If I had a dollar for every email that starts with “I have a recipe and all I need is a co-man,” I could probably fund a few startups myself. Here’s the truth most founders don’t realize: Finding a contract manufacturer isn’t where your journey begins — it’s where it ends. It’s the result of months of preparation, validation, and …
Last week I was back on the factory floor working on scale-up projects for two clients. These are the weeks I love most, when the ideas and spreadsheets finally meet reality. Seeing the product run through the line and watching a concept come to life never gets old. During one of these runs, a client had made some recipe changes …
Equipment downtime can lead to significant time and money losses for small food processing facilities. Fortunately, once considered the domain of large corporations with expensive software, predictive maintenance is now within reach for small operations using free tools like ChatGPT and simple data tracking with Excel or Google Sheets. What is Predictive Maintenance? Predictive maintenance is a proactive approach that …
When nutrition bar companies are ready to move on to a new co-packer, it is a big decision. Co-packers can become ingrained in the brand, the business, and the formulas, so removing them from the process can seem like a daunting and unpleasant task. What’s more, after you’ve decided to break up with your current co-packer, you need to navigate …
Navigating the Co-packer Search Landscape: A Guide to Finding Your Perfect Manufacturing Partner Finding the ideal contract manufacturing partner, commonly referred to as a co-packer, is a journey that many businesses embark on, yet it’s rarely straightforward. Even seasoned executives can find this process daunting, akin to navigating a complex labyrinth. The initial excitement of starting a search can quickly …