Citrosol has become a hub, a center of knowledge, derived from an extensive network of alliances and partnerships we have developed with both private and public entities whose common ground is R&D. This research and the sharing of scientific information has resulted in our sustained growth over recent years, which have seen us double our turnover and receive the recent accolade at Cepyme 2015 in Madrid, awarded by the Spanish Confederation of Small and Medium Enterprises and the Spanish Federation of Entrepreneurs, presented to us, in person, by King Philip VI.
"The Cepyme 2015 award for Technological Innovation is at one with our philosophy, so our degree of satisfaction and gratification could not be greater" Benito Orihuel, CEO and Scientific Director of the Company, said, "so we would like to thank of all our staff for their effort, our customers for their confidence and encouragement, and our suppliers, universities and research centers, both public and private, who have worked alongside us."
Orihuel described the activity of the Valencian company graphically: "In our research work we apply scientific methodology to the control of post-harvest physiological disorders; in development we transform that knowledge into products and processes and finally, when we bring out a new product, we incorporate all of the knowledge and experience accumulated in the development of our automatic treatment systems each time more precisely."
Citrosol won the award in the Technological Innovation category for SME’s. The judges took into account our technological innovation strategy; Citrosol’s R+D+i structure, including agreements and collaborations; our human, financial, management and communication resources dedicated to R+D+i and the economic impact and the capitalization of the results derived from technological innovation.
Innovation; Citrosol’s philosophy
Citrosol’s commitment to the challenge of innovation can be seen in the more than 1.5 million euros of revenue we reinvest in R+D annually. The result of this investment effort is in our patents; almost a dozen, including those already granted, those pending and others that are currently in our pipeline. Among the former we can list Spanish patents for wax coating citrus fruit and for the washing and disinfection of fruit and vegetables (Citrocide® Systems). In other countries such as Morocco and South Africa, we have patented both equipment and methods of fungicide application.
In this context, the knowledge platform in which Citrosol participates today grows in size and strength and incorporates various participating entities with whom we have created an authentic network for the implementation of projects and the promotion of R+D+i. Among said participants are the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), the Institute of Agrochemicals and Food Technology (IATA); the National Center for Technology and Food Safety, the Valencian Institute of Agrarian Research (IVIA), the University of Valencia, Miguel Hernandez University (UMH), Jaume I (UJI), Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV), Polytechnic University of Cartagena (UPC) and the University of Nottingham in Malaysia SDN, BHD.
R+D+i projects in 2014
Only in the last year there were nine research programs on which Citrosol’s R+D+i department were working. Some of those were: the controlled scalding of pears and apples, development of a new formulation of EU spray wax for the end of the production line, development of formulas for wax coating pineapples, improving formulas for the phytofortificants Fortisol ® Ca and Fortisol® Ca Plus, updating the artificial vision system project (CitroVisión®) and the improvement of our low drying temperature citrus wax coating product, Citrosol A S UE.
"We are developing higher specification, more effective, products with more benefits on the environmental side in addition to improving the equipment used for application" explained Benito Orihuel, "We are working on giving greater value to our customers and to reducing industrial variability, which means better results on the delivery of fruit to its destination."
To accomplish all this research work Citrosol has, at our Potríes site, laboratory facilities and a fully equipped test plant to develop our R+D+i: a microbiological laboratory, a chemical laboratory equipped with two HPLC machines, a spectrophotometer, a gas chromatograph, a plant physiology laboratory equipped with several profilometers and a colorimeter, test plant equipped with a reactor for manufacturing emulsions, a drencher and various items for line treatment application and test chambers for cold storage and de-greening.
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CITROSOL and KRONEN GmbH, are collaborating with the Spanish technological centre CNTA, in the prototyping of a new industrial washing process designed to apply new innocuous treatments more efficiently, aiming to increase the sustainability of water and energy use.
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+infoCitrosol organized a seminar in conjunction with Cairo’s Agricultural Export Council
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Citrosol’s ‘KNOW-HOW container EDITION II’ is on its way to the trade fair, Fruit Logística 2017
Visit us in Hall 18 Stand A-07
+infoThe Citrocide® PLUS T and the Citrocide® PC P products have been endorsed by both AECOSAN and CAAE
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+infoCitrosol celebrate the inauguration of their new R&D+i laboratories
+infoCitrosol present a new strategy against citrus fruit rind disorders at the symposium in Cartagena
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Citrosol's know-how container is crossing the Mediterranean to the Egyptian Fair, MAC Fruit Attraction
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Citrosol participate in the Polytechnic University of Valencia investment fund to finance 21 spin out projects
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Citrosol’s Citrocide® PC takes a leading role in the South African 2016 Postharvest Technical Forum
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Citrosol opens shop at the Korean trade fair, JEJU International Citrus Expo
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CITROSOL invites you to join them at Fruit Attraction 2015 where we are showcasing the KNOW-HOW Container®
Visit us in Hall 8 stand 8D13
+infoCitrosol are to present their 'KNOW-HOW container' in Madrid which demonstrates the export of citrus fruit step by step.
+info'The Challenge of Luismi' continues despite not participating in the Masters Athletics in Lyon.
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Citrosol supports the Sprint cyclist Luis Miguel Sabater in his recovery
+infoCitrosol rewards creative, innovative and entrepreneurial spirit through the Campus Jump award Gala.
