REWE Guidelines on the Design of Fruit & Vegetable Packagings

Guidelines on the Design of Fruit & Vegetable Packagings

Version 2.0 September 2016

The Guidelines at a Glance ...... 3 2. Objective ...... 5 3. Addressees ...... 5 4. Use & Obligation ...... 5 Design of the Primary Packaging (Packaging of the Sales Unit) / the Unpackaged Goods ...... 6 1. Basic Requirements for F&V Primary Packagings ...... 6 1.1 Functional Requirements ...... 6 1.2 Declaratory / Legal Requirements / QA Requirements ...... 7 1.3 Design Requirements ...... 11 1.4 Sustainability / Environmental Protection Requirements ...... 13 2. Use of Barcodes and PLUs / Hierarchy for the Issue ...... 14 3. Barcode Specifications ...... 15 3.1 Orientation / Size / Design ...... 15 3.2 Colour / Contrast ...... 17 3.3 Printing Quality ...... 18 3.4 Surface Finish and Quality...... 19 3.5 Examples of Illegible / Poorly Legible Barcodes ...... 21 4. Detailed Checkout Aid Requirements per Packaging Type ...... 22 4.1 Packaged Goods - Open ...... 22 4.2 Packaged Goods - Closed ...... 27 4.3 Unpackaged Goods ...... 39 Design of the Secondary Packaging / Grouped Packaging (IFCO / Wooden Crates / Cardboard Boxes) ...... 44 1. Functional Requirements ...... 44 2. Logistical Requirements ...... 45 3. Declaratory / Legal Requirements ...... 46 4. QA Requirements ...... 47 5. Design Requirements ...... 48 Attachment: Items for which no checkout aid is available ...... 50 1. Fruit ...... 50 2. Vegetables & Potatoes ...... 51 List of Sources ...... 55 Version History ...... 55

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3 Guidelines on the Design of Fruit & Vegetable Packagings 1. Background to the Guidelines

Optimum handling of fruit and vegetable products is extremely important for the stores and logistics. Observations from the stores substantiate the need for action in the handling of fruit and vegetable products at the checkout:  Fruit and vegetable products are frequently difficult to scan or not scannable at all, because the barcodes are too small or are placed in the wrong position or in insufficient number  Barcodes are creased by the vacuuming or film wrapping of packages  Poor printing quality and reflective backgrounds impair scannability  Environmental influences affect the scannability of barcodes (e.g. humidity, dirt)  PLU stickers are not present, detach or are difficult to identify

Equally, there is a need for action regarding secondary packaging, in order to ensure the quality of the goods along the entire goods flow:  Unstable packaging causes damage to the goods (e.g. lids that detach easily)  Unsuitable packaging impairs the shelf life (e.g. due to the lack of air holes)  Poor visibility impairs saleability (e.g. due to lack of / too small inspection window)

Finally, there are important requirements regarding the handling of secondary packagings (cartons, IFCO boxes, etc.):  Logistical processes require adequate protection of the goods and smooth handling in the warehouse  Marketing processes require speedy stacking of the shelves with the goods with simultaneous saleability Suboptimal handling causes dissatisfied customers and employees and ultimately high costs due to delays at the checkout counter and in logistics processes.

4 Guidelines on the Design of Fruit & Vegetable Packagings 2. Objective The objective of these guidelines is to optimise the flow of fruit and vegetable products across all steps of the process chain, to increase customer and employee satisfaction and to lower costs through time savings in stores, warehouses and storage locations. These guidelines cover the following topics  visual properties of fruit and vegetable properties relevant for checkout handling

 Properties of primary packaging which help to ensure the quality of the goods

 Visual and physical properties of secondary packaging (cartons, IFCO boxes, etc.) relevant for the optimum flow of goods

3. Addressees These guidelines apply to  CM Fruit & Vegetable Regional and National of REWE Group Buying GmbH

 Ultra-fresh Fruit & Vegetable Purchasing department of REWE Group Buying GmbH (referred to as EUO in the following)

 All fruit and vegetable suppliers of REWE Group Buying GmbH

 All producer companies with which REWE Group Buying GmbH works

 The own brand marketing department, which designs packaging for fruit and vegetable products in cooperation with the agencies

4. Use & Obligation  The requirements specified in these guidelines are binding and must be complied with by suppliers

 Deviations require prior agreement with the responsible CM department (CM ensures communication with EUO)

 Other existing requirements are to be noted and adhered to

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Design of the Primary Packaging (Packaging of the Sales Unit) / the Unpackaged Goods

1. Basic Requirements for F&V Primary Packagings

1.1 Functional Requirements  The primary packaging must protect the goods from mechanical and physical loads of any type whatsoever and ensure transportability and storability along the entire goods flow

