
IFCO Delivers on its Social Responsibility & Engagement Commitment Globally in 2019
IFCO Delivers on its Social Responsibility & Engagement Commitment Globally in 2019
Munich, Germany, December 19, 2019: IFCO, the world’s leading provider of Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) for fresh food, delivered on its social responsibility and engagement commitment in 2019, with 30,000 RPCs donated to food banks, hundreds of employee volunteer service hours in local communities and financial contributions to charitable organizations.
“IFCO and its employees are fortunate to be part of something special, the global effort to provide billions of individuals with safe, fresh, nutritious and affordable food year-round,” said Wolfgang Orgeldinger, CEO of IFCO. “Our donated RPCs, employee volunteers and charitable contributions are helping to make the world a better place.”
Using company resources, expertise and employee engagement to help those in need is embedded in IFCO’s culture. Social engagement activity for 2019 included:
- Donated RPCs: The donation of an additional 30,000 RPCs for use by foodbanks around the world, bringing overall donations for food relief to more than 300,000 since the start of the program in 2009.
- Employee Volunteers: IFCO employees volunteered their time to collect and sort more than 2.2 tons of food donations at retail stores in France and Spain. The donations helped local food banks feed more than 5,000 food insecure people.
- Monetary Contributions: IFCO, in partnership with Tafel Deutschland e.V., provided financing for four refrigerated trucks to assist local food banks in Germany, bringing the total number of trucks to 66 since the program started in 2009.
- Supporting Socially Responsible Companies: IFCO donates RPCs to Epleslang, a socially conscious 100% juice company in Norway that employs motivated people with disabilities and young people who are looking for work experience.
Kontakter
Press: ifco@hbi.de
Information om IFCO Systems

Følg pressemeddelelser fra IFCO Systems
Skriv dig op her, og modtag pressemeddelelser på e-mail. Indtast din e-mail, klik på abonner, og følg instruktionerne i den udsendte e-mail.
Flere pressemeddelelser fra IFCO Systems
IFCO replaces Second Lien Loan of 200 million Euro prematurely2.7.2020 16:25:17 CEST | Pressemeddelelse
The new Term Loan B add-on facility is unchanged running for 6 years and the interest rate margin is significantly reduced to currently 3.5 percent per year
IFCO introduces new RPC Mini Series for efficient transport of convenience food and fresh, pre-packed snacks4.6.2020 14:56:28 CEST | Pressemeddelelse
New RPC enables retailers, growers and suppliers to meet current market needs efficiently and sustainably
IFCO donates environmentally friendly RPCs worldwide11.12.2018 15:21:41 CET | Press release
IFCO SYSTEMS supports food banks worldwide by provisioning free RPCs and co-financing refrigerated vans
Study: IFCO RPCs extend shelf life of fresh produce by up to 4 days6.11.2018 15:15:21 CET | Pressemeddelelse
Pullach, Germany – 6. November 2018: IFCO, the leading global provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh foods, announced today the results of a study on the impact of IFCO reusable plastic containers (RPCs) on the shelf life of fresh produce.IFCO RPCs extend the freshness and visual appeal of fresh fruits and vegetables for up to four days compared to single-use packaging. The study was commissioned by IFCO and conducted by Dr. Lippert Quality Management. The firm conducted realistic tests on four common products – melons, tomatoes, mushrooms and grapes – across the entire supply chain. The results show that IFCO RPCs help retailers increase profits by significantly reducing spoilage and waste, while boosting consumer satisfaction and loyalty. The RPCs already make a significant contribution to helping retailers achieve their sustainability and environmental goals and enabling them to prolong the shelf life of fresh produce extends these benefits even further. The testers conc