IFCO RPCs guarantee fresh food for the consumer in the supermarket. Fresh products such as fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, and eggs require optimum cooling and set high hygiene standards. With its SmartCycleTM, IFCO goes beyond the conventional supply chain, relying on the model of the circular economy. IFCO RPCs are being re-used between 30 and 120 times. Only if they damaged and not reparable, IFCO granulates the reusable containers and uses the granulate to produce new RPCs. The sophisticated design of the containers allows optimum ventilation of the transported goods and prolongs their freshness reducing product waste by up to 96%. Consequently, IFCO RPCs not only cut down packaging consumption, but also reduce food waste. In other words: It not only benefits the environment, but also producers, suppliers and consumers. The space-saving functionality of the RPCs – due to their capability to be folded up – reduces the capacity used for storing and return logistics.

IFCO’s SmartCycleTM ensures a more sustainable supply chain and yet makes it more efficient as products retain their maximum utility value during the process. IFCO takes care of the pooling process. Producers and packers of fresh food, or retailers can order RPCs as needed . IFCO arranges their recollection after the usage and subsequently, cleans and disinfects its Reusable Plastic Containers in its service centers to the highest hygiene standards. The company’s own SmartGuardianTM control system seamlessly monitors the cleaning and disinfection process to ensure food safety. This is also confirmed by independent third parties – IFCO has been ISO 9001 certified for its quality management.