The production of packaged orange juice begins with careful harvesting. To ensure the best quality, oranges are picked when they are dry, as wet fruits can lead to breakage and spoilage.

Next, the juice undergoes a process to lock in its natural flavor and vitamin C. Afterward, ... From Orchard to Bottle: The Secrets Behind Orange Juice Production in a Factory.

Discover the benefits and risks of orange juice, its nutrition, tips for healthier choices, who should drink it, and how it can impact your health.

ARS scientists at the U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory in Fort Pierce, FL, assessed citrus trees with oranges that could be potentially used for commercial production of orange juice.

Over the last 20 years, production in Florida orange groves has plummeted 92%, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Demand for orange juice hit an all-time low last year, and this year ...