Packaging provider Tosca names director of sales for produce

Molly Rhyan is an industry veteran with over two decades of experience in supply chain packaging, having held key leadership roles at prominent companies such as IFCO, CHEP and Kraft Foods.

Molly Rhyan
Molly Rhyan
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Atlanta-based reusable packaging solutions provider Tosca has appointed Molly Rhyan as director of sales for produce.

Rhyan is an industry veteran with over two decades of experience in supply chain packaging, having held key leadership roles at prominent companies such as IFCO, CHEP and Kraft Foods, according to a news release. She has demonstrated a keen understanding of the dynamic challenges within the packaging industry throughout her career, the release said.

“Her extensive background in developing sustainable and efficient packaging solutions for various industries has positioned her as a recognized expert in the field,” Tosca said in the release. “Her valuable insights into supply chain operations, coupled with her strong leadership skills, make her the perfect fit to lead Tosca’s produce division.”

Tosca says it is “a major force in pooling reusable packaging for produce,” with over 60 years delivering value to food and beverage companies and issuing more than a billion produce crates since entering the industry.

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“We are thrilled to welcome Molly Rhyan to the Tosca family as our new director of sales for produce,” Steve Arendsen, Tosca president for North America, said in the release. “Her exceptional track record and wealth of experience in the packaging and pooling industry make her a valuable addition to our team. She will play a critical role in growing the business, with a focus on developing strong relationships. We look forward to Molly’s leadership at Tosca as we continue offering revolutionary value to our produce partners.”

The company said her dedication to sustainable packaging aligns perfectly with its commitment to environmental responsibility.

“Reusable packaging is my passion, and I look forward to continuing to develop innovative solutions for growers and retailers focused on true partnerships and eliminating hundreds of single-use packaging items from entering the landfill,” Rhyan said in the release.

Rhyan and her family currently reside in San Diego, where they enjoy surfing and hiking, the release said.

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