a crucial role in meeting ESG goals and reinforcing consumer trust. Whether it’ s meat, dairy, produce, or packaged goods, Tosca provides customisable solutions that are aligned with each product’ s unique needs and handling requirements.
Driving efficiency from the ground up
Food supply chains are complex, spanning thousands of kilometres and involving multiple stakeholders. At every link, Tosca’ s packaging solutions provide an infrastructure that is both standardised and flexible, allowing retailers and producers to scale without compromising quality.
One of the clearest benefits of Tosca’ s approach is its impact on logistics. By using foldable, stackable, and standardised assets, customers can significantly reduce transportation costs and maximise the use of truck space. More impressively, Tosca’ s pooling system slashes“ empty miles” – trips where trucks return with unused capacity.
Vincent Nagels, Managing Director of Upstream, points to a realworld case:“ We had a customer in Denmark sending pallets to Spain, and instead of returning those
pallets empty, we now collect them locally and deliver them to another customer in Spain. This simple switch has led to a huge reduction in carbon emissions and transport costs.”
Tosca’ s customers also benefit from improved asset visibility and inventory control. In markets such as Central Europe, where Tosca’ s RFID and IoT technologies are already in place, customers have access to real-time tracking data that enhances pool transparency and reduces the need for buffer stock, lowering working capital requirements. This leads to greater predictability, fewer surprises, and more strategic planning. From passive RFID tracking to active IoT monitoring, Tosca’ s asset tracking capabilities are designed to evolve with customer needs. The company continues to invest in these technologies as part of its broader commitment to smarter, more responsive supply chains.
Sustainability through circularity: Tosca’ s closed-loop approach
Reusable packaging is inherently sustainable, but Tosca takes it a step further by embedding circular economy principles into every layer of its business. Instead of relying on single-use packaging that ends up in landfills and drains resources, Tosca’ s plastic-based assets are designed for durability, and when they reach the end of their usable life, they are recycled and reborn.
“ Our entire model is circular,” says Jurgen Van Roy.“ We collect assets, inspect them, repair if needed, and clean them thoroughly with foodapproved detergents. If an asset is beyond repair, it’ s recycled and reintroduced into the system. No plastic is wasted, and the loop is fully closed.”
This closed-loop approach results in tangible environmental benefits. Tosca’ s pooling model reduces packaging waste, cuts down carbon emissions, and helps customers comply with evolving legislation across Europe, such as the upcoming Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation( PPWR).
A powerful, complete solution across the supply chain
What sets Tosca apart is its ability to apply this circular approach across the entire supply chain, offering a complete, reusable packaging solution from producer to retailer that delivers both operational value and environmental benefits.
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