Chairman Hancock Column – April 3, 2020
By Ned Hancock, Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission As consumers continue to stock up on groceries and household goods during this period of uncertainty, there are a number of […]
Chairman Hancock Column – March 27, 2020
By Ned Hancock, Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission As COVID-19 concerns continue to spread across the U.S., the very way Americans operate is beginning to change. From social distancing […]
Chairman Hancock Column – March 20, 2020
By Ned Hancock, Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission During this time of great uncertainty, be assured that the Florida Citrus Commission remains as committed as ever to serving the […]
Florida Citrus production slightly decreases in March USDA forecast, but shows signs of stabilization overall
BARTOW, Fla (Mar. 10, 2020) – The National Agricultural Statistics Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture projected a slight decrease for Florida Orange and Grapefruit production, in an announcement Tuesday. […]
New study reveals that 100% orange juice is just as good as sports drinks and water for recovery after exercise
BARTOW, Fla.— A new study1 published in the Journal of Nutrition and Health Sciences reports that drinking 100% orange juice following exercise contributes to hydration equally as well as water and sports drinks, positioning the […]
Florida Grapefruit production up again in February forecast
BARTOW, Fla. – The National Agricultural Statistics Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture projected an increase for Florida Grapefruit as Florida Orange production decreased slightly, in an announcement Tuesday. The […]
Florida Citrus industry leaders meet with Consul-General of Japan
BARTOW, Fla. – Florida Citrus industry leaders met with Consul-General of Japan Kenji Hirata at the Department of Citrus headquarters on Tuesday to continue to build upon the longstanding relationship […]
Fruit juice, including 100% orange juice, not associated with type 2 diabetes in European study
A study published in the Journal of Nutrition examined the diets of over 36,000 adults in the Netherlands and reports that the intake of pure fruit juice, such as 100% […]
Statement on OJ marketing by FCC Chair
The Florida Citrus industry is in crisis. We have been hit with challenge after challenge, including greening, hurricanes, increasing imports and decreasing consumer demand. As chairman of the Florida Citrus […]
Florida Grapefruit production up, oranges hold steady
BARTOW, Fla. – In the first forecast of the new year, the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture projected a 10 percent increase for Florida Grapefruit as […]