Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2025

# Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would lower the minimum concentration of orange juice solids required in finished pasteurized orange juice from 10.5% to 10% by weight. Orange juice solids—the natural substances that give orange juice its flavor and nutritional content—would be measured without counting any sweetening ingredients that manufacturers add to the product. **Who It Affects:** The change would primarily affect orange juice producers and manufacturers, potentially allowing them more flexibility in production. Consumers could see impacts on juice quality, though the difference is relatively small (a 0.5% reduction).

Florida orange growers and the domestic orange juice industry are likely the intended beneficiaries, as the bill is framed as supporting domestic production. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee review in the House and has not yet been voted on. The sponsor is Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL), reflecting Florida's significant orange juice industry.