 Primary packagings enclose the goods in such a way as to prevent removal or falling out if the packaging is closed

 Primary packagings are to be chosen so that the freshness of the goods is ensured for the longest possible time

 The primary packaging is to be chosen to ensure optimum quality and saleability of the product

 The primary packaging must prevent negative effects on the goods along the entire goods flow up to the customer

 The ratio of packaging use to goods insert must be adequate

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1.2 Declaratory / Legal Requirements / QA Requirements  General Requirements • Product name / Article description including supplementary descriptions: . Bio or Öko for organic products in the product name . Variety e.g. for potatoes, apples (Careful: several apple varieties have additional brand names, e.g. Pink Lady®) . Flesh colour, e.g. grapefruit . Cooking properties for table potatoes and early table potatoes . "Treated after harvesting" information for use of sprouting inhibitors for table and early table potatoes . Year harvested for walnuts . Details of preservatives for citrus products, e.g. "preserved with thiabendazol, o-phenylphenol and imazalil, waxed" or other variants  Origin details . Do not use abbreviations (e.g. "Netherlands" instead of "NL") . Specific regulations for each article/product are given in Figure 1 (page 9 / 10)  Class (former Hkl. or trading quality class) . Extra, Class I or II according to the EC Marketing Standard (10 standards) . UNECE standard: Extra, Class I or II (approx. 50 standards) . General marketing standard "not to be stated" . No marketing standard "not to be stated" . Berlin Potato Agreement "Quality: Extra or I" . Specific regulations for each article/product are given in Figure 1 (page 9 / 10)  Size information, e.g. . Diameter / Size . Gram . Length . Number of pieces  Net weight when packed . Identical or non-identical net weight when packed (1000 g or the actual weight 944 g) . Lettering (font/type) size requirements are given in Figure 1 (page 9 / 10) . Not stated - write "at least" in front of weight . Weight in "g" and "kg", not "G" or "KG" . Items sold as piece goods (e.g. cucumbers, iceberg lettuce) do not require any weight information  Details of the distributor / pre-packager . Legal form, post code, town/city, country (for foreign distributors) – postal deliverability must be ensured . We require the distributor details even for our own brands . Additional details of the pre-packager, if the pre-packager and distributor have different legal forms. The GLN number (GSI - unique identification of the pre-packager) must also be given for each pre-packager 7 Guidelines on the Design of Fruit & Vegetable Packagings

 Producer number . Where possible use GGN (Global GAP) or QS ID (QS GmbH) for optimum traceability of the producer company  Lot number . Format: L WW/DD . The minimum requirement for the lot labelling is made up of L. WWDD. If the supplier / pre-packager has a more detailed system for traceability (batch number), this can be used as an alternative. Ideally the lot number contains direct info on the pre-packager and producer. . To be given for loose goods too  GTIN

 Special requirements for organic products  EU Bio logo

 Organic control body number given as code  Origin details: either EU agriculture, non-EU agriculture or, e.g. German agriculture  All three pieces of information are given together in one field (EU Bio Logo, control body number and origin)

 Product quality requirements  The primary packaging is to be chosen so that the quality and freshness of the product is ensured by the packaging type

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Figure 1: Class/origin information on fruit & vegetable products (1/2)

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Figure 2: Class/origin information on fruit & vegetable products (2/2)

Source: Operative quality assurance - freshness

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1.3 Design Requirements REWE:  REWE own brand and exclusive brand packaging must conform to the current, valid design specifications of the respective own brand style guide

 In general the packaging design is implemented by a design agency engaged by REWE

 Deviations from the design specifications always require the consent of REWE's product management

REWE Beste Wahl (REWE Best Choice)

REWE Regional

REWE Bio (REWE Organic)

REWE neutral

Edle Ernte (Premium Crop)

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PENNY: Penny Neutral Style Guide  The neutral design for Penny must conform to the current valid design specifications of the underlying style guide

 The packaging design is implemented by the supplier; approval of the packaging design by CM Penny

Naturgut  The packaging design is implemented by a design agency engaged by Penny

 The packagings of Penny's own brand Naturgut must conform to the packaging design approved by Penny

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1.4 Sustainability / Environmental Protection Requirements Packagings for food can be made of different materials such as plastic, glass, paper, cardboard, aluminium or tin/tinfoil. Food packagings have a protection, storage and transport function and are bearers of important information. The packaging protects food from environmental effects (e.g. light, moisture), contamination and damage. Packagings therefore ensure the high quality, safety and diverse offer of food. A large number of legal requirements are directed at packagings; they must basically behave inert, this means that no substances may be transferred from them onto food, if this would have a negative effect on food safety. In addition the materials used must be produced to so-called "good manufacturing practice". All packagings and packaging materials must therefore conform to REGULATION (EC) No. 2023/2006 of the Commission dated 22 December 2006 on good manufacturing practice for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. If printed inner packaging is used, transfer of contaminants and dyes/ink onto the goods must be prevented as a mandatory requirement. Colouring is only possible to a limited extent (global migration). The 21st regulation amending the (German) Commodities Regulations will in the future define the requirements for printing inks used in the food industry. The insides of packaging which come into contact with the goods will then only be allowed to be coloured if the surfaces of the cardboard packaging are dyed/coloured correspondingly and are not printed.

