We exclusively pick only the mature fruit on the tree. The rest is left for later harvesting, when it has had additional time to let Mother Nature take her course and it has completely ripened.

The quality of citrus fruit is determined by the ratio between the sugar content and acidity. We repeatedly test the fruit for this ratio, during its growing stages. When it has reached the optimum balance, when the fruit is at its peak, then it is harvested.

While other packers may get their fruit from the same areas -- even the same groves as H & S Citrus, no other fruit packer matches our step by step, proven plan for "taste and freshness". Every aspect of the H & S Citrus operation, is set up with one single goal in mind and that is to guarantee our customers the best fruit available in the state of Florida.

Once it has passed our "H & S Quality Standards" the fruit is washed and coated with a layer of water-soluble wax, which enhances the appearance and protects its freshness. (This wax is easily removed with tap water.)

Even though our fruit is so carefully preselected and handled, at times only about 60% of the citrus entering our packing house is ultimately shipped to our customers.

At H & S Citrus, we consider it a privilege to be a part of your fundraising efforts. As it says in Matthew 12:13, "The tree is known by his fruit." So, too, is the company that provides it to you.