Fresh lemons
Argentines

We love what we do

We are a family company dedicated to the production and commercialization of fresh lemons. We started in the 90’s as providers for the internal market; grew to produce first quality boxes at the request of internationally renowned distributors and now we want to meet our own clients.

We own two farms in Tucumán, Argentina. One is located in the rural community called ‘La Florida’ (66,5 fully planted hectares) and the other, called Don Jacinto, in homage of our father, founder of our company, extends over 62,5 hectares in the provincial department of ‘Burruyacú.’

Our own annual production goes over 7,500 tons. If we also consider the fresh crop we acquire from neighbour producers, who share our values, work attitudes and certifications, our net annual productions goes over 11,000 tons, equivalent to 200,000 boxes (18 kg), always first quality lemon. Global G.A.P. certifies the production of our fresh lemons.

Vision

We are thoroughly convinced that it is possible to grow without breaking the values that represent us, which are:

  • Perform exactly as we have promised.
  • Produce fruits of outstanding quality.
  • Behave with our employees in accordance with the imperatives of social justice and,
  • Improve environmental sustainability.

Mission

We are in search of clients that share our vision in order to build longstanding, flexible and cooperative commercial relationships.

We promise to deliver first quality lemons, which implies:

  • That Fernando Habib, our director of production, has meticulously cared for the safety in the whole value chain, paying special attention to the aesthetics of the product.
  • That Javier Habib, our commercial manager, has been in close contact with the client from the moment of the request to the moment of the reception and even retail, for we are especially interested in hearing your opinion on what we should improve.
  • That the personnel involved in the production chain are persons who love what they do and are always striving to do it better
  • And finally that we care for our environment and future generations. Indeed we encourage requests of fresh lemons with sustainable post-harvest treatment. What is more, we are planning to implement bio agriculture techniques in 10 hectares in our farm in Las Cañitas, based on the experience acquired in the bio production of blueberries in a small plot of that land.

Our products

Our Brand is Citrar.

We deliver lemons from March to September. Calibres 72 to 180.

Boxes 18 kg, open top (various weights) and bins. We prepare special requests.

People

Dr. Natalia Habib

natalia.habib@citrar.com.ar

(English and Spanish)

AR - Compliance

Natalia holds a PhD on Biochemist, is mother of two teens and a regional champion of mountain bike. Natalia joined the company in November 2016, as compliance manager.

CPA Fernando Habib

fernando.habib@citrar.com.ar

(Spanish)

General Director

Fernando succeeded our father in the direction of the company in 2006. Fernando is a professional accountant with a vast experience in administration, finance and quality processes. He has been in the citrus industry for more than 10 years. Fernando is in charge of the whole value chain, from the production of our citruses in the farm to the packaging and logistics.

Dr. Javier Habib

javier.habib@citrar.com.ar

(English, Spanish, Italian and German)

Commercial Manager

Javier holds a PhD on the philosophy of law and lived for prolonged periods in Spain (Salamanca), Italy (Firenze), Canada (Toronto), Germany (Hamburg) and Israel (Tel Aviv). Javier joined the company in July 2017, as commercial manager.