Produced in close partnership with Peruvian grower Kivinaki, the distinctive golden-yellow oranges, with a hint of green, are cultivated using only natural rainfall – instead of the irrigation methods used for much of the world’s citrus – making them a more water-efficient choice.
Grown by a cooperative of small and medium-scale farmers under Fairtrade-certified conditions, they reflect Eosta’s strong commitment to sustainable and socially-responsible farming. With 45% juice content and a good Brix level, they offer premium flavor and performance – a distinctive proposition for European buyers.
Peke van Beek, Senior Product Manager Eosta, said: “We have working closely with Kivinaki for over two years now to setup this project. They invested in their packhouse and packing line with support from the Peruvian government.
“Jucy Gold oranges stand out from other Valencia oranges on the European market thanks to their unique combination of origin, visual appearance, and growing method. Compared with a typical 30-42% for South Africa-grown Valencias, Jucy Gold oranges also have a consistently high 45% juice content.”
Peke van Beek, Eosta (l) and staff member of Kivinaki
