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Core Tip: Limoneira announced today the formation of Limoneira S.A. (Limoneira South Africa) as another component of the Company’s One World of Citrus® model.
Limoneira announced today the formation of Limoneira S.A. (Limoneira South Africa) as another component of the Company’s One World of Citrus® model.

Limoneira and South African based Re:inc also announced their partnership called Real Citrus to represent and manage packing and sales opportunities on the continent.
Limoneira SA will be based in Paarl South Africa and Re:inc will manage grower, packing and sales functions. Citrus will be sourced from South African growers and will be packed locally for marketing and global sales.

Alex Teague, Limoneira’s Chief Operating Officer stated “Africa is one of the largest citrus exporting continents in the world- exports are almost 4 times larger than California’s and Arizona’s combined. This represents another promising opportunity for supplying our global customers year-round. Limoneira S.A. will also pursue investments in joint venture farming and packing operations in South Africa.”

Limoneira Senior Director, Agricultural Director Mark Palamountain echoed these comments and said “We’re delighted to partner with Re:inc. They have extensive experience in getting world class fruit to market, and they mirror Limoneira’s commitment to sustainability, stewardship and innovation. This continues our mission of perfecting the 52 week citrus supply chain.

Riaan van Wyk, Re: inc. CEO said “working with Limoneira made perfect sense. Their 124 year history of growing high quality citrus for export is admirable as is their responsibility for sustainability. It will be exciting to harness our combined talents to benefit our customers.
 
 
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