Dundee Citrus Growers Association

12/26/2025

A Florida Christmas is like no other! 🍊

We’re happy to be a part of this FOX 13 News - Tampa Bay news story highlighting the story of the Christmas Orange! Read more by clicking their post below! 👇

Central Florida’s citrus harvests are ripening just in time for the holidays, and Dun-D Citrus Growers — a Polk County cooperative — says it packs more than a million pieces of fruit a day during the season. More Below 🔗⬇️

12/26/2025

Central Florida’s citrus harvests are ripening just in time for the holidays, and Dun-D Citrus Growers — a Polk County cooperative — says it packs more than a million pieces of fruit a day during the season.

12/23/2025

We’re proud to share our story featured on FOX 13 News - Tampa Bay! Discover how Florida citrus is making a powerful comeback thanks to Citrus Under Protective Screen (CUPS).

Florida’s citrus industry is experiencing a revival after years of struggling with canker and citrus greening, a pest-borne disease that devastated orchards statewide. More Below 🔗⬇️

12/13/2025

Visit us tomorrow in Downtown Bartow, Florida, for the Mistletoe Market! Stop by our booth to sample delicious grapefruit, learn about Citrus Under Protective Screen, and meet the hands behind the harvest!

After a full day of fun, be sure to stop by for a drink featuring Rubies grapefruit! See you there!
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12/10/2025

? Oranges have taken part in Christmas traditions for centuries. From stocking stuffers to holiday decor, citrus brightens the season!

12/08/2025

Looks like Santa sent reinforcements for the busiest season! They're hard at work to make sure your holiday fruit is packed with care!🎄🍊

11/20/2025

These bins are full of gems! Nothing says fresh like a harvest of juicy grapefruit straight from our groves to your table!

11/20/2025

Over the past two months, we’ve had the privilege of celebrating some truly remarkable milestones. These incredible team members have shown unwavering commitment, passion, and heart throughout their years with us:

✨ Donald Chism – 25 Years
✨ Martha Gamez De Raya – 20 Years
✨ Andrea Acevedo – 25 Years
✨ Julia Chavez – 25 Years
✨ Ramon Lopez – 25 Years
✨ Marie Jamie – 25 Years
✨ Guillermina Navarro – 25 Years

Your hard work and dedication have shaped our success and inspired everyone around you. Thank you for making a lasting impact every single day. 🍊
Join us in celebrating these great people —and to wishing them many more years of excellence! 🙌

11/14/2025

Our largest CUPS Tour yet! What an amazing experience hosting the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers during their Florida Ag Tour! 🌱🍊 We loved sharing our journey with Citrus Under Protective Screens (C.U.P.S.) and giving a behind-the-scenes look at how Florida Rubies are grown.

A huge thank you to Dr. Schumann, Dr. Chater, and Laura Waldo with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences for joining us and sharing their expertise—it made the day even more impactful!

Also a big thank you to Ron Sabatka and Lauren Roth for including us in their tour! It was a great experience to meet passionate agriculturalist from across the country!

11/13/2025

Our partnership with Walt Disney World is bringing the sweet flavors of Florida Citrus to guests - and FOX 35 Orlando gave us a shoutout for our star player: Florida Rubies Grapefruit!✨🍊

Check out the story and see why this citrus is stealing the spotlight!

Since 2005, Florida’s citrus production has declined by nearly 90% due to Citrus Greening. Yet Central Florida’s Florida Classic Growers has pioneered an innovative solution - Citrus Under Protective Screens (CUPS) - helping this iconic crop thrive once again. Disney has partnered with these loc...

11/07/2025

Thank you Congressman Scott Franklin’s team for touring our packinghouse! 🍊