News | AIJN - European Fruit Juice Association

Sustainability initiatives in the European juice and nectar sector

28 NOVEMBER 2025

Across the juice sector, the SJC, SJP and AIJN operate under a clear governance framework, ensuring complementary action on sustainable sourcing, common challenges and sector alignment.

The AIJN guidance document on sustainability definitions and standards

28 NOVEMBER 2025

AIJN Sustainability Guidance: a new document offering shared definitions, recognised standards and practical tools to support aligned sustainability practices across the juice sector.

AIJN Sustainability Strategy: a common direction for a sustainable juice and nectar sector

28 NOVEMBER 2025

AIJN Sustainability Strategy: a unified framework to align the sector on sustainable sourcing, better ESG data and coordinated action.

Understanding our impact: AIJN’s sector-wide emissions report

30 OCTOBER 2025

A clear overview of greenhouse gas emissions in the European fruit juice sector, highlighting key hotspots and providing a method for benchmarking and tracking performance.

AIJN General Assembly 2025 brings together the fruit juice sector in Brussels

15 APRIL 2025

The AIJN General Assembly on 8 April 2025 emphasized unity, sustainability, and growth in the fruit juice sector. Key highlights included progress in advocacy, sustainability efforts, and industry collaboration.

“Healthy, sustainable, and affordable foods: the role of fruit juices and preserved fruit and vegetables”

21 NOVEMBER 2024

AIJN, the European Fruit Juice Association, and PROFEL, the European Association for preserved Fruit and Vegetables, held on 19 November a breakfast event at the European Parliament, to mark the start of the new EU mandate.

AIJN unveils its Vision for a Healthy and Sustainable Future

17 SEPTEMBER 2024

AIJN has published its “Vision for a Healthy and Sustainable Future.” This comprehensive framework sets out a strategic direction for the fruit juice industry, emphasizing commitment in health and environmental sustainability.

Approval today of the EU Agreement on Packaging rules by the European Parliament: Congratulations from the European fruit juices

24 APRIL 2024

AIJN welcomes the approval by the European Parliament of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

AIJN President interview: insights from the General Assembly

12 APRIL 2024

Discover exclusive insights from our interview with AIJN President, Javier Lorenzo Benavides, as he shares his vision for the fruit juice industry from our recent General Assembly held on the 11th of April 2024.

The European Fruit Juice Association welcomes the approval of the Revision of the EU Fruit Juice Directive

10 APRIL 2024

AIJN is pleased to announce that the EU Parliament has approved the Revision of the Fruit Juice Directive today, marking an important step in the development of the fruit juice and nectar industry.

Change Governance of AIJN

16 JANUARY 2024

We are pleased to announce a change in the Presidency of AIJN – European Fruit Juice Association.

Packaging cannot be considered in isolation from its product

5 APRIL 2023

Despite its ambitious measures, the Proposal for a revised Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation presents significant drawbacks in certain aspects, like reuse.