From the first orange trees planted in St. Augustine, Florida in the mid-1500s, to the fresh oranges, grapefruit and 100% orange and grapefruit juices found in your local supermarket today, Florida citrus continues to be a healthy family favorite.

Florida citrus fruit is harvested from close to 750,000 sprawling acres, carefully handpicked from lush groves, and then washed, graded and packaged to produce more than 80% of the U.S. citrus supply. Thanks to their state’s sunny, subtropical climate and sandy soil, Florida’s citrus growers are known for producing the world’s juiciest and most flavorful oranges. Each year, about 90% of Florida’s orange crop is used to produce healthy, 100% orange juice.

With its primary varieties of oranges, grapefruit, and other specialty fruits, such as tangerines, Florida citrus presents countless nutritional benefits and provides powerful antioxidants to help protect and sustain your life.

Florida citrus provides an excellent source of vitamin C and many essential nutrients. Just by enjoying one serving of fresh citrus or one 8-ounce glass of 100% orange juice, you’ll achieve almost 25% of your USDA-recommended daily fruit and vegetable servings, based on a 2,000 calorie diet. It is the perfect choice for an on-the-go healthy snack!

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