Citri&CO
Citri&CO is a vertically integrated European fresh fruit group headquartered in Valencia, Spain, producing and distributing citrus, organic citrus, melons, stone fruit, and complementary fruits to major retailers and food service operators across 70+ countries from 39 packhouses in seven nations.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1946
- HeadquartersValencia, Spain
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Citri&CO does
Citri&CO (legal entity CITRICO GLOBAL, S.L.) is a vertically integrated European fresh fruit group headquartered in Valencia, Spain, operating across the full value chain from cultivation through packhouse to distribution. The company consolidates ten specialist subsidiaries — including Martinavarro, Rtfruit, Perales y Ferrer, Frutas Esther, Melon&Co (UK), Agricola Famosa (Brazil), Sunpack (Morocco), Safresco (South Africa/Peru), Arco Fruits (France), and Melones El Abuelo — under a unified brand with over 300 years of combined operating history. Its product portfolio spans five categories: citrus (oranges, mandarins, lemons, limes, grapefruit), organic citrus, melons and watermelons, stone fruit, and complementary fruits (grapes, berries, avocados). The group produces more than 1,000k tons of fresh fruit annually across 28,000+ hectares (including 1,700+ organic/agrosustainable hectares), operates 39 packhouses across seven countries, and distributes to 70+ countries with a stated 365-day year-round supply proposition.
The business model is fundamentally B2B commodity fresh fruit production and distribution. Citri&CO sells wholesale to major European retailers and food service operators through direct enterprise field sales and acquired distributor networks, with Arco Fruits specifically cited for its established French retailer relationships in the organic segment (which represents 14% of France's fruit consumption). The company monetizes through one-time commodity sales priced by fruit type, quality, grade, and seasonal market conditions; no subscription, licensing, or recurring revenue streams are disclosed. Distribution reach was explicitly stated as global with no geographic restrictions. Operational scale is supported by approximately 12,000 employees across permanent and seasonal roles, of which 95% hold permanent contracts.
The company's core technology stack centers on sustainable agronomy rather than digital technology: integrated pest control (sexual confusion, feeding traps, natural predators) applied across 100% of crops, a digitalized irrigation system that achieved a 25% water consumption reduction with 35% of hectares certified under sustainable water management, and 4,500+ kWp of installed photovoltaic capacity supporting Net Zero Scope 1, 2, and 3 group emissions status. Citri&CO holds ISO 14067:2018 carbon neutral certification for its Spanish citrus and stone fruit, EU Organic certification for Rio Tinto Mines production, GlobalGAP good agricultural practices certification, and conducts 50+ SEDEX-SMETA ethical trade audits. The company is privately held by Spanish private equity firm Miura Partners and has pursued growth through repeated acquisitions including Perales y Ferrer (2018) and Arco Fruits (2022).
Citri&CO firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Citri&CO
- Legal name
- CITRICO GLOBAL, S.L.
- Website
- https://citricoglobal.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1946
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Citri&CO is a vertically integrated European fresh fruit group headquartered in Valencia, Spain, producing and distributing citrus, organic citrus, melons, stone fruit, and complementary fruits to major retailers and food service operators across 70+ countries from 39 packhouses in seven nations.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Citri&CO industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fresh Fruit Production & Distribution
- NAICS
- Orange Groves (11131), Citrus (except Orange) Groves (11132)
- SIC
- Food And Kindred Products (2000), Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Citrus Orchards (Oranges, Lemons, Limes, Grapefruit) (AFAGACAA)
Keywords
Where Citri&CO is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Valencia
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices12 records
Markets served
Citri&CO business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Fresh Fruit Sales: Citri&CO generates revenue through cultivation and commercialization of fresh fruit across five categories: citrus fruit, organic citrus, melons and watermelons, stone fruit, and other fruits (grapes, berries, avocado). The company operates from field to table, maintaining presence across all stages of the value chain from cultivation to distribution.
- Fresh Fruit Distribution: Year-round fresh fruit supply to global markets through 70+ countries. Operations include 39 packhouses and presence across Spain, Morocco, Brazil, UK, France, South Africa, and Peru. Revenue derived from commodity fruit sales with 365-day availability.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Citri&CO product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Citri&CO cultivates and commercializes fresh fruit year-round across five categories: citrus (oranges, mandarins, lemons, limes, grapefruit), organic citrus, melons & watermelons, stone fruit (peach, nectarine, plum, apricot, cherry), and other fruits (seedless grapes, berries, Peruvian avocados). The group operates a vertically integrated field-to-table supply chain across 28,000+ hectares, 39 packhouses, and 70+ countries, with carbon-neutral certified Spanish citrus and stone fruit.
Product overview
Citri&CO is a global leader in the cultivation and distribution of fresh fruit year-round. The company operates as a unified group of specialist companies offering five core product categories: Citrus Fruit (oranges, mandarins, lemons, limes, grapefruit), Organic Citrus (EU-certified organic produce from Rio Tinto Mines), Melons & Watermelons, Stone Fruit (peaches, plums, apricots, cherries), and Other Fruits (grapes, berries, avocados). The portfolio includes both conventional and organic lines, with operations spanning from field to table across 39 packhouses, 28,000+ hectares in production, and distribution to 70+ countries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Martinavarro: Citrus fruit cultivation and distribution subsidiary based in Valencia, Spain.
