Tag: grapefruit

Will there be any Mexican grapefruit on the market this winter? Possibly not, because under pressure from legislators from grapefruit-producing states Florida and Texas, USDA has reinstated a juice content standard for imported grapefruit.

Once again, with the help of arcane technicalities and the muscle of their states’ Congressional delegations, grapefruit growers from the southern United States – especially from Florida – have succeeded in nearly shutting down the importation of grapefruit from Mexico.

What’s going on with Florida citrus? Recent news items paint a rather contradictory picture.

Winter Sweetz, a Texas-based grapefruit brand owned by Lone Star Citrus, announces the launch of its second annual “Sweeter in Texas” sweepstakes to celebrate the Texas red grapefruit season.

IMG Citrus, known as the leading grower and marketer of Florida grapefruit, controls over 70% of Florida’s fresh grapefruit production.

The USDA's latest citrus forecast bumps up Florida oranges by 2 percent over last month's estimate.

Winter Sweetz, a Texas based grapefruit brand owned by Lone Star Citrus, announces the launch of “Sweeter in Texas” sweepstakes to celebrate Texas red grapefruit season during the holidays and through the New Year.

Heading toward spring, citrus supplies should be as promotable as ever, high in quality and volume, but smaller than normal on sizing.