Citrus Fruit marketer and shipper relies on CHEP to meet sanitary requirements and bolster environmental sustainability efforts
Dundee Citrus Growers Association, one of the largest fresh fruit cooperatives in Florida, today announced the expansion of its relationship with CHEP for pallet pooling services. Dundee uses CHEP pallets to transport Florida Classic brand oranges, grapefruit, tangerines and other citrus fruit from the company’s facilities to supermarkets, mass market retailers and club stores across the eastern half of the USA.
“Dundee tries to make the greenest decisions possible in all areas of our operations, and we view the CHEP program as a sustainable option. It helps that it is also cost effective for us and delivers a series of benefits to our customers”
CHEP is a cornerstone of Dundee’s environmental sustainability program along with its move to biodegradable packaging.
“Dundee tries to make the greenest decisions possible in all areas of our operations, and we view the CHEP program as a sustainable option. It helps that it is also cost effective for us and delivers a series of benefits to our customers,” said John Marshall, Vice President of Purchasing, Safety & Compliance at Dundee Citrus Growers Association.
Based on third-party Life-Cycle Inventory Analysis findings, through its use of the CHEP pooling system as opposed to limited-use whitewood pallets, Dundee is reducing solid waste generation by 75 tons each year, decreasing greenhouse gas emissions by 58 percent and saving enough energy to power more than one dozen homes with electricity.*
“We are delighted that Dundee is seeing significant supply chain improvements as a result of moving volume to CHEP. Equally important, they are bolstering their sustainability credentials by reducing CO2 emissions and waste generation,” said Tim Smith, Vice President of Business Development, CHEP USA.
*Savings based on Life-Cycle Inventory Analysis of CHEP USA pallet pooling program conducted by Franklin Associates. The calculation is based on Franklin Associates, "Solid Waste Analysis And Life Cycle Inventory Of Pallet Systems", 2006 Update.
About Dundee Citrus Grocers Association
Dundee Citrus Growers Association (Dundee CGA) is one of the largest fresh fruit cooperatives in the Florida Citrus Industry. A consistent leader in volume, Dundee CGA harvests over 18 different commercial varieties of citrus from 10,000-plus member acres located throughout Florida. We offer one-stop availability with two of the most technologically advanced fresh fruit packinghouses in the state. The combined cooler capacity alone is over 1.5 million cubic feet. Our fresh grapefruit, oranges and tangerines are marketed by Diversified Citrus Marketing and are destined for major retailers, wholesalers and foodservice distributors all over the world. In addition, we also harvest fresh citrus that is squeezed into juice. That juice is either destined for processing into frozen concentrated orange juice or not-from-concentrate as Dundee CGA is also a member of Florida’s Natural Growers. More information is available at www.dun-d.com.
About CHEP
CHEP is the global leader in pallet and container pooling services serving many of the world's largest companies. The company has more than 7,500 employees and operates in 45 countries. Combining superior technology and an asset base of more than 300 million pallets and containers, CHEP offers its customers exceptional value, a platform that enables reduction in customer product damage, and an environmentally sustainable logistical solution. Supply chains served include consumer goods, produce, beverage and the automotive industry. With global partners that include Procter & Gamble, SYSCO, Kellogg's, Kraft, Nestlé, Ford and GM, CHEP is known for Handling the World's Most Important Products. Everyday.
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