- Rtfruit
- Perales y Ferrer
- Agricola Famosa
- Sunpack
- Frutas Esther
- Melon&Co
- Arco Fruits
- Safresco
- Melones El Abuelo
Products and services
- Citrus Fruit Fresh citrus fruits (oranges, mandarins, lemons, limes, grapefruit) sold year-round to retailers and food service companies. Spanish-origin citrus is carbon-neutral certified per ISO 14067:2018.
- Organic Citrus EU-organic certified citrus (oranges, mandarins, lemons) cultivated in the ecological enclave of Rio Tinto Mines, Huelva, Spain. Available year-round and sold to retailers seeking organic-certified supply.
- Melons & Watermelons Fresh melons and watermelons characterized by freshness, succulence, smoothness, and flavour, grown in well-drained soils abundant in organic matter. Year-round availability through global sourcing.
- Stone Fruit Stone fruit range including peach, donut peach, nectarine, donut nectarine, plum, apricot, and cherry, grown in Spain's sunniest areas. Carbon-neutral certified.
- Other Fruits Seedless grapes (grown in soil and hydroponics), berries (Spanish origin, including organic varieties), and Peruvian avocados cultivated to high quality standards.
Quantifiable outcome
- 25% water consumption reduction achieved
- +7 more outcomes
Companies that use Citri&CO
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Citri&CO technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Citri&CO partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Arco FruitscoreAcquired French distributor of organic citrus and stone fruits to expand presence in France and enhance sustainable product offerings. Arco Fruits brings established retailer relationships in the French market, strengthening Citri&CO's market share in the organic fruit segment.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Citri&CO competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Dole plc: Global fresh produce major with significant citrus and melons exposure. Overlaps with Citri&CO on fresh fruit sourcing, global distribution scale, and multi-category portfolio, but operates at materially larger scale and across more geographies.
- T&G Global: New Zealand-headquartered fresh produce grower-distributor (apple, citrus, grapes) with global retail reach. Comparable in vertically integrated fresh fruit model serving international retailers.
- Total Produce (now Dole plc predecessor): European-headquartered fresh produce distributor (now part of Dole plc) with overlapping retail relationships and vertically integrated citrus exposure in Spain. Comparable distribution-led model across European grocers.
- Del Monte Fresh Produce: Global vertically integrated fresh fruit producer and distributor with broad category exposure including melons, citrus, and tropical fruits. Comparable in global distribution scale and B2B retail model.
Direct peers
- SanLucar: German-headquartered vertically integrated fresh fruit producer and distributor with operations across citrus, berries, stone fruit, and exotics, selling into European retail. Direct comparable in category mix, B2B retailer go-to-market, and multi-country sourcing footprint.
- Wonderful Citrus: Largest US citrus grower (part of The Wonderful Company) producing oranges, lemons, mandarins, and limes with vertically integrated packhouse and distribution operations. Closest pure-citrus peer at scale, though geographically US-focused.
- Limoneira Company: US-listed citrus grower and packer with operations in California and Argentina. Comparable in vertically integrated citrus production and packhouse model, though materially smaller in scale and public-equity structure.
- Sunkist Growers: US-based cooperative of citrus growers marketing oranges, lemons, grapefruit, and mandarins globally. Comparable in citrus-only category focus and B2B retail distribution, though organized as a cooperative rather than PE-backed platform.
Emerging players
- Fresca Group: UK-based vertically integrated fresh produce supplier specializing in tomatoes, citrus, and other fresh categories to UK and European retailers. Comparable in retailer-led B2B distribution model though with narrower category focus.
- Agricola Famosa: Brazilian melon producer now wholly owned by Citri&CO; prior to acquisition it operated as an independent competitor. Useful as a comparable for melon category economics and Brazilian production economics.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Citri&CO social profiles
Digital presenceCitri&CO compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
Citri&CO financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Citri&CO leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Citri&CO subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries10 records
Citri&CO funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Citri&CO M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A2 records
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Citri&CO
What does Citri&CO do?
Citri&CO cultivates and commercializes fresh fruit year-round across five categories: citrus (oranges, mandarins, lemons, limes, grapefruit), organic citrus, melons & watermelons, stone fruit (peach, nectarine, plum, apricot, cherry), and other fruits (seedless grapes, berries, Peruvian avocados). The group operates a vertically integrated field-to-table supply chain across 28,000+ hectares, 39 packhouses, and 70+ countries, with carbon-neutral certified Spanish citrus and stone fruit.
Is Citri&CO a public or private company?
Citri&CO is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Citri&CO founded?
Citri&CO was founded in 1946. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Citri&CO based?
Citri&CO is headquartered in Valencia, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Citri&CO make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Fresh Fruit Sales are the primary driver. The others are fresh Fruit Distribution.
Who are Citri&CO's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Dole plc, T&G Global, Total Produce (now Dole plc predecessor) and Del Monte Fresh Produce. Direct peers are SanLucar, Wonderful Citrus, Limoneira Company and Sunkist Growers. Emerging players are Fresca Group and Agricola Famosa.
Does Citri&CO have an API?
No public API is recorded for Citri&CO.
What industry is Citri&CO in?
Citri&CO's product category is Fresh Fruit Production & Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAGACAA, Citrus Orchards (Oranges, Lemons, Limes, Grapefruit). Its NAICS code is 11131 and its SIC code is 2000.