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2. Use of Barcodes and PLUs / Hierarchy for the Issue  Preference is to be given to the use of GTIN rather than PLU, and PLU rather than no labelling  The type of checkout aid used, however, depends on the packaging type of the respective product. The relevant requirements are given in Section 4 in the second chapter ("Detailed requirements for each packaging type")  For PENNY: The printing of international PLUs is basically not wanted  Products for which no checkout aid is used are listed in the "Products without checkout aid" appendix

Figure 3: Hierarchy for the issue of checkout aids for fruit and vegetable products

Source: Own illustration

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3. Barcode Specifications

3.1 Orientation / Size / Design  There are basically three different orientations with which barcodes can be attached to the product packaging

Orientation Examples / Description

Fence

. Barcode is attached horizontally, so that the individual lines are run vertically next to each other . Fence must not necessarily be wider than it is high!

Ladder

. Barcode is attached vertically tilted so that the individual lines are run horizontally next to each other . Ladder must not necessarily be higher than it is wide!

Banderole / . Barcode is pulled horizontally Endless code by up to 360° around the whole product

 For optimum readability, where possible, barcodes are to be formatted in size SC2

 If a barcode size SC2 cannot be attached, in exceptional cases a smaller barcode (SC1 or SC0) may be used

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The nominal sizes of the respective barcode formats (as per GS1) are given in the following table:

Format SC2 SC1 SC0

EAN-13

Nominal size (incl. clear 37.29 x 26.26 mm 33.56 x 23.63 mm 30.5 x 21.48 mm areas)

 Only one barcode per packaging must have the 8 or 13-digit numeric sequence and the NAN supplier code on it. This does not necessarily have to be under the barcode, but can also be printed upright on the left or right next to the barcode (maintain quiet zone).  The other GTINs do not require a numeric sequence  In exceptional cases, e.g. if positioned on the front, these other barcodes may be shortened by up to 1/3  In case of shortening, adequate printing quality is absolutely necessary (adequate barcode test result must be ensured, see "Printing quality" section)  The barcode with numeric sequence is to be attached to the underside or back of the packaging

 Size SC2 barcodes (unshortened) are basically optimal and must be given preference over all smaller barcodes  Preference is to be given to a shortened barcode size SC2 rather than a barcode size SC1  Similarly, preference is to be given to a shortened size SC1 barcode rather than an unshortened size SC0 barcode  Basically: the smaller the size of the barcode the higher the printing quality requirements (an adequate barcode test result must always be guaranteed, see "Printing quality" section)

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• Quiet zones at the top and bottom can be omitted, quiet zones on left and right must definitely be provided (see Figure 3)

Figure 4: Adherence to quiet zones left and right absolutely necessary

Source: Own illustration

3.2 Colour / Contrast  The GTIN must be created in a full strength colour (black or special Pantone colour)

 Suitable line colours are, for example, black, dark green, dark brown or dark blue

 The preferred background colour is white. Alternatives must be based on the GS 1 specifications (e.g. light grey, beige, orange, pink, red)

 Labels must not reflect

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3.3 Printing Quality  The better the printing quality the faster and more reliably the barcode is decoded

 The supplier must ensure uniformly and consistently high quality printing

 Regardless of the printing method used, it must be ensured that barcodes are not smudged and the ink is applied adequately and uniformly

 REWE test result requirement: at least 1.5 (Class C) or higher according to CEN / ANSI ISO / IEC 15416 (similar to GS1 recommendation)

Figure 5: Example of a positive barcode test result (Class B)

Source: REWE VS barcode tester

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 If thermoprinting is used it is absolutely necessary for the following factors to be taken into account:  The printing speed must be chosen to ensure an adequate printing result  The printing speed must be matched to the printing temperature. Basically: the higher the printing speed the higher the chosen temperature should be  The printing result may not be impaired by defective heating elements – in particular, no white stripes be produced lengthwise or parallel with the printing direction!  Barcodes should always be output lengthwise to the printing direction (see Figure 5)

