health beverage segment.