Minute Maid Orange Juice Concentrate Shipped On Trains

The video discusses the economic benefits of concentrating juice, highlighting significant savings in transportation costs. It explains that transporting fresh fruit requires much more space compared to concentrated juice. The development of this industry has stabilized the citrus market by providing affordable, nutritious products nationwide throughout the year.

What is one major benefit of concentrating juice for transportation?

• It improves the taste of the juice.

• It significantly reduces the length of trains needed for transport.

• It allows for longer shelf life.

• It reduces the need for refrigeration.

Why is transporting fresh fruit less efficient than transporting concentrate?

• Fresh fruit is heavier than concentrate.

• Fresh fruit requires refrigeration.

• Fresh fruit spoils faster than concentrate.

• Fresh fruit takes up more space, requiring longer trains.

How has the development of the citrus industry affected the market?

• It has limited the availability of citrus products.

• It has decreased the demand for citrus products.

• It has brought stability to the market.

• It has increased the price of citrus products.

What is a key outcome of the citrus industry's development?

• Citrus products are now only available seasonally.

• Citrus products are available at high costs.

• Citrus products are available nationwide at low costs.

• Citrus products are less nutritious.

What has the citrus industry made available throughout the year?

• Citrus products only in select regions.

• Nutritious food products at low costs.

• Seasonal fruits at high prices.

• Exotic fruits at premium prices.