The production plant, just outside the city of Palermo, covers an area of 37,334 m2.
It was built in the early 80s and has been constantly renewed with the most advanced technologies, respecting the HACCP standards and today also BRC certifed. This results in an effective control of the production process, guaranteeing food safety, respecting the most stringent European legislations.
With 44,000 m³ of cold rooms at -18°C, the company assures the best storage condition for the citrus fruit juices, maintaining the organoleptic qualities of the products during the whole shelf life period.
Juice and oil extraction lines
Separate lines for the processing of oranges, lemons and mandarins
14 in-line extractors, to extract juices and essential oils
In-line extractors for the production of juice and contemporary extraction of essential oil (cold pressed)
5 Pelatrici + 2 polycitrus, to extract juices and essential oils
Traditional juice extractors with specific characteristics for the production of beverages and juices and essential oils intended for the food flavoring markets
Evaporation and Ultrafiltration
The juices, obtained from fruit pressing, are immediately pasteurised and then depulped to obtain cloudy juices, or ultrafiltrated to obtain clear juices.
- 2 six-effect evaporators, for vacuum concentration at very low temperature
- 1 membrane ultrafiltration system, for the production of clear juices
Blending and Standardisation
- Blending plant for concentrated juices
- Crusher for blending natural juices
Equipped with modern quality control systems, this department allows us to blend different concentrated and natural juices, achieving an accuracy of the production lots that respond to customer specifications and standardising deliveries throughout the year.
Packaging
We produce tailor-made products to satisfy specific needs
- 2 filling rooms for drums and pails
- 1 aseptic filling plant for drums and carton-boxes
- 1 packaging plant for PET bottles
- 1 packaging plant for Bag in Box