Initially consumed by the Guarani Indians, the tradition of yerba mate has continued over time, proving its countless benefits for people’s health. Its vitamins, minerals, calcium, manganese, potassium and antioxidants help fight free radicals, improve good cholesterol, offer physical resistance and promote circulation.

And it is precisely health care that has drawn the attention of the herb industry to the correct handling of the product at all stages of its manufacture. Hygiene control and the search for quality in production have led companies to look for products and technologies to guarantee an excellent production process.

Plastic Pallet – Ervateiras

One of these products is the rotomolded plastic pallet. Its construction has antimicrobial protection, complying with the Good Manufacturing Practices of ANVISA, HACCP and GMP, and ensuring a safe environment free from contamination by fungi and bacteria, being ideal for the handling, production, storage and transport of yerba mate.

Because they are monobloc and light, plastic pallets are easy to clean and do not require maintenance, as they are free from seams, nails and splinters. They guarantee a clean, organized and safe environment, without altering its color and weight characteristics or harming the yerba mate.

Another very important point is the fact that plastic pallets have a constant weight, significantly reducing logistics costs. This is a great advantage over traditional wooden pallets, which become waterlogged and gain weight, increasing transport costs.

In addition to these benefits, other differentials of plastic pallets are their durability, resistance to extreme temperature variations, the possibility of storing different contents both indoors and outdoors and being easily transported with pallet trucks or forklifts.

The plastic pallet is used by industries and businesses in sectors such as food, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, automotive and retailers throughout Brazil. Its manufacturing technology is also already present in the country, being manufactured by companies such as Tecnotri Indústria de Plásticos, from Vila Maria-RS.