“Fresh From Florida” continues to “Mix It Up” with grapefruit cocktails in South Korea’s Outback Steakhouse Restaurants
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Beginning today, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will continue its partnership with Outback Steakhouse restaurants in South Korea to promote “Fresh From Florida” grapefruit […]
“Fresh From Florida” continues to “Mix It Up” with grapefruit cocktails in South Korea’s Outback Steakhouse Restaurants
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Beginning today, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will continue its partnership with Outback Steakhouse restaurants in South Korea to promote “Fresh From Florida” grapefruit on their […]
Scandinavian countries highlight “Fresh From Florida” grapefruit in new promotion
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today a new partnership between the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Nordic Total Produce that will feature “Fresh From […]
Farm-to-Glass concept brings fresh Florida Grapefruit to cocktails in Central Florida
In a new movement to bring local flavor to cocktails, fresh-squeezed Florida Grapefruit becomes a star ingredient. BARTOW, Fla. – In a new movement to bring local flavor to cocktails […]
In the news: Mixons helps keep spring training cool
Michael Clair, a writer for Major League Baseball‘s , shared his delight for Orange Swirl — ice cream featuring 100% Florida Orange Juice — from Mixon Fruit Farms. Clair discovered the treat on a […]
March citrus crop forecast projects slight decrease in Florida Orange production
The latest forecast projected Florida Oranges at 102 million boxes, kept Florida Grapefruit at 15 million boxes. BARTOW, Fla. – A report issued Tuesday by the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the […]
In the news: The truth about juice
An article in Eat This, Not That! magazine highlights a recent study which shows that the nutrients in orange juice may help your body better than fruit. The study, conducted by German […]
Blue Moon Brewing Company and FDOC team up in support of local orange growers
State-Wide “Artfully Garnished” Campaign Includes Launch Parties, Brewmaster Visits and $10,000 Donation DENVER – Twenty years ago a brewmaster went from bar-to-bar to help educate wait staff and bartenders on […]
Japanese retailers tour Florida Grapefruit country
A group of Japanese retailers visited Florida recently to experience Florida Grapefruit from the grove to the packinghouse. For nearly a week in January, the group of eight produce buyers […]
2015 Dietary Guidelines Committee releases report
A scientific report issued last week by the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee recommends a diet rich in vegetables, fruit, whole grains and legumes while limiting added sugars to no more […]