

Last Updated: May 20, 2025, 2:47 AM
Common FAQs about packaging guidelines for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage. These answers are AI-generated from official retailer documents.
One of either the NGVC SKU, Vendor Part #, or UPC/EAN/GTIN is required for item identification in the Ship Notice/Manifest (LIN Item Identification). The document does not provide specific guidelines on mixing SKUs within a single carton.
Source: Natural Grocers 856 Ship Notice/Manifest - Feb 20, 2023
The allowed pallet type for shipping is "PLT" (Pallet).
Source: Natural Grocers 856 Ship Notice/Manifest - Feb 20, 2023
For truck load and less than truck load shipments (freight), either a Bill of Lading number (BM) or Carrier Pro number (CN) is required. For parcel shipments, the Carrier Assigned Package number (21) is required. Do not send both numbers for a single shipment type.
Source: Natural Grocers 856 Ship Notice/Manifest - Feb 20, 2023
The number of inner containers or the number of eaches per outer container must be specified as the "Pack" in PO401, which is mandatory. If there are no inner containers, eaches are considered.
Source: Natural Grocers 856 Ship Notice/Manifest - Feb 20, 2023
These answers are generated by our compliance AI and have not been vetted by a human. Take caution if using this information in your packing flows.
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