TAMPA, FL – IFCO and Walmart U.S.have entered into an agreement to expand their RPC partnership, and what better time to make the announcement than right before PMA Fresh Summit in Atlanta, Georgia.
Vice President of Produce for Walmart U.S., Dorn Wenninger, and Daniel Walsh, President of IFCO North America, jointly made the announcement this week that will facilitate the use of IFCO’s new generation of Wood Grain Reusable Plastic Containers for wet and dry produce.
“This agreement expands IFCO’s long and successful partnership with Walmart that began in 2000,” Mr. Walsh said. “IFCO is committed to deploying our logistics expertise, production capacity, and global infrastructure in service to our retail partners. We are pleased Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has once again turned to IFCO, the leading global provider of reusable packaging solutions to ensure the successful implementation of its RPC program.”
Along with providing superior merchandising opportunities for Walmart with its natural wood grain look, the new Wood Grain RPC will also offer exceptional features such as supply chain efficiency, excellent stability and cooling functionality, and delivering superior quality produce, according to a press release. Under the agreement, IFCO’s Wood Grain RPCs will initially be used to pack and ship dry produce, including apples, potatoes, onions and citrus items.
“IFCO is one of Walmart’s most important partners and is a natural fit to help us meet our ambitious fresh produce goals in 2015 and beyond,” Mr. Wenninger said. “No other RPC company can match IFCO’s scale and experience, and we look forward to working together to enhance the in-store experience for Walmart shoppers.”
IFCO RPCs are not only incredibly efficient, and protect and cool product to the highest standard, but they also transition easily from transportation to in-store displays. IFCO uses state-of-the-art, globally standardized sanitation processes, equipment, and detergents in its RPC wash process, and collaborates with suppliers to develop efficient and effective technical solutions.
Mr. Walsh added, “Because of its market-leader status and operating depth, IFCO is best positioned to supply Walmart and other retailers with the quantity and quality of RPCs they need for 2016 and beyond. No other supplier can match IFCO’s scope, nor it’s manufacturing and wash capacity.”
Congratulations IFCO and Walmart on this incredible opportunity. For more info, visit booth 4627 in Atlanta. See you all at Fresh Summit!
