Case Study: BUTAI FARM boosts sustainability and freshness with IFCO reusable packaging

BUTAI FARM boosts daily lettuce harvest from 30,000 to 50,000 heads with IFCO Systems

Butai Farm, a Japanese agricultural pioneer with a 300-year history, sought to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of its innovative hydroponic and hybrid soil farming operations. Their challenge was to find a packaging solution that would better protect their delicate leafy greens, reduce food waste, and support their broader environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals, moving away from the shortcomings of traditional cardboard boxes. They partnered with vendor IFCO Systems and implemented its reusable packaging containers (RPCs).

IFCO's RPCs provided a robust, weather-proof solution that offered superior product protection and ventilation. This resulted in less spoilage, faster cooling that reduced energy consumption, and a more efficient packing process. The measurable impacts included a significant extension of product shelf life, a reduction in food waste and CO₂ emissions from transportation, and overall support for Butai Farm's commitment to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The customer was so satisfied that they now design their factory conveyor belts to fit IFCO RPCs and plan to use them for future product lines.

Butai FARM