Oranges
Sorrento lemons and Tarocco blood oranges from Italy are available via Philadelphia-based wholesaler John Vena Inc.
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.
The quarantined area for citrus greening disease in Texas has expanded to Brazoria and Galveston counties.
The custom-designed 10-pound cartons and packaging marks the year of the snake and can hold navel or cara cara oranges or pummelos.
The company also is supporting its seedless lemons with an integrated marketing campaign that includes digital video, social media and influencer partnerships.
In its third year, the grower cooperative’s initiative promotes citrus’ health benefits to drive traffic to produce departments.