Tag: citrus
“Significant” volume increase expected as Chilean citrus arrivals start in the U.S.
- General News
Last season's rains helped to alleviate the water deficit, especially in the Coquimbo region, so the Chilean Citrus Committee anticipates good sizing. The cool autumn nights and warm days have also had a positive impact on color and Brix.
Domestic citrus production drops 80 percent since 2000
- Featured
The well-recognized Florida citrus license plate may need a redesign -- soon -- as production has declined nearly 90 percent in the state since 2005.
New Congressional measure to protect Florida citrus acreage
- General News
Florida representatives in both houses of Congress have introduced a bipartisan measure that would amend the federal Conservation Reserve Program to include the state’s citrus acreage, which has suffered from a number of blows from weather, disease, and urbanization in recent years.
Inside Frutura’s Coca-Cola branding agreement
- General News
Last week Frutura, the global sales and marketing network, signed a licensing agreement with The Coca-Cola Company.
Sunkist Growers delivers fresh citrus to high school hoops all-stars
- General News
In its inaugural year, the Encore All-Star Games, powered by Sunkist Growers, will host elite-level high school senior basketball players from the greater Los Angeles region on Saturday, April 8th at St. John Bosco High School.
SunCandy Citrus and Breakfast Club of Canada partner for National Nutrition Month
- General News
SunCandy Citrus and Breakfast Club of Canada, the country’s leading school breakfast program, are kicking off National Nutrition Month (March) with an exciting new partnership designed to make healthy snacking and eating fun for all ages with the world’s finest citrus products.
USDA exempts pummelos from Florida citrus marketing order
- General News
USDA today announced a change to the Florida citrus marketing order. As recommended by the Citrus Administrative Committee, pummelos are now exempt from handling and reporting requirements under the marketing order.
Crop update: Weather to slow strong citrus season
- General News
Markon Cooperative released this citrus crop update February 23, 2023.
Chilean citrus exports decreased by 32% this season
- International
The 2022 season for Chilean citrus was 32 percent lower than the previous season, making it the lowest in recent years.
Sunkist celebrates 130 year anniversary with national Sunkist Citrus Day
- General News
As farmers, family, and a community, Sunkist Growers is celebrating its humble California roots with Sunkist Citrus Day on March 1.