Is the juice worth the squeeze? Analyzing the US orange juice supply chain

Abstract Florida is a significant producer in the domestic and global orange juice markets. However, Florida producers have faced substantial challenges over the past two decades, including the spread of citrus greening disease and recurring extreme weather events such as hurricanes and freezes. This study examines Florida’s rapidly changing orange juice industry by integrating supply chain mapping with a resilience framework and Actor-Network Theory (ANT). Focusing on three supply chain sectors: production and imports, processing and distribution, and retail and consumption, we uncover how sustained production declines have reshaped supply chain relationships, coordination mechanisms and market dynamics across the network. We identify adaptations including increased consolidation and reliance on imported orange juice. We highlight that resilience is enacted through the evolving relationships among human and non-human actors, where continuous negotiation, adaptation, and reconfiguration of roles enable the system to maintain functionality despite persistent disruptions. This study offers actionable insights into how actors adapt through strategies such as sourcing diversification and network reconfiguration. Our findings advance the theoretical understanding of supply chain resilience in agricultural contexts while providing practical guidance for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and researchers seeking to enhance industry sustainability.