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European leader in fruit and vegetable postharvest technology and treatments

Our values

In order to fulfill our commitment to society, we firmly believe that we must research, develop and innovate more sustainable solutions that, with our technical advice to the client, guarantee the maximum effectiveness of treatments, closing the gap between the laboratory and industrial results.

Citrosol in Spain and worldwide

Citrosol was created in 1964, in the region of La Safor, located in the province of Valencia (Spain), but soon expanded its scope of action with branches in the region of Murcia, Andalusia and Valencia to be closer to its customers.

Citrosol is currently present in the main citrus and fruit growing areas of the world, offering its products and services in more than 22 countries. It has its own staff in Egypt and Peru, and a subsidiary in South Africa.

URUGUAY SUBSIDIARY
ALGERIA
ARGENTINA
AUSTRALIA
BRAZIL
CHILE
CYPRUS
COLOMBIA
CROATIA
COSTA RICA
EGYPT SUBSIDIARY
PHILIPPINES
France
GHANA
GREECE
GUATEMALA
Guinea-Bissau
India
INDONESIA
ISRAEL
Italy
MOROCCO
PAKISTAN
PANAMA
PERU SUBSIDIARY
Portugal
SYRIA
SUBSIDIARY SOUTH AFRICA
Thailand
Turkey
UZBEKISTAN
VIETNAM
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Creation of Electroquímica del Serpis
The business activity that led to the manufacture of post-harvest products began.
Constitution of CITROSOL
Segregation of the post-harvest treatment business from other business activities.
Citrosol's first exports
We made our first exports to countries in the Mediterranean basin.
First wax formulation incorporating IMAZALIL
We reduce industrial variability with this formulation that incorporates the best fungicide for citrus fruits.
Construction of our first laboratory
Rigorous technical monitoring and R&D are part of our DNA.
Start of the manufacture of crop protection products for pome fruits
We started diversification to other target fruits.
Development of technical improvements in wax applicators and gas control of degreening chambers.
We focus on post-harvest application equipment to avoid industrial variability.
Development of the CITROSOL A S coating
First wax formulation with low drying temperature that saves energy for our customers and makes the industry more sustainable by reducing the carbon footprint.
Development of FORTISOL®Ca
Proven efficacy in reducing and controlling post-harvest spotting and rotting.
Development of the CITROSOL ZERO DROP SYSTEM®.
A patented system for the recirculation of the treatment broths that has been the first example of circular economy in the Post-harvest Sector.
Development of the first CITROCIDE® SYSTEM
Patented system for the disinfection of fruits and vegetables, as well as industrial process water.
FUMISPORE® FUMISPORE
Patented misting system for the disinfection of fruit and vegetable plants.
Winners of the 1st Cepyme TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION AWARD
We received this award in recognition of our work and research trajectory.
Inauguration of the new laboratory and visit of the President of the Generalitat Valenciana
Mr. Ximo Puig, President of the Generalitat Valenciana, visits us on the occasion of the inauguration of the new research and development center for new products.
Construction of the pilot plant and of the current R&D&I laboratory
An area of 755 m2, fully equipped for the development of R+D+i. Microbiological Laboratory, Chemical Laboratory and Plant Physiology Laboratory.
EASY KIT®
The ultimate portable tool for immediate verification of rot control treatments and residue level compliance.
CITROSOL SUNSEAL®.
Breakthrough in citrus coatings has been a disruption; low drying temperature, resistance to film breakage due to condensation, good weight loss control and excellent gloss.
BIOCARE by CITROSOL
First complete range for the treatment of citrus fruits certified for organic farming.
PLANTSEAL® and PLANTSEAL® Shine-Free
Certified vegetable coatings for use in organic agriculture and suitable for vegan consumption.
CITROSOL awarded company for INNOVATION
This year 2020 we received, for the second time, the Cepyme award for our scientific and innovation work and the Cámara Valencia award for innovation in business.
CITROSOL develops CitroFy®, a platform for monitoring application systems
CitroFy®, a system that allows real-time connection of all processes and control of their application parameters, with access from any device with an internet connection.
CITROSOL acquires FOMESA FRUITECH and BROGDEX IBÉRICA
Citrosol, through its subsidiary FLC Technologies, has acquired the production units of Fomesa Fruitech and Brogdex Ibérica.