You are here: Home › Food solutions › Eggs choose Country & Language: Belgium / English Services & Products About IFCO Sustainability Discover more Contact MyIFCO Our reusable packaging solutions for eggs Designed specifically to transport this uniquely fragile food item, IFCO Reusable Packaging Containers (RPCs) are the safest way to ship eggs, as they dramatically reduce breakage. The IFCO Egg RPC also cools eggs to the recommended storage temperature of +45°F/+7°C° three times faster than single-use packaging. Moreover, it is ideal for Point of Sale (POS) display. The interlocking tabs allow secure stacking and more stable pallet loads. A sturdy, food-safe reusable plastic container (RPC) specially designed for eggs. Packaging solutions for eggs Through increased ventilation and durable construction, the IFCO Egg Series reduces broken/unsaleable eggs by up to 50% and cools eggs up to 50% faster than conventional packaging. The front sliding wall creates a retail ready design that is easy to handle and merchandise without the use of box cutters or extra packaging waste. We do have extensive expertise in RPCs for eggs in other countries. Contact us to find out more and discuss potential applications for you. 5 reasons to choose IFCO RPCs for eggs Less product damage Trials show that IFCO egg RPCs reduce breakages by up to 50% compared with single use packaging. RPC strength is not affected by moisture, also the interlocking design allows more secure pallet-building, with the load weight supported by the RPCs, not the eggs. Superior ventilation Eggs in IFCO RPCs cool to the recommended storage temperature of 45°F/7°C three times faster than in single-use packaging. And they stay at a consistent temperature throughout the supply chain, lengthening their shelf-life. Ideal for retail Our RPCs go straight from the farm to the Point of Sale (POS) with no unpacking or repacking. They make easy one-touch display for eggs, eliminating shelf-restocking or breakages caused by manual handling. Important time savings Our strong, standardized RPCs allow more efficient use of storage areas and support the use of automated equipment. Compared to single-use packaging, IFCO egg RPCs reduce retail-store labor costs by up to 70%. More sustainable IFCO RPCs produce up to 60% less CO2 and 86% less solid waste; they also use 64% less energy and 80% less water than single-use packaging. Discover our other reusable packaging solutions IFCO’s retail-ready transport packaging solutions enable producers to optimize space, improve temperature control and protect quality into the retail distribution center. In addition, retailers can optimize distribution and merchandising, lower costs, preserve product quality and lower environmental impact. With customers in over 50 countries and with more RPCs in circulation worldwide than any other supplier, IFCO can supply whatever your business demands. Explore all our products Find your local support center. We are happy to help you! Food solutions Fruit & vegetables Bananas Meat Baked goods Eggs Fish Other Solutions Explore our products The IFCO way SmartCycle™ Ordering Recollection Washing Automation Your benefits Reduced costs Food quality Environmental impact One-touch system Digital services Calculate your benefits About IFCO IFCO Magazine IFCO Worldwide Sustainability Working at IFCO Governance Change country or language Belgium / English MyIFCO Login MyIFCO © 2021 IFCO SYSTEMS Cookie settings Imprint & Legal Privacy notice