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1) Clarify What 100 Percent Juice Means for Manufacturing and Labeling
“100% juice” means that the product must be made from 100% pure fruit juice, without adding water, sugar, sweeteners, flavors or any additives.
This directly affects:
- Labeling standards in markets (FDA, EU, ASEAN).
- Mandatory formulas for pure fruit juice manufacturers.
- Control of raw materials and production processes of pure juice OEMs.
- Failure to comply with labeling standards may result in product returns, fines or recalls.
2) Implications for ingredient sourcing and production process
To produce high-quality OEM whole fruit juice, the raw materials and process account for 70% of success:
The raw materials must meet standards. Fresh fruit or concentrated juice must be certified for safety (GlobalGAP, HACCP, ISO 22000...). The extraction ratio must ensure natural Brix, without artificial intervention.
The OEM juice factory for pure juice must be able to trace the origin of each batch of raw materials. The production process requires high technology. Remove impurities without losing the natural flavor. Bottle/can in a sterile closed chain.
Only professional OEM pure juice beverages have enough technology to ensure the true "purity" of the final product.
3) Quality standards and testing of pure juice
For 100% OEM juice, quality is the most important barrier. Mandatory standards
- Brix level: must be suitable for each type of fruit and international standards.
- Microbiological testing: total microorganisms, yeast, E.coli, Salmonella…
- Pesticide & heavy metal testing: pesticide residues, heavy metals.
- Authenticity testing: check if there is added sugar or substitutes.
- Vitamin retention testing: Measure the natural vitamin content after heat treatment.
4) Selection criteria for OEM partners focused on pure juice
When choosing a pure fruit juice manufacturer or pure juice OEM, brands need to consider:
Modern fruit pressing, heat treatment, filtration and packaging lines and diverse production capabilities: NFC, FC, cold-pressed, UHT...
HACCP; ISO 22000; FSSC 22000; Halal / Kosher (depending on export markets)
Provide COA (Certificate of Analysis) for each shipment. Have a large, reputable raw material area or partner.
Have produced for major brands. Have R&D capacity to support optimal formula development.
5) Example QA checklist and documentation needs
Here is an example of the set of documents and checklists that a 100 percent juice OEM needs:
- Check Brix for each batch of raw materials
- Microbiological test after pressing - after sterilization - before packaging
- Check dissolved oxygen level (DO)
- Sensory test (color, smell, taste)
- Monitor stability test 3-6-12 months
- Full batch record for each production batch
- Retain sample for at least 12 months
- COA (Certificate of Analysis)
- MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
- Microbiological - physical and chemical - heavy metal test certificate
- HACCP / ISO 22000 certification
These factors are the criteria for evaluating the professionalism of whole fruit juice OEMs.
6) Practical Next Steps for Brands
If you are a brand looking to start with 100% OEM juice, follow this sequence:
Step 1: Define your product goals
Step 2: Prepare a detailed brief
Step 3: Contact 3–5 factories for comparison
Step 4: Test – test – perfect the formula
Step 5: Close the deal & go commercial