Latest News From Florida Citrus

Scott George joins Noble Worldwide
Scott George joins Noble Worldwide

Winter Haven, Fla.-based Noble Worldwide has added Scott George to the company’s sales team. 

New citrus varieties present opportunities
New citrus varieties present opportunities

The citrus industry is devoting extensive resources and time to new variety development, said Peter Chaires, executive vice-president of Lakeland, Fla.-based  Florida Citrus Packers.

DLF International announces operation expansions and staff updates
DLF International announces operation expansions and staff updates

Feek Properties LLC, which owns Fort Pierce, Fla.-based DLF International, has added 750 new acres for grapefruit production this year and are in the process of expanding further, said Doug Feek, president.

Florida anticipates high-quality crop thanks to favorable growing conditions
Florida anticipates high-quality crop thanks to favorable growing conditions

Despite forecasts for a smaller production of all oranges and grapefruits this year, Florida citrus growers said favorable growing conditions are resulting in a strong, high-quality Florida citrus crop.

Riverfront Packing partners for domestic marketing

Riverfront Packing is now a compilation of three multi-generational citrus families, said Dan Richey, president of Riverfront Packing, Vero Beach, Fla.

DLF International plans onsite cold storage
DLF International plans onsite cold storage

The company is designing a 25,000-square-foot cold storage facility on premises at the Fort Pierce headquarters to store valencia oranges.

Florida citrus growers optimistic about quality, demand
Florida citrus growers optimistic about quality, demand

Florida citrus production is projected to be slightly lower this season than last, but high demand is expected throughout the season.

Florida citrus growers optimistic about quality, demand
Florida citrus growers optimistic about quality, demand

Florida citrus production is projected to be slightly lower this season than last, but high demand is expected throughout the season.

Florida citrus volume up over last year
Florida citrus volume up over last year

Good growing conditions have Florida citrus growers looking forward to a strong crop this season with volume an estimated 3.4% greater than last year.

Growers strive for upper hand over HLB
Growers strive for upper hand over HLB

Citrus greening disease or huanglongbing — HLB for short — has taken a toll on Florida’s citrus sales, but hope remains that the industry will survive and even thrive.

Unity Groves expands, upgrades
Unity Groves expands, upgrades

Unity Groves Corp. has expanded its acreage and looked to improve groves by “grafting better varieties,” said Louie Carricarte, president and owner.

Florida university designs tool to help control postbloom citrus drop
Florida university designs tool to help control postbloom citrus drop

The University of Florida has developed a system designed to help growers know the best times to spray fungicides on their citrus trees in order to minimize a disease called postbloom fruit drop.

USDA estimate reflects optimism for Florida oranges
USDA estimate reflects optimism for Florida oranges

Projections for Florida citrus show a rebound is expected this season after Hurricane Irma devastated agriculture in the state last year.

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Roe & Sons increases volume of new tangerine varieties

A breeding program three decades in the making is starting to pay off for Wm. G. Roe & Sons Inc.

<p>Florida citrus groves three days after Hurricane Irma in some of the heaviest hit areas on the Gulf. Courtesy Seald Sweet International</p>
Growers expect high demand for Florida citrus

Hurricane Irma put the squeeze on Florida’s citrus crop.