Topic: Scaling and Strategy

As your food brand grows, the demand for higher production volumes, increased efficiency, and expanded capabilities becomes inevitable. For many small and medium-sized food businesses, co-packers play an essential role in scaling operations, but not all co-packers are equipped to handle rapid growth. When production requirements outgrow the capabilities of a small co-packer, transitioning to […]

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.

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.

A retail co-packer serves as a bridge between production and retail shelves. Their expertise lies in packaging products efficiently while adhering to industry standards. Co-packers help businesses convert raw materials into retail-ready packages, streamlining the journey from factory to customer.

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.

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.

Explore how Econo-Pak’s facility expansion enhances our co-packing capabilities. See event photos, watch the highlights video, and learn more!

Econo-Pak CFO John Mellage shares insights on company culture, strategic planning, and how their fixed-cost model benefits clients.

Expanding a food product line into new markets or scaling production to meet growing demand requires careful planning and precise execution. One crucial aspect often overlooked is the packaging process, specifically the filling stage, where your product is measured, filled into containers, and prepared for distribution.

Explore the key benefits of fixed-cost pricing in co-packing contracts with insights from Econo-Pak’s CEO, PJ Wiebel.

Learn how locking in a consistent price for packaging services over 12 months can provide food companies with budget stability, predictability, and improved profit margins.