Case Study: Swissradies achieves efficient, sustainable radish logistics with IFCO reusable packaging containers

Swissradies manages 300,000 reusable containers a year with IFCO

Swissradies, a specialized Swiss radish grower, faced the challenge of meeting high hygiene standards and improving efficiency in its packaging logistics. The company needed a reliably clean, sustainable, and operationally simple alternative to its previous wooden crates and rigid G-containers. They partnered with vendor IFCO Systems to implement their reusable packaging containers (RPCs).

IFCO provided a pooling system for its RPCs, which are used up to 120 times. The solution ensured Swissradies always had clean containers available without managing transportation, washing, or storage. This operational relief was crucial, especially during peak harvests. The partnership, which has lasted 25 years, allows Swissradies to handle its entire harvest efficiently. IFCO's digital tracking manages crate counts and a deposit system keeps packaging costs minimal for the grower.

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