What Citrosol does

Citrosol (legal name: PRODUCTOS CITROSOL, S.A.) is a Spain-based specialty chemicals and post-harvest technology company founded in 1964 and headquartered in Potríes, Valencia. The company develops and applies chemical treatments (fungicides, sanitizers, coatings), automated dosing and monitoring equipment, and technical consulting services to preserve the freshness, quality, and commercial life of fruits and vegetables after harvest. Its technology platform centers on the Citrocide System (automated monitoring and control of sanitizer concentration in wash water), the CITROSOL DS dosing equipment, and the newly launched CATsystem (real-time correction of fungicide and disinfectant concentrations in drencher, waterfall, and pond systems). The company also markets the BIOCARE product range — the first complete citrus post-harvest line certified for organic agriculture under EU Regulation 834/2007.

Citrosol serves fruit and vegetable processing plants (centrales hortofrutícolas), exporters, and distribution chains across eight produce verticals: citrus, vegetables, tropical fruits, stone fruit, pome fruit, fresh-cut (IV Gama minimally processed produce), tubers and mushrooms, and organic agriculture. The company employs 101-250 people and operates with a direct technical sales model: products are applied at customer processing facilities with on-site technical support and consulting, bridging laboratory research and industrial implementation.

Revenue is generated through two streams: product sales (chemical and biological post-harvest treatments, equipment, and organic-certified inputs) and professional services (technical consulting, quality improvement plans, and in-company training). The company is privately held, with no disclosed funding rounds, M&A, or revenue figures. Recent strategic activity has centered on product innovation (CATsystem launch in March 2026), sustainability positioning (Carbon Footprint Registry seal in 2024, first in the post-harvest sector), facility rebuild following a 2023 fire, and academic partnership with the Polytechnic University of Valencia.

Name

Citrosol

Legal name

PRODUCTOS CITROSOL, S.A.

Website

https://citrosol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Citrosol is a Spain-based specialty chemicals company, founded 1964, that develops post-harvest treatments, automated dosing systems, and technical consulting to preserve fruits and vegetables for European produce processors, exporters, and distributors across citrus, vegetable, tropical, and organic segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Post-harvest agricultural chemicals and equipment

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (325320)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Food & Beverage Process & CIP/Sanitation Chemicals (IMAEAJAK)

Keywords

• Post-harvest treatments
• Fruit coating technology
• Citrus fungicide solutions
• Produce sanitization systems
• Agricultural chemical formulations

Headquarters

HQ city

Potríes

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Post-harvest Treatment Products: Sale of specialized chemical and biological products for post-harvest treatment of fruits and vegetables, including fungicides, sanitizers, coatings, and cleaning/disinfection solutions.
2. Technical Consulting Services: Quality improvement plans, systematic quality control design and implementation, process diagnosis, and post-harvest process optimization consulting for fruit and vegetable processing plants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Citrosol develops, manufactures, and applies post-harvest chemical treatments (fungistatics, biocides, sanitizers, natural wax coatings) and automated monitoring/dosing systems (Citrocide System, CATsystem, CITROSOL DS) for fruit and vegetable processing plants. The company also delivers technical consulting, training, and quality improvement services to extend the commercial shelf life of citrus, vegetables, tropical fruits, stone fruit, pome fruit, and fresh-cut produce.

Product overview

Citrosol is a European leader in post-harvest technology and treatments for fruits and vegetables. The company operates as a solutions provider with multiple product categories covering citrus, vegetables, tropical fruits, stone fruit, pome fruit, fresh-cut produce, and organic/ecological products (EcoBio). The core product portfolio includes the Sistema Citrocide® automated monitoring system, Citrocide® biocides (PC and PLUS formulations), FUNG-CID BIO BNa fungistatic, and CITROSOL® AK BIO UE natural wax coating, all supported by CITROSOL DS dosing equipment. The recent CATsystem innovation provides real-time control of fungicide and disinfectant concentrations in treatment equipment. Citrosol also offers consulting services including Quality Improvement Plans, Quality Control Systems, and Training Services. The EcoBio sub-brand (including BIOCARE, CITROFY, and VERTIDOCERO) provides certified organic farming inputs. The company is headquartered in Potries, Valencia, Spain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BIOCARE: First complete range of products for citrus fruit post-harvest treatment certified as organic inputs, including fungistatic for rot control, technological adjuvant for washing, and natural waxy coating.
• Citrocide System
• CitroPost
• CITROSOL DS
• CATsystem

