June USDA forecast increases Florida Orange production slightly
BARTOW, Fla. – The United States Department of Agriculture projected an increase of a million boxes in Florida Orange production for the June forecast of the 2020-21 season. Released Thursday, the […]
Multiple studies show breadth of evidence supporting 100% orange juice consumption in children
BARTOW, Fla. – Moderate consumption of 100% orange juice should be encouraged in children due to its multiple health benefits and lack of negative impacts on body weight, according to […]
Hesperidin linked to several health benefits, more research needed
BARTOW, Fla. – A new systematic review links the hesperidin found in oranges and 100% orange juice to health benefits, though more research is needed to further strengthen results. The […]
Parents may struggle with choosing healthy beverages for their children, new study suggests
BARTOW, Fla. – Current beverage labeling regulations appear to fall short of helping parents identify the ingredients, sugar and juice makeup of beverages they purchase for their children, a recent study […]
Florida Citrus Industry Continues to Be Vital Player in State Economy
BARTOW, FL (May 26, 2021) – Despite a decrease in citrus production, the Florida Citrus industry contributed more value to the State of Florida in 2019-20 than the previous season. […]
Chairman Johnson Column – May 14, 2021
By Steve Johnson, Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission It may not officially be summer yet, but the forecast here in Florida Citrus Country tells a different story. Gone are […]
May USDA forecast remains stable for Florida Orange production
BARTOW – The United States Department of Agriculture projected no change in Florida Orange production in the May forecast. Released Wednesday, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service report predicted Florida Orange […]
Chairman Johnson Column – April 30, 2021
By Steve Johnson, Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission Take a Florida OJ break. That’s right. Stop what you are doing, pour a glass of Florida Orange Juice and picture […]
Chairman Johnson Column – April 16, 2021
By Steve Johnson, Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission As Florida Citrus growers, placing a bottle of orange juice in our shopping cart is a no brainer. We know it […]
Florida Citrus production down in latest USDA forecast
BARTOW – The April citrus forecast presented by the United States Department of Agriculture projected a month over month decrease in the production of Florida Oranges and Grapefruit for the 2020-21 […]