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IFCO SYSTEMS provides reusable packaging solutions for fresh foods by supplying a range of RPCs that are rented and pooled for use by farmers, processors, and retailers. RPCs are durable, easy to clean, returned after use, and moved through the supply chain with IFCO handling logistics and cleaning; more than 70 models exist to fit different products and stages from field to consumer. The global pooling and rental model, along with Cradle to Cradle certification and end-to-end services, differentiates IFCO from competitors through scalability and focus on sustainability. The goal is to reduce waste, maintain product freshness, and improve supply-chain efficiency by expanding reusable packaging and continuously improving RPC design and services.
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Food & Agriculture
Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Goods
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$3.8B
Headquarters
Pullach im Isartal, Germany
Founded
1992
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IFCO advances logistics visibility with TRLLN launch. June 19, 2026 IFCO, a global leader in reusable packaging solutions for the fresh food supply chain, has unveiled TRLLN, a new standalone technology venture focused on delivering advanced asset tracking and supply chain visibility solutions for organizations managing large-scale, fast-moving asset networks. Built to overcome the limitations of conventional tracking systems, TRLLN introduces an infrastructure-free approach that eliminates the need for fixed scanners, tracking gates, or extensive hardware installations throughout the supply chain. This enables businesses to deploy asset monitoring capabilities more quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. "Every sector managing millions of moving assets faces the same issue. We found a way to solve it cost-effectively and at a scale that has not been achieved before." Discover more Delivering real-time visibility across complex asset networks. TRLLN's technology platform is designed to answer four critical questions that organizations face when managing large asset fleets: * Where is the asset located? * Is the asset in the correct condition? * Has it reached the intended destination? * What does its complete movement history reveal? These features can be used in many different industries that depend on the tracking, use, and security of valuable assets to ensure their top-level performance. Many industries are opening the way to using the platform for management of reusable and mobile assets such as pallets crates containers machinery spare parts, and other high-value resources. Global reach of potential use cases covers retail, consumer goods healthcare automotive, aviation construction logistics, parcel delivery, restaurant operations, and infrastructure services among others. Discover more From TRLLN's capability to deliver a deeper understanding of the flow and status of assets, businesses can experience a decrease in theft, enhanced inventory management, a more streamlined asset pool, effective cold-chain temperature monitoring, and alignment with the rise of initiatives like digital product passports. Proven technology built on a global logistics network. Initial concepts of TRLLN were developed and confirmed in IFCO's extensive reusable packaging network. The technology is already being used in one of the world's largest reusable packaging networks, which circulation over 400 million reusable packaging containers. This large-scale deployment allowed IFCO to develop a very scalable and low-cost tracking solution, which combined active Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) tags with AI-powered software analytics. So, the platform can now provide very accurate information on the location of assets, their patterns of movement usage as well as their condition via monitoring. By establishing TRLLN as a separate company, IFCO has made it possible for external businesses to take advantage of these features. Besides using the platform through a user-friendly dashboard, organizations can also integrate the solution into their existing enterprise systems directly through an API. "As a leader in fresh food logistics, we realized that the visibility challenge we addressed in our own network is relevant across industries. Every sector managing millions of moving assets faces the same issue. We found a way to solve it cost-effectively and at a scale that has not been achieved before," says Mike Pooley, CEO of IFCO. Addressing costly supply chain visibility challenges. Global supply chains rely on millions of reusable assets moving between facilities, partners, and transportation networks every day. However, many organizations continue to struggle with limited visibility into asset movements, resulting in inefficiencies, operational disruptions, and significant financial losses. Industry estimates suggest that asset loss and theft account for between $30 billion and $50 billion in annual costs worldwide. Traditional tracking technologies often require costly infrastructure investments and can be difficult to scale across distributed, multi-partner supply chains. TRLLN was specifically developed to overcome these barriers through a Tracking-as-a-Service model that places intelligence directly on the asset rather than within physical facilities. At the core of the solution is the Intelligent Node, a compact Bluetooth Low Energy tracking label roughly the size of a postage stamp. Powered by printed electronics and a proprietary chip design, the label travels with the asset throughout its lifecycle, continuously generating location and condition data. The broader platform combines these connected devices with cloud-based software, managed connectivity services, and advanced AI analytics to deliver actionable insights across entire asset ecosystems. Customers access the solution through a subscription-based model that scales according to the number of assets being monitored. Enabling faster deployment and smarter supply chain decisions. Unlike traditional asset tracking systems that depend on facility-based infrastructure, TRLLN's approach allows organizations to gain visibility across supply chains without extensive implementation projects or operational disruption. By embedding tracking capabilities directly into the asset, businesses can close critical visibility gaps that frequently occur between facilities, transportation hubs, and supply chain partners. "Visibility gaps often appear between facilities, where traditional tracking systems are hardest to deploy," says Dr. Sebastian Grams, CEO of TRLLN and Chief Digital Officer of IFCO. "TRLLN closes these gaps by moving intelligence to the asset itself. The solution is plug-and-play and designed for fast deployment. At the same time, it gives organizations the data they need to reduce losses, improve asset utilization, and manage complex supply chains more effectively." With its combination of scalable tracking technology, AI-driven analytics, and infrastructure-free deployment, TRLLN aims to redefine how organizations monitor, manage, and optimize critical assets across increasingly complex global supply chains.
