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Orange Juice Is A Hot Commodity During The Coronavirus

Frozen concentrate orange juice futures have been soaring amid increased consumer demand. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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Orange Juice Is A Hot Commodity During The Coronavirus

March 27, 2020 • Orange juice is suddenly hot. Frozen concentrate futures have soared 25% in the past month as people looking to boost their vitamin C intake are lifting OJ sales.

What's More Nutritious, Orange Juice Or An Orange? It's Complicated

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What's More Nutritious, Orange Juice Or An Orange? It's Complicated

January 22, 2015 • A study suggests that when it comes to oranges, juice may unlock more of some beneficial nutrients for our bodies to absorb than fruit does. But don't use that as an excuse to gulp down OJ just yet.

Marvel's New Hero Wants To Save The World — And The Citrus Industry

A new comic features Captain Citrus teaming up with the Avengers to defeat a villain. The new superhero, who uses the power of the sun to generate "energy items," is sponsored by Florida's citrus industry. Florida Citrus hide caption

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Marvel's New Hero Wants To Save The World — And The Citrus Industry

September 21, 2014 • Captain Citrus was sponsored by Florida's orange growers, whose profits are being hurt by disease and declining consumer demand for orange juice. They hope the comic character will boost sales.

Marvel's New Hero Wants To Save The World — And The Citrus Industry

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The 'Greening' Of Florida Citrus Means Less Green In Growers' Pockets

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The 'Greening' Of Florida Citrus Means Less Green In Growers' Pockets

August 26, 2014 • Orange juice sales are at their lowest point in 10 years. Florida's citrus industry is reeling from a disease called "greening," while consumers face dozens of other choices in the supermarket aisle.

The 'Greening' Of Florida Citrus Means Less Green In Growers' Pockets

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