Ken Keck
Ken Keck is the immediate past acting director of the Florida Department of Citrus.
FDOC Working For You: Building A Stronger Case For OJ
Chances are you’ve seen some negative media coverage about orange juice over the past year, such as “Fruit […]
Florida Department of Citrus
During the 2009-2010 citrus season, economic recovery proved to be slower than anticipated. The FDOC tried to mitigate […]
Closing The Global Gap On Grapefruit
February is National Grapefruit Month and the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) is generating awareness, encouraging consumption, and […]
FDOC Working For You: Energized OJ Ads Have The Juice
As reported earlier in this publication, the Florida Department of Citrus has identified a new consumer segment, “It’s […]
Opinion: A Blueprint For Greening Research
The release of the National Academies’ report, “Strategic Planning for the Florida Citrus Industry: Addressing Citrus Greening Disease,” […]
FDOC Working For You: Proactively Protecting Florida Citrus
Information is accessible 24/7 from traditional media and mobile devices bombarding us with often conflicting messages and creating […]
FDOC Working For You: We’re Wired For New Media
While consumers continue to seek information from television, newspapers, and radio, they increasingly turn to other communication channels […]
Opinion: Working To Grow Demand For Florida Citrus
In light of growers’ economic challenges, the Florida Citrus Commission (FCC) voted to maintain the current box tax […]
Opinion: Ramping Up Retail Marketing For Citrus
In this new fiscal year, the Florida Department of Citrus’ (FDOC) integrated marketing plan will emphasize retail programs […]
Opinion: A Unified Front Needed For Citrus Disease Research
With greening projects in progress for nearly one quarter, we’ve completed another milestone in the citrus disease research […]
Opinion: Stimulating Citrus Sales
Earlier this year, it became clear that funding citrus disease research projects recommended by the National Academy of […]
FDOC Working For You: Getting The Word Out On Grapefruit
Breaking through the clutter to reach tech-savvy, time-starved consumers requires new tools in our marketing arsenal. The FDOC’s […]
Seeking Greening Solutions
The long-term impact of citrus greening is arguably the most serious obstacle our industry has had to face. […]
Marketing: A Common Cause
The Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) congratulates Florida Grower on its 100th anniversary. This celebration is a testament […]
Opinion: Change Is The Only Constant In The World Of Citrus
Inevitably, change brings questions — lots of them. To maintain the health of this industry, we must be […]