Article: Citrus growers challenge Tropicana's orange patent

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(Independent Florida Alligator) (U-WIRE) GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Oranges developed by University of Florida researchers continue to be the center of debate between the state's largest citrus growers association and Tropicana about the company's patent on a new recipe for not-from- concentrate orange juice.

Valencia oranges, most commonly used for orange juice, are not ready until March, but UF researchers found four new varieties of oranges -- Earlygold, Westin, Ruby and Itaborai -- that are mature by early December.

Company officials claimed Tropicana was the only citrus processor that could use the varieties, continued research and "filed for a patent to protect ...

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