The evolution of SupplySide West into SupplySide Global marks a new era for the functional food and beverage industry. With more than 20,000 attendees from across the world, this year’s show spotlighted the biggest forces shaping product innovation: metabolic wellness, gut health, clean label, and supply chain transparency. From coconut water and açaí to acerola and guava, naturally functional ingredients are at the center of it all—driving the next generation of better-for-you beverages. In our latest blog, we break down the top 9 trends from SupplySide Global 2025 and share what they mean for formulators, developers, and brands exploring fruit-forward functionality.

Go behind the scenes of banana purée production with iTi Tropicals’ trusted processor partner for banana puree. This video highlights the journey from hand-harvested bananas to smooth, pasteurized purée—ready for use in smoothies, baby food, baked goods, and more.

June 26th is National Coconut Day 🌴🥥

National coconut day is the day to ceberatel the incredible coconut and the industry’s achievement with the FDA’s new guidance. Learn more about coconuts today by checking out our blog post!

CTPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) is a voluntary, security-focused program by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Designed for importers, manufacturers, and logistics providers, it promotes best practices to secure the supply chain from origin to destination. CTPAT certification not only demonstrates iTi Tropicals’ commitment to global trade security—it can also streamline customs clearance and reduce delays.

As of January 6th, 2025, the FDA has recently updated and published a new list of US Major Tree Nut Allergens which are required to be declared either in the ingredient statement (parenthetically), or in a “Contains” statement, as an allergen on product labels.

Though the FDA classifies coconut as a tree nut, coconut water contains minimal protein, making allergic reactions rare. Research from FARRP confirms that extensive clean-up is not necessary when using shared equipment. However, proper labeling is still required.

As per January 2013, the FDA has not set a brix standard for coconut water. Based on Codex General Standard for Fruit Juices and Nectars, the standard brix value is 5.0, however iTi Tropicals believes that the brix value is closer 4.0 for single strength coconut water.

When working with dilution calculations, it's essential to account for both specific gravity and true density to ensure accurate weight percentages. These two factors play a crucial role in determining the correct formulation, especially when working with sugar solutions or other liquid concentrates.