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Welcome to the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame

Honoring Distinguished Leaders of the Florida Citrus Industry

The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame was established in 1962 to honor distinguished leaders who have made significant contributions to the Florida citrus industry. Seventeen nominees were inducted the first year and members of the industry have been inducted each year since.

There are currently over 150 members of The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame from all facets of the industry and all regions of the state.

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Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Inductees Chosen for 2013

Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Inductees Chosen for 2013

The Selection Committee for The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame has announced five distinguished leaders will be inducted into the Hall during the 51st  Citrus Celebration Luncheon on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Florida Southern College in Lakeland.

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questionmark.gifDid you know? The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame was established in 1962 to pay tribute to those who have made outstanding contributions to the Florida citrus industry. Learn more about the Hall of Fame »

questionmark.gifDid you know? The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame was established in 1962 to pay tribute to those who have made outstanding contributions to the Florida citrus industry. Learn more about the Hall of Fame »

questionmark.gifDid you know? Oranges grown on the south side of the tree are
much sweeter.

questionmark.gifDid you know? Crate labels aren’t just highly artistic and colorful creations but served a very useful purpose in the citrus industry?
Learn more about crate labels »

questionmark.gifDid you know? The Sarah D. and Kirk McKay, Jr. Archives Center serves as a place where records, documents, and collections of enduring historical value for Florida Southern College are preserved. Learn more about its collections »

questionmark.gifDid you know? A mature grapefruit tree produces between 1,300 and 1,500 pounds of fruit annually.

questionmark.gifDid you know? Nearly 87% of the Florida orange harvest (about 147,000,000 90lb. boxes of fruit) becomes fresh juice or frozen juice concentrate.

questionmark.gifDo you have citrus memorabilia or antique artifacts? Before you discard old files, photos and other materials, think of the Florida Citrus Archives. We are happy to discuss the possibility of a donation with you. Learn more about the Florida Citrus Archives »

questionmark.gifDid you know? An orange is considered a berry.

questionmark.gifDid you know? In 1915, Fresh Fruit Products Company of Haines City, FL established the first citrus processing plant in the U.S.
See a timeline of Florida citrus history »

questionmark.gifDid you know?The invention of refrigerated railroad cars in 1866 opened northern markets to Florida citrus growers. See a timeline of Florida citrus history »

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