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Greenfood Greenhouse crowned Logistics Facility of the Year 2023
This year, 40 new logistics facilities competed for the title of "2023 Logistics Facility of the Year." They were evaluated on criteria like innovation, environmental commitment, operational efficiency, and employee well-being. The results are in, and Greenfood's state-of-the-art Greenhouse facility in Helsingborg is the winner.
Annually, the business magazine Intelligent Logistics presents this prestigious award. Out of an initial 40, only five were shortlisted as finalists. Today, it's been announced that Greenfood's Greenhouse has clinched the top spot.
Greenhouse was developed to strengthen Greenfood's leading role in the healthy food space, and improve customer offerings. Built by Skanska, this facility prioritizes sustainability and aims to reduce Greenfood's carbon footprint.
"Together with Skanska, we've developed a cutting-edge, environmentally efficient food and logistics center. This positions us to further expand in Europe, increase sales, and enhance our product range.", said Ted Stenshed, CEO of Greenfood Fresh Produce.
The vision was clear from the outset: establish an advanced food and logistics center focusing on modern technology and sustainability. Greenhouse excels in energy conservation and environmental practices, with features like efficient cooling, waste heat recovery, and an extensive array of solar panels to cater to a significant portion of its energy needs.
"Our ethos and the products we provide are dependent on a healthy planet. It's imperative that we continue to reduce our carbon emissions and commit to sustainable practices. This new facility is integral to that mission," said Lisa Isakson, the Head of Sustainability at Greenfood.
Criteria for the "Logistics Facility of the Year" award included:
- Addressing a genuine market need while optimizing operations for both operators and customers. The facility's location should be selected with minimal environmental impact in mind.
- Having an innovative or unique design, energy source, workplace environment, and technological integration.
- Achieving or aiming for green certification standards such as BREEAM, EU Green Building, or LEED.
- Prioritizing employee well-being, offering amenities like fitness centers, nearby lunch options, and easy access to public transit.
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We just love healthy food. Making it tastier. Simpler. Better. And more accessible. Passion is what has made Greenfood one of northern Europe’s leading groups in healthy food, and we have a history that stretches back some 50 years. Greenfood had sales of SEK 5.3 billion in 2019 and has approximately 1,500 employees. The business is broad and with our three business areas we are involved in the entire food chain – from growing, processing and delivery to the moment when consumers put forks in their mouths. Greenfood’s business areas are: Picadeli, Food Solutions and Fresh Produce.
Brands within the Group include: Picadeli – the leading European take-away chain that focuses on healthy fast food; Greendeli – a Scandinavian leader in healthy and tasty food-to-go products; Daily Greens – a challenger supplying fruit and vegetables direct from the farms, and SallaCarte – the time saver that allows chefs to spend more time on being creative in the kitchen by offering a wide range of freshly prepared fruit and vegetables. Find out more at www.greenfood.se
