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Pet food packaging
Protect your pet food. Slash spoilage up to 50%.
Tosca’s reusable plastic containers (RPCs) deliver faster cooling, better protection, and lower costs—ideal for human-grade pet food brands.
Looking to protect product quality and streamline fulfillment in the pet food supply chain?
Tosca’s reusable plastic crates for pet food offer a smarter, more sustainable alternative to corrugated packaging. Designed for cold-chain logistics, automation, Tosca RPCs help premium pet food brands reduce shrink, speed up cooling, and lower total supply chain costs.
Designed for the realities of
pet food fulfillment
5x faster cooling
To protect freshness, extend shelf life, reduce spoilage and meet last-mile timelines.
Built to last
4x stronger than corrugated and stack up to 96 inches high without crushing products inside.
Optimized transportation
Better cube utilization = up to 25% freight savings
Automation-ready
Designed for co-packers, 3PLs, fulfillment centers, and robots.
Sustainability built-in
Reuse eliminates waste and reduces emissions by up to 60%.
Plastic Pallets: Engineered for pet food
supply chain efficiency
Hygienic performance
Easy to clean, non-absorbent, and free of splinters, pests, or debris.
Perfect for automation
Uniform dimensions ensure compatibility with conveyors, robotics, and other-aligned systems.
Efficient and safe
Large fork openings and molded-in top decks make handling safer and faster.
Superior durability
Exceptional impact resistance keeps loads stable from freezer to fulfillment center.
Support sustainability goals
Reusable for years, eliminating wood pallet waste and supporting zero-waste initiatives.
Built to move more: Reusable bulk bins
for pet food ingredients
No pallet needed
Tosca’s bulk bins eliminate the need for wooden pallets, straps, and quarter boards.
Protects ingredients
Durable solid-wall construction shields products from impact, crushing, and contamination.
Hygienic and food-safe
Non-porous plastic resists bacteria, moisture, and pests—ideal for meat ingredients and frozen offcuts.
Traceability-ready
Enable RFID, GPRS, or IoT tracking to monitor each bin’s location, condition, and compliance.
Space-saving design
Foldable and stackable for reduced storage footprint and lower return trip costs.
Lighter weight = lower fuel use
Efficient cube and lightweight build lower transportation emissions and fuel costs.
Sustainable by design
Reusable for years and recyclable at end-of-life.
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Pet food reusable packaging FAQs
What is the best packaging for frozen or fresh pet food?
Reusable plastic containers (RPCs) are ideal for premium pet food. They’re ventilated for faster freezing, strong enough to prevent product damage in transit, and compatible with automation.
How do reusable crates improve cold chain logistics for pet food?
Tosca RPCs are designed for the cold chain: they enable faster and even cooling, stack securely without crushing, and prevent leaks and spoilage. They’re used by top brands to enhance freshness, reduce waste, and streamline fulfillment
Are plastic pallets better than wood in the pet food industry?
Yes. Tosca’s reusable plastic pallets are hygienic, splinter-free, moisture-resistant, and automation-friendly. Unlike wood or CHEP pallets, they perform better in freezer conditions, reduce contamination risk, and are reusable for years.
What’s the difference between reusable bulk bins and IBCs or gaylords?
Tosca bulk bins are foldable, hygienic, traceable, and built for cold chain environments. Unlike single-use IBCs or cardboard gaylords, they resist damage, reduce waste, and support tracking through RFID, GPRS, or IoT tech. Added bonus, no pallet is needed with reusable bulk bins.
Is reusable packaging actually cost-effective?
Yes. RPCs, reusable pallets, and bulk bins reduce ongoing packaging purchases, labor for cleanups, product damage costs, and freight waste. They typically deliver ROI within months—and reduce total cost of ownership significantly.
Resources for streamlining pet food logistics
Read all the essential information on logistics, food safety, waste, and industry standards.
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