Food & Beverage Industry

FDA-compliant IBC totes designed for the demanding requirements of food processing and beverage production. Our Grade A containers ensure your products maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

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FDA

21 CFR 177 Compliant

100%

Traceability

GFSI

Standards Ready

Food-Only

History Verified

Food Safety First

Safe Storage for Food Products

The food and beverage industry requires containers that meet strict FDA regulations and maintain product integrity. Our Grade A food-grade IBC totes are specifically designed for storing and transporting edible liquids, ingredients, and food-safe materials.

Every container undergoes thorough cleaning, sanitization, and inspection to ensure it meets food-grade standards. We provide full documentation and traceability for regulatory compliance, including certificates of cleaning, previous contents disclosure, and chain of custody records.

Our food-grade containers have only ever held food-safe materials, eliminating cross-contamination risks that could compromise your products or facility audits.

FDA CompliantFood GradeFully TraceableFSMA Ready

What Sets Our Food-Grade IBCs Apart

  • Verified History

    Every container comes with documented previous contents history

  • Deep Cleaning

    Multi-stage sanitization process meets food safety standards

  • Visual Inspection

    Interior and exterior checked for any contamination or defects

  • Food-Grade Materials

    HDPE meets FDA 21 CFR 177 for food contact

  • Sealed Protection

    Tamper-evident closures protect contents integrity

  • Complete Documentation

    Chain of custody records support your compliance needs

Industry Applications

Common Food & Beverage Uses

Our food-grade IBCs serve a wide range of applications in food processing, beverage production, and ingredient handling.

Beverage Production

Storage and transport for juices, concentrates, syrups, beverage bases, and flavored waters. Perfect for beverage manufacturers and distributors.

  • Fruit juice concentrates
  • Soda syrups
  • Tea and coffee extracts
  • Sports drink bases
  • Flavored water

Dairy Processing

Safe handling of milk, cream, whey, and dairy-based ingredients. Temperature-stable containers for dairy supply chain needs.

  • Liquid milk products
  • Cream and half-and-half
  • Whey protein concentrate
  • Dairy-based sauces
  • Ice cream mixes

Edible Oils

Transport and storage of cooking oils, vegetable oils, and food-grade lubricants. Compatible with various oil types.

  • Vegetable oils
  • Canola and soybean oil
  • Olive oil (bulk)
  • Palm oil
  • Coconut oil

Flavorings & Extracts

Bulk storage of natural and artificial flavoring agents, extracts, and aromatic compounds for food manufacturing.

  • Vanilla extract
  • Natural flavors
  • Artificial flavorings
  • Essential oils (food-grade)
  • Color additives

Sweeteners

Liquid sugars, corn syrup, honey, and alternative sweetener storage for bakeries, confectioneries, and food manufacturers.

  • High fructose corn syrup
  • Liquid cane sugar
  • Honey (bulk)
  • Agave syrup
  • Sugar alcohols

Wine & Spirits

Fermentation, storage, and transport for wineries, distilleries, and breweries. Food-grade containers for alcoholic beverages.

  • Wine fermentation
  • Spirits aging
  • Beer production
  • Fruit wines
  • Cider production

Sauces & Condiments

Bulk sauce production and storage for commercial kitchens, food service, and condiment manufacturers.

  • Tomato products
  • Mayonnaise bases
  • Salad dressings
  • Hot sauces
  • Marinades

Bakery Ingredients

Liquid ingredients for commercial bakeries including oils, syrups, and egg products.

  • Liquid egg products
  • Bakery oils
  • Glazes and icings
  • Liquid butter
  • Filling compounds

Water & Ice

Purified water storage for food production, beverage manufacturing, and ice making facilities.

  • Purified water
  • Spring water
  • Process water
  • Ingredient water
  • Ice production
Regulatory Compliance

Food Safety Standards & Certifications

Our food-grade containers meet or exceed requirements for major food safety standards and regulations.

