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Citrus industry withers as Florida's groves flounder
Despite the best efforts and hopes of the citrus industry, hurricanes and a bacteria continue to batter Florida's diminished ...
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Fort Myers-based Alico getting out of the citrus business after fighting disease, hurricanes
The company has been growing citrus in Florida since the 1960s. It delivers most of its fruit to orange juice producers, including Tropicana. In 2023-24 season, Alico harvested 3.1 million boxes ...
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Why orange juice is more expensive now – and may stay that way
In the U.S., Florida's already diminished orange ... in favor of an “orange fruit drink” that contains 35% orange juice. The company cited short supplies. Tokyo-based Morinaga Milk Industry ...
Major Florida grower to end citrus operations after years of hurricanes and tree disease
Alico Inc. announced Monday that it planned to wind down its citrus operations after the current crop is harvested later this year. About 3,400 citrus acres (1,376 hectares) will be managed by ...
Steel, plastics, Florida orange juice on Canada's list of potential retaliatory tariffs against U.S.
Among the most senior officials in Ottawa, there is a document circulating that outlines specific details about how Canada ...
Florida citrus grower to close due to hurricanes, tree disease
Alico Inc one of Florida largest citrus growers announced plans to wind down its citrus operations after this year harvest ...