The South African citrus industry exports to 120 countries worldwide, and CGA believes no product should depend on a single market.
The NPCK identified limited access to clean, certified seed, pests, seed- and soil-borne diseases, and declining soil fertility as yield constraints.
The facility is expected to process one tonne of fresh roots into puree per hour.
The acquisition positions SIPEF to benefit from growing European demand and to consolidate its role as a leading producer in the Ivorian market.
The company aims to expand its network of community suppliers and increase export volumes as production scales.