Ontario, Canada Co-Packers to Make and Package Your Food Product: Jams, Salsa, Sauces, Pickles, Cookies, Pies, cakes, whatever!

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Ontario, Canada Co-Packers to Make and Package Your Food Product: Jams, Salsa, Sauces, Pickles, Cookies, Pies, cakes, whatever!

Ontario, Canada Co-Packers: Want to Sell Your Salsa, Preserves, Jams, Etc.? Learn About Using A CoPacker to Prepare It!

If you want to make and sell your home-made preserves, salsa, spaghetti sauce, applesauce, apple butter, jams, jellies, or whatever, you will need a licensed kitchen to prepare and can the food. That's fine for relatively small quantities, and if there is a licensed kitchen to rent nearby at a good cost. See this page for shared use kitchens in Ontario, Canada. But it may be less expensive (and less risky) for your new business to use a CoPacker to prepare their food, according to you recipe and process. 

What is a Co-Packer?

Co-packers manufacture and package foods for other companies to sell.  These products range from nationally-known brands to private labels.  Entrepreneurs choose to use the services of copackers for many reasons.  Copackers can provide entrepreneurs with a variety of services in addition to manufacturing and packaging products.  They can often help in the formulation of the product.  The copacker may function only as a packer of other people's products or may be in business with his own product line.  They may be, in fact, manufacturing several competing products.  The range of services available from a copacker will vary depending on the size and experience of the copacker and the type of facilities and the capacity of their plant.

Choosing a Co-Packer

You will want to choose a co-packer who has experience making the type of product and packaging that you need.  You may also want to choose a co-packer that is located close to you or your source materials and/or market or distribution centers to reduce costs.

See this page for much, much more about co-packers, like advantages, disadvantages and how to choose a copacker.

The following list consists of companies in Ontario, Canada that have co-packing capabilities. This list is neither all-inclusive, nor is it meant to serve as an endorsement.

If you are a co-packer wishing to be added to this list, add your information here.

 

