Co-manufacturing and co-packing

A co-packer or co-manufacturer is an established food manufacturer that processes and/or packages your product according to your specifications within their facility for a fee. There is a distinct difference between co-manufacturers and co-packers, though the terms are often used interchangeably, or simply called “co-packers”.

Co-packing consists of packaging and labelling.

Co-manufacturing includes product development, manufacturing and sometimes ingredient sourcing in addition to packaging and labelling.

A co-packer should be the resource that helps bring your product to market. They should be dependable and ensure that you have long-term stability to ensure you can scale your product with predictable and reliable supply.

At Cadence Foods, we help with formulation, industrial processing, regulatory and packaging development.

Start by reaching out to some resources online. Some examples:

OMAFRA is a great resource in Ontario:

https://www.ontario.ca/page/domestic-services-food-and-beverage-manufacturing-ontario

Have you heard of Partnerslate? You can post your project here and manufacturers will reach out to you! Turn the tables!

https://partnerslate.com/

Getting started with Cadence Foods is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.