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Orchid Island Juice Company is Triple Platinum for Environmental Stewardship

For three straight years, Orchid Island Juice Company has achieved the highest level of environmental compliance with the City of Fort Pierce Utilities Authority, earning a triple platinum Environmental Stewardship Award! Frank Martinelli, Director of Operations for OIJC (center), receives the award on behalf of his production and engineering teams. The company was the only [...]

Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice 5K Hibiscus Run!

On a glorious April morning, 100 runners in Vero Beach — The Hibiscus City –tested their speed and endurance in a 5K fundraiser for the Heritage Center. They were joined by a group of American soldiers in Iraq who participated through the Freedom Torch Program, a not-for-profit organization that arranges for soldiers serving overseas to participate in races here in [...]

Orchid Island Juice Company Supports Lakeland Area Nonprofits!

The Little Kayak That Could, a.k.a. The Paddler’s Challenge, raised thousands of dollars for nonprofits recently in Central Florida. A citrus stronghold, area services have been severely impacted by economic decline and increased demand. Orchid Island Juice Company was honored to support such worthy causes as Special Olympics and Camp Aurora by providing juice for the 25 [...]

Orchid Island Juice Company Supports Local Food Banks!

Orchid Island Juice Company is committed to helping improve the lives of vulnerable sectors of society. Since 1988, The Treasure Coast Food Bank has distributed food through partner agencies to help alleviate hunger on Florida’s east coast. About 3 million pounds of food is distributed annually in urban areas and transported to out of the way rural locations. [...]

Orchid Island Juice Company Supports Little League Baseball!

The Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company Angels, a Little League Baseball team in Vero Beach, presented company executives with a sponsorship plaque. Little League was chosen as a beneficiary because it teaches children valuable life skills, such as leadership, teamwork, focus, discipline, continual improvement and respect. Pictured (L-R) Player Max Rymer; Coach Jeff Rymer; Bil Martinelli, Director of [...]

Orchid Island Juice Company Helps Youth in Need!

For the 16th year, Orchid Island Juice Company has been the lead sponsor of the King of the Hill tennis tournament on Florida’s Treasure Coast, a fundraiser for a mentoring organization that helps high-risk youth. Youth Guidance pairs children and adolescents from single parent homes with professionals in the community. Gigi Casapu (L), tournament director, is [...]

Orchid Island Juice Company Supports the Red Cross!

What’s better than a bike ride on a sunny Saturday morning in March? A bike ride that supports the efforts of the Red Cross! About 400 cyclists turned out for the Treasure Coast chapter Ocean to Lake ride, raising about $17,000 for the nonprofit disaster relief organization. Chief Engineer, Bil Martinelli, and Marketing Executive, Mona [...]

Orchid Island Juice Earns Science Fair Ribbon!

Two eighth graders from New Jersey earned Orchid Island Juice Company a red ribbon at a recent school science fair. The girls’ project explored vitamin C levels in various leading brands of orange juice. The result: Orchid Island Juice Company tasted better (which explains the empty bottle!) and had a higher nutritional content. Way to go, [...]

Orchid Island Juice Company Helps Homeless

Helping those in need and getting healthy – two of Orchid Island Juice Company’s most enduring principles —  motivated hundreds of runners to participate in The Source’s recent 5K run in Vero Beach. The Source provides food, counseling and services to a growing homeless population. Orchid Island Juice Company embraces the opportunity to support organizations that serve [...]

Grapefruit Pro-Am Golf Tournament

For 64 years, the Grapefruit Pro-Am Golf Tournament has ignited the competitive spirit and fostered comraderie as citrus professionals and golf experts play the course at the Vero Beach Country Club. The club was founded by Waldo Sexton, the great, great grandfather of company namesake Natalie Sexton. Makes perfect sense that they’re out there on [...]

Orchid Island Juice Supports Starlight Children’s Foundation

The Ladies of Atlanta were treated to plenty of holiday pampering and delicious Florida OJ at the Phipps Mall in an effort to raise money for the Starlight Children’s Foundation. The non-profit organization helps improve the quality of life for chronically ill children. Orchid Island Juice Company has been supporting the organization through various fundraisers hosted by the [...]

Orchid Island Juice in Chicago – Toys for Tots!

A recent frosty morning in Chicago was the perfect opportunity for motorcycle enthusiasts to warm the hearts of local residents by providing gifts to children who would otherwise have nothing under the tree. Thousands of cyclists revved up the season at the annual Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade.
Bringing plenty of warm Florida sunshine to the wintery Windy City, Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice was on [...]

Orchid Island Juice Company Helps Feed The Hungry!

(L-R) Natalie Sexton, Company Namesake; Austin Hunt, Director of Harvest Food Outreach; Alexandra Posada, Marketing Representative; Mike Simpson, Company Representative; and Ginny Hunt with Harvest Food Outreach
Nearly 800 runners came to Riverside Park in Vero Beach early Thanksgiving morning to help support  Harvest Food Outreach, a Treasure Coast food program for people in need.   The Turkey Trot is an [...]

Orchid Island Juice in NYC for Multiple Sclerosis!

Five thousand cyclists rode for a cure in the 2009 National MS Society Bikeathon in NYC. At last count, the event raised $2.4 million. Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company was stationed at the finish line to rehydrate and nourish these dedicated athletes and weekend warriors!

Orchid Island Juice Company Helps Atlanta Nonprofits!

Orchid Island Juice Company is the sponsor of the Hat Parade for the 2010 Atlanta Steeplechase, a fundraising event benefitting the Starlight Children’s Foundation and the University of Georgia School of VeterniaryMedicine. Read about the event in the November issue of the Atlanta Business Chronicle: SteeplechaseArticleABC

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