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…

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…

The poultry supply chain is not an easy one, but many suppliers are finding some relief in shipping in an alternative container instead of the traditional corrugated cardboard box. 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…

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…

Shipping prepared foods means there is no time for spills, mess, or crushed and damaged product. And that’s why we’re introducing a better way to ship prepared foods – our Fresh Kitchens RPC for prepared foods. Food retailers nationwide have flocked to the rapidly growing fresh kitchens and prepared foods category in the last few…

Food safety is a critically important tenet to the part packaging plays in the grocery supply chain and building a culture focused on food safety can help.  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…

Expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam packaging, more commonly known to consumers by its brand name, “Styrofoam,” has long been the seafood industry’s go-to transport packaging of choice. Its insulating properties and light weight made it the seemingly ideal transport packaging for seafood. But a powerful tide has begun to turn against EPS. Polystyrene foam is undeniably…

Adopt Tosca’s system of reusable grocery totes to streamline your e-commerce business and set your organization up for success. “Stay-at-home” is the phrase of the year and that means more deliveries and curb side pickup orders than your grocery store system was ever built to handle. USA Today reports that as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, “Instacart, Amazon and Walmart grocery delivery…

Stronger, sturdier and more cost-efficient, RPCs are the superior transport packaging solution compared to corrugated cardboard boxes. When it comes to protecting perishables in your supply chain, corrugated just doesn’t measure up. Here are 8 reasons why RPCs outmatch corrugated cardboard boxes: #1: Corrugated Cardboard Boxes Crush When you stack corrugated boxes too high or…