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Long-time citrus grower ends production in Florida
One of the oldest citrus producers in the state is shutting down. It comes as another blow to the already struggling industry.
One of Florida's leading citrus producers is leaving the industry. Here's why
The citrus company said Monday that it has lost approximately 73% of its citrus production over the past decade.
A major Florida grower is leaving the citrus business. Here’s why
Pointing to Florida’s decades-long fight with deadly citrus greening disease and damage from hurricanes, a major grower announces it will “wind down” operations.
Leading Florida producer Alico, Inc. announces closure of citrus operations
The organization said it will not be spending further capital on citrus operations after the current 2025 crop is harvested.
Is the Florida citrus industry on its way out?
The orange is the iconic symbol of Florida. While the fruit may be on the state's license plates, the citrus industry has been on the decline for more than a decade.
Institutional Florida citrus grow is winding down operation amid struggles
Orange groves owned by Alico have been at the heart of Florida's citrus industry for 100 years, but production has declined by over 70% over the past 10 years.
Why Leading Florida Ag Producer Alico Is Squeezing Out Citrus From Its Portfolio
Alico unveils new business strategy going forward, which includes the major decision to phase out its citrus division.
Major Florida citrus grower winds down operations
FOX 13's Lloyd Sowers reports that as Florida's citrus season winds down, Alico Orange Groves is facing another slow year, deterred even more by the hurricanes that struck the state.
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Saving Florida’s oranges, one stomach hole at a time
Fort Myers based grower Alico stops citrus production, as Florida researchers work on genetically modifying trees to kill insects.
Tropicana orange supplier Alico to exit citrus business
The company concluded that "growing citrus is no longer economically viable for us in Florida," with disease and hurricanes ...
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Alico Inc. CEO explains shift away from citrus industry
In announcing Jan. 6 that it would be stepping back from citrus farming, Alico Inc. also announced it would be charting a new ...
Alico: Winding Down Citrus Operations To Focus On Land Development
Read here for a discussion of Alico (ALCO) stock's transition to land development, with potential for significant enterprise ...
Tropicana Supplier Alico Cuts Citrus Operations As Greening Disease Bites, Eyes Growth In Real Estate; Stock Jumps
Alico, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALCO) shares traded higher on Monday after the Florida-based agribusiness and land management company ...