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.