Global packaging specialist Tosca has partnered with dog food company Ollie to use reusable packaging for fresh pet food distribution.
Tosca said that the move is intended to improve product protection during transit, simplify operations and reduce packaging waste.
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The requirements of frozen, human-grade products, which need packaging that maintains integrity in transport and supports airflow during freezing.
The packaging company added that conventional corrugated packaging was not suited to those requirements.
Ollie supply chain and manufacturing director Ed Brockhoff commented: “Stacks would break down and disintegrate in transit. That affected efficiency and product integrity.
”The ventilation with reusable plastic containers means the product gets frozen as quickly as possible.”
Ollie’s previous corrugated packaging created operational difficulties and left scope for improvement.
The company has now shifted to Tosca’s reusable plastic containers, which it said have led to better load stability and improved freezing results.
The containers are collected, cleaned, checked and then put back into use. This reduces reliance on single-use corrugated packaging.
Based on Ollie’s current volumes, the switch has saved the equivalent of 9,210 trees since 2022.
Tosca customer success manager Michael Davis said: ”High-growth food brands don’t just need packaging; they need infrastructure that performs consistently at scale.
“Our role is to partner closely with operations teams, understand their environment, and implement reusable systems that reduce waste, improve protection, and support long-term resilience.”
Last year, Il Visone, a major supplier of fresh grapes within the Italian Agricooper group, partnered with Tosca for its reusable plastic crate solutions
The crates were designed with pierced holes to promote airflow, ensuring that the contained grapes remain fresh from August to November.
