TAMPA, FL – IFCO SYSTEMS, the leading global provider of reusable packaging solutions, has been awarded the “Tafel Teller 2014” by the Bundesverband Deutsche Tafel e.V. in Germany, as recognition of its ongoing support of food banks worldwide. Since initiating its food bank support program, IFCO has donated nearly 150,000 RPCs (Reusable Plastic Containers) to more than 70 food banks in Europe, North America and South America. It has also helped co-finance 43 refrigerated vehicles to keep fruit and vegetables fresh.
The “Tafel Teller 2014” was awarded to IFCO by the Federal Family Minister and patron of the food banks, Manuela Schwesig, and the Chairman of the Bundesverband Deutsche Tafel e.V., Jochen Brühl. Brühl said: "On behalf of the Bundesverband Deutsche Tafel e.V., I would like to thank IFCO SYSTEMS for their committed support to the food banks and for the successful and always pleasant cooperation.”
This year, IFCO Germany has helped co-sponsor 8 refrigerated vans for German food banks and has donated 13,000 RPCs. Wolfgang Orgeldinger, CEO of IFCO Systems said: ”We really appreciate receiving this award. The food bank business corresponds very well with our own business model and they do a great job in helping people in need. This is the reason why we concentrate our social activities on supporting food banks worldwide.”
IFCO is also active with other food banks around the world. This year, IFCO Portugal has donated approximately 1,900 RPCs to Food Bank Algarve (algarve.bancoalimentar.pt/), while IFCO Spain has taken part in the Gran Recogida Madrid (granrecogidamadrid.org) and donated 2.200 IFCO Magnum Boxes for the effort which took place at the end of November with the aim of gathering 2 million kg of food for Madrid’s needy.
In addition, the month of November saw a number of IFCO employees in the United Kingdom volunteering at the Tower Hamlets Foodbank (www.towerhamletsfoodbank.org.uk/) to help sort and distribute food within their network. IFCO UK also issued an additional 5,000 RPCs to The Trussell Trust for use within their network of over 350 food banks all over the UK, bringing the total donation to date to over 25,000 RPCs. In December, IFCO UK will take part in the annual Christmas Hamper appeal with Tower Hamlets Foodbank, where they assist in preparing and handing out of Christmas hampers to those in need.
In November, IFCO France participated in the collection of donated goods organized by the Banque Alimentaire at an Intermarché market. The IFCO employees helped promote the effort to shoppers, encouraging them to purchase additional goods for donation during their shopping trip. This effort resulted in 21 caddies of donated goods for the Banque Alimentaire (www.banquealimentaire.org/
In South America, employees of IFCO Brazil continued their ongoing support of Ong Banco de Alimentos (www.bancodealimentos.org.br/
For further information, please contact:
Hillary Femal
VP – Global Marketing
T: + 1813 463 4124 | F: + 1 813 286 2070 | M: + 1 813 992 1470
Hillary.Femal@ifco.com
Additional Information
IFCO is the leading global provider of reusable packaging solutions, operating a pool of over 200 million Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) in 33 countries. IFCO RPCs are used primarily to transport fresh products from producers to leading grocery retailers worldwide. IFCO's solutions help retailers and producers reduce costs and increase sales by maximizing efficiency, product protection, sustainability, and safety throughout their supply chains. IFCO is a member of the Brambles family of companies. For more information, visit www.ifco.com.
About Brambles
Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) is a supply-chain logistics company operating in more than 50 countries, primarily through the CHEP and IFCO brands. The Group specialises in the pooling of unit-load equipment and associated services, focusing on the outsourced management of pallets, crates and containers. Brambles primarily serves the consumer goods, dry grocery, fresh food, retail and general manufacturing supply chains. In addition, the Group operates specialist businesses serving the automotive, aviation, and oil and gas sectors. Brambles employs more than 14,000 people and owns more than 470 million pallets, crates and containers through a network of approximately 850 service centres. For further information, please visit www.brambles.com .
Source: IFCO