Products and services

• Sistema Citrocide Automated system that monitors and controls the concentration of sanitizing agents in post-harvest fruit and vegetable wash water, converting washing equipment into a Critical Control Point (CCP) to prevent cross-contamination, improve food safety, reduce surface contamination, and lower water consumption. For fruit and vegetable processing plants.
• Citrocide Fresh-Cut System Hygienic washing system specifically designed for minimally processed fruits and vegetables (IV Gamma / fresh-cut), acting as a 'firewall' to prevent cross-contamination, improve food safety, reduce surface contamination, and extend the shelf life of ready-to-eat produce. For fresh-cut processors.
• Citrocide PC Broad-spectrum biocide that controls fungi, bacteria, yeasts, and viruses in post-harvest washing applications; decomposition products are water and acetic acid, making it environmentally friendly and harmless to human health. For fruit and vegetable processors.
• Citrocide PLUS Broad-spectrum biocide formulation for controlling fungi, bacteria, yeasts, and viruses in post-harvest washing; authorized by AECOSAN as a technological adjuvant and certified as an input for organic agriculture. For fruit and vegetable processors.
• FUNG-CID BIO BNa Fungistatic specific for control of citrus rot that increases commercial shelf life, with broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties effective for rot control in organic production. For citrus processors, including organic operations.
• CITROSOL AK BIO UE Natural waxy coating for organic citrus that provides natural shine and excellent weight loss control; suitable for vegan consumers due to the total absence of animal-derived ingredients. For citrus processors.
• CITROSOL DS Dosing Equipment Automated dosing equipment for application of FUNG-CID BIO BNa in drencher systems, by immersion, or in Drench online, maintaining unaltered the initial efficacy of treatment broths. For fruit and vegetable processors.
• CATsystem Innovative technology that controls and corrects in real-time the decreases in fungicide and disinfectant concentrations in drencher systems, waterfalls, and ponds. For fruit and vegetable processors running industrial post-harvest treatment equipment.
• BIOCARE Organic Post-Harvest Range First complete range of products for citrus post-harvest treatment certified as organic inputs, covering all phases of the post-harvest process: fungistatic for rot control (FUNG-CID BIO BNa), technological adjuvant for washing (Citrocide PC/Plus), and natural waxy coating (CITROSOL AK BIO UE). Sub-products include CITROFY and VERTIDOCERO. For organic citrus producers.
• Ethylene Absorbent Technology Absorbent system that eliminates ethylene during transport and absorbs volatile organic compounds responsible for odors, slowing ripening and maintaining fruit quality. Particularly relevant for persimmons, melons, watermelons, and bananas. For fruit processors and exporters.
• Technical Consulting Services Technical and scientific consulting services for fruit and vegetable processing plants covering: characterization of post-harvest processes and diagnostics (Quality Improvement Plans); design and implementation of quality control systems (Quality Control Systems); and in-company training, seminars, and short courses on rot control, post-harvest physiology, treatment application, and quality procedures (Training Services). For processors, exporters, service providers, and distribution chains.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced water footprint through recirculation of wash water
• +3 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AilimpominorOthersIndustry association membership. Ailimpo is the interprofessional association for lemons and grapefruit in Spain, representing the lemon and grapefruit sector.
• QuimacovaminorOthersIndustry association membership. Quimacova is the Association of Chemical Companies of the Valencian Community, representing the chemical industry in the Valencia region.
• 5aldiaminorOthersIndustry association membership. 5aldia is a food industry association focused on promoting healthy eating and sustainable food systems.
• World Citrus OrganisationminorOthersInternational industry organization membership. World Citrus Organisation (WCO) promotes the global citrus sector and facilitates information sharing among citrus-producing countries.