Figure 6: Barcode output lengthwise to the printing direction

Source: Own illustration

3.4 Surface Finish and Quality  Barcodes are basically to be attached in the most smooth or taut place possible

 Barcodes must not be attached to a perforation, seam, weld, cut, punched area, burr, fold, overlap, gate mark or woodchip/ingrain fabric

 The readability of the barcode must not be impaired by environmental influences (e.g. temperature fluctuations)

 The barcode must not smudge or smear

 For rounded / curved (convex/concave) surfaces:  The angle between the outer edge of a fence barcode may not exceed 60° (see Figure 6)  If the barcode is wider, a ladder barcode must be attached

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Figure 7: Fence barcode limited on rounded / curved surfaces

Source: GS 1 Austria

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3.5 Examples of Illegible / Poorly Legible Barcodes

Barcode illegible because of poor printing quality

Barcode illegible because quite zone / clear area too small on the right

Barcode poorly legible because of smudged print and reflecting film

Barcode poorly legible because of creased label

Source: REWE Systems (TIHM)

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4. Detailed Checkout Aid Requirements per Packaging Type

4.1 Packaged Goods - Open Packaged F&V products are sold in punnets/trays or boxes on which a checkout aid can be attached. Consumers have access to the goods if F&V products are in open packaging. The typical packaging types for packed goods – open – are as follows: Packaging Type Example Page

Open plastic punnets or 23 trays / wooden boxes

Carrybags (open) 24

Bags (open) 25

Cardboard boxes / 26 punnets (open)

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4.1.1 Open plastic punnets or trays / wooden boxes

Checkout aid X Barcode PLU None (Weigh-in goods) Number of  Two diagonally opposite barcodes on the side barcodes

Typical products  Strawberries  Redcurrants/blackcurrants/white currants Example

Ladder barcode

Checkout process  In general the product is placed on the (This is how the checkout conveyor belt product is checked with the bottom facing out (paid for) in downwards general)  The products should not have to be rotated / tilted  The goods are weighed

Notes on the  The barcode must be clean and perfectly legible implementation  Dirtied, smudged barcodes must be prevented  Barcodes must not be positioned over corners or grooves  Especially if thermoprinting is used, adequate printing quality must be ensured  The barcode or label must not be positioned above air holes

Supplier info  For PENNY suppliers: Barcodes can be used; however, they are not obligatory

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4.1.2 Carry bags (open)

Checkout aid Barcode X PLU None

Number of PLUs  Optimum: Barcode lengthwise on the bag  Minimum: one PLU below the handle Typical products  Grapes  Cherries

Example Optimum Minimum

Front Front Back

Front Front

Back

Checkout process  The product is placed flat on the conveyor (This is how the belt product is checked out (paid for) in  The product should not general) have to be rotated or lifted

Notes on the  If a PLU is used, where possible it must be printed implementation on a coloured background, which distinguishes it from the transparent carry bag (e.g. in a red circle)  The PLU is to be displayed with the # symbol (e.g. "#1234")  The PLU must be displayed at least in font size 20 mm

Supplier info  FOR PENNY suppliers: No use of international PLUs (if original packaging overseas is necessary, no PLU is to be printed)

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4.1.3 Bags (open)

Checkout aid X Barcode PLU None

Number of  Two barcodes on opposite sides of the film barcodes

Typical products  Herb pots  Coloured lettuces (e.g. Lollo Rosso)

Example

Front

Back

Checkout process  If bag around the pot: Product is placed on (This is how the the conveyor belt product is checked out (paid for) in  Otherwise: Product is general) laid flat on the belt  The products should not have to be rotated / tilted

Notes on the  The barcodes are to be placed at a minimum implementation distance of 15mm from the bottom and the sealing welds  The barcodes must not be positioned too low

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4.1.4 Cardboard boxes / punnets (open)

Checkout aid X Barcode PLU None

(Weigh-in goods)

Number of  Two barcodes on diagonally opposite faces; the barcodes digits of the GTIN should also be there  A continuous barcode across the underside (right across the narrow side) Typical products  Damsons  Asparagus Example

Notes on the  Where possible, the base area of the box should implementation not exceed 29 x 25.5 cm

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4.2 Packaged Goods - Closed Packaged F&V products are sold in punnets/trays, boxes or bags on which a checkout aid can be attached. Consumers have no access to the goods if F&V products are in closed packaging. The standard packaging types for packaged goods – closed – are as follows: Packaging Packaging Example Page Example Page type type

Plastic trays / Nets with punnets with 28 wineglass 34 lids / blister label packs

