Walmart Recognizes Polymer Logistics, Calavo as Innovation Partners

Wood grain RPCs offer superior fresh merch opps

April 7, 2016, 12:21 pm

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. recognized Polymer Logistics as an innovative partner for its wood grain reusable plastic containers (RPCs) that bring a clean and consistent look inspired by farmer markets to stores at its recent U.S. YBM (Year Beginning Meeting).

Walmart also recognized Calavo Growers for being among the first wave users of Polymer’s wood grain RPCs for its avocados.

“The team at Polymer is honored to share this recognition by Walmart with Calavo Growers," said Gideon Feiner, CEO of Polymer Logistics. "We are proud to be part of Walmart’s initiative to build produce departments with the highest quality product in our wood grain RPCs."

Wood grain RPCs from Polymer Logistics are highlighted in the newly redesigned produce departments at Walmart stores across the United States. The retailer is converting most of its U.S. stores this year to look like traditional country farmers markets, complete with relevant merchandising.

The ongoing deployment of wood grain RPCs is providing a uniform merchandising look at Walmart stores. The rollout of wood grain RPCs has been a core focus for Polymer since trials at several retail locations in early 2015 and dozens of produce growers have joined the Polymer program since the beginning of 2016.