Chairman Johnson Column – April 5, 2021
By Steve Johnson, Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission Today, we are going to enhance the way we think about measuring the success of retail sales. For years, we have […]
Chairman Johnson Column – March 19, 2021
By Steve Johnson, Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission With the one-year mark of the pandemic in the rearview mirror, many of us are ready to move on. But, as […]
Minimal Change for Florida production in USDA’s March Citrus Forecast
BARTOW – In its March forecast, the United States Department of Agriculture projected a minor decrease in production of Florida Oranges and kept Florida Grapefruit steady for the 2020-21 season. Released […]
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 […]
Chairman Johnson Column – March 5, 2021
By Steve Johnson, Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission For the past year, the Department of Citrus has tracked the pandemic’s impact on the way American’s shop and consume Florida […]
New four-year study shows 100% orange juice not associated with weight gain in older children
BARTOW – New research shows no adverse association between change in Body Mass Index (BMI) and consumption of 100% orange juice among older children adding to a growing list of […]
Decline in consumption of 100% fruit juice contributes to worrying trend for Americans
BARTOW – A new research report shows that Americans continue to consume less and less fruits and vegetables despite consistent dietary advice to the contrary. An accompanying decline in the […]
Chairman Johnson Column – February 19, 2021
By Steve Johnson, Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission As a grower and Floridian, I am all too familiar with the devastation that accompanies natural disasters. But I also know […]
February Citrus Forecast Increases Projected Florida Orange Production
BARTOW – The United States Department of Agriculture increased its projected production of Florida Oranges to 56 million boxes and kept Florida Grapefruit steady at 4.6 million boxes for the 2020-21 […]
Chairman Johnson Column- February 5, 2021
By Steve Johnson, Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission This week, I was elected Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission. It is a great honor and privilege to serve this […]