“Our reusable packaging and pooling model is designed to reduce waste, cut emissions, and improve performance in real-world operations,” said Marco Mangano, Sales Manager – Retail, Tosca. “Fiordelisi is a strong example of how these benefits come together in practice.”
Fiordelisi, a leading Italian specialist in sun-dried and semi-dried vegetables, has strengthened the efficiency and sustainability of its logistics operations by partnering with Tosca, a global leader in reusable plastic packaging and pooling solutions. By introducing Tosca’s reusable Active Lock Crates across its multi-site operation, Fiordelisi has increased storage capacity, transported more product per truck, and reduced transport-related emissions.
Based in Puglia in southern Italy, Fiordelisi manages its entire value chain – from cultivation to processing – supplying major retailers and manufacturers across Italy and Europe. With sustainability embedded in its long-term strategy, the company continually reviews its operations to identify ways to reduce environmental impact while maintaining high quality and cost efficiency.
Historically, Fiordelisi relied on traditional stackable plastic crates to move products between production sites and for outbound transport. These crates took up significant space when empty and limited the amount of finished product that could be loaded onto each truck. For a business handling large seasonal volumes of sun-dried tomatoes, these constraints directly affected operational efficiency, transport costs, and emissions.
Seeking a more efficient and sustainable alternative, Fiordelisi began evaluating reusable solutions that could improve both empty-crate logistics and finished-goods transport. Tosca’s reusable plastic offered a clear opportunity to optimise space, reduce waste, and support Fiordelisi’s sustainability ambitions.
To address these challenges, Tosca introduced its reusable plastic Active Lock folding crates. Built for durability and repeated use, the crates are designed to withstand demanding food processing environments while folding flat when empty. This feature dramatically reduces the space required for storage and transport of empty crates, making them ideally suited to Fiordelisi’s multi-site logistics flows, while the rigid structure and secure locking system help keep products stable in transit, reducing product damage and shrinkage.
Beyond operational performance, Tosca’s pooling and reuse model supports a circular approach to packaging. The plastic crates are reused multiple times, reducing reliance on single-use packaging, lowering waste volumes, and helping Fiordelisi prepare for evolving regulatory and sustainability requirements, such as PPWR.
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