We produce delicious, natural, 100 percent juice for both popular brands and private labels. In addition to growing and processing our own oranges, we also process oranges from independent growers in South Florida. We can produce up to 90 million gallons annually, making us one of the largest suppliers of pure Florida orange juice nationwide.
Science helps us produce healthy oranges from healthy trees. Our scientists work closely with colleagues at leading research universities and government agencies. Together we are researching solutions to the citrus greening and canker, diseases that threaten our groves and citrus around the world.
Southern Gardens Citrus is replanting and researching fruit trees for the future. Our talented team of horticulturalists, research scientists and lab technicians work hard to produce the healthiest oranges from thriving trees. Our scientists collaborate with leading research universities and government agencies to find solutions to citrus greening and canker – diseases that threaten our groves and citrus around the world.
By blending sustainable farming practices with advanced technology, our local farmers protect the land and preserve the natural resources that allow our citrus groves to thrive. Every aspect of our 12,500-acre operation is carefully monitored to maintain a balance between farming and nature.
At Southern Gardens Citrus, we have more than 12,500 acres of orange groves containing 1.8 million trees.
Southern Gardens Citrus is capable of processing 15 million boxes of oranges per season and can produce more than 90 million gallons of Florida orange juice.
Southern Gardens Citrus is one of the largest suppliers of premium, not-from-concentrate (NFC) Florida orange juice in the country.
Southern Gardens Citrus eliminates waste by using the leftover orange products to create aromatic oils, natural solvents and cattle feed pellets.
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