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 is Co-Packing, Co-Manufacturing, and Outsourcing? 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 […]
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.
The Evolution of Cereals in the Food Industry 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.
Food Packaging Materials: Sustainability and Trends 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 […]
What are the foods with the longest shelf life? 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 […]
Diverse Industries That Make Use of Stand-Up Pouches Stand-up pouches, introduced in the 1970s, have since become one of the most popular packaging choices for products in an expansive range of industries. As a cost-effective, versatile, and consumer-friendly packaging solution, stand-up pouches provide a smart and customizable packaging choice for countless applications. Â