Citrus industry representative hopes the industry has ‘bottomed out,’ is recovering

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: July 10, 2026

Words: 530

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

A citrus industry representative is hopeful the state’s slump has “bottomed out” and is trending upward.

The July Florida orange production forecast released Friday rose from 12.2 million boxes forecast in April to 12.92 million in July, a 5.9% increase.

Florida grapefruit producers are forecast to pack 1.35 million boxes, an 8% boost over the 1.25 million-box forecast in April.

The 12.92-million …

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