25 Years of Partnership Supporting Mexico’s Poultry Supply Chain
A Relationship Built on Trust Since 2000
In Mexico’s poultry industry, maintaining freshness, safety, and quality requires more than strong operations — it requires strong partnerships.
For more than 25 years, PolloQro, the first 100% Querétaro-based poultry processing and marketing company, has relied on Saeplast to support one of the most critical parts of their business: protecting product integrity from processing through delivery.
Since May 28th, 2000, PolloQro and Saeplast have worked side-by-side to strengthen cold chain performance and improve how poultry products reach customers across Mexico.
Through Saeplast representatives, Jorge Lichi and Juan Carlos Calderon, of CTCB, Saeplast solutions have been proven to solve many challenges in the poultry industry in Mexico.
From Bulk Ice Transport to Cold Chain Confidence
In the early days, poultry distribution looked very different.
Before insulated containers became standard, PolloQro’s chicken was transported in bulk trucks packed with ice — a method that often led to:
- Product damage
- Inconsistent temperature control
- Losses during handling
- Reduced freshness at the point of sale
PolloQro needed a better way to preserve quality while moving large volumes of poultry safely through the supply chain.
That is where Saeplast became a trusted partner from the very beginning.
Protecting Freshness Below 4°C
For PolloQro, cold chain preservation is not optional — it is essential.
Their poultry must remain below 4°C from processing all the way to markets, distributors, and consumers. Even small temperature fluctuations can impact:
- Shelf life
- Texture and appearance
- Food safety assurance
- Customer satisfaction
Saeplast insulated totes provide the thermal stability and durability required to protect poultry during demanding transport and storage conditions.
PolloQro describes the impact clearly:
“Your solution helped us maintain the cold chain from poultry processing through to the final customer, preserving freshness by consistently keeping temperatures below 4°C.”
Built for the Realities of Poultry Distribution
PolloQro’s containers play a central role every day:
- Handling poultry during preparation in the plant
- Shipping product with ice to markets and distributors
- Supporting manual unloading at customer locations
- Remaining in market environments for up to three days
- Extending product freshness well beyond transport
With improved thermal preservation and structural strength, Saeplast containers help reduce damage, improve product quality, and support longer-lasting freshness — more than nine days in many cases.
PolloQro highlights key advantages:
- Capacity for large quantities
- Strong thermal preservation
- Practicality in daily operations
- Durable performance in transport
- Reduced reliance on excess ice
Juan Carlos Calderon and Jorge Lichi: A Partnership on the Ground
A relationship like this lasts 25 years because of people.
Throughout the partnership, Saeplast’s representative Jorge Lichi and Juan Carlos Calderon has served as a trusted conduit — providing consistent support, follow-up, and collaboration as PolloQro continues to grow and improve.
This long-term commitment reflects Saeplast’s approach in Mexico: not simply supplying containers, but supporting customers as operational partners.
Monterrey: Supporting the Next Chapter of Growth
Today, with Saeplast manufacturing now established in Monterrey, Mexico, the future of this partnership becomes even stronger.
Local production creates new opportunities for both companies:
- Faster responsiveness and support
- Greater supply reliability
- Continued innovation for poultry applications
- Shared growth across Mexico’s food supply chain
As PolloQro continues its mission of producing the highest-quality chicken in Mexico, Saeplast is proud to remain a committed partner — now with manufacturing closer than ever.
Looking Ahead
PolloQro is a company driven by continuous improvement, food safety excellence, and a vision for the future.
Saeplast is honored to support that journey — with durable cold chain solutions, trusted relationships, and a growing footprint in Mexico.
Twenty-five years strong — and just getting started.
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