MIAMI–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 companys facilities to supermarkets, mass market retailers and club stores across the eastern half of the USA.
CHEP is a cornerstone of Dundees 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.
Source: CHEP