The Rise of Food-Grade Pet Foods
In recent years, pet owners have become increasingly conscious of what goes into their pets’ food. This shift towards healthier, high-quality options has given rise to food-grade pet foods—products made from ingredients fit for human consumption.
How Sequencing SKUs in Food Co-Packing Reduces Costs and Boosts Efficiency
In food co-packing, efficiency is key to managing costs and meeting production deadlines. One powerful tool to achieve this is sequencing, a process that allows for running multiple SKUs in succession with only partial cleanings between each.
Inventory Management in Co-Packing with Brooke Willis
Brooke Willis is an integral part of the Econo-Pak team, known for her dedication and deep understanding of inventory management. With six years of experience under her belt, Brooke has progressed from data entry to managing inventory processes that keep our operations running smoothly.
Unlocking U.S. Market Success for International Food Companies with Econo-Pak
The U.S. market is one of the most lucrative and competitive spaces for international food and snack companies. However, entering this market comes with its own set of challenges, from navigating stringent regulations to understanding consumer preferences.
Interning at Econo-Pak with Noah Harrington
Noah Harrington is a bright and motivated young man with a passion for entrepreneurship. As the nephew of PJ and Bob Wiebel, our CEO and Director of Operations, he has worked as an intern for the past two summers. Check out our podcast transcript as Noah shares his experience working on the production floor and helping clients with trialing.
In-House Packaging vs. Co-Packing Food Products
In-House Packaging vs. Co-Packing Food Products With packaging your food product, you have two options: you can keep the packaging process in-house or outsource it to a co-packer. So how do you know which is best for your business?
How Robotic Automation Improves Contract Food Packaging
How Robotic Automation Improves Contract Food Packaging Robotic automation has changed the game when it comes to contract food packaging by completely transforming the way we do business. Improvements to automated tech, like reduced costs, higher speeds, and better gripping
How Preventative Maintenance, Sanitation, and Engineering Affect Your Food Co-Packing Experience
How Preventative Maintenance, Sanitation, and Engineering Affect Your Food Co-Packing Experience Maintaining hygienic, well-engineered, and properly maintained food packaging units is essential for business prosperity and consumer safety. Regular inspections, thorough sanitation, and precise engineering all contribute to a seamless
MERV 11 Air Filtration Improves Food Safety in Repacking
MERV 11 Air Filtration Improves Food Safety in Repacking  Contaminants flying through the air in repacking facilities can jeopardize the security and freshness of food items and ultimately endanger the health of consumers when they’re left unaddressed. However, with
Primary vs. Secondary Packaging
Primary vs. Secondary Packaging Many products come with primary and secondary packaging. Both serve to protect the contents, inform consumers, and market products.
What is Repacking? A Guide to Efficient Food Packaging
What is Repacking? A Guide to Efficient Food Packaging Packing and delivery of dry food products in pristine condition is crucial to growing your base of loyal customers. Enter repacking. But what exactly is repacking, and why should food businesses
Shipping and Receiving with Rich Kleh and Milly Arrascue
Discover how Econo-Pak optimizes distribution with insights from our shipping experts, Rich Kleh and Milly Arrascue, on logistics, innovation, and community engagement.
