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Requesting a Fixed-Price Quote with COO Ed Horn

Ed Horn, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Econo-Pak, delves into his extensive experience with Econo-Pak. He discusses the evolution of the co-packing industry, the significance of our request a quote form, and the intricate workings of Econo-Pak’s operations.

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Food Repackers: Challenges in the Industry

Food repacking is a critical component of the food supply chain that often gets overlooked. Food repackers and contract food packaging both play an important role in ensuring the safety and quality of food products before they hit retail shelves.

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What to Look For in a Food Co-Packer

Businesses in the food industry must be able to efficiently and consistently deliver high-quality products, which is where food co-packers can help. Food co-packers, or contract packagers, can help optimize your operations by improving efficiency, scaling production, and keeping food products consistent.

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Track Your Food: Traceability in Co-Packing

Traceability has become a fundamental practice in the food industry. It refers to tracking any food or substance intended to be incorporated into food through all production, processing, and distribution stages.

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Production Scheduling with Plant Manager Patrick Sullivan

In this Econo-Pak Food Packaging Podcast interview, Patrick Sullivan, our Plant Manager, details his remarkable journey within the company and the intricacies of contract food packaging production scheduling. Patrick offers a unique perspective on career growth, operational challenges, and the dynamics of the food packaging industry.

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What is Co-Packing, Co-Manufacturing, and Outsourcing?

A co-packer, also known as a contract packer, is a company that packages products for other businesses. A co-manufacturer, or co-man, is a firm contracted to produce another company’s product line, often seen in the food industry. Outsourcing refers to the broader business practice of hiring external firms to perform services or create goods traditionally performed in-house by the company’s employees.

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What Is the Safe Quality Food Certification?

Consumers prioritize quality and safety when buying food, and companies that consistently and reliably deliver high-quality products are more likely to gain and keep their business. (more…)