From Forest to Fork: Ensuring Food Safety with Wooden Pallets in the Supply Chain
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Today, #woodenpallets play a fundamental role in global #foodsafety. For customers, organizations, and governments, having a supply of the right quality and quantity is essential to avoid disruptions in the supply chain.
In light of this, many people wonder, “How do wooden pallets impact food safety? What are the best practices to prevent food contamination? And what is the importance of packaging materials?” In this post, we will answer all these questions.
The Role of Wooden Pallets in the Food Supply Chain
From the perspective of a logistics operator, time is one of the most critical dimensions. In this sector, virtually all goals and objectives are time-based. Added to this are the regulations of many countries regarding compliance with food logistics norms.
These two scenarios combined can become a massive headache for logistics managers. The only way to avoid this is to have high-quality pallets that meet the technical specifications and hygiene standards of each region.
Literally, pallets form the foundation for the movement of millions of tons of food every day. Therefore, selecting them, considering durability and ease of handling, is a decisive factor in profitability.