Topic: Scaling and Strategy

Econo-Pak’s story spans more than a century, starting with inventive packaging ideas and growing into one of the leading high-volume contract food packaging companies in the United States. This journey has been shaped by entrepreneurial vision, family leadership, and a dedication to innovation in food packaging. Early beginnings: Innovation in packaging (1902–1930s) In 1902, Charles […]

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 […]

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.

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.

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.