How to start a packaged food business with a co-packer or manufacturer

[@YesToTech]

Absolutely adored your advice! This will certainly help many! :)

[@FoodBizSuccess]

I hope so!

[@newleafpro8387]

​@@FoodBizSuccesshello I have some questions for you about some of these things because I'm currently figuring things out for a project of mine if you could answer them it would be a big help thanks

[@FoodBizSuccess]

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[@intentionalliving7326]

This is great data! Now I know where to go if I develop a product! Thank you for your generosity in sharing this info

[@FoodBizSuccess]

You're so welcome!

[@marketmanager4958]

Wow - great advice. I will definitely pass on to our producers considering copacking

[@FoodBizSuccess]

Please do!

[@ChefAl28]

We are working on a Pet Food product frozen and we trying to find out how to find how to package , if it has to be vacuum sealed or just pack and freeze Also we’re to get the square bags to be sealed Thank you

[@FoodBizSuccess]

This is Sari's VA. You can join us at facebook.com/groups/foodbizsuccess and personally ask your question there.

[@hermanbrownjr749]

Great Information!! I am currently trying to start my own sauce business!!

[@FoodBizSuccess]

That is exciting! Where are you getting stuck?

[@leahmcclay4703]

super helpful. thank you!

[@FoodBizSuccess]

You're welcome!

[@nosikulishomwa6119]

Thank you.

[@FoodBizSuccess]

You're welcome!

[@SusanBoik-be6zj]

Hello, I'm in the infant stages of a seasoning business. If you use a copacker are you required to still obtain a department of agriculture license?

[@FoodBizSuccess]

Hi! This is Sari's assistant. You can join our FB Group and ask the question there: facebook.com/groups/foodbizsuccess

[@user-lt3dv1ex3s]

I have a retail bakery for the past 13 years and am ready to exit but not without leaving my mark. I have delicious products and think they would be successful - we ship all over now and our community knows us - just don’t know how to get co packing going - any help appreciated !

[@sdumain]

Do you have info about co-packers for SMALL pet treat businesses? For launching.

[@thedatingalgorithm6837]

Super helpful!! Thanks for sharing- New sub here :D

[@FoodBizSuccess]

Thanks for the sub!

[@infinitefixes1282]

Hi Sari, I have a really stellar "idea" for instant "dry" soup/broth mix. I don't have a recipe - where do I start??? Help! Thx

[@FoodBizSuccess]

This is Sari's VA. You can join us at facebook.com/groups/foodbizsuccess and post your question there so Sari can take a look.

[@jamalbrice5672]

Very helpful. Thank you👍We need to have a chat.

[@FoodBizSuccess]

Sure...reach out on FoodBizSuccess.com

[@dariushrose685]

do I need a big amount of capital to start working with a co-packer? for example making a sauce?

[@FoodBizSuccess]

Hello, this is her VA. Please join facebook.com/groups/foodbizsuccess so Sari can personally answer your question.

[@ryanhuntley479]

My 11 year old daughter wants to start a chocolate business using Shopify as the e-commerce way to sell. I am researching to see the different full service co packer/white label companies. Is there a list of companies that specialize in chocolate?

[@FoodBizSuccess]

that's exciting! If you just want a private label chocolate, I would reach out to other chocolate makers and inquire with them. There are a number of other great copacking resources out there as well through google searches. Also, come to my upcoming workshop to get all the full roadmap www.foodbizsuccess.com/start

[@asaadluaibi2111]

wonderful and very great video. thank you very much. And yes I do have a question. Do the copackers provide compensation incase they damage your product? i.e. you order a thousand jar of sauce but those jars are poorly made which definitely damage your recipe which will make loose money and time, so would they compensate for that?

[@FoodBizSuccess]

great question. It is important that your contract spell out how to resolve issues like this and who is responsible

[@asaadluaibi2111]

@@FoodBizSuccess great advise. Thank you.

[@cookingwithmissi5938]

Can I put silicone dioxide packets inside my dry soup mixes and spice blends? Ty

[@FoodBizSuccess]

Great question. Yes, ss long as they are food grade.

[@pembadomala2386]

i need a co packer who is nut friendly can you give me names of some company that would take nut based butter and sauces. thank you.

[@FoodBizSuccess]

There are a couple of copacker directories out there you can usually find with a google search. I include these inside Food Business Success as well.

[@pearlenelovelady300]

Homemade dinner rolls and pound cakes in 15 flavors.

[@FoodBizSuccess]

Yum!

[@sdumain]

If I use another packaged product as an ingredient in my product...is that permissible?

[@karencatangay8569]

Will working with an out-of-state co-packer work? I can’t seem to find a co-packer capable of doing the technology I need within our state.

[@FoodBizSuccess]

yes, it is common and likely to have an out of state copacker

[@EveBrocart]

Too bad am not on FB Wish there were a different way to connect

[@FoodBizSuccess]

Hi Eve. If you are interested in connecting with me outside of Facebook, please head over to www.foodbizsuccess.com and check out the monthly coaching program. There you receive 2 monthly group calls where I answer your questions directly and work through what is holding you up in your business.