FDA's Proposed Change to Orange Juice Regulation Will Help Local Growers, Florida Citrus Mutual Says

FDA's proposed change to orange juice regulation will help local growers, Florida Citrus Mutual says

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida citrus growers are celebrating a proposal from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to change its definition of orange juice. “We’re thrilled," said Matt Joyner, executive vice president and CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual. "This has been almost 3.5 years in the making. Very frustrating situation, but we are excited about the opportunity to see the administration move forward with this rule change." Fl…

Citrus experts talk proposed FDA rule change on orange juice sugar levels

Florida citrus growers and processors have been pushing for the change. A public comment period is open about the issue.

Is It Healthy to Drink 100% Orange Juice Every Day?

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDNTanja Ivanova / Getty Images Although the sugars in orange juice are naturally-occurring, experts say they wouldn't recommend it as a daily beverage.Most store-bought orange juices are pasteurized, meaning they're heat-treated to kill germs and bacteria.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently proposed lowering the minimum sugar content for pasteurized orange juice. The change would reduce the mi…

FDA and USDA Propose Orange Juice Standard Update to Boost U.S. Citrus Industry

Photo by ROMAN ODINTSOV via Pexels In a major policy shift to support American citrus growers, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, MD, MPH, and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins have announced a proposed rule to update the standard of identity for pasteurized orange juice. This move would end a 60-year-old regulation that many say disadvantages domestic producers and fuels dependency on foreign imports. The proposed rule, unveiled this…