IFCO has launched TRLLN, a standalone tracking-as-a-service venture valued at $1.45 billion, offering infrastructure-free asset visibility across global supply chains. The platform uses Bluetooth Low Energy labels attached to assets, eliminating the need for gates, scanners or fixed hardware installations. TRLLN's technology, proven across IFCO's network of 400 million reusable packaging containers, combines active tracking labels with AI-enhanced software to monitor asset location, condition and movement history. The solution targets industries including retail, automotive, healthcare, aviation and logistics, addressing an estimated $30-50 billion in annual global asset losses. The platform operates on a subscription model and can integrate with existing systems via API. TRLLN was introduced at Google Cloud Summit DACH in June 2026.
Identiv, a global leader in RFID and Bluetooth Low Energy IoT solutions, has signed an exclusive multi-year agreement with IFCO to develop and supply next-generation BLE smart labels. The deal establishes Identiv as the exclusive supplier for committed manufacturing volumes of specialized BLE labels. Following development completion, IFCO will retain exclusivity for the customised labels as they are integrated across its global network of over 400 million reusable packaging containers. IFCO is a leading provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh food, operating in more than 50 countries. Identiv CEO Kirsten Newquist described the agreement as a significant milestone in the company's high-growth BLE smart label strategy, firmly establishing its leadership in delivering scalable BLE-enabled smart labels for complex global industries.
IFCO launches IFCO Digital, earns 2025 Smart Solution Award for advancing circular supply chains. November 17, 2025 IFCO, a global provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh foods, announced the launch of IFCO Digital, featuring its new Tracking-as-a-Service platform - a key milestone in the company's digital transformation. The innovation also earned IFCO the 2025 Smart Solution Award, recognizing its leadership in connected and sustainable supply chain management. Since 1992, IFCO has promoted circular logistics through its SmartCycle pooling model, which ensures reusable packaging containers are collected, cleaned and redeployed for use. The launch of IFCO Digital takes that model further by combining real-time tracking, AI and advanced data analytics to make supply chains more transparent and efficient. Global supply chains face persistent challenges, including misplaced or stolen assets, inefficient return logistics and limited visibility into shipment conditions - issues that drive up costs and disrupt operations. IFCO's new TaaS platform uses Bluetooth Low Energy and GPS technology to deliver real-time visibility into the location, temperature and condition of reusable crates and pallets throughout the supply chain. Unlike other systems, IFCO's TaaS is a plug-and-play solution that requires no customer-side infrastructure. Connectivity is enabled through smart trackers attached directly to IFCO crates and pallets, eliminating the need for gates or fixed installations. The design makes the system easy to scale, fast to deploy and cost-efficient. * Reduce asset and produce losses through precise, real-time tracking. * Optimize utilization and reverse logistics to improve operational efficiency. * Enhance quality assurance by monitoring temperature-sensitive goods to prevent food waste. * Support sustainability and ESG goals by reducing waste and lowering CO[2] emissions. Pilots are underway with growers, retailers and logistics partners across North America and Europe. These projects are validating the solution at scale and generating data to support a broader rollout in 2026. IFCO's digital transformation has been progressing for several years. More than 1 billion reusable packaging containers have already been digitally scanned as they passed through IFCO service centers in Europe - a milestone that underscores how deeply digital connectivity is embedded in the company's operations. "Our digital solutions have already enabled us to track more than 1 billion trips of reusable packaging containers - a milestone that reflects the scale and maturity of IFCO's digital transformation," said Dr. Sebastian Grams, chief digital officer at IFCO. "With Tracking-as-a-Service, we're taking this even further, turning data into actionable insights that make our customers' supply chains more transparent, efficient and sustainable." The Smart Solution Award 2025, presented by Logistik Heute and PwC Strategy&, highlights IFCO's leadership in digital innovation and its commitment to scalable, sustainable solutions for the fresh-food supply chain. It is one of Germany's most recognized honors in logistics and supply chain management, awarded annually to solutions that set new benchmarks for efficiency, transparency and sustainability. IFCO's recognition underscores how digitalization and circular business models can work together to make supply chains smarter, more efficient and more environmentally responsible.
Where the grass was greener - IFCO Systems winning the Best Island Booth at GFPS 2025. SAN DIEGO-(BUSINESS WIRE)-When vision meets craftsmanship, something memorable happens. At The Global Produce & Floral Show 2025, our partnership with IFCO Systems earned the Best Island Booth - Business Solutions award - recognition for a space that brought sustainability to life through design and detail. Designed and built by Exponents, the 20'x 20' island booth was more than a exhibit; it was a living expression of IFCO's circular economy mission. Inspired by the warmth and camaraderie of a Biergarten, the booth invited visitors to pause, connect, and experience sustainability in motion. Every element was intentional. Natural materials, soft greenery, and rustic textures echoed themes of growth, regeneration, and authenticity - the essence of IFCO's brand. Interactive storytelling walls visualized the Smart Cycle model, while open seating zones encouraged genuine conversations about innovation done responsibly. The result: a space where sustainability wasn't a backdrop, but the lead character - shaping every surface, every story, every exchange. "Thank you to everyone on the team who helped bring our vision to life! We couldn't have done it without you," said the IFCO Systems team. "Thank you on behalf of our entire organization!" For Exponents, the recognition reaffirms what drives their work - turning brand purpose into immersive spatial storytelling. "Awards like this remind us that great design isn't only about what you see; it's about what you feel," said Aashu Kedia, Account Manager at Exponents. "We're proud to have helped IFCO turn sustainability into a sensory experience that is truly connected with their visitors." And as the applause fades, one thing remains clear - the story of a partnership rooted in shared values, and a space where the grass was, indeed, greener.
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Industries
Food & Agriculture
Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Goods
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$3.8B
Headquarters
Pullach im Isartal, Germany
Founded
1992
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