USA: Florida processed orange standards reduced

The Florida Citrus Commission (FCC) has adjusted the maturity standards for processed oranges for the rest of the current season, in response to the damage caused by Hurricane Ian in 2022. An emergency rule, proposed by the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC), now requires all processed oranges to have a Brix value of at least 7.0. The rule also eliminates the minimum ratio of total soluble solids to anhydrous citric acid. The rule was implemented on Feb. 23 and will be in effect until May 23, 2023.