Westmoreland Sales Signs Two-Year Partnership with IFCO
TAMPA, FL - Westmoreland Sales Group has signed a two-year contract with IFCO SYSTEMS. With the conclusion of negotiations for the deal, Westmoreland will now be shipping all TopLine brand tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers from its distribution centers in Ontario and Michigan using IFCO RPCs.
According to a press release, IFCO's strong track record for customer service and food safety were key factors in the decision making process. IFCO's relative proximity to Westmoreland's facilities, speed of response time and ability to meet the company's demand for RPCs were also heavily considered.
“We are working with IFCO to ensure our TopLine products arrive to our retail customers in the best possible condition while lowering costs through the supply chain,” shared Brian W. Blommaert, CEO of Westmoreland Sales Group. “The IFCO RPC solution also supports Westmoreland’s commitment to the environment by helping to reduce the number of cardboard boxes used.”
“Westmoreland is a great partner, and we are pleased the company is using IFCO RPCs to deliver high quality product to retailers in the US and Canada,” agreed Dan Walsh, President of IFCO North America. “We are constantly developing new solutions to address specific opportunities at companies like Westmoreland, and their move to our program is proof that trading partners and consumers benefit from working toward the common goal of greater service and safety.”
Going forward, IFCO will be taking charge of all RPC logistics services for Westmoreland, from distribution to cleaning to re-entry into the supply chain.
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