PJ Citrus supplies institutions across Florida with citrus built for high-volume feeding. Easy-peel mandarins that kids actually finish. Uniform oranges that fit your portion cups. Documentation that satisfies your procurement team and the nutritionist who reviews your menus.
Easy-Peel Mandarins — Less Waste, Higher Consumption
The number one source of fruit waste in institutional cafeterias is peel. Oranges that require a knife, create mess, or end up half-eaten in the trash. Our California and Moroccan mandarins solve that.
Loose zipper skin — peels clean in seconds, no tools needed
Virtually seedless — safe for young children, no choking hazard
Single-serve size — one piece equals one portion, no guessing
High consumption rate — less tray waste, better cost-per-serving
If your program tracks waste by category, mandarins typically outperform oranges and apples in institutional settings.
Uniform Sizing for Controlled Portions
Your nutrition plan specifies a half-cup of fruit per tray. Our institutional packs deliver consistent sizing so your staff doesn’t eyeball portions or vary calories tray by tray.
Standardized case counts — predictable pieces per case, predictable servings per piece
Sized for cups and bags — fits pre-portion packaging without trimming
Less labor in prep — kitchen staff spend less time cutting and sorting
We pack to institutional grade, not retail grade. Appearance matters less than weight consistency and shelf life.
Nutrition & Compliance Documentation
Your procurement office asks for origin, nutritional breakdown, and allergen statements. We deliver documentation upfront, not upon request.
Nutritional fact sheets — per piece and per 100g, ready for menu planning
Origin documentation — California, Florida, or import source clearly stated
Allergen & handling statements — packed in a facility that processes tree nuts? We state it clearly
USDA & FDA alignment — certifications available for district or state audits
Forward our paperwork directly to your compliance officer. No delay, no rework.
Semester-Locked Pricing for Predictable Budgets
Nothing complicates a foodservice budget like a mid-year price spike. We offer contract pricing locked for your semester or fiscal year.
Fixed rate per case — agreed before the first delivery, honored through the contract term
Volume bands — price adjusts only if your volume changes significantly up or down
No fuel surcharges — built into the rate, not added as a line item later
Renegotiation windows — built-in review points before renewal, not surprises
Your finance team knows the exact line item for citrus every month. No variance reports needed.
Long Shelf Life for Institutional Storage
Hospital and school coolers run at different temperatures and schedules than retail stores. Our varieties are selected for tolerance.
Valencia oranges — 2 to 3 weeks under standard refrigeration
Mandarins — 2 to 3 weeks when stored at moderate humidity
Grapefruit — 4 to 5 weeks, forgiving of limited cold storage
Less spoilage in the walk-in means fewer emergency orders and less waste logged at month-end.
Delivery & Service Structure
We understand institutional receiving windows are narrow and security protocols are strict.
Scheduled dock delivery — arrives within your approved receiving hours
Palletized and shrink-wrapped — moves cleanly through loading docks and storage
BOL and lot tracking — signed receipt with traceability for your records
Advance notice — 48-hour confirmation, same-day alert if traffic or weather delays
We coordinate with your foodservice distributor or deliver direct to your central kitchen. Either way, the paperwork follows the fruit.
How to Start an Institutional Account
We work with foodservice directors, procurement coordinators, and nutrition managers to set up clean, compliant supply.
Submit your program profile — student or patient count, serving frequency, storage capacity
Review our documentation packet — nutrition sheets, origin certs, pricing tiers
Trial delivery — one case of each variety for kitchen testing and tray evaluation
Contract or PO setup — semester lock, Net 30 terms, scheduled routes
Most institutional accounts are active within two weeks. RFP support available for public district bids.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you participate in USDA school nutrition programs? We provide documentation and origin verification required for USDA-aligned programs. We do not process reimbursement directly; we supply the product and paperwork your district uses to file.
Can you deliver to a central kitchen or only to individual schools? Both. We deliver to central commissaries for redistribution, or direct to individual sites if your district prefers decentralized receiving.
What if our storage cooler breaks and we need to delay delivery? Call us 24 hours in advance. We hold the load in our warehouse and reschedule within 48 hours. No penalty for weather or facility issues.
Do you offer pre-portioned bags for individual trays? We supply 3 lb and 5 lb retail-ready bags that your staff can open and portion. For fully pre-portioned individual packs, we coordinate with a processing partner. Ask for details.
Is your fruit washed and ready to serve? Our citrus arrives clean and packed. For institutions requiring a specific wash or sanitization protocol, we coordinate that step with your foodservice specifications.
What is the minimum order for an institutional account? One pallet per delivery for wholesale pricing. Smaller trial loads are available during evaluation. We adjust route frequency to match your consumption, not force volume.
Request a Documentation Packet & Quote
Call or email us directly. We respond within one business day with nutrition sheets, pricing tiers, and available inventory for your semester schedule.
Contact
8460 NW 58th ST. DORAL, FL 33166, USA
+1 (786) 332-3235
Sales@pjcitrus.com