Who owns Indian River Fruit?

the Rogers family
In 1980, the Rogers family became sole owners of the packinghouse and continue to operate it today. The company now owns and operates 7,000 acres in Florida.

Where are Indian River peaches from?

Florida Citrus & Freestone Peaches Our amazing Florida Citrus is harvested from world-famous groves located in Indian River County, Florida and also from various groves located in the cooler climates of North Florida where the fruit is sweet and juicy.

Who owns Indian River orange juice?

FreshCo Limited
The Indian River Select brand was established by Cliff Burg in Fort Pierce in 1996. Processed at Burg’s FreshCo Limited, Indian River Select Brand Juice is all natural, using 100% Florida Orange and Ruby Red Grapefruit juice. The privately owned brand only uses fruit from Florida’s Indian River District.

Can I send Florida oranges to Canada?

Shipments to Canada Yes! Most of the gifts in our catalog can be shipped to the following provinces: Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland. All Canadian orders are payable in U.S. dollars. For delivery to Canada, the shipping cost is $34.99 per package.

Where is the peach truck?

During the summer season, you can find The Peach Truck on corners across Nashville, on tour in various states, or in packages delivered right to your porch. So now, no matter where you reside, you can indulge is the magic of fresh-picked Georgia peaches all summer long.

What is the Peach Truck Tour?

The Peach Truck partners directly with farmers to bring FRESH and phenomenal foods off the farm and straight to you! Get the most flavorful peaches, pecans, gourmet jams, sauces and more delivered to your home or pickup your order when The Peach Truck Tour comes rolling in to your town.

Are oranges from Florida?

Florida growers produce several types of Florida citrus, including oranges, grapefruit and specialty fruits, including Temple oranges, tangerines and tangelos. Here are some fun facts about Florida oranges: The primary varieties are Navel, Hamlin, Pineapple, Ambersweet and Valencia.

How did citrus get to Florida?

It originally came from southeast Asia and spread westward. Oranges first reached the New World in 1493, carried aboard ships commanded by Christopher Columbus. Soon afterwards, the Spanish brought citrus to Florida. Florida Indians obtained seeds from Spanish missionaries and helped establish the growth of the fruit.

Can you ship fruit to Alaska?

The only way to ship fruit to Alaska is via the US Postal Service. We strictly use the USPS Flat Rate boxes, and it works well! The largest size box they have is roughly equal in size to our 3/8 bushel (usually about 10-15 lbs of fruit), and the smaller one is about the size of a one tray package.

Where exactly does Indian River Citrus come from?

When we refer to the term Indian River Citrus, we are talking about fruit that comes from a thin 205mi stretch of land, on the western bank of the Indian River Lagoon (it’s not just fruit that comes from Indian River County; in fact, the area is so narrow that only one county falls entirely within the district – St Lucie County).

Where is the Indian River Mall?

Indian River Mall. Indian River Mall is an enclosed shopping mall in Vero Beach, Florida. Opened in 1996, it is anchored by JCPenney , Macy’s, Sears, and Dillard ‘s.

Is the Indian River in Florida?

Indian River (Florida) The Indian River is a 121-mile (195 km) long brackish lagoon in Florida, and is part of the Indian River Lagoon system, which in turn forms part of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway .