Sucocitrico Cutrale

Brazilian Largest Orange Juice Processor in the USA

Sucocítrico Cutrale is one of the most powerful names in the global
citrus industry — a privately held, family-owned Brazilian agribusiness
giant founded in 1967 in Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil. Controlling
approximately 25% of the world’s orange juice market, Cutrale is
recognized as one of the largest producers and exporters of orange
juice on the planet, with operations spanning Brazil, the United States,
Japan, the Netherlands, Portugal and the United Kingdom.

In the United States, Cutrale operates through its subsidiary Cutrale
Citrus Juices USA, Inc. — the largest orange juice processor in the
country — with processing facilities in Auburndale, Florida, processing
bulk orange juice for major brands including Minute Maid and Simply
Orange, both owned by Coca-Cola.

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🏆 A LEGACY BUILT ON CITRUS
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– Founded in 1967 by José Cutrale Jr. in Araraquara, São Paulo
– Controls ~25% of the global orange juice market
– Exports 98% of production to 90+ countries
– 21,000 employees across global operations
– Operations in Brazil, USA, Japan, Netherlands, Portugal and UK
– Acquired Chiquita Brands International in 2014 alongside
Safra Group — integrating banana and pineapple into portfolio
– ISO 14001:2015 certified for environmental management
– 40,000+ hectares of citrus groves owned in São Paulo
and Minas Gerais

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🍊 PRODUCTS & OPERATIONS
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– FCOJ (Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice) — global benchmark
– NFC (Not From Concentrate) orange juice for premium markets
– Essential oils — cold-pressed from orange peels for food,
fragrance and industrial applications
– Orange pulp and by-products — zero-waste processing model
– Chiquita Brands — bananas and tropical fruits (via acquisition)

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🌍 GLOBAL FOOTPRINT
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– Global HQ: Araraquara, São Paulo — Brazil
– USA: Cutrale Citrus Juices USA — Auburndale, Florida
– Processing plants across São Paulo and Minas Gerais
– Distribution and commercial offices in Europe and Asia
– Supplier to major global beverage brands and supermarket chains

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📍 CONTACT
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Araraquara, São Paulo — Brazil (Global HQ)
Auburndale, Florida — USA (North American Operations)
🌐 cutrale.com