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CITROSOL are to collaborate as the Official Sponsors of "LUIS MIGUEL SABATER - THE CHALLENGE" throughout his 2015 season.
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Citrosol is sponsoring the "Platinum Medal" and presenting a scientific paper at the XI National and the VIII Iberian Symposium on Ripening and Postharvest.
Valencia from 21 to 23 October
CITROSOL have now released their corporate video, originally presented during the events celebrating our 50th anniversary
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The final version of the article “Potassium sorbate effects in citrus weight loss and decay control” is now available online
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The prestigious scientific Journal Postharvest Biology and Technology has accepted for publication a scientific article that has been performed by Citrosol: Potassium sorbate effects on citrus weight loss and decay control
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Citrosol is taking part as speaker and sponsor in the CRI (Citrus Research International) POST-HARVEST TECHNICAL FORUM in South Africa
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CITROCIDE® PC P SYSTEM
Productos Citrosol, S.A. has developed a comprehensive system for hygienic washing of peppers which:
- Guarantees food safety
- Controls decay in peppers
- Allows savings in water consumption
CITROSOL broadens its advertising campaign with two new announcements, a corporate statement and a statement about the company’s technology
+infoCITROSOL consolidated three years’ growth in 2012
+infoCitrosol receives the “Tirant” Prize for its business achievements.
The ceremony will take place on Wednesday, 5 June, at 8 p.m., at the Casa de Cultura Marqués González de Quirós in Gandia
+infoIn the 8th International Citrus Seminar in Peru, CITROSOL exhibited the effectiveness of the company’s methods for maintaining the freshness, quality and flavour of fruit
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CITROSOL is collaborating and participating by giving a talk in the “2nd International Symposium on Discovery and Development of Innovative Strategies for Postharvest Disease Management” in Turkey
From 28 April to 2 May 2013
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CITROSOL is participating as sponsor of the 8th International Citrus Seminar in Peru, to be held in Lima on 23 and 24 April 2013
+infoCITROSOL is sponsoring and contributing to the 7th Post-Harvest Technology and Minimal Processing Course given by Cartagena Polytechnic University from 7 to 13 March 2013
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Citrosol is taking part as speaker and sponsor in the CRI (Citrus Research International)POST-HARVEST TECHNICAL FORUM in South Africa
+infoFRUIT LOGISTICA 2013
At Fruit Logistica we confirmed that Citrosol technology and products continue to arouse great interest.
The application systems for post-harvest treatment that Citrosol markets make an enormous contribution to controlling post-harvest decay and discolouration
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Citrosol has launched QUACIDE PQ60 EC, a new disinfectant for cleaning and disinfection of packinghouses
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Citrosol’s presence and activities at the International Citrus Congress which ended recently were a huge success
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CITROSOL is giving a seminar at the International Citrus Congress in Valencia on 20 November in room 5 from 18:30 to 20:30h.
+infoPRODUCTOS CITROSOL will be present at FRUIT ATTRACTION 2012. Visit us at stand 3F05A
+infoThe European Union modifies the Maximun Residue Limit for DDAC and BAC
+infoCitrosol’s Annual General Meeting was held on 16 June 2012 to present the accounts for the year 2011 to the company’s shareholders for approval.
+infoCITROSOL still en-route for growth.
The Valencian firm maintains the progressive tendency of recent years.
+infoCITROSOL will be DIAMOND SPONSOR in the XII International Citrus Congress 2012 that will be held in Valencia Conference Centre, Spain, from November 18th to 23rd 2012 under the theme “Citrus and Health”.
+infoIT´S NEVER BEEN SO CHEAP AND EASY TO DISINFECT EFFECTIVELY.
CITROSOL has developed GLOCUAT PC+X3 NEBULIZER, major innovation to solve packinghouse disinfection.
+infoCITROSOL will be present at the Almería Model International Fair: Agriculture and Food Safety, which will be held at the Almería Chamber of Commerce Exhibition and Conference Centre (Roquetas de Mar).
+infoCITROSOL is sponsoring and contributing to the International Post-HarvestTechnology and Minimal Processing Course given by CartagenaPolytechnic University from 22 to 28 March 2012.
+infoYES, the use of disinfectants and detergents in packinghouses is authorized.
+info.At Citrosol we believe in INNOVATION: Citrosol is taking part in the conference on innovation which is to be held in Gandia.
+infoCITROSOL is sponsoring the Plant Health Professionals’ Encounter which is to take place on 7 and 8 March at Valencia Polytechnic University.
+infoFRUITLOGISTICA 2012_Great success of the CITROSOL ZERO SPILL SYSTEM® and CITROSOL UE WAXES.
+infoCitrosol will be present at FRUITLOGISTICA 2012 THE WORLD OF FRESH PRODUCE
+infoDiscover new FORTISOL Ca Plus water-soluble salts of Ca, K and P that produce greater stimulation of the fruit’s natural defences against active pathogens in postharvest treatment of citrus.
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Julio Marín Borras, Director of International Operations at CITROSOL will speak at a talk organized by the Cercle de la Safor d'Economía.
+infoFruit Attraction has been the gathering place to convey the success we're having with our Zero Waste System (Vertido Cero®) since its development almost two years ago.
+infoCITROSOL are to exhibit at Fruit Attraction 2011.
+infoA new function for vitamin C in alzheimer´s disease.
+info"CITROSOL diversifies to other products"
+infoWe are trying to ensure that there is no gap between the business philosophy that we present and the way that we behave.
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