Atlanta, 15 de septiembre de 2021 – Tosca, líder global en pool de envases y pallets reutilizables, ha presentado hoy la incorporación del servicio de IoT denominado Asset IQ a su amplio catálogo de activos reutilizables. Tosca Asset IQ es la aplicación del IoT a la cadena de suministro proporcionando datos e información de carácter…

Pallet timber is rising at its fastest rate and showing no signs of slowing. According to the latest European reports, the index price of pallet timber alone grew cumulatively more than 20% over the last three quarters of 2020[1]. This phenomenon is happening across the globe. A report from the US government reflects the pallet…

Los pallets de plástico son fáciles de limpiar e higienizar, minimizando así el riesgo de contaminación cruzada El brexit ha generado muchas dificultades a las empresas británicas, que se pueden agudizar si no se alcanza un acuerdo comercial al finalizar el período de transición. Las compañías tendrán que aceptar cambios y deberán estar preparadas para…

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…

Tosca adquirió Polymer Logistics en Noviembre, accediendo de esta forma a su departamento de I+D y al método creativo de Polymer para crear soluciones a medida destinadas a sus clientes durante años. El departamento de I+D de Polymer ha generado cientos de soluciones para clientes de todo el mundo en numerosas cadenas de suministro. Este…

Lightweight primary packaging has become a major focus in the consumer packaged goods industry. 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 as a whole, benefits everybody, from the CFO burdened with decisions to the sea turtles.  That said, the…

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…

Poultry recently passed beef as the nation’s top selling protein. According to the National Chicken Council, “Americans buy more chicken than any other food at the center of the plate. Chicken consumption per capita has increased nearly every year since the mid 1960’s.” It’s no surprise that poultry is so popular; it is a healthier…

Since corrugated cardboard was invented in 1894, it has barely improved as a packaging option, and continues to wreak havoc on our fragile environment and threaten supply chain sustainability. The amount of resources it takes to create corrugated cardboard packaging is only outdone by the amount of pollution created from its manufacturing process. Why Divert…

Food retailers nationwide have flocked to the rapidly growing fresh kitchens and prepared foods category in the last few years. The growing grocery business – which includes grab-and-go snacks, meal kits, and cut and ready-to-eat fruits, veggies and beverages – has already garnered attention from retail giants like Kroger, Whole Foods, Albertsons, Walmart, Starbucks and Amazon.…

Food safety is a critically important tenet to the part packaging plays in the grocery supply chain.  Producers need to know that the food they place in containers will be kept safe from recall, retailers need to trust that the food they receive is safe to put on shelves, and most of all, consumers need to know that the food they purchase for…