IFCO reusable container orders top 11 Million
“Walmart chooses to use Wood Grain RPCs to deliver produce for a variety of reasons,” said Shawn Baldwin, SVP Produce, Floral, Global Food Sourcing, Walmart USA. “They have better ventilation, they’re ergonomically designed and very easy to use. And, our customers really like the new Wood Grain RPCs because they look more like a farmers market or roadside fruit stand which provides a level of comfort during the shopping experience.”
“We are proud to partner with Walmart and its fresh produce suppliers to provide them with innovative, efficient, cost-effective and sustainable reusable packaging that transitions easily to in-store display,” said Daniel Walsh, President of IFCO North America. “Surpassing the 11 million Wood Grain RPC threshold so quickly is an impressive accomplishment made possible through strong collaboration between Walmart, the grower community and IFCO.”
Under an agreement made in October, 2015 between the two companies, the IFCO Wood Grain RPCs are used to ship fresh produce to Walmart. The RPCs were designed to Walmart specifications and incorporated feedback received from the grower community. IFCO claims their Wood Grain RPCs are more efficient, protect and cool product better and are more environmentally sustainable than one-way packaging.
IFCO states that they have a strong commitment to local economies. They claim that in the United States, IFCO’s Wood Grain RPCs are 100% sourced and manufactured in America and meet the Federal Trade Commission’s standard for its “Made in the USA” country of origin label. In addition, IFCO Wood Grain RPCs are cleaned and sanitized at one of six US service centers throughout their life cycle.
Hillary Femal
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