Eisberg is a leading European producer of fresh convenience salads, fruits, and vegetables, specializing in sustainable food and drink packaging.
With nine production plants across Europe in Switzerland, Poland, Austria, Romania, and Hungary, Eisberg serves customers in the retail, food service, and catering sectors. Committed to delivering exceptionally high-quality, fresh, and healthy natural food while maintaining environmental responsibility, Eisberg strives to meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions.
Challenge: Finding a Sustainable Packaging Solution
One of Eisberg’s challenges was sourcing robust and sustainable transport packaging crates at short notice to transport their fresh produce from different locations in Europe to their production plants. Recognizing the need for a sustainable solution, Eisberg approached Tosca, a leading reusable packaging solutions provider, for assistance in finding a suitable crate.
Solution: Partnering with Tosca for Sustainable Packaging
Tosca’s sales representatives, Yolanda Zapata and Felipe Vicente, collaborated closely with Eisberg’s team to understand their requirements and recommend a suitable crate. They leveraged their vast expertise in the agriculture sector, showcasing examples from previous clients and guiding Eisberg through the crate selection process. Impressed by Tosca’s knowledge and commitment to sustainability, Eisberg decided to partner with them.
Eisberg started using Tosca’s RPC 623 V1 crates, which proved to be robust, reusable, and environmentally friendly. These crates were specifically designed to handle a variety of fresh produce, including iceberg, endive, frisée, romaine, lollo rosso, lollo biondo, baby leaves, radicchio, and carrots. At the end of their useful life, Tosca’s crates are recycled into new products, offering a truly sustainable solution.
Results: Overcoming Challenges and Fostering Sustainability
Tosca’s ability to supply new crates quickly and reliably helped Eisberg address the challenge of timely delivery of fresh produce. The partnership between Eisberg and Tosca has been marked by a shared commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. By using reusable and recyclable crates, Eisberg has managed to reduce food waste and eliminate packaging waste, making it an eco-friendly option.
“We have been very satisfied with Tosca’s service, and how willing their sales representatives have been to share their knowledge and expertise. Making the switch to Tosca’s reusable crates was easy and stress-free. We appreciate Tosca’s continuous product innovation and development, such as quicker folding rates and even more durable plastic, and look forward to further growing our partnership into other areas of our business.”
Future Challenges and Conclusion
Eisberg anticipates future challenges, including rising costs and severe weather conditions affecting agriculture. Recognizing the need for sustainable agriculture, Eisberg believes that collaboration among governments, consumers, and forward-thinking businesses like Eisberg and Tosca is crucial. The successful partnership between Eisberg and Tosca has provided a sustainable packaging solution for transporting fresh produce, aligning with Eisberg’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Moving forward, Eisberg aims to continue expanding its partnership with Tosca, focusing on continuous product improvement and sustainability initiatives.
