Fowler, Calif.-based Bee Sweet Citrus is drawing consumer focus to the company’s specialty citrus varieties.
“Throughout the winter months, consumers can expect to see several different citrus varieties available at their local retailer,” Joe Berberian, citrus sales representative for Bee Sweet, said in a news release.
“Right now, we have mandarins and navel oranges available, as well as several specialty citrus varieties such as pummelos, meyer lemons and cara cara navels.”
The California citrus season generally runs from October through June, according to the release, and a variety of specialty citrus varieties are now available to retailers and consumers.
“While there’s no doubt that citrus has become a staple for many homes, our specialty varieties are here to remind consumers why California’s citrus is so special,” Berberian said in the release. While all specialty varieties provide consumers with unique flavor profiles, they are only available for a limited time, according to the release.
“California’s Mediterranean climate is ideal for growing citrus,” Bee Sweet Citrus vice president of farming Keith Watkins said in the release. “Because citrus is sensitive towards extreme temperatures, we’re able to harvest citrus year-round, and focus on specialty varieties during the winter months.”
For more details on Bee Sweet’s variety availability, see www.beesweetcitrus.com.
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