• Global G.A.P.minorOthersIndustry certification and membership. Global G.A.P. is a global certification body and membership organization setting farm assurance standards for good agricultural practices.
• Biodiversity GrowminorOthersIndustry initiative membership. Biodiversity Grow focuses on promoting biodiversity in agricultural supply chains and sustainable farming practices.
• Cátedra de Innovación UPV GandiacoreOthersUniversity partnership. Citrosol participates as a patron in the Chair of Innovation at UPV Gandia, contributing to academic research and innovation in the Valencia region. Jorge Bretó, CEO of Citrosol, participates in the series of interviews to patrons of the chair.
• PostHaminorOthersIndustry association membership. PostHa appears to be related to post-harvest technology and processing industry initiatives.
• Freshfel EuropeminorOthersEuropean industry association membership. Freshfel Europe is the European Fresh Produce Association representing the fresh produce sector at EU level.
• Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership. Citrosol sponsors the Post-Harvest Technology Course at the Higher Technical School of Agricultural Engineering and the Environment (ETSIAMN) at UPV. The company participated in the 9th edition of the course (January-March 2026) with technical presentations by Benito Orihuel, Postharvest Adviser.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Decco Worldwide: Decco is a long-established global supplier of post-harvest treatments, coatings, and storage solutions for fruits and vegetables, directly comparable to Citrosol in target market (fruit packers and processors), product category (post-harvest chemistry), and distribution model.
• AgroFresh Solutions: AgroFresh delivers post-harvest freshness and decay-control solutions (SmartFresh, ActiSeal, FreshStart) for fresh produce globally; directly comparable to Citrosol as a chemistry-led post-harvest partner to packers, exporters, and retailers.
• Pace International (Syngenta): Pace International, owned by Syngenta, supplies post-harvest coatings, fungicides, and sanitation for apples, pears, citrus, and stone fruit — a direct competitor to Citrosol in coatings and fungicide treatments across the same produce categories.
• Fomesa Fruitech: Fomesa Fruitech is a Spain/Europe-based post-harvest solutions provider for fruits and vegetables, directly comparable to Citrosol in target market, Iberian/European geography, and offering breadth across multiple produce categories.
• Xeda International: Xeda International develops post-harvest treatments, coatings, and ripening technologies for fresh produce; comparable to Citrosol in product category (post-harvest chemistry and coatings) and customer base (packers and exporters).

Broad incumbents

• Syngenta: Syngenta is a global agrochemical major and parent of Pace International; it operates broadly in crop protection inputs and includes post-harvest chemistry as part of its wider portfolio, making it a broader-incumbent competitive reference for Citrosol.
• Bayer Crop Science: Bayer Crop Science is a global crop protection and seeds major with fungicide chemistry expertise; relevant as a broad-incumbent competitive reference for Citrosol's specialty post-harvest chemistry business even though Bayer does not focus on post-harvest.

Emerging players

• Sufresca: Sufresca develops natural edible coatings to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables, comparable to Citrosol's CITROSOL AK BIO UE natural wax range as an emerging/alternative-technology positioning in fresh-produce preservation.
• Apeel Sciences: Apeel develops plant-derived edible coatings to reduce fresh-produce waste, comparable to Citrosol's wax and coating business from an emerging/alternative-technology angle rather than direct chemical competition.

Others

• JBT Corporation: JBT supplies food processing equipment and sanitation systems for fresh-produce and juice lines; adjacent to Citrosol because its dosing hardware (CITROSOL DS, CATsystem) and wash-line automation overlap with JBT's installed base at fruit processing plants.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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