Freezing temperatures in December wiped out a quarter of California's mandarin, navel oranges and lemons, according to industry group California Citrus Mutual. (Photo: PRNewswire)
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The California mandarin category grew by 12 percent through Dec. 28, 2013, according to Nielsen Perishables Group. Mandarins drive the $2.5 billion citrus category. (Photo: PRNewswire)