Ghent, June 7, 2022 – Ghent-based Sensolus, specialized in connected asset management, is entering into a partnership with Tosca, the global player in reusable plastic containers, pallets and bins. The Sensolus platform will be used to map the tens of thousands of reusables pooled among its customers in the US. This digital supply chain allows…

Major northeast grocery retailer Wegmans’ has been converting all of their seafood supply chains to RPCs in order to reduce EPS foam. To read the story they posted on their website, click here.   “Sustainable packaging has been a focus of ours for a number of years,” Jason Wadsworth, Wegmans category merchant for packaging, energy, and…

Food waste is a major problem in the grocery supply chain and growers and retailers are responsible to participate in that fight. The European Food Information Council estimates that 88 million tons are wasted each year in the EU alone, representing 174 kilograms per person. Estimates for the US aren’t much better, with The World…

Supply chains have always been, and will always be, extremely complex. No matter how much a company does to simplify, reduce, cut waste, and streamline, complexity will play a role. Even the journey to attain simplicity involves processes like a search for the best vendors, an analysis of tighter processes, and a system to clean…

ATLANTA, March 14, 2022 – Tosca, a global leader in reusable packaging and pooling services has partnered with premier supplier of seafood products, JJ McDonnell & Co. Inc. and is supporting their supply chain with reusable plastic crates, or RPCs, designed for seafood.  JJ McDonnell & Co. is taking the lead in sourcing innovative products…

(ATLANTA, March 3, 2022) – Tosca, a global leader in reusable packaging solutions and pooling, has promoted Steve Arendsen to President – North America, reporting directly to Eric Frank, Chief Executive Officer. Steve’s leadership will enable Tosca to provide greater focus on the specific needs of Tosca’s North America customers.  A counterpart president in EMEA, to…

(ATLANTA, March 2, 2022) – Tosca, a global leader in reusable packaging solutions and pooling, has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal for its sustainability initiatives in the EU. This award places Tosca in the top 5% of businesses rated by EcoVadis. Tosca reached an overall score of 72 out of 100 in this assessment,…

Among the many notable supply chain disruptions of 2021, lumber was a major concern. Home construction, furniture manufacturers, and supply chain operators alike stood shocked as costs rose to $1500 per 1000 feet in May 2021—nearly doubling in price from December 2020. Despite a reduction in price July through November, today lumber is back at…

Working with fresh produce presents several challenges for grocery retailers, especially when it comes to display and storage. The aisles need to look attractive to live up to the customers’ expectations. At the same time, the display solutions need to meet the tightest standards for hygiene while protecting the delicate products from damage to optimize…

(ATLANTA, February 16, 2022) Tosca, a global leader in reusable packaging and pooling solutions, introduces Karin Witton as the Global Director of Sustainability. Karin comes to Tosca with over 15 years of experience driving the development and delivery of environmental and sustainable strategies for global organizations. The addition of Karin to the Tosca team reflects…

The climate crisis is higher on today’s business agenda than ever before, with a pressing need for organizations worldwide to reduce their environmental impact and introduce measures that lead to a more sustainable supply chain. One such measure is adopting sustainable plastic pallets. Sustainability is pushing for changes in consumer packaging[1]. Regulators, FMCG companies, and…