Winter Sweetz Launches 4th Annual “Sweeter in Texas” Sweepstakes

January 4, 2024 Lone Star Citrus Growers

Winter Sweetz, a Texas-based grapefruit brand owned by Lone Star Citrus, announces the launch of its 4th annual “Sweeter in Texas” sweepstakes to educate and celebrate the Texas red grapefruit season with consumers. Now through January 26, Winter Sweetz is offering shoppers a chance to win one of two $500 gift card grand prizes along with a  case of 20 Texas red grapefruit.

Vandenberg Optimistic for its Summer Citrus Season

June 20, 2022 Jac. Vandenberg, Inc.

Jac. Vandenberg, Inc. is preparing for a busy summer citrus season as it finishes a successful end to the winter citrus season with Morocco. With the final Moroccan Nadorcotts shipped and sold, the first easy peelers from Peru and Uruguay have already arrived and volume will be picking up slowly in the coming weeks as Chile and South Africa enter the fold.

SiCar Farms Expanded Season: Winter Citrus – Lemons, Grapefruit & Oranges

November 29, 2021 SiCar Farms

SiCar Farms reports their winter citrus season is thriving and supply is expected to be steady throughout the season.  SiCar Farms was founded in 1986 by entrepreneurial dynamos Sigifredo Gudino and Carmen Ochoa in Tecoman, Colima, Mexico.  SiCar Farms is a multigenerational family business that has more than 40 years of experience in the fresh market industry.

IMG Citrus Announces Launch of Yellos: A New Florida Grapefruit Brand and Product

November 10, 2021 IMG Citrus

IMG Citrus, known as the leading grower and marketer of Florida grapefruit, controls over 70% of Florida’s fresh grapefruit production. Today, IMG Citrus announced the launch of a new Florida grapefruit brand and specialty product, YELLOS. Golden like the sun and known for adorning the very first citrus groves in the state of Florida, YELLOS is positioned as Florida’s best-kept secret that boasts consistently sweet taste and a unique experience for the consumer. With limited availability during the winter months of November through April, YELLOS is an opportunity to invigorate the citrus aisle across the U.S. market in a convenient grab-and-go 2-pack. 

Star Ruby Grapefruit Available for Seasonal Demand

April 15, 2021 Bee Sweet Citrus

As temperatures begin to rise in California’s Central Valley, the Bee Sweet Citrus team has turned its focus to Star Ruby Grapefruit as a key player in the company’s seasonal line.