The grapefruit is a hybrid of the orange and the pummelo and is grown largely in the Indian River region of Florida with peak season arriving during the wintertime. The demand for grapefruit remains high despite the fact that Florida will see the smallest citrus crop production in 75 years. “As growers, we are no strangers to adversity – natural disasters, pests, and disease are all a part of daily life. But it is how we respond to these challenges that matter most,” Steve Johnson, chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission.
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