Since 1976, Polenghi has been a family-run business that cultivates the freshness of lemons with the same care with which it cultivates the strongest bonds. For generations, a passion for quality has resulted in a juice that embodies the genuineness and authenticity of freshly picked lemons. Polenghi’s identity is defined by a commitment to quality, as it sources its lemons from the finest Italian groves and delivers its products to customers globally.
Giancarlo Polenghi
The story of Polenghi, lemon specialists since 1976
The Company
Italian Lemon Juice, for 50 years
535
Millions of lemons squeezed in our
facilities
90
Countries where we export the freshness of
our lemon juice
50
Years of experience as a leader in
lemon juice production
What we believe in
Italy in the world… one drop of lemon at a time
Our mission is to provide the finest lemon juice, as good and fresh as if freshly squeezed, to as many people as possible. At our company, we prioritise quality as our main focus. This commitment is evident in every aspect of our work, from the most significant choices to the smallest details. Each drop encapsulates the knowledge of an Italian tradition and the ambition to make it an excellence recognised throughout the world.
The core of our professional ethics
Each lemon we select reflects the values that guide our work: authenticity, territoriality, and freshness.
It is not exlusively an issue of taste, but ethical consistency. Our juice represents our commitment to quality, sustainability, land preservation and community.
The lemon is not just an ingredient, it is our identity.
From 1976 to tomorrow
Lemons have always been our history
Every bottle of Polenghi lemon juice is the result of 50 years of experience.
Ours has been a natural evolution: a lemon grove that expanded its borders to become an ever-growing international entity, with solid bonds and values.
A legacy of freshness, increasingly precious.
1976-80
In 1976, Giancarlo Polenghi had the intuition to produce and market lemon juice in plastic and glass packaging, with the aim of bringing the authentic taste of lemon into homes.
Thus, the first facility was born in Colturano, where the juice was made with selected citrus fruits from the Conca d’Oro in Palermo.
In just a few years, the product conquered the Italian market began to gain recognition in Europe.
1980-90
During the 1980s, Polenghi expanded, reaching the markets of the United States and the Middle East.
In 1983, the company moved to San Rocco al Porto, where production was expanded.
In the late 1980s, Polenghi diversified its offerings, starting the production of condiments and flavored oils. In 1990, the company consolidated its presence in Europe.
1990-00
With Marco Polenghi joining the Group’s leadership in the 1990s, the company began to develop new market strategies, with particular success in the Far East.
2000-10
In 2005, Polenghi expanded its Italian facility to meet the growing demand for quality products.
In 2006, it launched lemon and citrus sorbets, enriching its offering with new and fresh proposals.
2010-20
Polenghi continues to innovate, consolidating its role as a lemon specialist. The company also remains at the forefront of sustainability, with a strong commitment to green energy.
In 2012, the Italian facility expanded further, reaching 9,000 sqm.
2020-Today
In recent years, Polenghi has launched successful brands internationally. Polenghi Spinagallo: exclusive Sicilian lemon juice made from lemons from the Fondo Spinagallo, in Syracuse. Acti Lemon: the first juice in the wellbeing segment, a mix of natural lemon and ginger, without preservatives, in single-serving portions. ReaLemon: a range of practical, good, and convenient juices, in different solutions for every use. In 2025, Polenghi acquired Nielsen Citrus Company, strengthening its presence in the United States and aligning with its global approach, always close to strategic markets.
The Polenghi Group
We export Italian lemon juice to the world
Today, Polenghi is an international group. From our headquarters in Italy, we have succeeded in bringing the freshness of the best lemon juice into homes all over the world.
Research and innovation
The future of the lemon
For Polenghi, innovation means anticipating market needs and blazing new trails in the world of lemon juice. Through continuous and targeted research, we develop solutions that redefine the standards of quality, taste, and sustainability. Every innovation we make stems from a deep knowledge of the raw material and results in products that don’t just replicate the fruit’s freshness, but take it even further.