In-House Packaging vs. Co-Packing Food Products
With packaging your food product, you have two options: you can keep the packaging process in-house or outsource it to a co-packer. So how do you know which is best for your business?
How Robotic Automation Improves Contract Food Packaging
Robotic automation has changed the game when it comes to contract food packaging by completely transforming the way we do business. Improvements to automated tech, like reduced costs, higher speeds, and better gripping machinery, have led to the food co-packing
How Preventative Maintenance, Sanitation, and Engineering Affect Your Food Co-Packing Experience
Maintaining hygienic, well-engineered, and properly maintained food packaging units is essential for business prosperity and consumer safety. Regular inspections, thorough sanitation, and precise engineering all contribute to a seamless and secure food packaging process. The importance of maintaining food production
MERV 11 Air Filtration Improves Food Safety in Repacking
Contaminants flying through the air in repacking facilities can jeopardize the security and freshness of food items and ultimately endanger the health of consumers when they’re left unaddressed. However, with the proper air filtration system in place, food manufacturers
Primary vs. Secondary Packaging
Many products come with primary and secondary packaging. Both serve to protect the contents, inform consumers, and market products. Primary and secondary packaging are both important considerations when it comes to contract food packaging. Keep reading to learn more about
What is Repacking? A Guide to Efficient Food Packaging
Packing and delivery of dry food products in pristine condition is crucial to growing your base of loyal customers. Enter repacking. But what exactly is repacking, and why should food businesses care about it? Understanding repacking Repacking involves transferring products
Retail Packaging vs. Non-Retail Packaging
When it comes to contract food packaging, it’s essential to choose the right type of packaging for your business needs. Packaging not only plays a pivotal role in protecting your food products but it also serves as a powerful marketing
History of Food Quality Standards
The safety and quality of our food are essential aspects that impact our health and well-being. With modern food quality standards, we can ensure that we are consuming safe and healthy products. However, this is not a new concept, as
How to Ensure Food Safety with Food Packaging Solutions
Food safety is of paramount concern when it comes to packaging. While the food we consume is meant to nourish us, it can also make us ill if not handled or packaged properly. In this blog post, we will dive
Oiled vs. Sanded Gummies Packaging: What You Need to Know
Gummy candies present unique challenges during the packaging process. As a leading figure in contract food packing, Econo-Pak is at the forefront of addressing these challenges, particularly when packaging oiled and sanded gummies. Let’s peel back the curtain on the
Choosing a Co-Packer for Allergen Foods
Millions of Americans have food allergies, and for those affected, the results of exposure can be life-threatening. Over the past few decades, the demand for allergen-specific foods in the U.S. and global markets has been growing. Today, market research reveals
The Impact of Co-Packing on Product Launch Timelines
Co-packing is a game changer in today’s fast-paced market, speeding up product launch timelines. Manufacturers face various challenges, but co-packing with a provider like Econo-Pak offers a turnkey solution. Understanding Co-Packing Co-packing, or contract packaging, is a service where a
