It’s not just a fruit. It’s an experience.

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Since we cultivated the first Sumo Citrus groves outside of Japan, our ambitiously high standards ensure that every piece of fruit is sweet enough, big enough, and has that Sumo Citrus taste that fans instantly recognize.

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Incredibly Sweet

Incredibly Sweet

Each Sumo Citrus is tested for optimal sweetness to deliver a taste unlike any other. You’ll never forget your first bite.

Enormous

Enormous

Only the Sumo Citrus that are large enough to meet our ambitious standards make it into stores. It’s a satisfying snack and a perfect complement to any recipe.

Easy To Peel

Easy To Peel

Sumo Citrus practically peels itself. It’s so simple, our community of fans pride themselves on their ability to remove it in one twist!

No-Mess

No-Mess

No sticky fingers and no peel stuck under your fingernails – just a convenient on-the-go snack you can enjoy any time, anywhere.

Naturally Seedless

Naturally Seedless

Sumo Citrus is non-GMO certified and naturally seedless. No seeds mean nothing comes between you and your moment of joy.

Healthy Indulgence

Healthy Indulgence

Each Sumo Citrus packs 163% of your daily vitamin C. It’s the most indulgent immune boost you’ll enjoy all season.

“Huge, easy to peel, and seedless, this fruit has developed an ardent fan base.”

“Sumo Citrus is more of an all-time favorite that’s at its peak from January through April.”

“If you haven’t had a Sumo, get one.” – Hoda Kotb, Today with Hoda and Jenna

“Sumos are winter treasures.”

“They are spectacular, seedless, gargantuan, startlingly sweet.”

“The seedless fruit is perfect for healthy on-the-go snacking for all ages.”

“Off-the-charts sweet.”

“There’s just nothing like it.”

“The most pampered fruit in the world.”

“Taste testers couldn’t get enough of them.”

Huge, easy to peel, and seedless, this fruit has developed an ardent fan base.
“Sumo Citrus is more of an all-time favorite that’s at its peak from January through April.”
“If you haven’t had a Sumo, get one.” – Hoda Kotb, Today with Hoda and Jenna
“Sumos are winter treasures.”
“They are spectacular, seedless, gargantuan, startlingly sweet.”
“The seedless fruit is perfect for healthy on-the-go snacking for all ages.”
“Off-the-charts sweet.”
“There’s just nothing like it.”
“The most pampered fruit in the world.”
“Taste testers couldn’t get enough of them.”
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The Making of a Legend

Our decades-long mission to share the joy of Sumo Citrus began in Japan with one incredible vision.

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1970

The story began in the 1970s in Japan, where a visionary grower sought to create the ultimate citrus experience from the best of the Satsuma, orange, and mandarin varieties. This vision led to Sumo Citrus, a hybrid mandarin with characteristics like no other.

1998

Seedlings were first brought to the United States in 1998. However, Sumo Citrus is one the most challenging varieties of citrus to grow due to its delicate nature. Our expert growers faced an enormous task to nurture these seedlings into fruit-bearing trees.

Our passionate expert growers in California’s Central Valley spent more than a decade perfecting the art of growing Sumo Citrus. This careful craft requires a balance of soil health, sustainable irrigation practices, and navigating the unpredictability of Mother Nature’s weather patterns.

2011

In 2011, when the fruit met our ambitiously high standards for taste, size, and quality, Sumo Citrus made its debut at Whole Foods. Sumo Citrus has since expanded to retailers across the U.S. and ignited a growing community of passionate fans and celebrity champions.

2018

In 2018, the Sumo Citrus growing family expanded to three regions across southern Australia that have ideal conditions for growing citrus. The addition of the Sumo Citrus Australian fall harvest expanded the availability of the beloved fruit each year.

the only fruit with a following

Sumo Citrus is what you wish every other type of citrus was. FROM THE FANS ORANGE

“Sumo Citrus is what you wish every other type of citrus was. It has a depth of flavor that is unmatched. It is tart, sweet, and bright in a perfect balance.”

Sumo Citrus is what you wish every other type of citrus was.

@jkarv88

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I love sumo so much it’s honestly FROM THE FANS ORANGE

“I love sumo so much it’s honestly become a part of my identity.”

I love sumo so much it’s honestly

@sillaaa

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“I usually eat my morning [Sumo Citrus] in the car on my way to school so I can slowly savor each bite.” FROM THE FANS ORANGE

“I usually eat my morning [Sumo Citrus] in the car on my way to school so I can slowly savor each bite.”

“I usually eat my morning [Sumo Citrus] in the car on my way to school so I can slowly savor each bite.”

@stowellk

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Frequently asked questions

Sumo Citrus is a hybrid mix between a mandarin, satsuma, and an orange. It is incredibly sweet, juicy, seedless, and uniquely easy-to-peel.

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