Food & Beverage Co-Packing: Choosing Manufacturing Partners for Food Products
Lisa Johnson
Published on 2024-05-25
Essential guide to selecting food and beverage co-packers, managing food safety requirements, and ensuring product quality.
Food and beverage co-packing requires specialized knowledge of food safety regulations, quality standards, and manufacturing capabilities unique to the food industry.
Food Safety and HACCP Compliance
Understanding critical control points, food safety management systems, and regulatory requirements for food manufacturing facilities.
Co-Packer Capability Assessment
Evaluating processing capabilities, equipment specifications, capacity planning, and specialization in specific food categories.
Quality Assurance and Testing
Implementing comprehensive quality control measures including ingredient testing, process monitoring, and finished product analysis.
Packaging and Labeling Compliance
Ensuring compliance with FDA labeling requirements, nutritional information accuracy, and packaging safety standards.