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,…

Atlanta, GA (June 16, 2021) – Tosca, the largest pooler of reusable plastic containers (RPCs) in North America, is now supplying RPCs to New York seafood supplier JD and Sons. This partnership enables JD and Sons to reduce their overall environmental impact by eliminating the use of EPS foam, or expanded polystyrene, in their seafood supply chain.   JD and Sons has been in search of an innovative solution that will create a more sustainable supply chain without impacting the quality of their…

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…

Ora che la Brexit è entrata ufficialmente in vigore, la certificazione ISPM-15 produrrà disagi significativi per le spedizioni tra il Regno Unito e l’UE, perché tutti i pallet in legno dovranno subire un trattamento termico per prevenire la diffusione di malattie e insetti a livello internazionale. Nel prossimo futuro, le lunghe code, i ritardi nelle…

Plastic pallets are easy to clean and to keep hygienic, helping minimise the risk of cross-contamination Brexit has created many challenges for UK-based businesses, and these are likely to multiply if no trade-deal is reached by the end of the transition period. Companies will have to accept changes and be prepared to meet new regulations,…

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 2019, Tosca acquired Polymer Logistics and with this acquisition, Tosca 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…

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…

Todd Patti, founder and CEO of NextChapter Sales, is a food and beverage veteran with a long history working in the retail industry. Patti held several executive roles optimizing product lines for the international retailer, Ahold. He has earned a reputation as a change agent and now heads his own consulting practice. Patti and his Dairy…