Co-Packers in Ontario

• BCC Foods - Copacker, Product development services, QA/QC Product testing services, Recipe development, Business development consulting services, Packaging, Drop-shipper, Dry shelf storage, Bakery, Kosher, Certified Organic, Plastic, Paper, Scale-up recipes, Scale-up recipes, We can source (find) ingredients, We can source (find) packaging, Private labeling, Business services, Other We specialize in small and start-ups, Larger volumes only, Free Consulting services, Paid Consulting services
  67 Huxley Rd, Toronto, ON M9M3B4. Phone: (647) 749-0444. Email: info@bccfoods.com. Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: . BCC Foods is your all-in-one solution for packaging services, specializing in powders, dried goods, beans, nuts, dried fruits, grains, seeds, and mixed nuts. Our collaborative team manages the entire process from sourcing to blending, emphasizing excellence in product development, manufacturing, and packaging. With services spanning baking, coating, mixing, and reliable ingredient supply, we prioritize sustainability and high-quality standards compliant with food safety regulations. Our state-of-the-art facility in Canada ensures cutting-edge technology for food manufacturing and co-packing. With over two decades of experience, we value collaborative partnerships rooted in integrity, quality, and adaptability. Committed to crafting distinctive, nutrition-conscious products, BCC Foods envisions local growth and enduring collaborations within our community, fostering trust and mutual respect. Click here for our Facebook page. Located in Canada County. (ADDED: January 05, 2024)
• Copac Food Solutions - Copacker, Product development services, QA/QC Product testing services, Recipe development, Business development consulting services, Hot packing, Cold packing, Seafoods, Glass, Plastic, Metal, Paper, Scale-up recipes, Scale-up recipes, We can file forms and paperwork, We can source (find) ingredients, We can source (find) packaging, Private labeling, Business services, We specialize in small and start-ups, Free Consulting services, Paid Consulting services
  20 Robb Blvd, Orangeville, ON L9W3L2. Phone: (416) 995-2583. Email: admin@copacfoods.com. Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: . Click here for our Facebook page. Located in Dufferin County. (ADDED: July 14, 2023)
• Co-Pak Packaging Corporation - co-packer
  1231 Martin Grove Rd, Toronto, ON M9W 4X2. Phone: (416) 742-0092. Phone: (866) 914-2755. Since 1999, we have provided co-packing needs to partners across a number of industries and usually on tight deadline schedules. We're experienced in such industries as pharmaceutical, food, beverage, technology, QSR, health and beauty, business supplies, and home improvement.
• Dainty Foods International -
  725 Broadway Boulevard, Windsor, Ontario, N9C 3W5 Canada. Phone: 800-268-0222. Phone: 519-972-8888. Fax: 519-966-3298. Email: jones@dainty.ca; Contact: Sherri Jones
• J.D. Smith and Sons -
  180 Basaltic Road, Vaughan Ontario Canada L4K 1G6. Phone: 866-669-8980 or (905) 669-8980. Email: info@jdsmith.com. We are one of the longest serving integrated 3PLs in Canada. We operate a network of warehouses, perform in-house co-packing, and transport your product to market on our fleet that has serviced Canada since 1919. We have made a strong commitment to food safety with quality programs such as HACCP, SQF (GFSI Standard) and Organic. We are also ISO and service DEL product (drug establishment). We provide several value-added services including co-packing in-house to avoid added cost of handling and transportation. Our trucking division manages deliveries to market for one-stop shopping. We manage raw materials and packaging and shuttle programs between production facilities and our warehouse for round-trip efficiency. Our facilities are FDA registered and equipped with audio and video surveillance security. We have an intimate knowledge of retailer compliance i.e. labeling, ASN, appointment so rest assured your orders are in good hands.
• Modern General Food Group - Copacker, Commercial kitchen, Incubator, Product development services, Recipe development, Business development consulting services, Packaging, Dry shelf storage, Bakery, Nut-free facility, Glass, Plastic, Metal, Paper, Scale-up recipes, Scale-up recipes, We can source (find) ingredients, We can source (find) packaging, Private labeling, Business services, We specialize in small and start-ups
  1029 Teron Road, Ottawa, ON K2K 1R2. Phone: (604) 779-8294. Email: hello@moderngeneral.ca. Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: . Granola, Baking Mixes, Ready to bake items: Scones, Cinnamon Swirls, Sausage Rolls, Spice and Herb blending and packaging. Retail, Bulk and Food Services Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: April 17, 2024)
• Piled - Copacker, QA/QC Product testing services, Drop-shipper, Dry shelf storage, Glass, Plastic, Metal, Paper, Scale-up recipes, We can source (find) packaging, Business services, We specialize in small and start-ups
  30 Baywood Road, Toronto, Ontario, Toronto, ON M9V 2Z8. Phone: 888-817-4533. Email: Contact@piled.com. Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: . Piled specializes in co packaging for businesses which are too small or too complex for the larger co-packers. Many of the existing co-packers only specialize in certain industries and require substantial minimum orders. Piled offers a bespoke solution to customers seeking alternative co-packing options.  (ADDED: April 26, 2023)
• Rootree - Co-packer
  5295 John Lucas Dr, Burlington, ON L7L 6A8. Phone: 905-336-7875. Email: info@rootree.ca. We pack for you! In pouches, bottles, tins, glass - you name it! We work with flexible and rigid packaging. We can pack most food products, including powders, dry granular, liquids, gels, and even candy. We specialize in cosmetics and cleaners. We can pack most food products, including powders, dry granular, liquids, gels, and even candy. Note: We are not open to the public - by appointment only.
  Bakery Ingredients
  Teas
  Coffee
  Snacks
  Nuts and Seeds
  Dried Fruit
  Grains and Seeds
  
• Shah Trading Company Ltd. - Rice, Beans, Spices, Nuts and Dried Fruit.
  3451 McNicoll Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M1V2V3, Canada. Phone: 416-292-6927. Fax: 416-292-7932. Email: sanj@shahtrading.com.
• Skjodt-Barrett Foods -
  5 Precidio Court , Brampton, ON L6S 6B7. Phone: (905) 671 2884. Email: morris@skjodt-barrett.com. Whether you require a custom foods solution, production to a pre-existing specification or a particular packaging application, our dedicated and highly knowledgeable team is here to support your business needs.
• Stemmler's - Meats
  725 McMurray Road, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 4G8. Phone: (519) 699-4590. Fax: (519) 699-4234. Email: info@stemmlermeats.ca.. Working towards HACCP certification (Fall 2020). Working towards licensing under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) (Spring 2021). 17,000 sq. ft. of clean space dedicated to meat processing and packing. State-of-the-art meat processing equipment (Schröter, Bizerba, Inject Star) with sanitation bays at each process. Top quality ingredients and packaging of your choice, sourced for you. Reliable logistics team prepared to ship out your product on time
  Masterclass staff with 35+ years of experience in the meat processing industry.
• WG manufacturing - Co-Packing and Co-Manufacturing
  2110 Williams Parkway, Unit #6, Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6S 5X6. Phone: 905-790-3377. Email: info@wgcorporate.com.
  Co-Packaging, On-Site Co-Packaging, Re-Work, Brand Distribution, Warehouse Logistics, Temporary Displays
  

 

If you still can't find a suitable co-packer for your product, see co-packers in other areas of Canada here.

 

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