Retailer Benefits

DEFOR® is the packaging system of choice for leading retailers. The reasons are clear: DEFOR® saves money and increases revenues.

DEFOR®’s stacking strength and unique, patented design protect fragile produce. Fruit and vegetables arrive at the distribution center and then at the store in the best condition. Retailers sell more because the produce has less damage and is fresher – so their customers buy more.

Once DEFOR® is at the store, the stocker needs only a few seconds to stock fruit and vegetables. Instead of removing peaches or tomatoes one by one and stacking them, the stocker places the entire box on the display rack. The retailer saves labor time and money and maintains the integrity of the produce.

When the DEFOR® box is empty, the retailer sells the completely-recyclable box with the rest of the corrugated waste for OCC revenue rather than paying for the box to go in the trash or for cleaning and return to the distribution center.

The high-quality, colorful graphics on the DEFOR® boxes attract consumers, brand produce, and inspire repeat sales.

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