Citrosuco

What Citrosuco does

Citrosuco is a privately-held Brazilian company that cultivates, processes, and delivers orange-derived food and ingredient products to a global market. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Lake Wales (with primary production in Matão-SP, Brazil and a secondary facility in Tampa, USA), the company operates in more than 50 territories with 5,001-10,000 employees. The company's core technology revolves around orange processing and full-fruit utilization, converting fresh oranges into Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice (FCOJ), Not From Concentrate (NFC) juices, certified juices, pulp, citrus oils and essences (via cold extraction), Citrus Pulp Pellets (CPP) for animal feed, and proprietary innovation ingredients branded as Tastefit and Fiberfeel, with an ingredients sub-brand called Evera operating out of the FSSC 22000-certified Tampa facility.

Citrosuco generates revenue through B2B sales of orange juice and citrus ingredients to three primary segments: food and beverage manufacturers (its largest segment, serving applications in 100% juices, nectars, soft drinks, and juice drinks), foodservice operators (ready-to-drink beverages and juice service applications), and the animal feed industry (CPP). The company operates an enterprise field sales motion targeting industrial-scale buyers, with dedicated product portfolios for Juice, Ingredients, and Orange Innovations and a Citrus Farmer's Portal for supply chain engagement. Pricing is negotiated on a contract basis and is not publicly disclosed.

Sustainability and ESG positioning are central to the company's commercial proposition. More than 80% of agricultural production is certified by internationally recognized socioenvironmental standards. The company reports an 18% Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions reduction, more than 50% renewable energy sourcing, 20% water-use efficiency gain per ton processed, and 2.175 million m³ of water storage for field resilience. Certifications include FSSC 22000, GlobalGAP, SEDEX, GHG Protocol Gold seal, EcoVadis Gold, CDP Climate B Score, and the first TNFD-aligned report in the citrus sector. Strategic commitments include the UN Global Compact (2020), Sustainable Juice Covenant (2020), and Science Based Targets initiative (2022). The 2023/24 annual report shows 5.3% net revenue growth and 13.3% EBITDA growth, alongside leadership diversity progress (+29% women and Black professionals in leadership positions).

Name

Citrosuco

Legal name

Citrosuco

Website

https://citrosuco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Citrosuco is a Brazilian-founded, privately-held global producer of orange juice (FCOJ, NFC) and citrus ingredients (oils, essences, pulp, CPP, Tastefit, Fiberfeel, Evera), supplying food and beverage manufacturers, foodservice operators, and animal feed customers across more than 50 territories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Wales

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Orange Juice Sales: Citrosuco generates revenue primarily through the sale of orange juice products including FCOJ (Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice), NFC (Not From Concentrate) juices, and certified juices to global food and beverage manufacturers, foodservice operators, and industrial food processors.
2. Citrus Ingredients Sales: Sale of ingredient products including pulp, citrus oils, essences, and CPP (Citrus Pulp Pellets) to food industry customers. Ingredients are used for flavoring, texturizing, and functional applications across food and beverage categories.
3. Evera Brand Products: Evera ingredients brand, including FSSC 22000 certified products at the Tampa, USA facility, representing product diversification into ingredient solutions for food manufacturers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Citrosuco cultivates, processes, and globally distributes orange-derived products to industrial buyers, producing FCOJ (Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice), NFC (Not From Concentrate) juices, and citrus-based ingredients such as pulp, oils, essences, and citrus pulp pellets (CPP). The company utilizes 100% of the orange to deliver standardized, preservative-free citrus ingredients and juices to food and beverage manufacturers, foodservice operators, and the animal feed industry.

Product overview

Citrosuco is a food and ingredient company that cultivates, produces, and delivers natural and sustainable food products to a global market. The company uses 100% of the orange to develop functional foods and natural ingredients. Its product portfolio is organized into three main categories: Juice Portfolio (FCOJ, NFC, Juice with added pulp cells, Certified Juice, and Pulp Variations), Ingredients Portfolio (CPP, Pulp, Oils and Essences, Evera), and Orange Innovations (Tastefit and Fiberfeel ingredient brands). The products span from consumer-ready juices to industrial food ingredients and animal feed supplements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Evera: FSSC 22000 certified facility at the Tampa facility in the USA, producing natural ingredients.

