Wooden pallets are one of the most popular bases used for transporting fruits and vegetables from farms and orchards to packinghouses and grocery stores. However, once a shipment has been unloaded and the pallets are no longer needed, they provide a wonderful resource for anyone interested in trying their hand […]
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Pallets: An Essential Part of The Supply Chain
Learn About Produce Pallets in California
Fruit Growers Supply was founded out of a need for Sunkist Growers to establish a reliable source for quality wooden slats that were used in wooden shipping crates. Today, manufacturing wooden pallets for the California agriculture industry remains a fundamental pillar of our business.
While the times have changed and the needs of growers and packers have evolved, our commitment to providing solutions and being a resource to our community hasn’t wavered.
We’ve channeled our team’s experience and knowledge into our blog archives, where we share news, insights, and lessons learned from over a century in the wooden pallet business. Take a look for yourself to find information relevant to your packinghouse or to your growers.
Our Pallet Blog Topics
If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about the supply chain from grower to grocery, find out which pallets in California are right for your product, or discover integrated packing solutions for your product, you’ll get that and more in our pallet blog archives.
Some featured articles include:
- How Does Produce Get to the Grocery Store
- The Safest Pallets for Your Product
- Additional Uses for Wooden Pallets
- Integrated Packaging Solutions for Your Business
About Fruit Growers Supply Company
Established in 1907, Fruit Growers Supply Company is the oldest non-profit agricultural cooperative in the country. From humble beginnings sourcing and creating wooden produce pallets in California, FGS has expanded over the decades to meet the needs of the growers, packers, and more through its roster of products and services.
Today, in addition to manufacturing pallets, we create custom corrugated packaging, postharvest solutions, modern irrigation systems that help farms conserve water and energy, and much more.
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If you’d like to learn more about the manufacturing of wooden pallets in California, which pallets are right for your company, or other uses for your pallets, be sure to explore our complete archive. If you’re interested in ordering our pallets, contact us today by filling out this online form.
How Does Produce Get to the Grocery Store?
Ever wondered how grocery store produce gets from the farm to the grocery store? Shipping fresh produce is a lot more complicated than you think, and it involves several supply chains and lots of different equipment, including corrugated boxes and pallets. Here’s everything you need to know about how fruits […]
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How to Create Your Own Pallet Garden
What can you grow in a pallet garden? From fruits and veggies to flowers and herbs, the best plants for pallet garden growing are only limited to your imagination! In urban spaces like New York City and Boston, space is at a premium, and more people than ever are choosing […]
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Choosing the Safest Pallets for Your Products
Table of Contents Importance of Pallets Product-Pallet Matching Material Wood Plastic Aluminum Size & Design Management Pallets are usually taken for granted, used, and cast aside. However, these silent workhorses are indispensable in moving goods. They are an easy and efficient method to ship commercial goods across the globe. It’s […]
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We are the only ones in California that can cover all of your needs from growing and harvesting to packing and shipping. This is just one of the ways we can bring your costs down while bringing your efficiency up.
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