Dundee Citrus Growers Association

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! 🍊

11/07/2025

We are so thankful for our generous employees who’ve already filled a bin to be donated to the Lake Wales Care Center! If you’d like to join in on the holiday cheer, you can drop off food donations in the HR lobby at our Dundee office! 🦃🤎🍊

11/05/2025

We're honored to be featured in this incredible story by Walt Disney World Cast and Community! Protecting Florida’s citrus heritage is close to our hearts, and we’re thrilled to see this story spotlight the work we’re doing to make a difference! 🍊✨

What's your favorite Florida citrus memory? Share it in the comments - we'd love to hear how citrus has been a part of your life!

Read the full article here: Fresh from Florida: https://disneyexperiences.com/florida-citrus-protection/

To bring food and beverage at Walt Disney World to life, Disney partners with farms across Florida to source ingredients straight from their groves through our kitchens and to your table.

10/21/2025

Join us in giving thanks by giving back! This Holiday season, we're collecting donations for the Lake Wales Care Center. Every can, box, and bag makes a difference in the lives of families in our community! 🦃🍂

📍 Drop-off Location: HR Lobby at the Dundee Office - 111 1st St. N, Dundee, FL 33838
📅 Deadline: November 17th, 2025

10/20/2025

We're excited to share that Ryan Williams, salesman for Florida Classic Growers, has been selected for Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Emerging Leader Development Program (ELDP). Over the next year, Ryan will gain hands-on insight into Florida's agriculture industry. From farm tours, meeting state leaders, and even traveling to California, this program offers a powerful opportunity to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact.

We're proud to support Ryan on this exciting journey! 🍊✨

10/17/2025

Enter to win!!👇🍊

🚨 GIVEAWAY CLOSED 🚨 Rubies Grapefruit Season has officially begun, and we're celebrating with a giveaway! One lucky winner will receive a sunshine-inspired gift bundle featuring:

- A Bogg Bag
- Owola Water Bottle
- Grapefruit scented Yankee Candle
- Grapefruit scented soap
- $50 Dundee Groves Gift Certificate
- Rubies Hat
- Grapefruit Blanket

To enter:
1. Like and share this post
2. Follow
3. Tag 3 friends in the comments (each extra tag = bonus entry)

Celebrate the start of harvest season with Florida Rubies — fresh, flavorful, and straight from the grove!🍊✨

The winner will be announced on October 24th from this account only. This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram. No purchase necessary to enter.

10/10/2025

Comment below your grapefruit name! 👇🍊

What's your grapefruit name? Are you Sweet Gem, Crisp Harvest, or maybe Zesty Peel? Drop your grapefruit name in the comments and tag a friend who needs to discover theirs! 🍊👇

10/08/2025

As CEO of the Dundee Citrus Growers Association, Callaham shares what makes Florida citrus so special and what the future holds for the state's growers.

10/06/2025

We're proud to see our CEO, Steven B. Callaham, honored as one of The Packer 25 for 2025! With over two decades of leadership, Steven continues to champion innovation, sustainability, and resilience in Florida’s citrus industry. 🍊

👉 Read more by clicking the link below:

As CEO of the Dundee Citrus Growers Association, Callaham shares what makes Florida citrus so special and what the future holds for the state's growers.

09/30/2025

We are ready for the season! 🍊