Biodiversity & Juice: How Nature Strengthens Our Supply Chain

Healthy ecosystems are essential for producing consistent, high-quality juice. Biodiversity plays an active role in strengthening the entire supply chain and preserving the vitality of citrus regions. 

Preserving native vegetation, caring for pollinators, and managing natural resources responsibly keep the soil fertile and the fruit rich in flavor, connecting agricultural balance with product excellence. 

How biodiversity enhances juice quality

A rich and diverse ecosystem directly influences fruit growth. Biodiversity supports pollination, promotes natural protection, and enriches the soil, resulting in oranges with exceptional taste and quality. 

Agricultural practices focused on maintaining this balance are applied at every stage of production, from orchard management to juice processing, ensuring natural strength and reliability. 

Sustainability from field to transport

The same care extended to the fields continues throughout our logistics chain. Efficient routes, intelligent storage, and the preservation of green corridors strengthen our commitment to environmental responsibility. 

These actions reflect Citrosuco’s vision of connecting sustainability, quality, and operational excellence across every step of the journey. 

Citrosuco at Anuga 

We were pleased to join Anuga, one of the leading global food and beverage trade fairs. The event fostered valuable exchanges with partners and highlighted our shared commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation. 

Biodiversity and innovation continue to guide the evolution of the juice industry. We appreciate our partners and collaborators who share this commitment to natural, transparent, and sustainable production. 

 

Water Stewardship: Precision Irrigation in the Spotlight

Sustainable water management is driving change in agriculture worldwide. Farmers adopt solutions that optimize water use, reduce environmental impact, and maintain crop productivity under shifting climate conditions. 

Precision irrigation technologies, such as drip systems and reservoir management, support these goals by targeting  water efficiently and monitoring usage, ensuring steady yields while conserving resources. 

Precision irrigation: the smart choice

Precision irrigation optimizes water use, minimizes waste, and reduces environmental impact. Real-time monitoring ensures efficient water management and stable crop productivity, even during droughts. 

Supporting long-term soil health and sustainable agriculture, these systems integrate digital tools and renewable energy. The global precision irrigation market is projected to grow to USD 6.29 billion by 2029, reflecting rapid adoption of these technologies. 

Purpose beyond technology

Today’s consumers and stakeholders value agricultural practices that promote sustainability, resilience, and responsible resource management. 

At Citrosuco, our Irrigation Program focuses on water-use efficiency and boosting agricultural productivity. By combining data-driven insights with precision techniques from reservoir management to drip irrigation, we reduce water consumption while ensuring high-quality, consistent harvests.

Precision irrigation is improving water stewardship in agriculture. At Citrosuco, we implement practices that deliver sustainability, productivity, and responsible resource management. 

Sustainability Trends in Food and Beverage Industry

The food and beverage industry is embracing more conscious resource usage and sustainable agricultural practices to meet the increasing consumer demand for eco-friendly productsIn the orange juice supply chain, conscious resource use, responsible sourcing, and agricultural innovations are shaping production and delivery. 

By focusing on responsible sourcing, minimizing waste, and adopting eco-friendly practices, the industry is paving the way for long-term sustainability.

Sustainable sourcing for a greener future 

Sourcing raw materials responsibly ensures that the resources we rely on are preserved for future generations. Sustainable practices include reducing water usage, conserving energy, and promoting fair labor practices within the supply chain.

Agricultural innovations for a sustainable tomorrow

🌱 Sustainable agriculture practices are revolutionizing food production. 

🐝 Reducing chemical inputs to protect ecosystems and enhance biodiversity. 

🌾 Implementing regenerative farming techniques to restore soil health. 

🌍 Increasing biodiversity through diversified farming systems. 

💧 Reducing environmental impact by minimizing resource use and waste. 

The food and beverage industry is on a path to becoming more sustainable. By adopting these practices, companies can meet consumer expectations and contribute to a healthier planet. 

Predictive models for smarter agriculture

Predictive models help guide more assertive decisions in crop protection. By using field data and environmental variables, these tools guide input use with greater precision avoiding excess and improving operational performance. 

They are part of a broader shift toward more data-informed, efficient agriculture. 

Data-driven decisions in crop protection

Predictive models process climate data, soil conditions and crop growth patterns to determine the exact moment and quantity of crop products needed. This reduces unnecessary applications, increases cost-efficiency and minimizes risks to the ecosystem. 

Aligned with precision agriculture

Predictive technologies complement precision farming by providing real-time insights that guide input use according to specific field conditions. They support targeted actions that improve consistency, reduce waste, and promote better resource management across every plot. 

Sustainability in practice

By using predictive models to minimize chemical use, agricultural operations reduce emissions, avoid water and soil contamination, and protect biodiversity. This supports environmental goals while meeting global market expectations for responsible sourcing.

Predictive models are a strategic shift toward smarter, more sustainable farming. By combining data, technology and environmental stewardship, they help build a future where productivity and responsibility grow side by side. 

 

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.

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