Norcross 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 Norcross, Georgia? Florida Pallet Supply is the Norcross 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 Norcross, 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 Gwinnett 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 Norcross and Gwinnett County.
Get Free QuoteFood grade pallet specifications we supply to Norcross 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 Gwinnett 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 Norcross, 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 Gwinnett 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 Norcross 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 Norcross customers with documentation of chain of custody.
Food Grade Pallets • Norcross, GA
Industry-specialized supply for Gwinnett County operations. Free quote, fast response.
Get Free Quote →Automotive supplier networks around Norcross consume food grade pallets on JIT schedules, and we've built our delivery cadence around the demanding tempos of OEM-tier suppliers.
Forklift-rated food grade pallets for Norcross automated warehouses is graded specifically for AGV traffic, with dimensional checks included on every shipment.
Yes. Standing-order programs lock in delivery slots and tiered pricing for Norcross accounts running predictable weekly or biweekly volume. Setup takes about a week.
Yes. Customer pickup at our Southeast yard is an option for Norcross buyers running their own freight. Schedule pickup 24 hours in advance via dispatch.
Damaged units flagged at receipt are credited on the next invoice or replaced on the next outbound load to Norcross. Document damage with photos at receipt for fastest turnaround.
No. Food-grade food grade pallets for Norcross food and beverage accounts uses only mechanical and heat treatment - no chemical preservatives. Heat treatment kills pests without leaving residue.
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.
Georgia poultry packers in Gainesville, Athens, and South Georgia require FDA 21 CFR 178.3520 indirect food additive compliant pallets; our food-grade stock serves Tyson, Pilgrim's, and Wayne Farms supply chains.
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.
Block pallets (four-way entry) use nine 4-inch hardwood blocks with continuous-face top deck; ideal for ASRS (automated storage and retrieval) and AGV (automated guided vehicle) operations where stringer interruptions cause read-failures.
Deck board edge type defaults to chamfered for forklift safety; square-edge available on request for ASRS compatibility; rounded-edge banding tracks available for high-throughput line-side delivery.
Dry-van loads handle weather-sensitive pallet stock and food-grade freight; sealed loads with bill-of-lading documentation; supports DOT-required commercial routing.
Citrus packhouses operate seasonal volume peaks November-April; we maintain dedicated Polk County and Indian River inventory to support 6-12 truckload weekly delivery during peak; standing-order pricing locks rates Oct 1.
ISPM-15 export documentation included on every applicable load at no additional cost; some competitors charge $50-150 per load for the certificate; we don't.
Pallet recycling diverts ~80% of returned stock from landfill; recycled pallets carry 60-70% lower embodied carbon than new GMA; our annual sustainability report documents tons diverted per customer.
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