Case Study: Schnuck Markets achieves fresher produce and more efficient store operations with IFCO reusable packaging containers

Schnuck Markets cuts packaging waste 86% with IFCO

Schnuck Markets, Inc., a family-owned US grocer, sought to enhance sustainability and improve customer service by freeing its store teammates from time-consuming tasks like handling single-use packaging waste. To achieve this, Schnucks partnered with vendor IFCO Systems to pilot the use of IFCO RPCs (Reusable Packaging Containers) for transporting delicate fresh produce.

IFCO implemented a pilot trial using its Black Lift Lock RPCs for items like leafy greens and broccoli. The solution provided a more robust, moisture-resistant, and standardized packaging system that reduced product damage, eliminated single-use waste, and streamlined workflows. The results included a significant reduction in the time teammates spent on waste handling, allowing them to focus on customers. Measurable impacts from the switch to IFCO RPCs included an 86% reduction in solid waste, up to a 60% lower carbon footprint, and high satisfaction scores from over 150 surveyed employees.

Schnuck Markets, Inc