Traceability and Pallet Stickers

Both cases of product and pallets need to be labeled with traceability stickers/labels. These can be handwritten, printed, or pre-printed. 2x2 waterproof labels work well and can be purchased through Barcode Source. When selling cases to a buyer you must attach a label/sticker on each box of produce packed AND on the pallet that identifies:

LABEL REQUIREMENTS

  • Farm/Business:

  • WI LFPA Contract Number:

  • Product Name:

  • Quantity in the Box/Pallet:

  • Date Packed:

Labels can be printed using:

If you want to buy pre-printed stickers, you can order through Agri Label & Tag.

Palletizing Product

Follow the guidelines and pallet configuration chart below to help you efficiently stack your product and give Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative (WFHC) a uniformity to its pallets. WFHC’s cooling system does not require chimney stacking.

PALLET REQUIREMENTS

  • MUST use #1 Wood pallets. Pallets should always have 5 boards on the bottom

  • Make sure to alternate the directions of your boxes in each row, long row should be alternated

  • Do not suffocate or saran wrap your pallet; best to use the crisscross method or packing tape

  • Pallet must be labelled according to program specifications (see above)