Sunkist® to Hold Orange-Themed Campaign & Hands-On Event to Celebrate "Orange Day" on April 14th

To celebrate "Orange Day" on April 14th, Sunkist Growers will launch several initiatives for everyone across Japan to enjoy the appeal of Sunkist® oranges. In addition to a giveaway campaign on their official Instagram, they will host a hands-on event in Futako-Tamagawa, Tokyo, featuring a taste comparison of representative Sunkist® oranges, to deliver the charm of various oranges that are in season in April.

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Sunkist Growers (hereafter, Sunkist), a citrus fruit production and shipping cooperative, will implement initiatives to allow everyone across Japan to enjoy the appeal of Sunkist® oranges in commemoration of "Orange Day" on April 14, considered a third day of love. To convey the charm of the diverse oranges that come into season in April, in addition to a gift campaign on their official Instagram, they will hold a hands-on event in Futako-Tamagawa, Tokyo, which includes a taste comparison of representative Sunkist® oranges. ■ Sunkist® Orange Day Gift Campaign Overview Sunkist®'s official Instagram will host a gift campaign to commemorate "Orange Day." Application Period: April 1, 2026 (Wed) – April 19, 2026 (Sun) 23:59 How to Apply: Follow the Sunkist® official Instagram account (@sunkistcitrusjp) and comment on the target post with the "orange you want to try." Prizes: Carimandarin Prize: Assortment of 4 orange varieties (16 pieces)… 14 winners Navel Orange Prize: Orange picnic set (with oranges)… 4 winners Premium Sweet Orange Prize: Experience catalog gift… 4 winners Lycopene Orange Prize: Self-care goods… 4 winners Winner Announcement: Winners will be contacted via direct message from the Sunkist® official Instagram account. Shipping Time: Scheduled for mid-May 2026 or later. *Please check the official Instagram post and application terms for application conditions and precautions. *The variety and number of orange varieties may change depending on harvest and distribution conditions. ■ Challenge Sunkist® Overview Date & Time: April 13, 2026 (Mon) 13:00–20:00; April 14, 2026 (Tue) 11:00–20:00 Venue: Futako-Tamagawa Rise Galleria (2-21-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo / Directly connected to "Futako-Tamagawa Station" on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi and Oimachi Lines) *Free admission Organizer: Sunkist Growers Management: Sunkist Pacific Co., Ltd. Participants who clear games divided into three themes—luck, physical ability, and intelligence—will receive Sunkist® oranges as a gift. Additionally, a tasting of four types of oranges will be available, allowing visitors to experience the fresh, seasonal deliciousness while enjoying the unique flavors and aromas of each variety Sunkist prides itself on. Furthermore, various Sunkist® oranges will be available for special purchase at the venue. Challenge Your Luck: Dice, roulette, lottery, rock-paper-scissors Challenge Yourself: Basketball, jump rope, kendama, reflex games Challenge Your Intellect: Quizzes, puzzles ■ Sunkist® Lollipop Logo Gift Campaign Overview Additionally, the Sunkist® Lollipop Logo Gift Campaign, where you can enter by purchasing eligible products at supermarkets nationwide and applying with the campaign sticker on the product's bag, has been running since March. Sunkist® Lollipop Logo Gift Campaign Details: https://www.sunkist-cp2026.jp/ ■ About Sunkist® Oranges Sunkist® offers a lineup of seven orange varieties, and April, when Orange Day occurs, is the perfect season to enjoy oranges as it is when the most varieties are in season. Navel Orange: Contains GABA, which has been reported to "improve sleep quality (deep sleep and refreshing awakening)" and "support the maintenance of healthy skin by preserving elasticity for those with dry skin." (Functional Food Notification No. I1077) Premium Sweet Orange: A special orange selected by a sugar content sensor. Lycopene Orange: Contains the antioxidant pigment "lycopene" and features pink flesh. It has a modest acidity and elegant sweetness. Carimandarin: Characterized by its rich sweetness and ease of peeling by hand. Minneola Tangelo: Has a rich flavor, a distinct neck, and is easy to peel by hand. Valencia Orange: Rich in juice and ideal for juicing. Blood Orange: Has a rich flavor with a raspberry-like characteristic. ■ About Sunkist Growers Sunkist Growers, established in 1893, is the world's largest citrus fruit production and shipping cooperative. It consists of growers from California and Arizona, many of whom are multi-generational family farms. By passing down various values, including cultivation methods, the Sunkist® brand was established as a testament to its quality and deliciousness. The cultivated oranges, lemons, gre...