Donald Duck (orange juice) facts for kids
| Type | Orange juice |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Florida's Natural Growers |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Introduced | 1940 |
Donald Duck is a popular American brand of orange juice. It comes in both frozen and refrigerated forms. This juice brand is owned by Florida's Natural Growers. This company is a special type of business called an agricultural cooperative. This means it's owned by the farmers who grow the oranges.
The Donald Duck juice brand started way back in 1940. It is the oldest brand that Florida's Natural Growers still sells today.
Who is Donald Duck?
The famous cartoon character, Donald Duck, is the face of this juice brand. Donald Duck is one of Walt Disney's well-known characters. He appears on the juice cartons and in all the advertisements. He is the brand's mascot, which is like a symbol or lucky charm.
History of the Juice Brand
The company that makes Donald Duck juice has changed its name over the years. Before it was Florida's Natural Growers, it was called Citrus World from 1969 to 1998. Even before that, it was known as the Florida Citrus Canners Cooperative.
For many years, a giant picture of Donald Duck was on the water storage tank at the juice plant. This plant is located in Lake Wales, Florida. However, in 1998, the company decided to update its name and look. As part of this change, the Donald Duck logo was removed from the water tank.
External links
- Disney-branded juice drinks website
