Audience: Emerging Food Brands

Econo-Pak CFO John Mellage shares insights on company culture, strategic planning, and how their fixed-cost model benefits clients.

Econo-Pak recently passed the Sedex audit, highlighting our commitment to ethical practices, employee safety, and sustainability.

Expanding a food product line into new markets or scaling production to meet growing demand requires careful planning and precise execution. One crucial aspect often overlooked is the packaging process, specifically the filling stage, where your product is measured, filled into containers, and prepared for distribution.

Welcome to a behind-the-scenes look at how we produce our podcast! Mike Mead and Sarah Richter talk through the technical aspects of podcast production and the significance of having a dedicated studio space.

Explore the key benefits of fixed-cost pricing in co-packing contracts with insights from Econo-Pak’s CEO, PJ Wiebel.

Learn how locking in a consistent price for packaging services over 12 months can provide food companies with budget stability, predictability, and improved profit margins.

In recent years, pet owners have become increasingly conscious of what goes into their pets’ food. This shift towards healthier, high-quality options has given rise to food-grade pet foods—products made from ingredients fit for human consumption.

In food co-packing, efficiency is key to managing costs and meeting production deadlines. One powerful tool to achieve this is sequencing, a process that allows for running multiple SKUs in succession with only partial cleanings between each.

Brooke Willis is an integral part of the Econo-Pak team, known for her dedication and deep understanding of inventory management. With six years of experience under her belt, Brooke has progressed from data entry to managing inventory processes that keep our operations running smoothly.

Noah Harrington is a bright and motivated young man with a passion for entrepreneurship. As the nephew of PJ and Bob Wiebel, our CEO and Director of Operations, he has worked as an intern for the past two summers. Check out our podcast transcript as Noah shares his experience working on the production floor and helping clients with trialing.

Econo-Pak is a leading co-packing and co-manufacturing partner for high-volume dry food products, including cookies, pretzels, powders, and gummies. Our SQF Level 3 FDA-approved facility in Milford, Pennsylvania houses over 200 machines and a skilled team capable of managing everything from allergen control to organic and kosher certifications. With advanced equipment and efficient processes, we […]