Audience: Emerging Food Brands

The type of oil used to season a product can have just as much impact as the seasoning blend itself. While traditional oils like canola, soybean, and palm have long been the industry standard, more brands are now turning to alternative oils—like avocado oil—to meet evolving consumer preferences.

When you’re scaling a food product, working with the right co-packer can unlock growth, simplify operations, and help you break into major markets. But not all co-packers operate the same way. One of the biggest warning signs? Being asked to fund equipment just to get started.

In this episode of the Econo-Pak Podcast, Director of Procurement Tim joins Sarah to talk through how procurement supports scalable, efficient co-packing solutions.

In this conversation, Jared Ellsworth, Maintenance Manager at Econo-Pak, shares how our facility stays ahead by using versatile machinery, smart automation, and efficient changeovers to support high-volume food brands.

A retail co-packer serves as a bridge between production and retail shelves. Their expertise lies in packaging products efficiently while adhering to industry standards. Co-packers help businesses convert raw materials into retail-ready packages, streamlining the journey from factory to customer.

Econo-Pak recently invested in new bagging and cartoning machines—designed to streamline the packaging process for dry food products like rice, baking mixes, powders, and more in a bag-in-box format.

Supply chains have become increasingly complex. Food brands must stay ahead of shifting regulations, evolving import strategies, and airline-specific requirements. With Econo-Pak, they can.

For food brands selected to supply airline snack programs, partnering with a co-packer that meets airline standards is critical. That’s why Econo-Pak is regularly audited and approved by all major U.S. airlines.

One of the most critical factors in providing an accurate co-packing quote is the dieline. Without it, pricing and feasibility assessments become challenging, often leading to delays, cost discrepancies, or unexpected production issues.

The candy industry is evolving, with brands looking for efficient, scalable ways to bring their products to market. Whether launching a new line of gummies, chocolates, or hard candies, partnering with a candy co-packer can streamline production while maintaining quality. But how do you find the right co-packer for your brand? And what should you […]