Citrus grower anticipates promotable supply through summer
Although California’s citrus domestic season is winding down, Bee Sweet Citrus is reporting an ample supply of royal red oranges, star ruby grapefruit and lemons, according to a news release from the grower-packer-shipper.
“Right now, our royal red oranges are showing beautiful, blushed rinds and vibrant magenta hues,” Bee Sweet Citrus Director of Communications Monique Mueller said in the release.
The orange's sweet, berry-like flavor makes it suited to be included in summer salads, desserts and cocktails, Mueller added.
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“Our star ruby grapefruit is extremely juicy and sweet, and we’ll have a great supply of bulk and bag options through the end of August,” Bee Sweet Citrus sales representative Sergio Rodriguez said in the release. “With summer holidays on the horizon, now would be an excellent time to promote our 3- and 5-pound bags.”
In addition to harvesting royal red oranges and star ruby grapefruit, Bee Sweet Citrus is harvesting lemons in the Central Valley region and lightly harvesting in the Central Coast region. This winter’s above-average rainfall has caused the lemons to grow exponentially in size but has kept quality intact, according to the release.
Bee Sweet Citrus forecasts lemon availability throughout the summer, with supplemental volume coming in through the company’s annual import program.
