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Perales y Ferrer S.L.

Spanish citrus grower and exporter founded in 1975, specializing in lemons and integrated into Grupo Citri&Co since 2018.

Last updated September 29, 2026

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Overview

Perales y Ferrer S.L. is a Spanish family-founded agribusiness dedicated to the cultivation, packing and distribution of citrus fruit, with a particular specialization in lemons. Established in 1975 by Joaquín Perales, the company began as a wholesaler and gradually moved into international distribution, becoming a recognized supplier to major European retail chains. Its operations are vertically integrated across three stages: cultivation, packing (confección) and distribution. The company manages over 300 hectares of its own citrus groves, operates three packing plants, and employs more than 200 people. It exports to over 20 countries and handles volumes exceeding 50,000 tonnes of lemons. In 2018 Perales y Ferrer joined Grupo Citri&Co, a larger Spanish citrus group, while maintaining its own brand identity and family-rooted philosophy. The company emphasizes freshness, quality and advanced agricultural practices, including optimized water management, natural pest control and modern packing technology.

History

Perales y Ferrer was founded in 1975 by Joaquín Perales, initially focusing on distribution to wholesalers. In 1985 the company began its international expansion, collaborating with leading European distribution chains. By 1995 it had specialized in lemons, adopting a Total Quality philosophy. In 2010 a generational change in the management team took place, with the company continuing to uphold its own philosophy, culture and values. In 2018 Perales y Ferrer joined Grupo Citri&Co, integrating into a larger citrus group while maintaining its brand and operational identity. Today the company manages over 300 hectares of its own cultivation, operates three packing plants, exports to more than 20 countries, and handles over 50,000 tonnes of lemons, employing more than 200 people.

  • 2018

    Perales&Ferrer joins Grupo Citri&Co.

  • 2010

    Generational change in the management team.

  • 1995

    Specializes in lemons, implementing the Total Quality philosophy.

  • 1985

    Begins international expansion, collaborating with leading European distribution chains.

  • 1975

    Joaquín Perales founds Perales&Ferrer, starting with distribution to wholesalers.

Products and positioning

Specialist citrus grower and exporter focused on freshness, quality and family tradition, serving major international retail chains.

  • Lemons

  • Citrus fruits

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