A delegation from Japan’s Yamano & Associates recently visited Florida to meet with exporters and get an inside look at the future of the Florida citrus industry. That visit led Florida Citrus Commission (FCC) Chairman Steve Johnson to write the following commentary about the importance of Florida citrus worldwide:
The company (Yamano) has been the Florida Department of Citrus’ (FDOC) partner agency in Japan for over 40 years. In May, the Florida Citrus Commission (FCC) read a resolution honoring the late Emile Yamano, who founded the agency and is ultimately responsible for the popularity of Florida citrus in Japan.
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