{"id":3880,"date":"2026-01-12T15:36:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T20:36:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/?post_type=fdoc-news-item&#038;p=3880"},"modified":"2026-01-21T11:39:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T16:39:27","slug":"welcome-to-the-supremeseason","status":"publish","type":"fdoc-news-item","link":"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/news\/welcome-to-the-supremeseason\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the #SupremeSeason"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>The Season Within the Season<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>From festive tables to cozy gatherings, winter in Canada is filled with moments worth celebrating. And right alongside them is Florida Grapefruit \u2014 bursting with vibrant colour, refreshing sweetness and unmistakable Florida sunshine.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3881\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/12\/Image_Grapefruit_6795-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Cut Grapefruit\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/12\/Image_Grapefruit_6795-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/12\/Image_Grapefruit_6795-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/12\/Image_Grapefruit_6795-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/12\/Image_Grapefruit_6795.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>December to February is when Florida Grapefruit reaches its peak, making it the perfect time to enjoy it at its very best. That\u2019s why we call it the #SupremeSeason \u2014 a short, special window when Canadians come together to savour the fruit of the holidays.<\/p>\n<p>Fresh, nutritious Florida Grapefruit is as special as the holidays themselves. Florida Grapefruit isn\u2019t just <em>in season<\/em> \u2014 <strong>it <\/strong><em><strong>is<\/strong><\/em><strong> the season.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Why This Is the Sweetest, Juiciest Time of Year for Florida Grapefruit<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Florida Grapefruit is grown in warm, sun-filled groves and harvested at peak ripeness during the winter months. The result? <img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3882 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/12\/RG3_4127-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Grapefruit Juice and Fruit\" width=\"456\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/12\/RG3_4127-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/12\/RG3_4127-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/12\/RG3_4127-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/12\/RG3_4127-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/> A grapefruit that\u2019s naturally sweet and refreshingly juicy. <strong>During the #SupremeSeason, Florida Grapefruit offers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Peak sweetness and juiciness<\/li>\n<li>Vibrant pink colour that brightens winter plates<\/li>\n<li>A fresh, uplifting flavour Canadians crave during colder months<\/li>\n<li>Versatility for everything from breakfast to cocktails, mains and desserts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is when Florida Grapefruit truly shines \u2014 and when Canadians supremely celebrate it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Celebrate with Bright, Juicy Flavour \u2014 All Season Long<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>From early December gatherings to Valentine\u2019s Day celebrations, Florida Grapefruit fits beautifully into every moment of the season. Think:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A festive brunch with family<\/li>\n<li>A bright citrus salad on a holiday table<\/li>\n<li>A refreshing grapefruit mocktail or cocktail for entertaining<\/li>\n<li>A sweet-tart dessert shared with friends<\/li>\n<li>A simple, nourishing start to a winter morning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No matter how you celebrate \u2014 together, virtually, big or small \u2014 Florida Grapefruit brings colour, flavour and a little Florida sunshine to every occasion.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Our Favourite Grapefruit Cocktails<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3889 alignleft\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/12\/Cream-Modern-Photo-Collage-Instagram-Story-169x300.jpg\" alt=\"Cocktails\" width=\"343\" height=\"609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/12\/Cream-Modern-Photo-Collage-Instagram-Story-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/12\/Cream-Modern-Photo-Collage-Instagram-Story-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/12\/Cream-Modern-Photo-Collage-Instagram-Story-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/12\/Cream-Modern-Photo-Collage-Instagram-Story.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 343px) 100vw, 343px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/recipes\/jalapeno-grapefruit-margarita\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalapeno Grapefruit Margarita<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/recipes\/salty-dog-cocktail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salty Dog Cocktail<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/recipes\/florida-grapefruit-gin-fizz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida Grapefruit Gin Fizz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Fruit of the Holidays<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Why is Florida Grapefruit known as <strong>the fruit of the holidays<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p>Because it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arrives when Canadians crave freshness and brightness most<\/li>\n<li>Complements both festive feasts and everyday meals<\/li>\n<li>Feels special, seasonal and worth celebrating<\/li>\n<li>Brings people together around the table<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Some of our favourite holiday grapefruit recipes<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/recipes\/gingerbread-with-florida-grapefruit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3890 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/12\/Foods-169x300.jpg\" alt=\"Foods\" width=\"355\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/12\/Foods-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/12\/Foods-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/12\/Foods-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/12\/Foods.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/recipes\/baked-feta-with-florida-grapefruit-gremolata\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baked Feta with Florida Grapefruit Gremolata<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/recipes\/gingerbread-with-florida-grapefruit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gingerbread with Florida Grapefruit<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.ca\/grapefruit\/recipes\/no-bake-florida-grapefruit-cheesecake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">No Bake Florida Grapefruit Cheesecake<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Celebrate the #SupremeSeason<\/p>\n<p>Fresh, juicy Florida Grapefruit is waiting for you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Season Within the Season From festive tables to cozy gatherings, winter in Canada is filled with moments worth celebrating. 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