Exhibiting at Anuga Select Brazil 2025

Tropdan Indústria e Comércio de Produtos Alimentícios Ltda is a pioneering Brazilian manufacturer and exporter of natural, banana-based food products. Headquartered in Cajati, São Paulo, Tropdan has been a leader in transforming bananas into nutritious snacks and functional foods, combining tradition, health benefits, and sustainable practices.

Company Overview

Founded with a mission to promote healthy eating through natural ingredients, Tropdan specializes in the development and commercialization of banana-derived products. Their manufacturing facility is strategically located in southern São Paulo state, close to banana-producing regions, ensuring consistent raw material supply and freshness.

The company’s value chain emphasizes quality control, innovation, and wellness, aligning with consumer demands for healthier snacks and energy-boosting alternatives to processed foods.

Product and Service Offerings

Tropdan offers an extensive range of banana-based and health-oriented products:

• Banana-Based Snacks:

  • Bananinha: Classic banana candy in regular, cinnamon, and sugar-free options
  • Banana Passa: Dehydrated banana strips
  • Chocolate-Covered Banana: Premium variants with dark chocolate or sugar-free coatings

• Energy and Fitness Products:

  • TropEnergia: Banana blended with açaí and coconut, ideal for athletic performance
  • Divina: Banana with semi-sweet chocolate

• Health Foods:

  • Banana Flour: Gluten-free and nutrient-dense alternative flour
  • Banana Chips: Baked, oil-free snacks with no added sugar
  • Functional sweets without added sugar or artificial ingredients

• Assorted Kits:

  • Combo + Energia: Curated packs for active lifestyles
  • Combo + Treino: Training-focused nutritional kits
  • Tropdan Assorted Box: Mixed selections for retail and gifting

Products are available in eco-friendly packaging, with multiple SKUs designed for retail, export, and institutional channels.

Specialisation and Core USP

Tropdan’s unique strength lies in its exclusive focus on bananas as a functional and sustainable food source. Key differentiators include:

• Use of 100% Brazilian bananas, grown without synthetic additives
• No artificial preservatives, colorants, or flavorings
• Broad appeal to fitness enthusiasts, diabetic-friendly diets, and school nutrition programs
• Vegan and gluten-free certified product lines
• Ability to service private label, B2B, and retail markets simultaneously

Their proprietary dehydration process retains banana nutrients while extending shelf life naturally.

Financial Insights

Tropdan is a privately owned mid-sized enterprise showing robust growth, especially in the functional snack category. Industry estimates suggest:

• Annual production capacity of over 1,500 metric tons of banana products
• Export operations contribute approximately 20% of total revenue
• Domestic distribution in more than 3,500 retail points including major Brazilian supermarket chains and specialty health stores
• Revenue growth exceeding 25% CAGR (2021–2024) driven by sugar-free product demand and export expansion

Shipment and Export Records

Tropdan products are exported to several international markets with a strong presence in:

• Europe: Germany, Portugal, and Spain
• North America: U.S. and Canada (sugar-free lines and banana flour)
• Asia and the Middle East: Via private label agreements with health food distributors

According to ApexBrasil and Receita Federal records:

• 2023 exports surpassed 300 metric tons
• New distributor agreements signed for GCC and Latin American regions

The company actively participates in trade fairs like ANUFOOD Brazil and SIAL Paris to enhance global reach.

Target Market

Tropdan’s products cater to:

• Health-conscious consumers
• Athletes and active lifestyle communities
• Retailers and supermarkets
• Institutional buyers (schools, hospitals, and government programs)
• Private label partners and international wholesalers

Their brand is particularly popular among consumers looking for natural, portable, and energy-rich snacks.

Capabilities

Tropdan’s facility in Cajati includes:

• Modern dehydration and packaging lines
• R&D division for flavor development and product testing
• Quality control lab for microbial and nutritional analysis
• Logistics network capable of both LTL and FTL shipment volumes

The production model supports customized product formats, labeling, and bilingual packaging for export readiness.

Certifications and Compliance

Tropdan maintains full compliance with national and international food safety standards:

• ANVISA-compliant labeling and manufacturing
• ISO 22000 and HACCP-certified processes
• FDA registration for U.S. exports
• In-progress for Kosher and Halal certifications
• Products tested for pesticide residue, allergens, and heavy metals

The company is also aligned with the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA) for agricultural traceability.

Customer Testimonials

Retailers and consumers praise Tropdan for:

• High quality and consistency in flavor and texture
• Innovative product formats like TropEnergia and sugar-free chocolate banana
• Long shelf life and visually appealing packaging
• Great fit for wellness and clean label categories

Fitness influencers and nutritionists in Brazil have recommended Tropdan as a superior pre- and post-workout snack.

Major Achievements

• Top 5 Brazilian exporter of banana-based foods (2022–2023)
• Featured in Revista Saúde and Exame PME as an innovative health food company
• Product shortlisted for Best Functional Snack at ANUFOOD Innovation Awards
• Launched Brazil’s first sugar-free chocolate-covered banana under the “Sublime” line
• Partnered with public school lunch programs to introduce healthier dessert options

Tropdan continues to lead Brazil’s transformation of traditional fruits into modern, health-forward innovations that resonate with global consumers.