We’re only months away from completing the 125,000-square-foot expansion of our co-packing facility in Milford, PA! This new space will give us even more room to support high-volume food packaging projects for our clients.

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 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.

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.

Consider this: the global contract packaging market is projected to reach $102 billion by 2028, growing at a 7% CAGR, as more companies lean on experts to streamline operations and reduce costs.

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.

Finding the Right Candy Co-Packer: What Brands Need to Know 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 […]

Choosing the right packaging equipment can make or break a food brand’s success. At Econo-Pak, we offer both universal and dedicated equipment, giving brands the flexibility to test different formats before scaling up.

In this episode of the Econo-Pak Contract Food Packaging Podcast, Sarah Richter sits down with Project Manager Johnny Montana and GM Mike Mead to discuss the importance of SOP3.