Bring Back Fresh-Squeezed OJ at Citarella: No More Cold-Pressed Lies
Bring Back Fresh-Squeezed OJ at Citarella: No More Cold-Pressed Lies
The Issue
This petition demands that Citarella bring back its original, truly fresh-squeezed orange juice—not the cold-pressed substitute they’re quietly selling now. We just want the real thing back.
They thought we wouldn’t notice.
Citarella, the upscale grocery store known for quality and craft, has quietly swapped its iconic fresh-squeezed orange juice for a cold-pressed, pasteurized substitute. No signage. No price change. No explanation. They didn’t announce it—they just hoped you wouldn’t taste the difference.
But we did. And it’s not the same.
This petition is for every customer who remembers how good that fresh squeezed juice used to be—and refuses to be quietly duped by a downgrade.
Who is impacted?
Every loyal Citarella shopper who trusted the label. Every New Yorker who paid $12 for that bright, pulpy, made-this-morning orange juice. Every weekend brunch host who proudly poured “the good stuff.” We're all impacted—because what’s on the shelf now is not the same juice. It’s cold-pressed. Shelf-stable. Lifeless. And Citarella never told us.
What is at stake?
This isn’t just a juice swap. It’s a breach of trust. Citarella built its name on freshness, transparency, and taste. Now they’ve quietly gutted a flagship product, kept the price the same, and hoped no one would call them out. If we let this slide, it sets a dangerous precedent: one where branding replaces honesty, and profit replaces quality.
Why is now the time to act?
Because they’re already pretending nothing happened. No “New Recipe” label. No signage. Just the quiet return of a second-rate product at a first-rate price. This isn’t a misunderstanding. It’s a calculated downgrade—and we’re not drinking it.
⚠️ This is a betrayal. And it deserves a response.
✍️ SIGN THE PETITION
Demand that Citarella either:
- Bring back the real, fresh-squeezed orange juice
- Or label this cold-pressed imitation honestly—and price it accordingly
📞 CALL & CONFRONT THEM:
- New York City: 212-874-0383
- Hamptons: 631-283-6600
- Greenwich, CT: 203-861-6900
Make it clear:
- You noticed.
- You care.
- You're not paying luxury prices for cold-pressed betrayal.
- You demand fresh squeezed juice.
🍊 Follow the OJ Watchdog Movement:
Stay updated, take action, and help us squeeze the truth out of Citarella.
Use our Hashtags:
- #CitarellaLies
- #OJGate
- #JuiceJustice
- #PressedNotImpressed
- #ThisIsBiggerThanJuice
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The Issue
This petition demands that Citarella bring back its original, truly fresh-squeezed orange juice—not the cold-pressed substitute they’re quietly selling now. We just want the real thing back.
They thought we wouldn’t notice.
Citarella, the upscale grocery store known for quality and craft, has quietly swapped its iconic fresh-squeezed orange juice for a cold-pressed, pasteurized substitute. No signage. No price change. No explanation. They didn’t announce it—they just hoped you wouldn’t taste the difference.
But we did. And it’s not the same.
This petition is for every customer who remembers how good that fresh squeezed juice used to be—and refuses to be quietly duped by a downgrade.
Who is impacted?
Every loyal Citarella shopper who trusted the label. Every New Yorker who paid $12 for that bright, pulpy, made-this-morning orange juice. Every weekend brunch host who proudly poured “the good stuff.” We're all impacted—because what’s on the shelf now is not the same juice. It’s cold-pressed. Shelf-stable. Lifeless. And Citarella never told us.
What is at stake?
This isn’t just a juice swap. It’s a breach of trust. Citarella built its name on freshness, transparency, and taste. Now they’ve quietly gutted a flagship product, kept the price the same, and hoped no one would call them out. If we let this slide, it sets a dangerous precedent: one where branding replaces honesty, and profit replaces quality.
Why is now the time to act?
Because they’re already pretending nothing happened. No “New Recipe” label. No signage. Just the quiet return of a second-rate product at a first-rate price. This isn’t a misunderstanding. It’s a calculated downgrade—and we’re not drinking it.
⚠️ This is a betrayal. And it deserves a response.
✍️ SIGN THE PETITION
Demand that Citarella either:
- Bring back the real, fresh-squeezed orange juice
- Or label this cold-pressed imitation honestly—and price it accordingly
📞 CALL & CONFRONT THEM:
- New York City: 212-874-0383
- Hamptons: 631-283-6600
- Greenwich, CT: 203-861-6900
Make it clear:
- You noticed.
- You care.
- You're not paying luxury prices for cold-pressed betrayal.
- You demand fresh squeezed juice.
🍊 Follow the OJ Watchdog Movement:
Stay updated, take action, and help us squeeze the truth out of Citarella.
Use our Hashtags:
- #CitarellaLies
- #OJGate
- #JuiceJustice
- #PressedNotImpressed
- #ThisIsBiggerThanJuice
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Petition created on June 15, 2025