ORLANDO, Fla. — CHEP, a global leader in pallet and container pooling services, today announced the signing of a multi-year contract with Del Monte Fresh Produce Company, a subsidiary of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc, for pallet pooling services in support of the companys Banana and Melon divisions. Del Monte Fresh Produce Company uses CHEP pallets to transport Del Monte brand bananas and melons from the companys facilities in Puerto Limn, Costa Rica, and Puerto Barrios, Guatemala to supermarkets, mass market retailers, club stores, wholesalers and foodservice distributors across the USA and Canada.
Del Monte Fresh Produce views the relationship with CHEP as an integral part of the strategic relationship we have with our customers, which are receiving a series of benefits from the pallet pooling system. We look forward to building on the supply chain performance and environmental sustainability successes weve had to date, said Paul Rice, Senior Vice President, North America Operations, Del Monte Fresh Produce Company.
Based on third-party Life-Cycle Inventory Analysis findings, through its use of the CHEP pooling system as opposed to limited-use whitewood pallets, Del Monte Fresh Produce is reducing solid waste generation by more than 8.3 million pounds each year, decreasing greenhouse gas emissions by 58 percent and saving enough energy to power nearly 700 homes with electricity.*
CHEP is committed to helping Del Monte Fresh Produce decrease its environmental footprint, while simultaneously improving the efficiencies of its internal and external supply chains. We value the partnership between the two companies and look forward to providing Del Monte with great shipping platforms and excellent customer service for years to come, said Tim Smith, Vice President, 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.
Source: CHEP