Mondi supports Özler Tarım reduce food waste in long distance shipments

Özler Tarım, a fresh fruit and vegetable exporter in Türkiye is able to cut food waste following the adoption of a sustainable packaging solution developed in partnership with Mondi.

Operating since 1982, Özler Tarım exports high-quality, fresh produce to Japan, Canada, the United States, Europe, Ireland, United Kingdom and East Asia countries. The company aimed to reduce food waste by improving its packaging to suit the humidity, temperature fluctuations and long-distance shipment requirements.

Together with Mondi experts, Özler Tarım’s team developed a packaging solution that is both durable and sustainable. The packaging features a double-wall corrugated fiber structure and a flat-stackable design, streamlining both production and shipping processes.

Özler Tarım has reported a 15% increase in production capacity at its Adana facility, while costs from packaging defects, such as compensation for damaged goods have been eliminated.

Mehtap İncesöz, Planning & Supply Chain Manager at Özler Tarım, said: “Mondi’s 100% recyclable corrugated solution aligns perfectly with our environmentally conscious export model. The enhanced strength of the new packaging prevents waste from collapse and product loss, ensures product quality, and enhances customer satisfaction. Its robust structure withstands the humidity, stacking pressure, and movement that typically occur during long sea journeys, ensuring our products arrive undamaged. The positive feedback we’ve received from our markets about this packaging – reflecting the quality of our brand – has been truly rewarding.”

Metin Morhayim, Sales and Marketing Director at Mondi Corrugated Turkey, said: “We deliver tailor-made solutions for each customer’s unique business needs. Our work goes beyond packaging – we aim to create holistic value by improving process efficiency and advancing sustainability goals. This project with Özler Tarım stands as a successful example of our long-standing partnership.”