Food Prep Done Right —
Zero Compliance Errors
Amazon food and grocery prep requires strict expiry date labeling, FIFO inventory management and category-specific handling. We do it right, every time.
Food & Grocery Products Are Different
Regular FBA prep won't cut it for food. Amazon has specific rules for consumables — and breaking them means suppressed listings, removal orders or account warnings.
Amazon Expiry Date Requirements — What You Must Know
Amazon requires that all food, grocery, health and beauty products with an expiry date be clearly labeled on the outer packaging before entering any fulfillment center. Products not meeting these requirements are refused at the door or disposed of at your expense.
The expiry date must be readable, in the correct format (MM-DD-YYYY or MM-YYYY), and positioned so it can be seen without opening the package. Amazon also requires a minimum remaining shelf life at the time of check-in.
Non-compliant units are rejected at the FC or disposed — at your cost. This is not an area where mistakes are recoverable. We check every unit before it leaves our hands.
Our Food Prep Process — Step by Step
From receiving your inventory to handing it off to the carrier for Amazon — every step verified, every unit compliant.
Receive & Log Lot / Expiry Data
Your food inventory arrives at our Ohio warehouse. We receive each carton, photograph it, and immediately log the lot number and expiry date for every unit — building your FIFO queue from day one.
Inspect & Verify Compliance
Every unit is checked for: visible expiry date in correct format, minimum shelf life remaining per Amazon's category requirements, no damage, seal integrity, and correct labeling. Anything that doesn't pass is flagged for your review before prep continues.
Label, Bag & Prep to Amazon Standards
Units that pass inspection are prepped: FNSKU labels applied, expiry dates made visible on outer packaging, poly-bagged where required, and "Ready to Ship" verified. We follow Amazon's food category prep guidelines exactly.
Pack & Ship to Amazon FBA
Prepped units are packed into FBA cartons following Amazon's weight and dimension requirements. Carton labels applied, shipment plan confirmed, and handed to the carrier. Your inventory arrives at Amazon's FC ready to sell — with zero compliance issues.
FIFO & Batch Tracking — How We Protect Your Inventory
FIFO (First In, First Out) means the oldest inventory always ships first — preventing units from expiring in storage. This is critical for food sellers, and most prep centers don't do it properly.
We track every inbound by lot number and expiry date. When picking for FBA shipments or FBM orders, we always pull the earliest-expiring inventory first — automatically protecting your Amazon seller metrics and avoiding stranded stock.
Food & Consumable Categories We Prep
From dry goods to supplements — if Amazon sells it in the food or consumables category, we can prep it.
Dry & Packaged Food
Snacks, grains, pasta, canned goods, cereals, coffee, tea — expiry labeling and FIFO management
Supplements & Vitamins
Capsules, powders, protein, probiotics — lot tracking, expiry verification, proper sealing
Health & Beauty
Skincare, personal care, cosmetics — expiry compliance, proper poly bagging, fragile handling
Baby Products
Baby food, formula, care products — Amazon's strict baby category requirements met fully
Pet Food & Treats
Dry and packaged pet food, treats, supplements — expiry labeling and sealed packaging
Herbal & Natural Products
Teas, herbal blends, essential oils, natural remedies — proper labeling and expiry compliance
Why Sellers Choose 365PrepCenter for Food Prep
Food Prep Pricing
Flat per-unit rates. No hidden fees, no minimums.
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Common Questions About Food Prep
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Sell Food on Amazon Without the Compliance Stress
We handle every detail — expiry dates, FIFO, lot tracking, Amazon standards. You focus on growing your brand.