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Florida OJ industry weathers compounding pressures

by Megan Winslow
May 18, 2026

A significant portion of consumers are drawn to Florida’s iconic drink despite recent economic setbacks, a study of the state’s orange juice industry by University of Florida researchers reveals. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agribusiness, Ask IFAS, Citrus Greening Disease, Crops, Florida Agricultural Marketing Research Center, Florida Department Of Citrus, Huanglongbing, Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Irma, Marisa Zansler, Market, Megan Winslow, OJ, Orange Juice, Research, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences
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UF study shows orange peel extract may improve heart health

by Brad Buck
May 18, 2026

Orange peels may hold a key to better cardiovascular health, new University of Florida-led research shows. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women and people of most racial and ethnic groups, according to the Centers for ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Cardiovascular Health, Citrus Research And Education Center, Extract, Food Science And Human Nutrition, Food Waste, Juice Processing, Orange Juice, Orange Peels, Yu Wang
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In the battle against citrus greening, consumers will tell growers their perceptions of genetic editing

by Brad Buck
May 18, 2026

With the citrus industry at a crossroads, growers are looking for any solution to cope with the deadly citrus greening disease. Scientists see genetic editing – and in particular CRISPR technology -- as one potential avenue to rescue Florida’s ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Bachir Kassas, Biotechnology, Citrus, Consumers, CRISPR, Crop Transformation Center, Food And Resource Economics Department, Gene Editing, Genetic Modification, Growers, Orange Juice, Preferences, Study, Survey
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UF/IFAS breeders release six new citrus greening-tolerant varieties, help growers battle HLB

by Brad Buck
May 18, 2026

Six new citrus greening-tolerant citrus varieties will soon be available for Florida growers, thanks to research by University of Florida breeders. Citrus greening, also known as Huanglongbing (HLB) has devastated Florida’s citrus industry ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Brix, Citrus, Citrus Greening Disease, Citrus Research And Education Center, Citrus Varieties, Florida Citrus Mutual, Florida Department Of Citrus, Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Fred Gmitter, Greening Tolerant, HLB, Huanglongbing, Jude Grosser, New Varieties Development And Management Corp., Not-from-concentrate Orange Juice, Orange Juice, Plant Breeders

Orange Juice is One Good Source of Vitamin C

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
May 12, 2026

Did you know, May 4th is National Orange Juice Day? Consider starting your day off with a glass of tasty orange juice or a fresh, sweet orange added to a healthy breakfast. Pack a delicious orange in your lunch.  Bring a bag or bowl of flavorful ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: #AllinforCitrus, #FoodIsOurMiddleName, #NOJD2022, 5 A Day, A Healthy Diet, Broward County, Calcium, Delicious, Delicious Fruits And Vegetables, Eating For Good Health, Enjoy Florida Orange Juice, Florida, Fortified, Healthy Breakfast, Hydration, Immunity And Vitamin, Immunity And Vitamin C, National Orange Juice Day, Orange Juice, Orange Segments, Orange Slices, Oranges, Pandemic And Flu Season, Pith, Recipes Using Oranges As An Ingredient, Vitamin C, Vitamin D
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National Orange Juice Day: 10 Facts that Might Surprise You about Florida’s Iconic Beverage

by Alena Poulin
May 7, 2026

Happy National Orange Juice (OJ) Day! Each year, May 4th celebrates this delicious and healthy beverage that many associate with the state of Florida, and for good reason. Here in the UF/IFAS Food & Resource Economics Department, our Florida ... READ MORE

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Tags: Agribusiness, Agricultural Marketing, Citrus, Consumer Insights, Florida Agricultural Marketing Research Center, Florida Citrus, Food And Resource Economics, National OJ Day, Orange Juice

Squeezing Out the Facts: Consumer Preferences in Not From Concentrate Versus From Concentrate Orange Juice

by Jessie Erwin
November 20, 2024

We are thrilled to introduce Haley Russo to our FSHN Research Journeys series, which follows graduate students' research in the Food Science and Human Nutrition program at The University of Florida. Haley is a food science master's degree ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Citrus, Citrus Greening Disease, Dr. Asli Odabasi, Dr. Charles Sims, FSHN Research Journeys, Haley Russo, NFC, Not From Concentrate, Orange Juice, Oranges, Reconstituted From Concentrate, Research Journeys, Research-journeys-food-science, Research-journeys-food-science-ms, RFC
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OJ is not only good for you, but good for all of us

by Ruth Hohl Borger
February 2, 2022

OJ is not only good for you, but good for all of us By Michael E. Rogers Professor and Center Director UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center While this past year of living with the global pandemic has left us with some devastating ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Citrus, Citrus Research And Education Center, Florida Citrus, Florida Citrus Research And Education Center, National OJ Day, Orange Juice

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