UPDATED: Tropicana Products shutting down Fort Pierce facility and laying off staff, not enough oranges

The Bradenton-based company says lack of supply leading it to close St. Lucie County plant

The Bradenton-based company says lack of supply leading it to close St. Lucie County plant. (Courtesy photo)
The Bradenton-based company says lack of supply leading it to close St. Lucie County plant. (Courtesy photo)
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Bradenton-based Tropicana Products Inc. is closing its Fort Pierce plant and laying off workers because of shortage of oranges.

 

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