Calhoun Pallet Supplier for Food Grade
FDA-compliant food grade pallets for food & beverage operations. New wood, no prior chemical use, HACCP-compatible.
Looking for a pallet supplier in Calhoun, Georgia? Florida Pallet Supply is the Calhoun pallet supplier of choice for warehouses, manufacturers, distributors, and 3PLs. Same-day or scheduled delivery, 50-pallet minimum, full grade range from new GMA to recycled Grade B.
Get a Price Today →FDA-compliant food grade pallets for food & beverage operations. New wood, no prior chemical use, HACCP-compatible.
Food grade pallets are critical for businesses handling human food, animal feed, beverages, and food ingredients. FDA guidelines and SQF/BRC/FSSC 22000 certification requirements mandate the use of clean, new or food-grade-only recycled pallets to prevent contamination of food supply chains.
Florida Pallet Supply delivers food grade pallets to Calhoun, Georgia food manufacturers, processors, distributors, and retailers. Our food grade pallet program specifies: new wood pallets (no prior chemical or toxic material contact), or Grade A recycled pallets from food-grade-only supply chains, heat treated to ISPM-15 standard (which also eliminates biological contamination risk), and documentation of pallet sourcing for audit compliance.
The food & beverage industry in Georgia - including operations throughout Gordon County - represents one of the largest pallet consumption segments. From produce processing to beverage distribution to cold chain logistics, proper food grade pallet specification is essential for food safety certification compliance.
📦 Serving food grade pallets operations in Calhoun and Gordon County.
Get Free QuoteFood grade pallet specifications we supply to Calhoun businesses include: new 48x40 GMA pallets (most common for grocery retail), new block pallets (preferred for automated food warehouses), heat treated and ISPM-15 certified pallets (for food export), and custom food grade pallets for specialty packaging requirements.
For SQF Level 3 and BRC AA-grade facilities in Gordon County, we provide documentation packages including: wood species identification, heat treatment certificates, pallet grade verification, and supplier food safety attestations. Our pallets meet the requirements of GFSI-recognized schemes including SQF, BRC, IFS, FSSC 22000, and PrimusGFS.
A food grade pallet must be free from toxic chemical contamination, physically clean and intact, made from food-safe wood species, and ideally heat treated. For FDA compliance in Calhoun, the standard is new wood pallets (no prior use) OR recycled pallets from documented food-only supply chains. We provide documentation for all food grade pallets we deliver to Gordon County.
Heat treatment (ISPM-15) is required for international food export, and is strongly recommended for domestic food operations as it eliminates wood-boring insects and mold spores. For Calhoun food processors pursuing SQF Level 3 or BRC AA certification, heat treated pallets significantly simplify your pallet hygiene program and audit documentation.
Yes, with restrictions. Recycled pallets used in food grade applications must come from documented food-only supply chains - meaning they have never carried chemicals, industrial products, or contaminated goods. Grade A food-grade recycled pallets are available and save 40-50% vs. new. We maintain food-grade-only recycled pallet inventory for Calhoun customers with documentation of chain of custody.
Food Grade Pallets • Calhoun, GA
Industry-specialized supply for Gordon County operations. Free quote, fast response.
Get Free Quote →Calhoun's position in the Southeast makes it a natural transshipment point for goods moving across state lines - and consistent food grade pallets supply is what keeps those goods on the move.
Live-load delivery into Calhoun fits operations with limited dock space or strict appointment windows; our drivers wait while your team unloads.
Buy-side minimum is 50 pallets per order for Calhoun delivery. Sell-side (buyback) minimum is 250 pallets per single-size load. Larger volume gets tiered pricing.
Yes. Mixed-grade loads (new + Grade A + Grade B) ship to Calhoun on a single truck - common for accounts that use different grades for inbound vs outbound flows.
Submit the quote form on this page with quantity, dimensions, grade preference, and delivery address. Quotes return within 2 business hours. Phone calls are also welcome.
Block food grade pallets have nine support blocks for true 4-way forklift entry - preferred for automated handling. Stringer food grade pallets use 2x4 stringers in 2-way entry orientation. Calhoun operators with AGVs typically prefer block construction.
FSMA Section 204 traceability supported on every food-grade load; pallet ID linked to the lumber lot, kiln batch, and dispatch ticket in our chain-of-custody database.
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson air-cargo operations at the world's busiest passenger airport require flame-retardant treated pallets for in-cabin loads; we maintain Class A flame-rated stock for forwarder accounts.
Georgia Department of Agriculture phytosanitary rules require ISPM-15 documentation on every export load from Savannah and Brunswick ports; we coordinate with Georgia Ports Authority inspectors for certified loads through pier gate.
Recycled-Grade B pallets meet structural spec but may have up to 2 replaced deck boards; suitable for industrial loads outside food/pharma; price point 30-40% below new GMA.
Lumber spec for new GMA stock: mixed hardwood (oak, maple, ash, hickory) with minimum 600 SG (specific gravity); kiln dried to <19% moisture; visible defects limited to wane on outer 1/3 of deck board only.
Standard delivery scheduling: orders confirmed by 2 PM EST ship same day from the nearest yard; orders after 2 PM ship next-business-day; weekend dispatch available with 24-hour notice for premium accounts.
Beverage distributors (beer, soda, water) move primarily 48x40 GMA in dry-van loads; standard week sees Mon/Wed/Fri delivery rotation; volume discounts kick in at 200+ pallets per week sustained.
Pricing structure: new 48x40 GMA stock ranges $14-18 per pallet in 500+ lot pricing; recycled Grade A runs $7-10 per pallet; recycled Grade B at $5-7; custom builds priced per spec on a quote basis.
Carbon footprint per delivered pallet (cradle-to-gate, including 75-mile delivery): new GMA ~21 kg CO2e; recycled Grade A ~7 kg CO2e; custom builds vary by spec.
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