- IFCO partners with Rimi to provide reusable packaging
solutions, enabling Rimi to pioneer sustainable practices across
the Baltic fresh fruit and vegetable grocery sector.
- Strategic collaboration highlights Rimi's commitment to
sustainability, with estimated CO2 savings of 3,500 tons per
year.
MUNICH, Germany, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IFCO, a global
leader in reusable packaging solutions for fresh food, announces a
strategic collaboration with Rimi, one of the top retailers in the
Baltics, to drive sustainable change in the region's fresh grocery
sector. Through this partnership, IFCO empowers Rimi to pioneer
innovative solutions that significantly reduce environmental impact
by minimizing waste and carbon emissions across the supply chain.
By implementing IFCO's reusable packaging, this collaboration
not only strengthens Rimi's commitment to environmental
responsibility but also enhances operational efficiency by
streamlining logistics and reducing operational costs.
"We are proud to partner with Rimi and set a new standard for
sustainability in the Baltics' fresh grocery sector. With this
collaboration, we have the opportunity to inspire positive change
and pave the way for a greener supply chain in the region," said
Daniel Schellenberg, IFCO Vice
President CEE & ACH.
IFCO and Rimi partnership: generating a tangible
environmental and business impact
With the transition to IFCO reusable plastic containers (RPCs),
Rimi eliminates the use of one-way cardboard boxes that previously
serviced 95% of their fresh fruit and vegetable flows. The
remaining 5% replaces rigid crates, further unifying the process,
simplifying administration, and delivering additional environmental
and operational efficiencies in reverse logistics due to the
collapsible nature of the IFCO crates.
"By partnering with IFCO we are on a path to achieve an
estimated CO2 saving of 3,500 tons per year, demonstrating the
tangible environmental benefits of the collaboration. Additionally,
the switch to sustainable packaging ensures that we are
future-proofing our business, by already aligning with the upcoming
EU PPWR regulation," explains Zanda
Sadre, Rimi Baltic Corporate Responsibility and
Communications Director.
Enhancing logistics efficiency with IFCO RPC adoption
Adopting IFCO RPCs streamlines processes and standardizes crate
types across the supply chain. This simplifies logistics, improves
efficiency, and reduces waste, by eliminating the need to manage
individual crate fleets with local growers. The transition to IFCO
crates promises increased overall effectiveness, ensuring a more
streamlined and sustainable flow of produce from farm to store
shelves.
Rimi's holistic approach: IFCO crates in import and export
flows
Rimi solidifies its position as an industry leader by becoming
the first retailer in the Baltics to adopt RPCs for both import and
export flows. This strategic decision emphasizes Rimi's pioneering
role in driving sustainability initiatives within the region's
fresh grocery sector. The transition to RPCs on the international
scope enhances operational efficiency and procedural transparency,
greatly simplifying logistic processes.
About Rimi Baltic
Rimi Baltic is one of the leading food retailers in the Baltic
States. It operates four favourite chains among customers –
Rimi Hyper, Rimi Super, Rimi
Mini and Rimi Express. Since 2020 Rimi has also an e-store
in all three Baltic Countries. The company employs over 12,000
people across the Baltics. Rimi's mission is to create the shopping
experience of tomorrow and drive healthy and sustainable choices
that improve people's lives and society—every day. Rimi Baltics'
mother company is the Swedish company "ICA Gruppen." More
information: www.rimibaltic.com.
About IFCO
IFCO is a leading global provider of reusable packaging
solutions for fresh foods, empowering customers to participate in
the circular economy in over 50 countries. With a pool of over 380
million Reusable Packaging Containers (RPCs) globally, IFCO
facilitates billions of shipments of fresh fruits and vegetables,
meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, bread, and other items from suppliers
to grocery retailers every year. IFCO RPCs ensure a better fresh
food supply chain by protecting freshness and quality while
reducing costs, food waste, and environmental impact compared to
single-use packaging. Learn more at www.ifco.com | Follow us on
LinkedIn @IFCO SYSTEMS
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