Grapefruit
The new experience invites consumers to connect more directly with the growers, the fruit they grow and the everyday moments that define Sunkist — bringing the cooperative story to life through immersive content, visual storytelling and a more dynamic, user-friendly design.
It’s an optimistic outlook from growers and importers, who expect strong supplies from domestic and offshore crops.
Attendees can visit booth No. 207 to sample freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and slices.
Despite ongoing supply-side issues, the demand side of citrus is looking strong, with growing demand from a health-focused consumer audience, all it takes is thoughtful and creative strategies from suppliers and collaboration with retail.
Demand for citrus is on the rise — and so is consumers’ craving for convenience, the company says.
While most California growers are wrapping up their seasons, star ruby grapefruit will be available through summer, according to Bee Sweet Citrus.
The fruit import-export company reviews global supply outlooks, including the impact of U.S. tariffs.
Mission, Texas-based Lone Star Citrus Growers’ Winter Sweetz grapefruit enjoyed a successful third season of sales and promo efforts.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has found three Oriental fruit flies in south Miami-Dade County.
Florida citrus growers are asking for approval to lower size and grade standards to sell more on the fresh market.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture adjusted its estimate for the Florida orange crop to 77 million boxes, down 3% from October.
Florida Citrus Mutual has hired Matt Joyner as director of government relations.
Jacob Jordan, a December graduate of Texas A&M University, has joined Lone Star Citrus Growers, Mission, Texas, as a sales assistant, said Trent Bishop, vice president of sales.
California citrus growers have fared relatively well this season despite lower volumes.
Lone Star Citrus Growers, McAllen, Texas, is introducing a bi-monthly newsletter to provide resources to buyers.
Bee Sweet Citrus Sale’s Star Ruby grapefruit is back.
With an optimal in-season supply of California and Arizona citrus, Sunkist Growers will bring a wide variety of fresh citrus to showcase at the April 2-4 2019 Canada Produce Marketing Association in Montreal.
IMG Citrus, Vero Beach, Fla., has purchased a 4,000-acre grapefruit grove in St. Lucie County.
The new U.S.-Japan trade agreement will deliver a tariff reduction and higher safeguard levels for U.S. orange shipments, and that should translate to a moderate increase in U.S. orange exports to Japan in 2020.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking comments on a proposal to allow South African citrus imports at all U.S. ports, without the current cold treatment requirement now in place.
Despite the pandemic, ports on both coasts have optimistic fresh produce outlooks, and the Alliance for Food and Farming is looking at small, but positive changes during the pandemic.
Citrus marketers have benefitted from great consumer interest during the COVID-19 pandemic and that isn’t likely to change anytime soon, Christina Ward thinks.
Florida growers set to collect smallest crop since 1945.
Struggling Florida citrus growers face tough decisions
Sunkist Growers, Valencia, Calif., is celebrating the return of summer citrus and California Valencia oranges with a campaign focusing on “the all-American summer.”
Bee Sweet Citrus is transitioning into its annual summer program as the pandemic continues to drive sales.
Good news has been a rarity since the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic broke out early this year. But there appears to be a bright spot when it comes to U.S. citrus sales.