Plastic punnet/tray 29 Girsacs 35 with net

Plastic Shrink- punnet/tray 30 wrapped 36 with film and products label

Cardboard Transparent punnet/tray bag / 31 37 with film and flowpacks with label label

Plastic / Printed cardboard transparent punnets/trays 32 38 bags / with printed flowpacks film

Wooden / cardboard box 33 with film / net

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4.2.1 Plastic punnets / trays with lids / blister packs

Checkout aid X Barcode PLU None

Number of  Minimum: a single barcode on the underside barcodes  Optional: an additional barcode on the top

Typical products  Blueberries  Grapes  Cherry Roma tomatoes Example Bottom Optional barcode

Notes on the  Barcode attached directly on the label implementation  The label must be smooth so that the barcode can be read easily without errors  The label must be attached smoothly, so that no creases occur, which impair the readability of the barcodes on it  The barcode on the underside must not be placed across corners, grooves, air holes or similar

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4.2.2 Plastic punnet/tray with net

Checkout aid X Barcode PLU None

Number of  Alternative 1 (optimum): one large barcode on its barcodes own wide field on the bottom of the handle  Alternative 2: two barcodes on the side of the handle  Alternative 3: one barcode on the wineglass label Typical products  Peaches  Nectarines Example Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative 3

Notes on the  The barcode is to be attached away from the implementation clipper  The print field on the handle must be wide enough for the barcode not to be bent / curled  The minimum size for wineglass labels is 120 x 40 mm  The barcode is to be printed in size SC02 at least  Wineglass labels are to be fixed so that they cannot be torn off easily  The barcode must have adequately large quiet zones  Adequate printing quality must be ensured if thermoprinting is used  If the handles or wineglass labels are too narrow the barcode can bend or curl easily  The net must be stable so that it does not tear

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4.2.3 Plastic punnet/tray with film and label

Checkout aid X Barcode PLU None

Number of  A barcode on the label on the top barcodes

Typical products  Tomatoes

Example

Checkout process  In general the product is placed on the (This is how the checkout conveyor belt product is checked with the bottom facing out (paid for) in downwards general)  In general the product has to be tilted

Implementation tips  The label is to be attached to a smooth area, so that the barcode doesn't crease and crinkle on the packaging

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4.2.4 Cardboard punnet/tray with film and label

Checkout aid X Barcode PLU None

Number of  A barcode on the label on the top barcodes  Two barcodes on diagonally opposite sides of the cardboard punnet/tray  A continuous barcode across the underside of the cardboard punnet / tray (right across the narrow side) Typical products  Tomatoes  Apples

Example

Notes on the  The labels are to be attached to a smooth area, so implementation that the barcode doesn't crease and crinkle on the packaging  If it is not possible to attach a continuous barcode on the underside of the cardboard punnet/tray, it must be attached at least 15 mm from the folded seam  The film must be transparent so that the barcode underneath it can be scanned  Barcodes on the cardboard punnet/tray cannot be read if the film above it is crumpled

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4.2.5 Plastic / cardboard punnets/trays with printed film

Checkout aid X Barcode PLU None

Number of barcodes  Two barcodes on the diagonally opposite sides  A continuous barcode across the underside (right across the narrow side) Typical products  Carrots  Cherry tomatoes Example Top

Bottom

Checkout process  In general the product is placed on the (This is how the checkout conveyor belt product is checked out with the bottom facing (paid for) in general) downwards  The products should not have to be rotated / tilted

Notes on the  The barcodes are to be attached to a smooth area, implementation so that they do not crease and crinkle on the packaging  Barcodes must not be positioned over corners and sealing seams/welds

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4.2.6 Wooden / cardboard box with film / net

Checkout aid X Barcode PLU None

Number of  Minimum: two diagonally offset barcode stickers on barcodes opposite sides  Optimum: one additional GTIN on the underside Typical products  Strawberries  Mandarins

Example Minimum:

Optimum: Optional Bottom barcode

Checkout process  In general the product is placed on the (This is how the checkout conveyor belt product is checked with the bottom facing out (paid for) in downwards general)  Products with film frequently have to be turned / tilted so that the barcode on the top can be registered

Notes on the  On boxes with film the barcodes are to be attached implementation so that the product does not have to be tilted so far that items fall out

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4.2.7 Nets with wineglass label or handle

Checkout aid X Barcode PLU None

Number of  Alternative 1: One barcode on the wineglass label barcodes  Alternative 2: Barcode along the handle

Typical products  Lemons  Onions  Potatoes  Shallots

Example Alternative 2 Alternative 1

Checkout process  The product is placed flat on the conveyor (This is how the belt product is checked out (paid for) in  The product should not general) have to be rotated or lifted

