Wholesale Orange & Citrus Fruit Suppliers
The USA sources citrus from domestic production (California Navels and Valencia, Florida juice oranges — declining) and imports from Mexico, South Africa, Chile, and Spain. USDA APHIS phytosanitary certification is required for all fresh citrus imports. Brazil's FCOJ industry supplies the USA's bulk orange juice processing sector. California Citrus Research Board and Florida Citrus Mutual are the primary industry bodies.
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Navel oranges (Washington Navel, Navelina, Cara Cara): seedless, easy-peel, excellent fresh eating quality; winter season (Spain: November–April; South Africa: July–September; USA: November–April). Valencia oranges: juicing variety; summer season; Spain (April–June), South Africa (July–October). Blood oranges (Tarocco, Moro, Sanguinello): Italy (Sicily) dominant; Tarocco is PDO-protected; season December–March; distinctive red/ruby flesh from anthocyanins. Lemons (Eureka, Lisbon, Primofiori): year-round production through multiple origins; Spain (Verdelli winter lemon), Argentina (summer season), Turkey (Mersin). Limes (Persian/Tahiti, Key/Mexican): Persian lime dominates export trade from Mexico and Brazil; year-round. Grapefruit (Rio Red, Marsh Seedless, Star Ruby): USA (Florida — declining), South Africa, Israel; bitter-sweet segment. Pomelo (Shaddock): China and Thailand; primarily domestic consumption with export into Asian diaspora markets.