Case Study: Omer-Decugis & Cie protects fresh pineapples in transit with IFCO reusable packaging solutions

Omer-Decugis & Cie protects pineapples over 16 days in transit with IFCO Systems

Omer-Decugis & Cie, an international group specializing in premium exotic fruits, faced the challenge of protecting its delicate pineapples during their long transit from Ecuador to Europe. The fruit is highly susceptible to damage from handling, temperature fluctuations, and poor ventilation, which can lead to premature ripening and quality degradation. To address this, the company partnered with vendor IFCO Systems to implement a solution using their reusable packaging containers (RPCs).

IFCO provided a one-touch system where pineapples are placed into their sanitized RPCs directly at the Ecuadorian plantation. These sturdy crates offered superior protection, stackability, and ventilation throughout the entire supply chain, from ocean transport to ripening and finally to retail. The solution resulted in optimally protected fruit that arrived in better condition, reduced food loss and waste, and supported the customer's sustainability goals through the use of reusable packaging.

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