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
What is a Co-Packer?
Businesses always look for cost-effective yet innovative ways to grow their brand and enhance productivity. One way businesses often achieve this is through the use of a contract packager. Contract packagers, or co-packers, are third-party companies that carry out packaging,
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.
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
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. Traceability is crucial for several reasons: Food safety: Traceability helps
