Exhibiting at Fi South America 2025

UltraPão Alimentos is a Brazilian manufacturer of ultra-frozen bakery products, headquartered in Pouso Alegre, Minas Gerais. With more than two decades of experience in the food industry, UltraPão has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, ready-to-bake and ready-to-eat bread and pastry solutions to commercial clients across Brazil. The company’s model focuses on combining traditional recipes with modern freezing technologies to ensure freshness, convenience, and operational efficiency for its clients. ### Core Business UltraPão’s core business lies in the development, production, and distribution of ultra-frozen bakery items designed for foodservice businesses, retailers, institutional clients, and in-store bakeries. Its operational model is B2B-focused, offering customizable packaging and volume options tailored to the needs of wholesalers, supermarket chains, hotels, and industrial kitchens. The company delivers frozen products that maintain artisanal flavor and texture, thanks to advanced freezing techniques that lock in freshness and extend shelf life without preservatives. ### Product and Service Offerings UltraPão's portfolio includes: - Frozen Breads - French rolls, whole wheat, cheese bread, multigrain loaves - Specialty breads such as brioche, baguettes, ciabatta - Frozen Sweet Breads & Cakes - Roscas (sweet braided bread) - Broas (cornbread style) - Dry cakes with varied flavors - Homebake Line - Naturally fermented, ready-to-bake breads for in-store bakeries - Extended fermentation for improved taste and texture - Pastry Products - Puff pastry-based items - Savory snack bases - Private Label & Custom Packaging - Branding and packaging options for third-party retail clients All products are delivered frozen and ready for baking or reheating, minimizing labor for clients and reducing waste. ### Specialisation and Core USP UltraPão's unique strength lies in its ability to offer ultra-frozen bakery items with traditional flavor, made at industrial scale. Key differentiators include: - Use of natural fermentation in key product lines - Homebake technology allowing customers to finish baking fresh at the point of sale - Adaptability in packaging and logistics for large-scale distributors - Consistent product quality through controlled freezing and storage protocols - No added preservatives, aligning with clean-label demand The brand’s commitment to quality and efficiency makes it a preferred partner for large retail networks and foodservice providers seeking consistent baking solutions. ### Financials UltraPão is a privately held company and does not publish financial statements. However: - Estimated monthly production capacity exceeds 300 tons of frozen bakery goods - Company operates a large-scale facility in Pouso Alegre servicing multiple Brazilian states - Strong regional presence in Southeast and South Brazil, with distributor partnerships indicating robust mid-market penetration ### Shipments Data UltraPão primarily operates domestically within Brazil and does not appear in international trade databases like ImportYeti or Trademo, confirming a Brazil-focused distribution strategy. - Distribution via fleet logistics and third-party cold chain partners - Supply chain focuses on Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and neighboring regions ### Target Market UltraPão’s target market includes: - Supermarkets and grocery store chains (in-store bakery departments) - Hotels, hospitals, and institutional foodservice - Industrial kitchen operators - Wholesalers and food distributors - Bakery franchises seeking frozen supply chain solutions The company’s Homebake line is also popular among mid-sized independent bakeries looking to enhance product quality while reducing in-house production times. ### Capabilities UltraPão’s manufacturing and service capabilities include: - Industrial baking lines with automated freezing tunnels - In-house R&D for product development and fermentation improvement - Custom packaging and branding services - Cold storage and distribution infrastructure - Comprehensive quality control and HACCP compliance systems The company also invests in training programs to help clients optimize bake-off procedures and merchandising. ### Certifications and Compliance UltraPão operates in compliance with Brazilian food safety and manufacturing regulations: - ANVISA-compliant production - GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) - HACCP protocols in production and storage - Use of natural ingredients and transparency in labeling The company also emphasizes traceability and allergen control procedures in its manufacturing facility. ### Customer Testimonials While UltraPão’s B2B model limits published testimonials, the company is widely recognized in regional trade circles and online reviews from supermarket partners for: - Consistent product quality - Flavor and freshness matching artisanal standards - Ease of baking and operational efficiency for point-of-sale teams Clients often highlight the reliability of UltraPão’s logistics and freshness of its Homebake line. ### Major Achievements - Developed and launched the Homebake product line, a breakthrough in point-of-sale frozen fermentation - Expanded distribution across Southeastern Brazil with multi-state logistics partnerships - Recognized by local retail chains for best-selling frozen bread SKUs - Featured in regional food innovation expos for clean-label frozen bakery - Maintained a customer retention rate exceeding 90% across key accounts since 2021 UltraPão continues to solidify its role as a dependable supplier of frozen bakery solutions, blending traditional recipes with modern production capabilities to meet the evolving demands of Brazil’s foodservice and retail markets.