Notes on the  The barcode is to be printed in size SC02 at least implementation  Wineglass labels are to be fixed so that they cannot be torn off easily  Adequate printing quality must be ensured if thermoprinting is used  The barcode must have adequately large quiet zones  The wineglass label or handle must not bend too much, so that the barcode remains legible

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4.2.8 Girsacs

Checkout aid X Barcode PLU None

Number of  Front: one ladder code across the whole width of barcodes the banderole  Rear: one barcode lengthwise along the printed area Typical products  Onions  Oranges  Mandarins  Bag of potatoes Example

Back Front

Checkout process  The product is laid or placed on the conveyor (This is how the belt product is checked out (paid for) in  The product should not general) have to be rotated or lifted

Notes on the  Where possible the barcode is to be printed directly implementation on the film (instead of on a label)  The banderole must be connected to the girsac in at least two places  If the barcodes are too small there is a risk of them becoming creased and illegible

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4.2.9 Shrink-wrapped products

Checkout aid Barcode X PLU (for None X REWE only)

Number of PLUs  For REWE: One large PLU on the label; optional additional small barcode SC0  For PENNY: small barcode SC0 (obligatory) Typical products  Iceberg lettuce  Broccoli

Example REWE PENNY

Optional barcode

Checkout process  The product is laid / placed on the checkout (This is how the conveyor belt product is checked out (paid for) in  The product should not general) have to be rotated or lifted

Notes on the  The PLU is to be displayed with the # symbol (e.g. implementation "#1234")  The PLU must be displayed at least in font size 20 mm  The label must be attached so that the PLU (or barcode) does not crease

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4.2.10 Transparent bag / flowpacks with label

Checkout aid X Barcode PLU None

Number of  One barcode on the label barcodes

Typical products  Peppers

Example

Checkout process  The product is placed flat on the conveyor (This is how the belt product is checked out (paid for) in  The product must be general) turned once at most  The product must not have to be lifted

Notes on the  The labels are to be attached to a smooth area, so implementation that the barcode doesn't crease and crinkle on the packaging  The barcode is to be printed in size SC02 at least

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4.2.11 Printed transparent bags / flowpacks

Checkout aid X Barcode PLU None

Number of barcodes  One barcode across the whole back in the bottom third  Optionally, one additional barcode on one corner of the back

Typical products  Bags of lettuce/salad

Example Optional barcode

Front Back

Checkout process  The product is placed flat on the conveyor (This is how the belt product is checked out (paid for) in general)  The product should not have to be rotated or lifted

Notes on the  The barcode is to be attached horizontally in the implementation most taut possible position (e.g. bottom third)  Positioning on the edges / near welded seams must always be avoided

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4.3 Unpackaged Goods A checkout aid can only be attached directly to unpackaged F&V products. Consumers can determine the quantity and weight of the consumer unit themselves. Unpackaged goods can be differentiated by the size of the products: Packaging Type Example Page

Small products (apples, etc.) 40

Medium-sized products (lemons, 41 etc.)

Large products (melons, etc.) 42

Products with banderole or tag 43

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4.3.1 Small products (apples, etc.)

Checkout aid Barcode X PLU None

Number of PLUs  One sticker with PLU as shown in the example (see below) Typical products  Loose apples  Loose plums  Loose apricots  Loose maracujas

Example REWE example: Size: 22 x 17 mm (small)

Components:

1. Branding 2. Product name 3. PLU - font size 8 pt.

Checkout process  The loose (unpackaged) product (This is how the is placed on the product is checked checkout conveyor belt out (paid for) in general)  The PLU sticker must be attached so that it can be seen easily

Notes on the  The PLU is to be displayed with the # symbol (e.g. implementation "#1234")  The PLU must be displayed at least in font size 8 pt.  The adhesive for the sticker must be chosen so that it provides optimum grip along the whole goods flow chain and at the same time is food safe  The PLU sticker must be attached so that it does not fall off the product during the goods flow  The adhesive for the sticker must not be so strongly adhering that the goods are damaged when it is removed

Supplier info  For PENNY suppliers: no PLU sticker (stickers only for variety or taste declaration as described in the PENNY style guide)

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4.3.2 Medium-sized products (lemons, etc.)

Checkout aid X Barcode PLU None

Number of  One sticker with GTIN as shown in the example barcodes (see below)

Typical products  Loose lemons  Loose grapefruits  Loose oranges

Example REWE example Size: 31 x 24 mm (medium)

Components:

1. Branding 2. EAN code (SC 0) 3. Product name

Checkout process  The loose (unpackaged) product (This is how the is placed on the product is checked checkout conveyor belt out (paid for) in general)  Barcode sticker must be attached so that it can be seen clearly

Notes on the  The barcode must have adequately large quiet implementation zones  The adhesive for the sticker must be chosen so that it provides optimum grip along the whole goods flow chain and at the same time is food safe  The PLU sticker must be attached so that it does not fall off the product during the goods flow  The adhesive for the sticker must not be so strongly adhering that the goods are damaged when it is removed

Supplier info  For PENNY suppliers: no PLU sticker (stickers only for variety or taste declaration as described in the PENNY style guide)

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4.3.3 Large products (melons, etc.)