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FDA 21 CFR 177

Materials meet FDA requirements for indirect food contact applications

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FSMA Compliance

Documentation supports Food Safety Modernization Act requirements

GFSI Ready

Container quality supports SQF, BRC, and FSSC 22000 audits

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HACCP Support

Traceable containers support hazard analysis critical control points

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Kosher Available

Containers suitable for kosher food applications upon request

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Halal Compatible

Clean containers with verified food-only history for halal use

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Organic Approved

New or verified clean containers for organic food handling

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Allergen Control

Single-use or verified allergen-free history options available

Full Traceability

Documentation Package

Every food-grade IBC comes with comprehensive documentation to support your food safety program and regulatory compliance requirements.

  • Certificate of Cleaning

    Details cleaning procedure, agents used, and verification results

  • Previous Contents Disclosure

    Documented history of materials stored in container

  • Material Certification

    HDPE material meets FDA 21 CFR 177 requirements

  • Inspection Report

    Visual and functional inspection checklist results

  • Chain of Custody

    Traceability from previous owner through reconditioning

  • Batch/Lot Tracking

    Unique identification for internal tracking systems

Audit-Ready Documentation

Our documentation package is designed to support your GFSI audits, FDA inspections, and internal quality systems. Customers report smoother audits and reduced preparation time.

Organized documentation delivered with each order
Digital copies available upon request
Custom documentation formats for specific requirements
Support for third-party audit inquiries
Sanitation Standards

Our Food-Grade Cleaning Process

Every food-grade container undergoes our rigorous multi-stage cleaning and sanitization process.

1

Initial Inspection

Verify food-grade history and assess container condition

2

Pre-Rinse

Remove any visible residue with high-pressure water rinse

3

Sanitization

Apply food-safe sanitizing agent per FDA guidelines

4

Final Rinse

Multiple hot water rinses to remove all cleaning agents

5

Verification

Visual and odor inspection, pH testing of final rinse

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Grade A - Food Grade

Premium containers with verified food-grade history. Ideal for direct food contact applications, beverage production, and any use requiring FDA compliance.

  • Verified food-only history
  • Full documentation package
  • Deep sanitization
  • FDA compliant materials
  • Audit-ready records
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Maximum Purity

New Containers

Brand new IBCs that have never held any product. Perfect for the most sensitive applications, pharmaceutical crossover, or when no previous use is required.

  • Never used - pristine
  • Factory fresh condition
  • Full manufacturer warranty
  • UN certified available
  • No history concerns
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Common Questions

Food & Beverage FAQ

How do I know a container is truly food-grade?

All our food-grade containers come with documentation showing previous contents history. We verify that containers have only held food-safe materials and provide chain of custody records. The HDPE material itself meets FDA 21 CFR 177 requirements for food contact.

Can I use reconditioned IBCs for organic products?

Yes, with proper verification. For organic products, we recommend either new containers or Grade A containers with verified food-grade history from non-prohibited substances. We can provide documentation to support organic certification requirements.

What cleaning agents do you use?

We use FDA-approved, food-safe cleaning and sanitizing agents. Our cleaning process follows food industry standards and all agents are thoroughly rinsed. Final rinse pH testing confirms no residual cleaning agents remain.

How do I handle allergen concerns?

For allergen-sensitive applications, we offer containers with verified allergen-free history or new containers that have never held any product. Let us know your specific allergen concerns and we can select appropriate containers.

Do you offer custom cleaning protocols?

Yes, we can accommodate specific cleaning requirements for your facility or products. If you have a validated cleaning procedure or specific sanitization requirements, we can work with your quality team to meet your needs.

Can containers be used for both hot and cold filling?

Standard HDPE IBCs are rated for temperatures from approximately 0°F to 140°F (-18°C to 60°C). For hot-fill applications above 140°F, consult with us about container specifications and ensure your filling temperature is compatible.

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