Florida's Natural Growers is an agricultural cooperative founded in 1933 as Florida Citrus Canners Cooperative and now owned by over 1,100 grower members. It took the name Citrus World in 1969, and adopted the current name in 1998. In 1934, the co-op packed 422,000 cases of grapefruit. By 1943 when it switched to mostly concentrate production, it produced over 700,000 gallons. It markets juices (including orange juice) under the Florida's Natural name. In 1970, Walt Disney Productions created Florida Orange Juice Bird as its mascot, appearing in the product's television commercials. A cooperative (also co-operative or co-op) is an association of persons who join together to carry on an economic activity of mutual benefit, in an egalitarian fashion. ... 1933 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1969 was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... 1998 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... 1934 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1943 is a common year starting on Friday. ... This article is about the fruit juice; For alternate uses, see Orange juice (disambiguation). ... 1970 was a common year starting on Thursday. ... Walt Disney Productions, Ltd. ... Mascots at the Mascot Olympics in Orlando, FL. A mascot is something, typically an animal or human character used to represent a group with a common identity, such as a school, professional sports team, or corporation. ...
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