Our Commitment
Preserved Naturally.Packaged Thoughtfully.Wasted Less.
Dehydration is one of the oldest forms of natural food preservation: no refrigeration, no additives, no shortcuts. Just time, gentle heat, and good fruit.
Our Commitments
Three Ways We
Build Sustainably
Every product decision runs through these three filters.
Preservation Over Waste
Fresh citrus lasts days. Ours lasts over a year. Dehydration locks fruit at peak ripeness, turning a perishable into something shelf-stable and lasting.
No Additives. Ever.
Every slice is the fruit itself: no preservatives, no artificial colour, no sulfites. The slow-drying process is the only preservation method we use.
Packaged to Last
Our pouches reseal across multiple uses. Our glass jars outlast the citrus, made to live on your counter, not in the bin.
“The most sustainable garnish is the one that doesn’t go to waste. Ours lasts over a year.”
— The Citrus & Co. Philosophy
Read our story →Local by Design
Made Here,
For Here
Citrus & Co. is made in Kenya, where citrus grows naturally, seasons are rich, and local supply is close. Shorter supply chains mean fewer transit miles, fresher source fruit, and direct relationships with the people who grow it.
Why local sourcing matters
Kenyan-grown citrus travels shorter distances, arrives at peak ripeness, and supports the livelihoods of local growers. A small decision that compounds into something meaningful.
Our story →Our Progress
Always
Improving
Sustainability is a direction, not a destination. Here is what we have already done, and what we are actively working toward.
Where We
Stand Today
Zero artificial additives in every product
Since day one100% locally sourced Kenyan citrus
Since day oneShelf-stable, no cold chain required
By designTransitioning our resealable pouches to compostable materials, currently evaluating certified suppliers.
Building direct-trade partnerships with named citrus farms across Kenya's growing regions.
Publishing full ingredient traceability and sourcing documentation for every product.
One Ingredient
Start with the
Ingredient
Itself.
Every decision we make on sustainability starts with one question: is this honest? Real citrus, slowly dried, one ingredient. That’s where the story begins, and where it stays.