Products and services

• FCOJ (Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice) Concentrated orange juice kept without preservatives, 100% natural. Consumed as reconstituted juice in applications including 100% juices, nectars, soft drinks, and other juice drinks. Sold to global food and beverage manufacturers and industrial food processors.
• NFC (Not From Concentrate) Juice 100% natural whole orange juice with pulp, produced from selected oranges and ready to drink. Targeted at beverage manufacturers and foodservice operators requiring ready-to-drink juice.
• Juice with Added Pulp Cells Orange juice with greater presence of the fruit's vesicles for enhanced texture and natural appearance. Sold to beverage manufacturers seeking differentiated texture in finished juice products.
• Certified Juice Juices produced according to the regulations of the most renowned global certification institutions. Sold to manufacturers and buyers requiring independently certified juice products.
• Pulp Variations Juices with addition or removal of pulp depending on the final application and specific customer needs. Customizable pulp levels for different beverage and food applications.
• CPP (Citrus Pulp Pellets) Produced by pressing and drying orange peel, seeds, and pulp discarded during juice production. Used as a high-nutritional-value, fiber-rich food supplement for cattle. Sold to the livestock and animal feed industry.
• Pulp 100% natural orange juice vesicles used to give a more natural look and texture to the final product. Sold to food and beverage manufacturers.
• Oils and Essences Citrus fruit oils produced through cold extraction. Used as food flavor additives in the food industry and as fragrance agents in the cosmetics industry. Sold to food and cosmetics manufacturers.
• Tastefit Citrosuco's ingredient brand for taste solutions derived from citrus products. Used by food and beverage manufacturers for flavor applications.
• Fiberfeel Citrosuco's ingredient brand for fiber solutions derived from citrus products. Used by food and beverage manufacturers for fiber-enrichment applications.
• Evera Ingredients FSSC 22000 certified natural ingredient solutions produced at Citrosuco's Tampa, USA facility under the Evera brand. Targeted at North American food manufacturers requiring certified, sustainably produced citrus ingredients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18% GHG Emission Reduction (Scope 1 and 2) achieved
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Committed to SBTi in 2022 to ensure that climate actions are supported by this global movement with scientific recognition and backing, with clear targets and indicators for mitigating climate change impacts.
• Sustainable Juice Covenant (SJC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Citrosuco has been part of the Sustainable Juice Covenant since 2020, being one of the first juice companies in the world to join the pact that reinforces commitments to a 100% sustainable chain by 2030.
• UN Global CompactcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent signatory of the UN Global Compact since 2020. The company's strategy is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), demonstrating commitment to sustainable growth and citizenship through corporate leadership.
• Votorantim InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVotorantim Institute collaboration through Partnership for Education (PVE) in 10 São Paulo State counties; Citizenship Program since 2019 in Matão-SP; VIA Solidária initiative; Health Support to Public Management program. The company also channels up to R$300,000 annually to civil society organizations through the Abrace uma Causa program.
• Projeto Pescar FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Pescar Project is a socio-professional program developed in partnership with the Projeto Pescar foundation, intended to change lives through access to education. Over 20 years, Citrosuco has impacted more than 900 young people and their families through this program. Pescar also serves as an entry point for the company's Apprenticeship Program focused on diversity.
• Cambuhy AgrícolaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership at Cambuhy Farm in Matão-SP, where the Complementary School project is conducted, providing after-school care for rural municipal school children with extra-class activities in art, sports, music, and environmental care, currently following more than 40 children.
• Evera IngredientsmajorOthersEvera is a brand and facility (Tampa, USA) operated by Citrosuco, holding FSSC 22000 certification. The Evera brand represents the company's diversification into ingredient solutions, with a product line including Tastefit and Fiberfeel ingredients derived from orange processing.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments2 records

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