Sunridge Citrus Spain SL announces the addition of Juan Rubert SL, one of Castellón’s most emblematic citrus companies, to its growing family. This transaction, which follows the incorporations of Albenfruit in 2020 and Cítricos Orgánicos Reunidos (CIOR) in March 2022, further consolidates the Group’s position as a leader in the European citrus sector.
Juan Rubert SL is a family-owned company, known for its commitment to quality and sustainability, with an unparalleled reputation as a reliable producer and distributor. This integration will allow Juan Rubert SL to further expand its offer in the full range of high quality conventional and organic citrus, strengthening its operational capacity and ensuring a continuous and varied supply of fresh citrus throughout the year.
Juan Rubert (Castellón)
Salvador Camarasa, COO of Sunridge Citrus, comments: “We are delighted to welcome Juan Rubert SL to the Sunridge Citrus family. Since our inception, we have worked with the firm conviction to partner with companies that share our culture of commitment to quality, sustainability and innovation. The integration of Juan Rubert SL reinforces our ability to offer exceptional products and strengthens our presence as a key partner for European retailers”.
Albenfruit (Valencia)
Regarding this new stage, the brothers Juan Ignacio and Santiago Rubert, the general managers of Juan Rubert SL, remember that “Juan Rubert SL has been a pioneer in the cultivation and export of premium citrus with a strong presence in the Anglo-Saxon markets. Joining Sunridge Citrus will not only allow us to continue growing, but also to stay true to our roots and our family’s traditions”.
CIOR (Almería)
Francisco Jose Rodriguez Nogueron, CEO of Sunridge Citrus, said: “We are delighted that Juan Rubert SL is part of the Sunridge Citrus family. This arrival reinforces our vision to be the most relevant citrus supplier to the most demanding European retailers. Providing direct access to Spanish citrus (lemons, oranges, mandarins, clementines and organics) while coordinating fruit from complementary regions and citrus seamlessly throughout the southern hemisphere season. All while guaranteeing our unparalleled service, quality and value. Sunridge Citrus is a professionalized company, but with strong family roots”.
The integration of Juan Rubert SL into Sunridge Citrus strengthens the group’s ability to offer, to major European customers, an even wider range of conventional and organic citrus, with a clear focus on sustainability and innovation. This strategic move also enables the group to ensure greater geographical diversification and to offer customizable products, with a high level of traceability.
With this addition, Sunridge Citrus consolidates its position as a clear pioneer in the citrus industry, reinforcing its mission to lead the European market with products of exceptional quality and a broader offering, adapted to the changing needs of its customers.
