Today there are more than 12,000 citrus growers cultivating a record 103 million citrus trees on more than 853,000 acres of land in Florida. More than 100,000 people work in Florida's citrus industry or in related businesses. Nine of every 10 Florida oranges are squeezed into orange juice. Florida is expected to produce almost 1.3 billion gallons of orange juice this year. Grapefruit are grown in Arizona, California, Florida and Texas.
Pink flesh can range in color from pale pink to ruby red.
Pink and white grapefruit are equally sweet. The best way to pick grapefruit is by weight. Grapefruit are about three quarters liquid, so the heavier the fruit, the more juice it contains. Outer coloring usually has little to do with the quality of the fruit, but you should pick those that are firm but springy to the touch. Often you will see green spots on the grapefruit's skin.