Checkout aid X Barcode X PLU (for None REWE only) Number of  For REWE: One sticker with large EAN and PLU as shown in the example (see below) barcodes / PLUs  For PENNY: one sticker with EAN Typical products  Loose melons  Loose papayas  Loose mangoes Example REWE EXAMPLE

Size: 61 x 36 mm (large)

Components:

1. Branding 2. EAN code (at least SC0) 3. Product name 4. PLU – font size 12 pt.

PENNY example

Notes on the  The barcode must have adequately large quiet implementation zones  The adhesive for the sticker must be chosen so that it provides optimum grip along the whole goods flow chain and at the same time is food safe  The PLU sticker must be attached so that it does not fall off the product during the goods flow  If the barcode is too small there is a risk of it becoming creased and illegible  The adhesive for the sticker must not be so strongly adhering that the goods are damaged when it is removed

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4.3.4 Products with banderole or tag

Checkout aid X Barcode PLU None Number of  One barcode on the banderole or tag ("hangtag") barcodes / PLUs

Typical products  Avocado  Pineapple Example

Checkout process  The loose (unpackaged) product (This is how the is placed on the product is checked checkout conveyor belt out (paid for) in general)  The banderole or tag must be attached so that it can be seen clearly

Notes on the  The barcode is to be printed in size SC02 at least implementation  Banderoles or tags are to be fixed so that they cannot be torn off easily  The barcode must have adequately large quiet zones  The banderole or tag must not bend too much, so that the barcode remains legible

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Design of the Secondary Packaging / Grouped Packaging (IFCO / Wooden Crates / Cardboard Boxes)

1. Functional Requirements  The secondary packaging is to be designed or lettered so that the contents can be identified in the store at any time at a glance and without opening

 Closed boxes must be designed so that they can be opened with one single hand grip and without tools or aids

 The secondary packaging is to be designed to be stable, to ensure smooth shelfpacking by the store employees

 The secondary packaging is to be designed so that the goods are optimally visible to customers and can be removed easily

 After use the secondary packaging must be able to be returned or disposed of with the least possible cost and effort

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2. Logistical Requirements  The secondary packaging ensures protection of the goods and smooth handling along the whole goods flow chain

 The packaging conforms to the specified minimum stability and does not open unintentionally

 Crates and boxes are stackable

 The dimensions correspond to the ISO modular sizes

 The basic size (length x width) of the secondary packaging has one of the following modular dimensions:

Figure 8: Modular dimensions for  1,200 x 800 mm secondary packaging  800 x 600 mm  600 x 400 mm  600 x 200 mm  600 x 100 mm  400 x 300 mm  400 x 200 mm  400 x 150 mm  300 x 200 mm  300 x 100 mm  200 x 200 mm  200 x 150 mm

Source: EHI "Verpackungsanforderungen in der Handelslogistik"(Packaging requirements in trade logistics)

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3. Declaratory / Legal Requirements  General Requirements  Product name / Article description including supplementary descriptions: . Bi o or Öko for organic products in the product name . Variety e.g. for potatoes, apples (Careful: several apple varieties have additional brand names, e.g. Pink Lady®) . Flesh colour, e.g. grapefruit . Cooking properties for table potatoes and early table potatoes . "Treated after harvesting" information for use of sprouting inhibitors for table and early table potatoes . Year harvested for walnuts . Details of preservatives for citrus products, e.g. "preserved with thiabendazol, o-phenylphenol and imazalil, waxed" or other variants  Origin details . Do not use abbreviations (e.g. "Netherlands" instead of "NL") . Specific regulations for each article/product are given in Figure 1 (page 9 / 10)  Class (former Hkl. or trading quality class) . Extra, Class I or II according to the EC Marketing Standard (10 standards) . UNECE standard: Extra, Class I or II (approx. 50 standards) . General marketing standard "not to be stated" . No marketing standard "not to be stated" . Berlin Potato Agreement "Quality: Extra or I" . Specific regulations for each article/product are given in Figure 1 (page 9 / 10)  Size information for loose goods e.g. . Diameter / Size . Gram . Length . Number of pieces . Size information not required on prepacked packagings  Net weight when packed . The same or not the same net weight when packed (1000 g or the actual weight 944 g) . Lettering (font/type) size requirements are given in Figure 1 (page 9 / 10) . Not stated - write "at least" in front of weight . Weight in "g" and "kg", not "G" or "KG" . Items sold as piece goods (e.g. cucumbers, iceberg lettuce) do not require any weight information  Units . E.g. 10 x 500g  Details of the distributor / pre-packager

