Tosca Launches First RPC Custom Built For Poultry

Last updated on August 8th, 2019

Atlanta-based Tosca has introduced what it is calling a “breakthrough” reusable plastic container (RPC) designed specifically for poultry. The Tosca poultry RPC was built to withstand weight and water, delivering greater product protection and reducing damage, as well as eliminating packaging waste. 

Poultry is the fastest growing protein in the U.S., and it is also one of the most difficult products to ship. Poultry is heavy and ships with an ice crust, which can be challenging especially in a corrugated box that breaks down when exposed to moisture or water. To address the challenges of shipping poultry, Tosca sought feedback from poultry industry professionals to understand the daily problems they face. These discussions, combined with Tosca’s packaging experience working with two of the top five largest retailers, resulted in a new heavy-duty container.

The new features include: 

• Highest quality food-grade polypropylene that is engineered for durability and easily withstands weight and water;
• A fluid retention channel to keep liquid away from the packaged poultry to help maintain cleaner product and avoid the typical “sticky” packaging often found with poultry;
• A unique design that allows the RPCs to slide into place and interlock with other RPCs. This creates improved pallet load stability during transport; and 
• Scalloped walls that maximize internal volume and ensures product lays flat and uniform and doesn’t move during transit.

“Tosca has been creating innovative supply chain solutions for more than 50 years, and our new poultry container is evidence that we continue to develop smarter packaging that drives customer value,” said Eric Frank, president and CEO of Tosca. “We are excited about the market’s positive response to the new container and we anticipate it will drive significant efficiencies for our customers.”

Tosca’s says its new poultry RPC is going to be a “major disruptor” in a supply chain that is long overdue for a packaging upgrade.  

Tosca is a provider of reusable packaging and supply chain solutions for markets including eggs, case-ready meat, poultry, produce and cheese. Tosca collaborates with retailers, growers and suppliers to deliver the best flow of perishables through the supply chain, eliminating waste.