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Summer kicks off with a fresh opportunity for NFC juice

Summer in the Northern Hemisphere drives a natural increase in demand for fresh, authentic beverages. NFC orange juice fits this moment perfectly, offering quality, transparency, and superior hydration.

Research shows that juice hydrates better than water alone, thanks to its natural balance of water, nutrients, and electrolytes.

NFC juice: light, tasty and perfect for hot summer days

🍊 Seasonal preference for fresh, natural drinks

🌱 Clean label free from additives and preservatives

🧃 Pure juice, aligned with global health trends

IFU Juice Conference 2025

The recent event in São Paulo brought together global leaders to discuss market trends, innovation, and sustainability in the juice industry. Key topics included new technologies to enhance juice quality and advances in sustainable practices shaping the future of NFC juice.

Brazilian producers played a central role in conversations on production and export. Sessions addressed functional beverages, circular packaging, and by-product valorization. The agenda also featured visits to major industry players, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange across the global citrus supply chain.

NFC juice represents how the industry meets today’s demands with transparency, quality, hydration, and sustainability at every step.

Citrosuco Sustainability Report 23/24: Impact Beyond Harvest

At Citrosuco, we believe that sustainability is a continuous journey driven by innovation, responsibility, and a long-term vision. Our 2023/24 Sustainability Report brings to life the milestones of a harvest that delivered results and redefined how we create impact across our entire value chain.

A Year of Results and Regeneration

The 2023/24 harvest brought progress in productivity, efficiency, and environmental performance. Here are a few key highlights:

Social Highlights

  • Safety rate of 1.4 incidents per million hours worked, which is below the industry average.
  • 77% of our total fruit volume is now certified.

Environmental Highlights

  • 18% reduction in CO₂ emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) compared to 2019.
  • GOLD seal awarded under the GHG Protocol.
  • 57% of our total energy consumption came from renewable sources.
  • A- rating received from CDP for our climate governance and risk management.
  • 26.5% decrease in water consumption versus the 2020 baseline, which is our best water efficiency result to date.

Governance Highlights

  • EcoVadis Gold Medal, placing us among the top 5% of over 150,000 companies evaluated globally.
  • “Empresa Limpa” seal granted by Instituto Ethos, recognizing our commitment to ethical and transparent business practices.
  • USD 350 million in ESG-linked loans secured with national and international financial institutions.

We also repacted our ESG targets with expanded ambitions, including native reforestation, greater water conservation and biodiversity impact.

Empowering People and Communities

Our commitment to people is reflected in every action—on and off the field:

  • Presence in all 10 of our priority territories with impactful social and environmental programs.
  • Acceleration of our social programs Nutrir+ and Pilar, promoting social transformation and sustainable development in the regions where we operate.
  • Expansion of the CitroApis beekeeping program*, integrating all Citrosuco farms. 
  • Over 19 thousand hectares with irrigation systems in place, expanding our ability to manage water sustainably and face environmental challenges.

We are cultivating an inclusive culture where people thrive.

*A program that combines citrus farming and beekeeping, strengthening production and directing honey revenue to social initiatives.

Driving Innovation for the Future

Digital transformation continues to be a key enabler of sustainability at Citrosuco:

  • Real-time dashboards for more efficient production oversight.
  • IoT and telemetry to optimize water usage in the field.
  • Drone tech for early detection of pests and diseases.
  • Continued development of a blockchain-based traceability system.

These solutions are enhancing performance while reducing our footprint.

Looking Ahead with Purpose

By anticipating goals and deepening our actions, we have repacted our 2030 ESG commitments to reflect the complexity and urgency of today’s world. We align with key global frameworks such as SBTi and TNFD, and will continue to evolve through transparency, innovation, and partnerships.

Access the report

🍊 Pixi Book Citrosuco: a journey to the Land of the Oranges!

We are proud to present “Mia and Felix in the Land of the Oranges”, a Pixi Book created by Citrosuco and developed by Carlsen Editorial, known for encouraging discovery and learning for children from kindergarten to primary school. This fun and engaging story shows how orange juice travels from grove to glass; and at the end, you’ll get to watch the video adaptation!

In this story, guided by Mara, a cheerful blue macaw, siblings Mia and Felix embark on a magical journey to discover where the world’s most consumed orange juice comes from.

The Pixi Book, a reference for over 70 years in German-speaking countries, reinforces our commitment to quality storytelling and education.

This initiative reflects our commitment to nurturing life, building legacies and bringing knowledge to new generations. Beyond inspiring families, the project also opens doors to meaningful connections with partners, clients and communities.

🍊 Want to learn more?
Watch the animated video and dive into this story
Watch here

Let’s celebrate the journey of orange juice together with knowledge, purpose, and a little bit of magic!

 

World Environment Day: How Agribusiness Can Drive Climate Action

On World Environment Day (June 5th), we celebrate how agribusiness can be part of the solution to the planet’s most pressing challenges. In orange juice production, sustainability starts with the growers, who integrate regenerative agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and resource efficiency.

This commitment drives environmental benefits and also value generation meeting a global demand for healthier, more sustainable, and functional beverages like super juices.

Climate action rooted in the grove

  • Conserve natural resources like water and soil
  • Foster biodiversity through regenerative agriculture
  • Reduce emissions with efficient land management
  • Deliver traceable, responsible, and high-quality juice

Sustainability that generates value

Environmental care is deeply connected to long-term productivity and resilience. Growers in every grove implement sustainable practices that protect ecosystems, strengthen rural communities, and support the transition toward a low-carbon economy.

SAVE THE DATE

July 1ˢᵗ – Tuesday

12PM (GMT-3) | 5PM (CEST)

11AM (US EDT) | 11PM (CST) | 12AM (JST – July 2nd)

Citrosuco Connects – Talks

“Citrosuco Connects – Talks” will explore how technology, innovation, and agricultural expansion are shaping the future of agribusiness.

Leandro Bonamichi Gois, Chief Operations Officer at Citrosuco, is the guest speaker, bringing valuable insights into operational excellence and the role of technology in driving sustainable growth.

On World Environment Day and every day, Citrosuco reinforces its role in driving climate action through sustainable agriculture. Our mission is clear: grow responsibly, preserve the planet, and create value for future generations.

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