Hunan Xiangjia Juyou Agriculture Co., Ltd. is a vertically integrated citrus industry enterprise headquartered in Shimen County, Changde City, Hunan Province, China. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Hunan Xiangjia Animal Husbandry Co., Ltd., a publicly listed company (stock code: 002254), Xiangjia Juyou leverages advanced agricultural practices, industrialized processing capabilities, and strong retail networks to deliver premium-quality citrus products to domestic and international markets.
Core Business and Activities
Xiangjia Juyou's operations span the full citrus industry value chain, including:
- Citrus Variety Development and Cultivation Technology Services: Providing technical support and standardized orchard management solutions to farmers across Hunan and neighboring regions.
- Organic Fertilizer and Agricultural Inputs: Supplying ecological fertilizers and promoting sustainable farming inputs to contracted and partnered farms.
- Citrus Planting and Production: Managing large-scale, eco-certified citrus orchards in Shimen County.
- Post-Harvest Processing and Packaging: Operating state-of-the-art citrus sorting, washing, and packaging lines integrated with digital traceability systems.
- Product Distribution and Sales: Supplying national supermarket chains and wholesalers through an extensive cold-chain logistics system.
Specialisation and USP
Hunan Xiangjia Juyou stands out in the agricultural sector for:
- Fully Integrated Industry Model: From seedling selection and fertilizer provision to final-market delivery, ensuring quality control at each stage.
- Automation and Digitalization: Utilization of TOMRA’s advanced optical fruit sorting equipment for defect detection, size grading, and quality assurance.
- Ecological Farming Focus: Commitment to sustainable and chemical-reduced citrus cultivation practices supported by R&D.
- Corporate Backing: Supported by its parent company’s infrastructure, financial capacity, and branding strength in agriculture and food production.
Financial and Operational Insights
As a subsidiary of a publicly listed company, Xiangjia Juyou benefits from robust financial oversight and investment. Key data points include:
- Annual citrus production capacity exceeding 60,000 tons
- Operates over 1,500 mu (100 hectares) of standardized citrus orchards in Shimen County
- Owns and operates a 15,000 sqm smart citrus processing plant
- Supplies to national retailers including Walmart China, Carrefour, Hema Fresh, and Yonghui Superstores
- Parent company Hunan Xiangjia Animal Husbandry reported annual revenues exceeding RMB 3 billion
International Trade and Market Presence
Xiangjia Juyou has begun expanding into overseas markets through:
- Export of fresh citrus varieties to Southeast Asia under the “Axiangjia” brand
- Participation in national agricultural trade expos and B2B matchmaking platforms
- Compliance with international export standards for fresh produce
Export capabilities are supported by advanced cold chain logistics and international-grade post-harvest handling processes.
Target Market
The company serves multiple segments:
- B2B wholesale and distribution partners
- Modern retail and supermarket chains
- E-commerce grocery platforms
- Importers of branded citrus from China
- Institutional buyers and food service companies
Capabilities
- Proprietary orchard management with traceability systems
- Smart sorting lines with AI-based defect detection
- HACCP-grade packing facilities
- Cold chain warehousing and transportation
- Branded packaging and retail product customization
- Technical training and consultation for citrus growers
Certifications and Compliance
Xiangjia Juyou adheres to rigorous national and international standards:
- ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System
- HACCP Certification
- China GAP and Organic Certification for eco-farming base
- Registered with China’s Fresh Produce Traceability Platform
- Meets export phytosanitary requirements for ASEAN and Gulf countries
Customer Testimonials
“Their fruit arrives in pristine condition, and the packaging adds premium appeal. We value the brand and the consistency.”
— National Retail Buyer, Hema Fresh
“The technical support they provide to our growers has doubled our citrus yield. Their expertise in ecological farming is unmatched.”
— Contract Grower, Shimen County
Major Achievements
- Operates one of Central China’s largest integrated citrus supply chains
- Built a 15,000 sqm citrus intelligent sorting center with TOMRA technology
- Developed and scaled the “Axiangjia Fruit” brand across over 20 major cities
- Delivered over 60,000 tons of citrus in 2023 to retail and wholesale partners
- Recognized as a Key Leading Enterprise in Agricultural Industrialization by Hunan Province
- Introduced a grower-partner model impacting over 1,000 farming households
Hunan Xiangjia Juyou Agriculture Co., Ltd. represents a new generation of agribusiness in China—combining scientific agriculture, smart processing, and strong brand-driven retail to elevate the citrus industry. With solid corporate backing and a full-industry-chain approach, the company is well positioned for domestic leadership and global expansion in premium fresh produce.