To demonstrate the versatility of blood oranges in culinary and mixology applications, Sunkist hosted a two-day “Taste of the Grove” blood orange immersion in the heart of its lush citrus groves in Dinuba, Calif.
Known for their deep red flesh, blood oranges originated in Sicily and have made their way into a vast amount of food and beverage categories. According to Geneva, Ill.-based FONA International’s social listening technology, blood orange social mentions increased 107 percent in the six months ending April 2019, blood orange product introductions grew
16 percent during one year, and menu items featuring blood oranges are expanding globally.