From unloading to stocking, restocking, and displaying products, grocery retailers rely on many manual processes to keep the daily operation running. The efficiency of these tasks, both behind the scenes and in the store, directly impacts profitability. Unfortunately, however, these jobs are often laborious and time-consuming to carry out, tying up hours of employee time.…

Antwerp, BE, July 1, 2021 – Recently acquired by Tosca, Contraload BV, a leader in pooled plastic pallets, will transition to the Tosca brand name as of July 2021. Tosca, a global leader in reusable packaging and supply chain solutions, acquired Contraload in September 2020 and Polymer Logistics in December of 2019. Under one brand,…

Choosing a supply chain partner for reusable packaging solutions and asset pooling is a significant consideration for many businesses, as the level of support partners provide can be a key contributor to overall performance. It is a relationship built on trust. If your partner can’t deliver, your business bears the cost. Looking to find the…

Atlanta, GA (May 25, 2021) – Tosca, an innovator in reusable packaging and supply chain solutions, announced today that its line of poultry Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) is being used by poultry provider Fieldale farms to transport products to a major northeast grocery retailer. Tosca Poultry RPCs were engineered to be a better, safer, and more sustainable packaging option for high volume supply chains like poultry. …

March 19, 2021 – Contraload NV, a leader in plastic pallet pooling in the United Kingdom and European Union, has won this year’s Best PE Growth Capital Deal for its acquisition by Tosca, a global leader in reusable packaging solutions and pooling for food supply chains. Jesse Sels, President EMEA at Tosca and founder and…

The supply chain can be the strongest or the weakest link in any business operation. When it comes to managing a complex system that involves many contributors, getting it right is not always easy. That is why it’s vital to work with a company that understands your challenges and can provide tailored solutions to overcome them. Here we look at three questions…

Now that Brexit has officially gone into effect, ISPM-15 will create significant shipping disruptions  between the UK and EU, as all wood pallets will need to be heat treated to prevent the spread of disease and insects internationally. Long lines, shipping delays, and overall supply chain waste are in the near future of retailers, suppliers and operators all over Europe – all of which can be avoided…

Kreuzkontaminationsrisiken mit hygienischen, leicht zu reinigenden Kunststoffpaletten minimieren Der Brexit stellt Unternehmen mit Sitz in Großbritannien vor viele Herausforderungen. Diese werden sich wahrscheinlich verschärfen, sofern keine weiteren Handelsabkommen erzielt werden. Unternehmen müssen Änderungen akzeptieren und sich auf neue Vorschriften einstellen. Dies betrifft nicht nur die Waren selbst, sondern auch die Logistik und alle damit verbundene…

When Tosca announced in November that it would be acquiring Polymer Logistics, it was huge news for the packaging and supply chain industries. Two major reusable packaging companies in the grocery business joined to become one better company, a change will revolutionize perishable supply chains all over the world.  Since then, we have been working tirelessly every day to ensure all facets of our business are ready so  our customers experience a seamless transition. Now, we are ready to…

In November, Tosca acquired Polymer Logistics and with it gained access to their R&D department and the creative way Polymer has created custom solutions for their customers for years.  The R&D department at Polymer has generated hundreds of solutions for customers all around the world in many supply chains. This team is one of the…

Lightweight primary packaging has become a major focus in the consumer packaged goods industry because of the sustainability it can offer. By reducing the amount of material used to create disposable packages, companies can limit the environmental impact of single-use-plastics, save on material and transport costs, and help reach supply chain sustainability goals all in one swipe.  In other words, lightweight packaging enables sustainability and as a whole, it benefits…