Ifco has announced that its new wood grain reusable plastic containers (RPCs) have entered the produce supply chain, with the first of an anticipated 30m wood grain style containers shipped to fresh produce growers as partial fulfilment of an agreement reached between the group and Walmart.
Kings River Packaging of Sanger, California, was the first Walmart supplier to receive Ifco wood grain RPCs.
“We were delighted to be the first Walmart supplier to receive wood grain RPCs,” said David Hines, president of Kings River. “These RPCs represent everything we’ve come to know and appreciate about Ifco RPC quality.
'The Ifco wood grain RPC features of additional vertical ribbing and enhanced latching are first-rate, and detailed wood grain texture really looks great,' he added. 'We think the retail customer will love it once in store.”
Last October, Ifco and Walmart announced the former would supply the world’s largest retailer with newly designed wood grain RPCs for its wet and dry produce, initially including apples, potatoes, onions and citrus items.
“Walmart customers deserve the very best shopping experience,” said Dorn Wenninger, vice-president of produce for Walmart US. “That means the best possible quality at the lowest possible price. Wood grain RPCs are one of many changes we’re making to improve our overall fresh produce customer experience.”
