What Florida’s Dying Oranges Tell Us About How Commodity Markets Work

Futures for frozen concentrate orange juice have reached record highs, meaning consumers are likely to be paying more for orange juice

Mar 02, 2023 10:30 am

Florida-grown oranges, which were once used to make more than 90% of the U.S.’s orange juice, might be going extinct. WSJ’s David Uberti explains how volatility in commodity markets impacts the price you pay for orange juice. Graphic: Miki Katoni