Whole fruit consumption up in adults but 100% OJ may play a role in addressing some nutrient shortfalls, new study shows
BARTOW, Fla. – While whole fruit consumption increased in adults between 2003 and 2016, the intake of several key nutrients decreased over time, a new study shows. Adding 100% orange juice to […]
Economic Contributions of the Florida Citrus Industry in 2018-19
The Florida Citrus industry has an economic contribution of $6.5 billion to the state of Florida and supports 37,000 jobs, according to a report developed by the University of Florida’s […]
Research Shows 100% Orange Juice Supports Brain Health
A recent, long-term study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health1 has shown that drinking 100% orange juice daily was associated with substantially lower odds of cognitive decline […]
USDA reduces Florida Orange production again in latest forecast
Florida Oranges reduced 8 percent, Florida Grapefruit expected to remain at 4.65 million boxes BARTOW – More than three months post-Hurricane Irma, Florida Citrus growers continue to see losses in the […]
Gov. Rick Scott’s Securing Florida’s Future budget invests in the Florida Citrus Industry
The $22 million recommendation includes $5 million for marketing programs at the Florida Department of Citrus BARTOW – Governor Rick Scott’s Securing Florida’s Future budget proposes $22 million for the […]
CNN: OJ Growers Are Devastated by Irma
CNN Money: OJ Growers are Devastated by Irma.Published by Jackie Wattles at 12:25 PM ET on September 14, 2017 For some Florida orange growers, Hurricane Irma did more than destroy crops. […]
Season ends on a high note for Florida Citrus
The July crop forecast increased Florida Orange production by 200,000 boxes BARTOW, Fla. – Florida Orange production increased slightly while grapefruit production held steady in the last forecast of the […]
100% Orange Juice can be Part of a Healthy Lifestyle
When consumed in moderation, 100% orange juice can fit with any weight loss or weight maintenance diet Concern and confusion about the nutrition of 100% orange juice, as raised in […]
May crop forecast increases Florida Orange production
The Florida Grapefruit crop dipped slightly. BARTOW, Fla. – According to the latest forecast by the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Florida Orange production increased while […]
FDOC highlights the peak of Gift Fruit season at grove stands across the state
BARTOW – The Florida Department of Citrus and its Gift Fruit shippers are offering consumers a wealth of experiences at citrus stands across the state, where fresh-squeezed Florida Orange Juice […]