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. Legal form, post code, town/city, country (for foreign distributors) – postal deliverability must be ensured . We require the distributor details even for our own brands . Additional details of the pre-packager, if the pre-packager and distributor have different legal forms. The GLN number (GSI - unique identification of the pre-packager) must also be given for each pre- packager  Producer number . Only for loose goods and organic products (not required for prepacked packagings) . Where possible use GGN (Global GAP) or QS ID (QS GmbH) for optimum traceability of the producer company  Lot number . Format: L WW/DD . The minimum requirement for the lot labelling is made up of L. WWDD. If the supplier / pre-packager has a more detailed system for traceability (batch number), this can be used as an alternative. Ideally the lot number contains direct info on the pre-packager and producer. . Details given for loose goods too (for loose goods too, details of the lot number is useful for traceability, for example, emergency recalls at store level, if presentation is automatically from transport units)  Grouped Packaging GTIN

 Special requirements for organic products  EU Bio logo

4. QA Requirements  The secondary packaging is to be chosen to ensure the best possible protection, quality and freshness of the product along the goods flow chain, to prevent negative influencing of the product

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5. Design Requirements REWE:  REWE own brand and exclusive brand packaging must conform to the current, valid design specifications of the respective own brand style guide  In general the packaging design is implemented by a design agency engaged by REWE  Deviations from the design specifications always require the consent of REWE's product management

REWE Beste Wahl (REWE Best Choice)

REWE Regional

REWE Bio (REWE Organic)

REWE neutral

Edle Ernte (Premium Crop)

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PENNY: Penny Neutral Style Guide  The neutral design for PENNY must conform to the current valid design specifications of the underlying style guide

 The packaging design is implemented by the supplier; approval of the packaging design by CM Penny

Naturgut  The packaging design is implemented by a design agency engaged by Penny

 The packaging of Penny's own brand Naturgut must conform to the packaging design approved by Penny

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Attachment: Items for which no checkout aid is available

1. Fruit

Peanuts Walnuts Chestnuts Hazelnuts

Coconut Blue Figs Indian Figs Yellow Dragonfruit

Lychees Kiwano Apricots Red Dragonfruit

Blue Plums Yellow Plums Prunes Baby Pineapple

Doughnut Nectarine Doughnut Peach Ginger

2. Vegetables & Potatoes

Red Skin Potatoes Waxy Potatoes Sweet Potatoes Spring Onions

Red Spring Onions Savoy Cabbage White Cabbage Red Cabbage

Cauliflower Romanesco Broccoli Corn Salad Butterhead Lettuce

Swede Radishes Kohlrabi Leeks

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Long-rooted Daikon Radish Celeriac Carrots Carrots

Aubergines Green Courgettes Yellow Courgettes Bushbeans

Cucumber Mini Cucumbers Fennel Artichokes

Chives Dill Flat Leaf Parsley Curly Leaf Parsley

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Red/White Fresh Garlic White Asparagus Beetroots Radishes

Red Onions Onions Loose Chillies Sharp Red Peppers

Orange Peppers Red Peppers Yellow Peppers Green Peppers

Cherry Vine Mini Peppers Beef Tomatoes Cherry Tomatoes Tomatoes

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Vine Tomatoes Roma Tomatoes White Mushrooms Brown Mushrooms

King Oyster Large Mushrooms Shitake Mushrooms Oyster Mushrooms Mushroom

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List of Sources  EHI "Verpackungsanforderungen in der Handelslogistik"(Packaging requirements in trade logistics)

 GS1 Germany: "Strichcodequalität - So erreichen Sie die optimale Qualität" (Barcode quality - how to achieve optimum quality)

 GS1 Austria: "Strichcodequalität - Praktische Tipps zur Umsetzung" (Barcode quality - practical tips for implementation)

 REWE Group: "Arbeitsgrundlage für die Kennzeichnung von Obst und Gemüse gemäß klassenrechtlicher Bestimmungen" (Working basis for the labelling of fruit and vegetables in accordance with the legal class regulations) (Dated: 01.11.2014)

 REWE Systems: "Empfehlung für den optimalen Barcode EAN 13" (Recommendation for the optimal barcode EAN 13)

Version History

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2.0 ZDSC September Additional Attachment „ Items 2016 for which no checkout aid is available”

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