Citrusvil is one of the 14 companies in the world which has adhered to the Sustainable Juice Covenant (SJC), which aims at having all the products manufactured in a sustainable manner by the member companies by 2030.
We are part of the juice supply chain for the main companies in the beverage industry in the world. This standard promotes sustainability for our customers.
During the 2023 season, Citrusvil managed to have 99% of the raw materials processed certified in accordance with the Covenant. This outstanding performance proves our commitment to quality and sustainability while it gives us a privileged position in terms of the goal set for the next six years.
Our adherence to the Sustainable Juice Covenant reasserts the commitment we have been working on for years to the sustainable origin of our products.
Promoters of Sustainable Practices
Citrusvil has been certified regarding its production method, and one of the challenges posed as a result of its participation in the Sustainable Juice Covenant is the incorporation of also certified raw material suppliers into the grinding process.
“In this sense, we have been working and we will continue to be committed to promoting good agricultural practices in the region by training local producers in the value chain and promoting their continuous improvement,” stated Noelia Lescano, Head of Quality Assurance and Environment at Citrusvil S.A.
Sustainability is mainly verified by means of GlobalG.A.P. certification, which focuses on good practices in terms of agriculture, environment and employment, and GlobalG.A.P. GRASP, which focuses on good social practices.
Sustainable Juice Covenant
It is a protocol which gathers the leading juice companies in the world and poses the challenge of achieving a responsible supply chain progressively.
In total, this group produced over 21 million tons of juice in 2023, 67% of them (14 million tons) being produced in a sustainable manner. 87% of the lemon used by the members of the Sustainable Juice Covenant is already produced in a sustainable manner (the other fruits are apple, mango, orange and pineapple).
Being part of the Sustainable Juice Covenant benefits Citrusvil as a leading company in its sector and promotes a sustainable change, improving the juice supply chains all over the world.