USA: Florida grapefruit and mandarin production on the rise
Fresh Grapefruit
Published Dec 12, 2023
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Despite a difficult year for Florida citrus growers due to hurricanes, USDA predicts an increase in grapefruit and tangerine production, with a forecast of 2.40 million boxes of grapefruits, 33% more than last season. Red grapefruit production is expected to be 2.1 million boxes, with a higher than average caliber. The production of mandarins and tangelos is estimated at 550,000 boxes, 50,000 boxes more than in the October forecast.
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After what has been a difficult year for Florida citrus growers, with very low production levels due to damage caused by hurricanes, a recent estimate from the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board predicts an increase in production of both grapefruits and of tangerines. The forecast for all grapefruit production is 2.40 million boxes, 500,000 boxes more than the October forecast. If fulfilled, it would be 33% more than the final production of last season. Red grapefruits stand at 2.1 million boxes, 450,000 boxes more than in October. A higher than average caliber is expected. The volume of white grapefruit increased by 50,000 boxes and now stands at 300,000 boxes. The size of the fruit at the time of harvest is slightly above average, while the ...
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