Termotecnica was pleased to celebrate the announcement of Protocol on Phytosanitary Requirements for the export of grapes fresh in Brazil to China that was signed by Brazilian as well as Chinese officials. This protocol has created an export route for grapes to China Asian nation has been created. Based on the most recent IBGE Census, in 2023 1757,891 tons of grapes were harvested in Brazil which was a significant step in the chain.
Based on Eduardo Brandao, executive director of ABRAFRUTAS the Brazilian Association of Exporters of Fruit and Derivatives ABRAFRUTAS – “Brazil exports 70% of the production to Europe which is why it’s crucial to find new markets. Asia is a major market for market for fruit, but since it’s a less distant market in terms of geography, there’s challenges in logistics that need to overcome through integrating the cold chain together with ocean and air operators” he says.
DaColheita provides tangible gains for fruit exports
According to the Managing Director of Termotecnica, Nivaldo Fernandes de Oliveira, DaColheita packaging solutions – FarmFresh label for the international market an advantage that provides great value to the entire chain during longer-distance transportation duration. EPS comprises 98% air. This helps in reducing weight and, consequently, lower the emission of CO2 during transport.
The case of exporting grapes into Asia that used EPS/Styrofoam* conservers was conducted with APPC Agro-industrial Cooperative, representing the interests of a group of producers in rural communities from Pilar do Sul (SP). The majority of the members are Japanese descendants of immigrants, APPC focuses on producing distinct, premium fruits such as grapes, atemoyas the tangors (a form of the tangerine) as well as plums, medlars as well as lychees, peaches and peaches. The flagship grape of APPC is Pilar Moscato. It is a gourmet grape, which is also the cooperative’s brand name. The cooperative has exported the wine into Hong Kong, and the high-quality fruits were shipped to DaColheita/FarmFresh conservers.
Since its beginnings working with exporters of fruit, Termotecnica has been part of the Global Packaging Alliance, a worldwide recycling alliance for packaging. It is among the partners of Fermac Cargo, which became an integral part of SAF Corporate Program – Sustainable Aviation Fuel – of Air France KLM Martinair Cargo which is which is a significant milestone for the quest for an environmentally sustainable and greener aviation. With SAF the company has seen the reduction of CO2 by around 100,070 kg across the three principal routes utilized to transport Brazilian fruits to Europe through the collaboration that was formed between Fermac as well as Air France KLM Martinair Cargo.
The mangoes of Brazilian manufacturer Happy Fruits carried out by European distributor and importer Capexo on Air France’s “eco-friendly” aircraft was shipped to Paris with DaColheita/FarmFresh conservers. The DaColheita/FarmFresh products made from EPS weigh less than corrugated containers, and will reduce costs for air freight by as high as 6percent, which can result in substantial savings across the entire chain. This reduces carbon dioxide emissions from the earth.
For additional information, click here:
Thiago Hess dos Santos
Termotecnica
Tel: +55 47 9 8818 1452
Email: [email protected]
www.termotecnica.ind.br