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Packaging is one of the greatest concerns of Brazilian fruit companies as their products have to travel a long way before they get to the customers' tables. And they are expected to look fresh and intact. And this is the point where Braskem is ready to help.
Braskem entered into cooperation with the Union of Growers of Brazilian Papaya (UGBP), one of the leading companies in this segment. The two companies set an objective to come up with a proof and attractive packaging and thus they were looking for a film that would match the requirements.
As the result, polyethylene film was chosen as it is able to neutralize most of the factors causing early fruit spoilage. The new packaging prevents any possible contamination and allows for uniform papaya maturation, thus considerably extending shelf life.
Both Braskem and UGBP are pleased with their partnership as the fruit packed in a new way are entering Brazilian and the United States markets.
About Braskem
Braskem is one of the largest chemical companies in the South America headquartered in São Paulo. It mainly focuses on manufacturing resins such as polyethylene, polypropylene and polyvinyl chloride as well as some basic petrochemicals. The company was established in 2002 as a result of a merger deal. Braskem is currently possessing 40 manufacturing sites in Brazil, the USA, Mexico and Germany.
About UGBP
The company entered Brazilian market in 2003. UGBP possesses its own farms and packaging facilities, producing and marketing papaya and ginger on the national level as well as exporting them to the USA and many European countries.
