Holiday Season is Huge for Fresh Florida Citrus

Ernie Neff November 19, 2012 Citrus, Florida

Florida Citrus Packers Executive Vice President Peter Chaires says the current fresh fruit season is off to a strong start with exceptionally good grapefruit quality. He also discusses some reasons that Thanksgiving to Christmas is the heaviest sales season for fresh Florida citrus.

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