New consumer expectations and product innovations characterise the markets for non-alcoholic beverages. With our quality and specialised work, we promote the diversity and sustainability of non-alcoholic beverages such as fruit juices, tea, coffee and mineral water.
Through quality programmes and certifications, the Committee for Non- Alcoholic Beverages and Hot Beverages helps to guarantee consumers high-quality products while promoting innovation, tradition and consumer protection in the beverage industry. In addition to focusing on specialised areas such as sustainable production and the
sensory profiling of non-alcoholic beverages, the quality of fruit juices, tea, coffee and mineral water is promoted in our renowned annual DLG quality tests. The previous Commission for Non-Alcoholic Beverages was transferred to the DLG Committee "Non- Alcoholic Beverages and Hot Beverages" at the beginning of 2024.
The DLG Committee for Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Hot Beverages
The DLG Committee for Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Hot Beverages is made up of experts from various industries. These include representatives from the fruit and soft drinks, mineral water, coffee and tea sectors. The committee focuses on basic sensory work and special projects in the areas of beverage technology and sustainability. With a clear focus on innovation, tradition and consumer protection, the committee continuously evaluates various products to guarantee consumers high-quality beverages.
The committee meets twice a year digitally and in person at different locations where possible. Guest participation is possible on request.
Current topics
- Identifying key issues in the industry, e.g: Energy efficiency, sustainability, hygienic aspects, advanced production technologies, etc.
- Initiating solutions
- Strengthening and professional development of DLG quality tests
- Developing product descriptions for the DLG quality tests and creation of a code of practice
- Preparation of recommendations/opinions on developments specific to the industry
- Trend and innovation monitoring for the industry
- Communicating the specialist information and solutions developed to the industry and its upstream and downstream sectors via statements, publications, specialist conferences, seminars, forum events, etc.
Members and permanent guests
- Ahrens, Alfons, Dr.; Versuchs- und Lehranstalt für Brauerei (VLB), Berlin
- Becker-Rösler, Birgit; Bad Hönninger Fruchtsäfte & Weine GmbH, Bad Hönningen
- Dragicevic, Nenad; SGF International e.V., Nieder-Olm
- Edeler, Ulrike; riha WeserGold Getränke GmbH & Co. KG Betriebsstätte Rinteln, Rinteln
- Forster, Josef; Siegsdorfer Petrusquelle GmbH, Siegsdorf
- Harms, Diedrich, Dr.; Intertek Food Service GmbH, Bremen
- Hausner, Judith; Verband der Deutschen Fruchtsaft-Industrie e.V. (VdF), Bonn
- Heil, Christof; Kelterei Heil OHG, Weilmünster
- Mödinger, Manfred; Siegsdorf
- Müller-Schollenberger, Volker, Prof. Dr.; Hochschule Weihenstephan-Triesdorf, Fakultät Bioingenieurwissenschaften, Freising
- Schropp, Peter, Dr.; Doemens Academie GmbH, Gräfelfing
- Sippel, Christoph; Eurofins Analytik GmbH, Hamburg
- Steingaß, Christof, Dr.; Hochschule Geisenheim University, Institut für Getränkeforschung, Geisenheim
Rainer Schramm
DLG Competence Center Food
Eschborner Landstraße 122
60489 Frankfurt
Tel.: +49 69 24788-372
R.Schramm@DLG.org
Thomas Burkhardt
DLG Test Center Food
Eschborner Landstraße 122
60489 Frankfurt
Tel.: +49 69 24788-356
T.Burkhardt@DLG.org