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Florida Citrus Gets Lifeline | Orlando News
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- Jul 19, 2026
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Summary
Florida’s citrus industry, battered for two decades by diseases and climate challenges, may be getting a lifeline thanks to a new FDA rule lowering the sugar threshold for pasteurized orange juice — from 10.5% to 10% Brix. This change, spurred by a 2022 petition and bipartisan Florida legislation, aims to help local growers compete by reducing reliance on overseas imports and saving the industry $50 million annually. Officials assure consumers the taste and nutrition won’t change, but the broader struggle continues — even as this policy shift unfolds, longtime operations like Riverfont Packing Co. are still closing their doors, highlighting how deep the industry’s challenges run. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/70299362acffa803