The new label aims to help consumers distinguish Florida Citrus apart from the rest.
BARTOW, Fla. – The Florida Department of Citrus teamed up with the state’s “Fresh from Florida” campaign and Publix – one of the nation’s largest retail grocers – to help encourage consumers to choose Florida Citrus.
Beginning in mid-December, Publix customers will see a label featuring the FDOC’s “There’s Amazing Inside Florida Citrus” mark alongside the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ widely-recognized “Fresh from Florida” logo near the fresh fruit and refrigerated beverage aisle.
Publix has 1,093 stores across the Southeast.
The joint effort aims to help consumers distinguish Florida Citrus apart from competitors.
“Citrus is grown in many regions around the world, so it is important to help consumers identify Florida Citrus,” said Doug Ackerman, executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus. “This partnership helps consumers easily spot the fruit we know they prefer.”
About the Florida Department of Citrus
The Florida Department of Citrus is an executive agency of Florida government charged with the marketing, research and regulation of the Florida citrus industry. Its activities are funded by a tax paid by growers on each box of citrus that moves through commercial channels. The industry employs nearly 76,000 people, provides an annual economic impact close to $9 billion to the state, and contributes hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenues that help support Florida’s schools, roads and health care services. For more information about the Florida Department of Citrus, please visit FloridaCitrus.org.
