Welcome to Peachtree Commodities. These Commercial Supply Terms and Conditions govern all sales, commercial contracts, wholesale inquiries, and ingredient supply agreements between Peachtree Commodities ("Supplier") and commercial buyers, manufacturers, co-packers, or distributor partners ("Buyer"). By issuing a purchase order, executing a supply contract, or receiving goods delivered by Peachtree Commodities, Buyer accepts and agrees to be bound by the terms set forth below.
1. Commercial Scope & Order Acceptance
Peachtree Commodities specializes in supplying B2B agricultural commodities and specialized organic, natural, and Non-GMO food ingredients—including cane sugars, tapioca derivatives, corn syrups, and rice proteins. All quotations, contract proposals, and product availability sheets issued by Supplier are non-binding until confirmed in writing via an official Order Confirmation or Sales Contract signed by an authorized representative of Peachtree Commodities.
Any variance in terms contained within Buyer’s purchase order, purchasing specifications, or vendor portal shall not be binding unless explicitly accepted in writing by Peachtree Commodities. Minimum order quantities (MOQs) apply per product platform: dry ingredients are supplied in 25 kg bags, 1,000 kg totes, or full truckload/containerloads; liquid sweeteners are supplied in 275-gallon IBC totes, flexitanks, or bulk tankers.
2. Product Specifications, COA & Organic Integrity
Supplier guarantees that all ingredients delivered conform strictly to the agreed Product Specification Sheet provided prior to shipment. Every commercial lot is dispatched with a lot-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming physical, chemical, and microbiological parameters.
Chain of Custody & Certification Compliance
- USDA Organic Compliance: All organic product lines hold valid NOP/USDA organic certification with complete traceability and NOP Transaction Certificates accompanying cross-border shipments.
- Non-GMO Verification: Non-GMO products are sourced under rigorous IP (Identity Preserved) protocols to prevent cross-contamination.
- Allergen & Dietary Statements: Allergen declarations, Kosher certificates, HACCP audit summaries, and GMO statements are available upon request for quality assurance compliance.
3. Pricing, Invoicing & International Payment Terms
All prices are quoted in U.S. Dollars (USD) or Euros (EUR) as defined in the specific commercial contract. Contracted annual pricing is fixed for the designated contract term subject to agreed quarterly volume drawdowns.
Standard Commercial Payment Methods
- Irrevocable Letter of Credit (L/C): Confirmed at sight from a tier-one international bank for full container load or ocean freight export shipments.
- Telegraphic Transfer (T/T Wire): Pre-shipment deposit with balance against shipping documents or agreed credit terms for qualified commercial accounts.
- Credit Lines: Credit terms (Net 30) are subject to formal trade credit evaluation, financial review, and credit insurance approval. Supplier reserves the right to suspend releases if accounts exceed approved credit limits.
4. Shipping, Logistics & INCOTERMS 2020
Delivery terms are governed by INCOTERMS 2020 as specified in individual supply contracts (e.g., FOB, CIF, CFR, FCA, or DDP to Buyer's manufacturing plant). Risk of loss and title transfer according to the agreed INCOTERM.
Peachtree Commodities positions inventory across a strategic U.S. network of organic-certified, food-grade warehouse facilities. Lead times for warehouse drawdowns are typically 3 to 5 business days, while direct ocean import programs follow agreed shipping schedules based on vessel sailings and customs clearance timelines. Supplier is not liable for transport delays caused by customs holds, port congestion, extreme weather, or global maritime disruptions.
5. Quality Inspection, Claims & Return Policy
Buyer is obligated to inspect all delivered goods upon arrival at the receiving facility. Any claim regarding quantity shortages, outer packaging damage, or seal tampering must be noted on the Bill of Lading (BOL) or Delivery Receipt and submitted to Supplier within 48 hours of delivery.
Non-Conforming Quality Claims
Claims regarding non-conforming quality or specification variance must be submitted in writing within 15 calendar days of delivery, accompanied by independent laboratory test results and lot sample retains. If a product is verified as non-conforming by Supplier’s QA team, Peachtree Commodities will, at its sole discretion, replace the material at no charge or issue a full credit for the affected quantity. Buyer shall not return or dispose of any ingredient lot without prior written Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Supplier.
6. Force Majeure & Limitation of Liability
Neither party shall be held liable for failure or delay in performance caused by events beyond reasonable commercial control, including natural disasters, acts of war or terrorism, port closures, government trade restrictions, epidemics, or raw material crop failures under Force Majeure principles.
In no event shall Peachtree Commodities be liable to Buyer for indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages, including loss of production, operational downtime, or lost profits. Supplier’s maximum total liability for any claim shall not exceed the purchase price of the specific shipment giving rise to the claim.
7. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These commercial terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, USA, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal dispute or arbitration arising from commercial transactions shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts located in Fulton County or Gwinnett County, Georgia.
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