A life of lessons behind the success of Ben Hill Griffin III
Carrying on a family legacy means never stop learning. Former Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission Ben Hill Griffin III passed away on July 25, 2020. He was 78 years […]
Heart Health Study Shows that 100% Orange Juice & Hesperidin May Help Lower Blood Pressure
New research published in the European Journal of Nutrition finds that 100% orange juice reduces systolic blood pressure in adults with pre- or stage-1 hypertension Bartow, Fla. – More than […]
2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report Summary
The Florida Department of Citrus Scientific Research Department is closely monitoring the actions leading up to the release of the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) later this year.
New study shows that children and adults who consumed 100% orange juice had higher-quality diets with more bioactive flavonoids and no negative effects on body weight
BARTOW, Fla.– A new population based study1 published in Frontiers in Nutrition reports that the consumption of 100% orange juice was associated with multiple dietary and health benefits for children and adults. Orange juice consumers had […]
Chairman Hancock Column – June 19, 2020
By Ned Hancock, Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission As we come to the close of another storied Florida citrus season, I am proud of what we have accomplished. The […]
Florida Citrus Commission approves preliminary 2020-21 budget for Department of Citrus
BARTOW, Fla. – The Florida Citrus Commission approved a preliminary 2020-21 operating budget Wednesday for the Florida Department of Citrus of nearly $20 million. The Department’s total preliminary budget is $19.875 million […]
New Study Finds Drinking Fruit Juice in Early Years Can Have Long Term Dietary Benefits
Washington, DC (June 8, 2020) – A new study from Boston University published on-line at BMC Nutrition by Lynn L. Moore and colleagues, found that drinking 100% fruit juice early in life was associated with […]
Chairman Hancock Column – June 12, 2020
By Ned Hancock, Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission As Americans slowly emerge from “Safer at Home” orders and pursue a new version of normal, remnants of this time will […]
June forecast includes changes in orange and grapefruit crop production
BARTOW – The National Agricultural Statistics Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture projected a decrease for Florida Orange and Grapefruit production, in an announcement Thursday. The USDA predicted Florida Orange […]
Chairman Hancock Column – June 5, 2020
By Ned Hancock, Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission Over the past several months, we have witnessed drastic shifts in consumer behavior. As the country slowly begins to reopen, we […]