Department of Citrus to Tackle OJ Sugar Issue Harder

Ernie Neff October 15, 2013 Citrus, Florida

The Florida Citrus Commission next week will hear Florida Department of Citrus plans to more aggressively defend orange juice against claims that OJ contains unhealthy amounts of sugar. Department Executive Director Doug Ackerman reports.

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