Restaurant supply chains run on tight margins and tighter schedules. A foodservice distributor servicing hundreds of restaurant accounts daily cannot afford pallet failures, compliance issues, or delivery delays caused by substandard pallet stock.
Food safety is non-negotiable in foodservice distribution. Pallets used to transport restaurant ingredients, produce, dairy, and protein must be clean and free from contamination. Our food grade pallets meet the standards foodservice customers expect, aligned with FDA guidance on indirect food contact. Florida Pallet Supply maintains large inventory of 48x40 GMA pallets for foodservice distributors across FL, GA, NJ, MD, and DE.
Standing order programs ensure consistent weekly supply matched to your delivery schedule. Explore our full pallet type catalog and industry pallet solutions. For regulatory context, the FDA food guidance outlines pallet requirements for foodservice operations.
Florida Pallet Supply delivers food-safe pallets to foodservice distributors across FL, GA, NJ, MD, and DE. Consistent supply, flexible delivery, fast quotes.
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Clean, inspected pallets for foodservice distribution. Suitable for produce, dairy, protein, and packaged food shipments. Meets FDA guidance on food contact pallet materials. Available new and Grade A recycled for cost flexibility.
View Food Grade Options →Freshly manufactured pallets meeting the GMA standard. Ideal for high-hygiene foodservice applications and customers with strict new-only pallet requirements. Consistent dimensions and full load ratings.
View GMA Specs →Cost-effective recycled pallets for non-food-contact foodservice loads. Graded and inspected to meet structural requirements. Save 30-50% vs new. See our new vs recycled pallets guide.
New vs Recycled Guide →Most foodservice distributors use the 48x40 GMA standard pallet. This size integrates with DC racking, fits 53-foot trailers efficiently, and is accepted by virtually all food manufacturers and suppliers. Florida Pallet Supply stocks 48x40 GMA pallets in new and recycled grades for FL, GA, NJ, MD, and DE.
Pallets transporting food-contact items in foodservice supply chains should be food grade - clean, inspected, and free from contamination. The FDA provides guidance on wood pallet use in food environments. Florida Pallet Supply offers food grade inspected pallets suitable for restaurant supply distribution.
High-volume foodservice distributors turn pallets rapidly. Many use a pool model where pallets are recovered from restaurant deliveries, but leakage is common. Most distributors need regular pallet purchases to cover the deficit. Florida Pallet Supply offers standing order programs with reliable weekly delivery.
Recycled Grade A pallets are acceptable for many foodservice applications, especially for outer packaging and non-food-contact loads. For direct food contact or high-hygiene applications, new food grade pallets are recommended. See the new vs recycled pallets guide for a full breakdown.
Yes. ISPM-15 heat-treated pallets are required for international food shipments. Foodservice exporters shipping through Florida ports need HT-stamped GMA pallets. Florida Pallet Supply stocks heat-treated options for export customers. See the IPPC ISPM-15 standard for full requirements.
Food-safe pallets for foodservice distributors. Fast delivery across FL, GA, NJ, MD, and DE.
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