IFCO Systems

WASHINGTON, D.C. - After rigorous behind-the-scenes testing, the Reusable Pallet & Container Coalition (RPCC) here is presiding over the largest and most widely-supported industry field test to date of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology on reusable transport packaging.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - With the shift of the United Fresh Marketplace and FMI shows from Chicago to Las Vegas, for May 4-7, 2008, United said it will add a new Organic Produce Pavilion to the Marketplace show floor. Meanwhile, the All Things Organic show, which had co-located with United and FMI for the past four years, will remain in Chicago.

HOUSTON -- Reusable Container Company LLC, a subsidiary of IFCO Systems, has completed the purchase of the Reusable Plastic Container (RPC) Services Business of CHEP USA. Details of the transaction were not disclosed.

RFID will offer unprecedented supply chain visibility, says an expert panel. But first, retail managers must be able to see the way to strategic employment and real ROI.

NEW YORK -- Following are several retail newsmakers from National Retail Federation's 95th Annual Convention & EXPO, held here this week: