Lithonia 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 Lithonia, Georgia? Florida Pallet Supply is the Lithonia 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 Lithonia, 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 Dekalb 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 Lithonia and Dekalb County.
Get Free QuoteFood grade pallet specifications we supply to Lithonia 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 Dekalb 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 Lithonia, 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 Dekalb 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 Lithonia 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 Lithonia customers with documentation of chain of custody.
Food Grade Pallets • Lithonia, GA
Industry-specialized supply for Dekalb County operations. Free quote, fast response.
Get Free Quote →Frozen food distributors operating out of Lithonia require food grade pallets that handle temperature swings without splitting; our kiln-dried stock holds dimensional integrity.
Insurance coverage on Lithonia food grade pallets loads matches standard freight broker liability; certificate of insurance is available on request before the first delivery.
Recycled food grade pallets for Lithonia comes in Grade A (top condition, no broken stringers, light wear) and Grade B (functional with documented wear). Grade selection happens at quote stage.
Yes - weekend and after-hours delivery into Lithonia is available with 48 hours' notice. Standard windows run Monday-Friday, 6am-6pm. Surcharges may apply for off-hours delivery.
Lithonia accounts can pay net-30 with credit approval, or via ACH/wire on individual loads. New customers ship COD or prepaid until credit is established.
Standard Lithonia loads ship with BOL, packing list, and grade certification. Heat-treated loads add IPPC stamps and ISPM-15 documentation. Pharma and food-grade loads add quality certifications.
Kiln-dried hardwood meets NWPCA Uniform Standard for Wood Pallets; moisture content verified <19% at dispatch, blade-cut deck boards, no visible bark.
Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD) regulates wood pallet recycling under Solid Waste Management Rules; our partner facilities in Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta maintain GA EPD registration.
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.
ISPM-15 export pallets receive heat treatment to 56C core temperature for 30 minutes; stamping shows IPPC logo, country code 'US', registered facility number, and treatment code 'HT'.
Same-day delivery available within 75 miles of our Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Miami, and Lakeland yards; minimum 24 pallets; small-order pricing applies on freight.
Healthcare and medical-device manufacturers (Pinellas County corridor) use custom foam-lined pallets to protect $50K+ equipment shipments; build-to-print available on 3-day lead time.
Volume pricing kicks in at 100 pallets, 500 pallets, and 2,000 pallets per month; sustained standing orders lock pricing for 12 months; spot orders subject to current lumber market pricing.
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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