Gospa Citrus, organic citrus fruits from the paradise of Seville

I am delighted to share with your the story of one of our producers Gospa Citrus….

Gospa Citrusis the 4th generation of a family dedicated to the cultivation and sales of organic citrus fruits. Since the beginning of the 19th century, it has been located in Mairena del Alcor, Seville, the historical center of “Los Alcores”, which boasts an important cultural and natural heritage surrounded by beautiful rolling hills, water mills and majestic castles. This is the privileged location chosen by Mother Nature to grow the best citrus fruits in the world.

Gospa Citrus fruits are the product of conscientious organic farming in what has been one of the most privileged areas in the world for thousands of years:  the paradise of Los Alcores of Seville.

Gospa Citrus is a family dedicated to the cultivation and sale of organic citrus fruit. Located in Mairena del Alcor (Seville), it is run by Amadora Gahona and one of her sons, representing the 3rd and 4th generation of a family dedicated to growing organic citrus fruits. With them, a centennial commitment is fulfilled with a single passion: to preserve this beautiful, revered natural heritage of Seville and share it with the whole world.

The Gospa Citrus story

At the helm of Gospa Citrus is Amadora.  She’s been involved in the farming of citrus fruits, especially the famous Seville oranges, all her life.

“While growing up in my childhood home, I looked forward to harvest time with great anticipation.  The word, “Sevilles” would repeat in my mind because that’s what the bitter oranges going to the UK were called.  The seasonal workers would arrive early to the fields to pick the oranges. In the afternoon they would return loaded with them so that that very afternoon and the next morning they would be cleaned, calibrated and packed for their final destination:  The United Kingdom and other countries throughout Europe.  Today we continue these traditions, which technology and organic farming have only improved:  the Seville Oranges and other citrus fruits arrive swiftly to their destination, having been cultivated according to strict organic farming regulations, thereby respecting the environment and ensuring a horizon for the future.”

Find out more about Gospa Citrus on their website and more about Seville Oranges here.

Their fruits are used in all of our seville marmalades.