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Grow your brand with us!
WE CAN HELP YOU GROW YOUR BRAND WITH THREE PROGRAM OPTIONS:
● OPTION ONE: CO-PACKING
We produce your proprietary recipe for your brand (details below)
● OPTION TWO: READY TO LABEL (RTL)
Purchase unlabeled jars of our high end, artisanal products by the case and label as your own brand. Learn more.
● OPTION THREE: PRIVATE LABEL
Select from our entire line and commit to a full production run of 1200 or more units for best pricing and label as your own brand.
THE FOOD FOR THOUGHT CO-PACK PROGRAM:
Food for Thought has been providing co-pack services for over 25 years. We specialize in artisanal, small-batch production of organic and natural foods, produced in our inspected facility just outside Traverse City, Michigan.
If you have a proven product line with distribution and are ready to grow, we can help you get to the next level with higher volume production, reduced expenses, and increased production efficiency in full compliance with FDA requirements.
ORGANIC! We are a certified organic production facility and can produce all natural, GMO and gluten free products.
DUE TO THE INCREASED DEMAND FOR CO-PACK SERVICES, THERE IS CURRENTLY A 6-12 MONTH WAITING LIST FOR NEW CO-PACK CLIENTS (updated 12/20/2022)
LENGTH OF TIME TO FINISHED PRODUCT:
There are many steps in the co-pack process. Most products will take a minimum of 4-6 months before they are production ready, and often significantly longer, depending on project complexity. Please note that this does not include waitlist time.
PRODUCT TYPES:
Food for Thought specializes in high acid, low pH hotpacked products and a limited number of coldpacked products.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT CAN PRODUCE:
Acid, acidified and formulated products, with pH of up to 4.2
● Fruit Preserves, Jams & Jellies
● Salsas
● Pasta Sauces
● BBQ Sauces
● Ketchups
● Salad Dressings
● Bloody Mary Drink Mixes
● Dessert Toppings
● Caramel Sauces
● Syrups/Concentrates
● Salsas
● Pasta Sauces
● BBQ Sauces
● Ketchups
● Salad Dressings
● Bloody Mary Drink Mixes
● Dessert Toppings
● Caramel Sauces
● Syrups/Concentrates
Acid, acidified and formulated products, with pH of 3.8 or lower
● Hot Sauces
● Mustards
● Mustards
FOOD FOR THOUGHT CANNOT PRODUCE:
● Products containing mayonnaise as an ingredient
● Products containing cheese as an ingredient
● Products containing fresh ingredients (including fresh herbs)
● Pickled or canned vegetables
● Fermented products
● Soups & broths
● Fresh salsas
● Smoothies
● Dry spice blends or rubs
● Fruit or vegetable pastes
● Products containing cheese as an ingredient
● Products containing fresh ingredients (including fresh herbs)
● Pickled or canned vegetables
● Fermented products
● Soups & broths
● Fresh salsas
● Smoothies
● Dry spice blends or rubs
● Fruit or vegetable pastes
FOOD FOR THOUGHT CANNOT:
● Process fresh fruits and vegetables
● Process grains, beans etc
● Dry or dehydrate fruits or vegetables
● Produce hummus, pastes, nut butters
● Process grains, beans etc
● Dry or dehydrate fruits or vegetables
● Produce hummus, pastes, nut butters
PACKAGING & LABELLING:
We strongly recommend the use of our proven glass sizes/styles and lids. Our team can evaluate other styles/sizes, but use of non-standard packaging will affect pricing.
COMPATIBLE PACKAGING TYPES & SIZES
● Selected glass bottles and jars with CT (continuous thread) lids, 4 oz – 32 oz (list available upon request)
● FDA-approved food grade plastic pails 1 gallon to 5 gallon for food service
● FDA-approved food grade plastic pails 1 gallon to 5 gallon for food service
LABELLING
● We can provide guidance and specifications for the creation of your brand's labels in full compliance with accepted standards.
MINIMUMS
Our minimum order quantities (MOQs) are 1200 units per product.
NUTRITION FACTS
We can provide in-house nutrition facts for your label.
WAREHOUSING / ORDER FULFILLMENT
We do not offer warehousing or order fulfillment at this time.
Working with a co-packer requires a great deal of
due diligence, time and financial investment.
Let’s start the conversation today!
