The 2023 Excellence in Packaging Award

A fresh produce wholesaler based out of Fresno, California, OK Produce wins the Reusable System award for their implementation of a plastic pallet program in the distribution of perishable foods to their network of customers. OK Produce has introduced the reusable pallet program to 90% of their customer base, achieving cost-reductions, operational efficiencies, and solid waste reductions.

A manufacturer of reusable transport packaging products, Schaefer Plastics North America wins the Design Innovation award for their electrostatic discharge (ESD) bulk bin. The Grounder™ is a 48-inch-wide x 45-inch-long x 45-inch-tall plastic molded bin with metal plungers that protect shipped electronic parts against electrostatic contamination while reducing expendable packaging materials.

A supplier of integrated sustainable solutions for logistics and delivery customers, including environmental waste and recycling, supply chain, and direct store delivery, Rehrig Pacific wins the Product Technology award for their Vision Object Recognition (VOR) system. VOR offers warehouse customers an advanced technology solution featuring integrated components such as smart pallets, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to improve material handling, recordkeeping, inventory tracking, and quality control.