Topic: Industry Insights and Trends

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 […]

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?

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 people throughout history have adopted various methods to ensure the quality of their food. Let’s […]

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. However, the food repacking industry faces numerous challenges that demand constant attention and innovation to […]

A co-packer, also known as a contract packer, is a company that packages products for other businesses. A co-manufacturer, or co-man, is a firm contracted to produce another company’s product line, often seen in the food industry. Outsourcing refers to the broader business practice of hiring external firms to perform services or create goods traditionally […]

In an insightful conversation, we hosted our CEO, PJ Wiebel, to discuss the evolving landscape of the contract packaging industry.

Read the inspiring story of Jessica Alves, the Material Supervisor at Econo-Pak. In a candid conversation with Sarah, our Assistant Sales and Marketing Manager, Jessica shares her remarkable personal and professional growth journey within the company.

Cereals, with their rich and diverse history, have been the backbone of human nutrition for millennia. Their journey from the fields of ancient civilizations to the breakfast tables of today is a testament to their enduring appeal and adaptability. Historical Perspective of Cereals The importance of cereals can be traced back to ancient times and […]

Food packaging plays an important role in informing consumers of product safety and freshness information and branding details. Contract food packaging also impacts the environment depending on the materials used. However, because we live in a world where convenience and consumption are so closely related, many often overlook food packaging’s environmental impact. The concerns about […]

Understanding food shelf life is paramount to ensuring consumer safety, minimizing waste, and maximizing profitability. Here are 7 foods with long shelf lives. Canned produce The magic of canning allows foods like vegetables, fruits, and even meats to be preserved for durations ranging from 1 to 5 years, sometimes even longer if stored under optimal […]