European fast fold tray

Schoeller Allibert is launching a folding reusable transit packaging system to help retailers improve logistics efficiency and reduce cost in the food and grocery supply chain.

The new Interfold tray is designed to transport and protect produce from Europe, while at the same time integrating with nesting trays used as standard in the UK.

Developed for trans- European shipments, the design of the tray enables it to fit more products in each container. Yet, the company says that, when empty, a special catch system releases the sides allowing it to fold flatter than other products, saving space and cost on the return journey.

Schoeller Allibert reports that around 10,000 of the new Interfold trays can be carried on the return trip, compared to around 6000 nesting trays.

The company developed Interfold with bale arms to allow it to stack seamlessly with its Maxinest tray, so retailers don't need to use the two types of tray separately.

When loaded, the trays can stack 12 high carrying a 15kg unit load.

When not in use, trays can be quickly folded to just 16% of their original height.