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Fresh Citrus

The Global Leader in Imported Fresh Citrus

As one of the industry’s top fresh citrus importers, Capespan offers the widest range of quality products sourced from leading growers, packers and shippers. By focusing on counter-seasonal citrus from South Africa, Chile, Peru, Argentina and Colombia, we are able to provide our customers with the complete spectrum of summer citrus products, as well as the confidence that their unique needs will be met.

Sweet and Easy to Peel Mandarins and Clementines

Clementines and mandarins are sweet, easy to peel and a perennial favorite in lunchboxes or simply as a healthy snack.

Growing Regions

South Africa
Close-up photo of mandarin oranges on tree.

Varieties

Clemenules, Orogrande, W Murcott, Tango

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Juicy Navel Oranges

With their seedless convenience, rich aroma and refreshingly balanced flavor, navel oranges are always popular, and we bring them from South Africa and Chile to North America’s grocery shelves throughout the summer and fall.

Growing Regions

South Africa

Varieties

Washington, Powell, Cambria, Lane Late, Navelate

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Robust and Tangy Midknight Oranges

This late-season, seedless, Valencia-type orange is known for its deep orange color and robust, tangy flavor. We make it available from South Africa and Chile in October and November.

Growing Regions

South Africa

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Pink and Sweet Cara Caras

The Cara Cara is a popular and attractive summer citrus choice, with an appealing pink flesh and a gentler flavor than traditional navel oranges.

Growing Regions

South Africa

Varieties

Cara Caras

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Juicy, Sweet and Zesty Minneola Oranges

The seedless Minneola (also known as a Tangelo, as it’s a grapefruit-tangerine hybrid) is easy to peel and easy to identify by its long “neck.” This distinctive citrus has a deep orange color, a juicy texture and a sweet and zesty flavor.

Varieties

Minneolas

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Bright and Sweet Lemons

Ideal in salads or cocktails, as a seafood garnish or simply making fresh lemonade, fresh lemons from Chile, Argentina and South Africa are juicy, sweet and visually appealing. We make them available from early June through October.

Growing Regions

South Africa

Varieties

Eureka

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Sweet and Tart Grapefruit

The Star Ruby grapefruit from South Africa is, quite simply, the best-tasting grapefruit available in the summer. Sweet and tart with a juicy texture, the red flesh of the Star Ruby is as distinctive as its taste.

Growing Regions

South Africa (CAN)

Varieties

Star Ruby

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Fresh and Flavorful Limes

Tahiti limes from tropical groves in Colombia and Peru are available throughout the year. Their fresh, acidic flavor making them extremely popular in a wide range of culinary and beverage applications.

Growing Regions

Colombia

Varieties

Tahiti

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