Discover how we have helped preserve the Amazon since 1966
For six decades, Castanhal has transformed natural Amazon fibers into yarns, fabrics, and packaging solutions used across a wide range of industries in Brazil and around the world.
A truly Amazonian fiber
Native to the Amazon, malva fiber accounts for most of the raw material used by Castanhal.
Naturally integrated into the Amazon ecosystem, it is cultivated in the region’s river floodplains. Each year, as the waters recede, they leave behind nutrient-rich sediments that naturally fertilize the soil. This process enables cultivation without artificial irrigation, chemical fertilizers, slash-and-burn practices, or deforestation.
With characteristics similar to jute, MALVA plays an important role in strengthening the regional bioeconomy. In the areas where it is cultivated, it provides a valuable source of income for riverside communities, particularly in regions with few scalable economic opportunities.
Bioeconomy in practice
The malva and jute value chain is a successful example of the Amazon socio-bioeconomy in action.
By making use of renewable biological resources, it generates income, strengthens local communities, and creates economic opportunities that contribute to forest conservation.
FAMILIES
are directly involved in the production process
PEOPLE
across the Amazon region are impacted by this value chain
Present at
EVERY stage
of the value chain
As the largest producer of malva and jute products in the Americas, Castanhal is the only company vertically integrated across every stage of this process, from seed production to finished coffee bags.
this
MEANS
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Control
traceability
consistency
transparency
confidence
FROM SEED TO COFFEE BAG,
a CIRCULAR ECONOMY
in action
Coffee PACKAGING
that ADDS VALUE
Made from renewable natural fibers, Castanhal’s coffee bags combine technical performance, traceability, and responsible sourcing in a single solution designed to meet the specific demands of the coffee industry.
Withstands transportation and stacking
Facilitates storage and handling
Optimizes space in warehouses and shipping containers
Allows coffee samples to be taken without compromising package integrity
Promotes natural bean ventilation
Helps preserve flavor and aroma
Reduces moisture-related risks
READY to meet GLOBAL MARKET requirements
Castanhal continuously invests in certifications, quality control, and traceability to provide confidence and assurance to exporters, traders, and international buyers.
The following
CERTIFICATIONS and TECHNICAL VALIDATIONS demonstrate our commitment
Fair trade
Fair trade practices and social and environmental responsibility throughout the value chain.
Non-GMO
Approved for Organic Production
MOSH e MOAH
CARBON NEGATIVE up to the factory gate
Producing in harmony with nature has always been part of Castanhal’s history.
A study conducted by SENAI CETIQT concluded that, from cultivation in the Amazon floodplains through the final manufacturing stage, the emissions generated throughout the production process are balanced by carbon captured along the value chain.
