Florida Citrus Commission Chairman Welcomes New Season
Chairman Steve Johnson outlines new opportunties ahead for Florida Citrus We often hear that every new season brings new opportunities. This season, one of those opportunities comes in the form […]
Inside the FDOC – A Mini-Series
Inside the FDOC is a mini-series featuring a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most unique government agencies in the country, the Florida Department of Citrus. An executive agency of […]
Orange juice consumption in adults associated with a healthier diet without negative impact on overall body weight, study shows
BARTOW – A recent study examining differing levels of 100% orange juice consumption among adults adds to a growing body of research supporting the role orange juice can play in […]
Immune Support In A Glass: New Study Finds That Vitamins And Bioactives In 100% Orange Juice Help Shore Up Natural Immunity And Fight Immune-sapping Inflammation In The Body
News Provided By The Fruit Juice Science Centre LONDON (July 14, 2021/PRNewswire) — A new research review, published in Frontiers in Immunology1, has found that a simple glass of citrus juice – […]
Orange juice may be linked to improved cholesterol, insulin sensitivity
BARTOW, Fla. – A new systematic review and meta-analysis of 100% orange juice consumption suggest that the beverage may be linked to lower total cholesterol and a reduction of insulin sensitivity, […]
New study: Substituting 100% fruit juice for beverages with added sugar could reduce health risks
BARTOW, Fla. – A new study suggests substituting 100% fruit juice in the diet in place of beverages containing added sugars may lower health risks for cardiovascular-related disease, including type-2 […]
Chairman Johnson Column – June 25, 2021
By Steve Johnson, Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission As the Commission voted this week to approve the Department of Citrus budget for 2021-22, one particular number stood out. Nearly […]
Chairman Johnson Column – June 11, 2021
By Steve Johnson, Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission As another season of Florida Citrus comes to an end, it is tempting to focus on the challenges we’ve faced. HLB […]
Chairman Johnson Column – May 28, 2021
By Steve Johnson, Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission While the last few seasons have been challenging in terms of production, there is positive news to share. The Florida Citrus […]
Florida Citrus Commission approves preliminary 2021-22 budget for Department of Citrus
BARTOW – The Florida Citrus Commission approved a preliminary 2021-22 operating budget Wednesday for the Florida Department of Citrus of $29.12 million. The Department’s total preliminary budget reflects a 50 percent budget […]