H.J. Heinz Company Expands Partnership With CHEP
PITTSBURGH-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - H.J. Heinz Company, one of the world’s leading marketers and producers of healthy, convenient and affordable foods, today announced the extension and expansion of its contract with CHEP, the world’s leading pallet and container pooling company. The company now ships the majority of products from more than 50 plants and distribution centers to supermarkets, wholesalers, foodservice distributors and wholesale clubs across the United States and Canada on CHEP pallets. The new contract will result in the growth of the CHEP program at both Heinz facilities and contract packagers.
Heinz was an early user of the CHEP program in Australia and Europe, and has been a CHEP USA customer for more than 15 years. The company cites improved service to their customers, standardization across business units and enhanced environmental sustainability as leading benefits from the partnership with CHEP.
“CHEP’s high quality pallet strengthens our supply chain operations and enables us to provide our customers what they want,” said Wayne Skinner, Vice President of Logistics and Distribution at Heinz. “The CHEP program also supports our global sustainability efforts and will help us move closer to a number of our sustainability goals.”
Based on third-party Life-Cycle Inventory Analysis findings, through its use of the CHEP pooling system as opposed to limited-use whitewood pallets, Heinz will reduce solid waste generation by more than 30 million pounds per year, decrease greenhouse gas emissions by 58 percent and save enough energy to power about 2,500 homes with electricity every year.*
“We are honored to be a part of Heinz’s effort to operate a more sustainable company. We also value the trust their team places in our program and are committed to providing the best customer service possible,” said Brian Beattie, Senior Vice President at CHEP.
*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.
About H.J Heinz Company
H.J. Heinz Company, offering “Good Food Every Day”™ is one of the world’s leading marketers and producers of healthy, convenient and affordable foods specializing in ketchup, sauces, meals, soups, snacks and infant nutrition. Heinz provides superior quality, taste and nutrition for all eating occasions whether in the home, restaurants, the office or “on-the-go.” Heinz is a global family of leading branded products, including Heinz® Ketchup, sauces, soups, beans, pasta and infant foods (representing over one third of Heinz’s total sales), Ore-Ida® potato products, Weight Watchers® Smart Ones® entrees, Boston Market® meals, T.G.I. Friday’s® snacks, and Plasmon infant nutrition. Heinz is famous for its iconic brands on six continents, showcased by Heinz® Ketchup, The World’s Favorite Ketchup®.
About CHEP
CHEP is the global leader in pallet and container pooling services serving many of the world's largest companies. The company has more than 7,000 employees and operates in 45 countries. Combining superior technology and an asset base of more than 300 million pallets and containers, CHEP offers its customers exceptional value, a platform that enables reduction in customer product damage, and an environmentally sustainable logistical solution. Supply chains served include consumer goods, produce, beverage, and the automotive industry. With global partners that include Procter & Gamble, SYSCO, Kellogg's, Kraft, Nestle, Ford and GM, CHEP is known for Handling the World's Most Important Products. Everyday. For more information about CHEP, please visit: www.chep.com.
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