Eclipse Berry Farms renews CHEP contract

Feb. 15, 2011
Eclipse Berry Farms LLC has signed a new contract with CHEP, provider of pallet and container pooling systems.

Eclipse Berry Farms LLC has signed a new contract with CHEP, provider of pallet and container pooling systems. From its fields in Oxnard, Watsonville, and Salinas CA, Eclipse Berry Farms transports branded strawberries, raspberries, and tomatoes to supermarkets, club stores, wholesalers, and foodservice distributors throughout the United States and Canada on CHEP pallets.

Before deploying the CHEP pallet pooling program in 2003, Eclipse Berry Farms used a pallet system that was not cost-effective for its supply chain needs. The produce marketer has found the CHEP pallet pooling program has led to improved safety outcomes and reduced product damage.

Rick Hearst of Eclipse Berry Farms said, “CHEP provides a comprehensive solution that has been tested in the field for years, so we know it is going to meet or exceed all of our shipping platform requirements. They are also helping us dramatically reduce product damage and supporting our efforts to make the product handling process as safe as possible for all involved.”

Hearst said the CHEP program was also environmentally sustainable. Based on third-party life-cycle inventory analysis findings, through its use of the CHEP pooling system as opposed to limited-use white wood pallets, each year Eclipse Berry Farms is reducing solid waste generation by more than 33,000 pounds, decreasing greenhouse gas emissions by about 25,000 pounds and saving enough energy to power 20 homes with electricity.

For more information, visit www.chep.com.

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of FleetOwner, create an account today!

Sponsored Recommendations

Uniting for Bold Solutions to Tackle Transportation’s Biggest Challenges

Over 300 leaders in transportation, logistics, and distribution gathered at Ignite 2024. From new products to innovative solutions, Ignite highlighted the importance of strong...

Seasonal Strategies for Maintaining a Safe & Efficient Fleet Year-Round

Prepare your fleet for every season! From winterizing vehicles to summer heat safety, our eBook covers essential strategies for year-round fleet safety. Download now to reduce...

Streamline Compliance, Ensure Safety and Maximize Driver's Time

Truck weight isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when considering operational efficiency, hours-of-service regulations, and safety ratings, but it can affect all three.

Improve Safety and Reduce Risk with Data from Route Scores

Route Scores help fleets navigate the risk factors they encounter in the lanes they travel, helping to keep costs down.