Florida Orange production declines slightly in February USDA forecast
BARTOW – The USDA lowered its estimate for Florida Orange production in its February forecast while holding Florida Grapefruit and Specialty fruit steady. Released Wednesday, the report projects 43.5 million […]
Chairman Johnson: Coming Together to Support Florida Citrus at Home and Abroad
As growers, we are no strangers to adversity –natural disasters, pests, and disease are all a part of daily life. But it is how we respond to these challenges that […]
New Study: Dramatically Low Fruit and Vegetable Intake Persists in US Adults
BARTOW, Fla. – A new study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that on average only 12 percent of U.S. adults meet fruit intake and only 10 percent […]
Chairman Johnson: Amidst consumer concerns of inflation, OJ sales remain strong
As today’s consumers navigate the grocery store, they have many things to consider. What foods do they like? What foods fuel a healthy diet? And what can they afford? As […]
Peak season for Florida Grapefruit means sweeter, juicier fruit
With the arrival of peak season beginning in January, Florida Grapefruit really shine. BARTOW, Fla. – With Florida Grapefruit season in full swing, the unique taste of Florida-grown citrus is […]
January USDA citrus forecast projects fewer Florida Oranges
BARTOW – In its January forecast, the USDA reduced its estimate for Florida Orange production while holding Florida Grapefruit production steady for the 2021-22 season. Released Wednesday, the forecast projected 44.5 […]
Chairman Johnson: Two Years of Innovation and Success
Two years ago this month, the Department launched a game-changing eCommerce marketing program to drive sales of Florida Orange Juice at retail. While the shift was rooted in trends of […]
Chairman Johnson: Headed into the Holidays with Cheer
With just a few weeks left in the year, there remain plenty of reasons to cheer on Florida Citrus as we head into the holidays. We continue to see strong […]
5 Minutes with the FDOC
A monthly digital newsletter from the Florida Department of Citrus that delivers research, program updates, and consumer behavior insights to your inbox in a format that takes about 5 minutes […]
USDA Changes Florida Citrus Production Projections in December Forecast
BARTOW – The USDA projected production of Florida Oranges at 46 million boxes and Florida Grapefruit at 4.1 million boxes for the 2021-22 citrus season in its December forecast. Released […]