Oranges Research Paper

1804 Words4 Pages

A: Where and How are Oranges are Produced?
Oranges are grown in many countries in the world. Some of these countries are: Brazil, the United States of America, China, EU-27, Mexico, Egypt, Turkey, South Africa, Morocco, Vietnam, Costa Rica, Argentina, Australia, Guatemala, Israel, Malaysia, Mozambique, Japan, Brazil, etc. The top three producers of oranges are: Brazil with 16,600 MT, the United states with 7,602 MT, and China with 7,000 MT. These countries contribute greatly to the worldwide production of oranges. Most oranges grow best in moist, tropical/subtropical climates. Oranges require high nitrogen fertilizers to thrive. Most oranges are grown in flat lands or plains. Oranges are require soil that is loose and is very deep. Oranges are able to grow at temperatures ranging from 55 degrees Fahrenheit to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Orange trees do not produce oranges during the winter months. The average size of a farm in Florida is 195 acres, and it has a total of 9.2 million acres of farmland. The labor force of Florida's orange farms consists mainly of illegal Mexican immigrants. These workers are paid at a rate of 70-90 cents per 90 pound box. They earn less than 75 dollars each day. Some farmers in Florida are turning to machines for cheap labor. These machines are more efficient than the immigrant workers. This decreases the amount of time needed to pick many oranges. These new machines are called "canopy shakers". A company called Southern Gardens Citrus is vertically integrating farms into its company. This company has more than 16,500 acres of groves with 1.8 million orange trees. In order to thrive, orange trees need high levels of direct sunlight. Orange trees can continue to survive with small amounts of shade coveri...

... middle of paper ...

...ange produces pure orange juice, with a high amounts of pulp, targeting the health and environment-conscience people. They provide a great tasting drink with little chemicals. Simply Orange's packaging and name suggest that this juice is made purely from oranges. It targets people who do not want preservatives and other chemicals in their food.
((((Within a week, the price of oranges decreased by 40 cents. On Monday, February the 17th, the price of oranges was $1.67 per pound. One day later, the price of oranges increased by 20 cents. This happened because there was a greater demand for oranges in the area. Two days later, the price of oranges decreased by 60 cents. A surplus in oranges would lower the price. This happened because the oranges were nearing expiration, or massive amounts of oranges were sent. For the rest of the week, a price of $1.27 was maintained.

Open Document