Fort Wayne, Indiana Nationwide U.S. Service
Small Batch Co-Pack helps established brands, startups, influencer-led brands, and restaurants move from recipe review and a required sample into flexible production—with the option to move finished goods directly into storage and nationwide fulfillment through Small Batch 3PL.
Typical hot-fill projects start at approximately 40 gallons. Typical dry-fill projects start at approximately 60 pounds.
*Ingredient, packaging, product, and supplier requirements may increase the project quantity. Responses are generally provided within two business days, Monday–Friday.
Selected customers
Start with fit
We work with established food brands, startups, influencer-led brands, and restaurants preparing to commercialize a signature product. Every project begins with a fit review because the recipe, process, package, quantity, and storage requirements all matter.
A recipe that uses alcohol as an ingredient may be considered case by case when the reviewed manufacturing process includes a cook step. Acceptance does not by itself establish that the finished product is alcohol-free.
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Request a Project Fit ReviewCapabilities
Small Batch Co-Pack combines wet and dry production capabilities with labeling, lot coding, case packing, and flexible sourcing support from its Fort Wayne operation.
Hot filling and limited, project-specific cold filling.
Dry blending and dry filling for qualifying seasonings, mixes, and related products.
Machine-applied labeling, bag sealing, lot coding, and case packing.
Steam kettles plus liquid-filling, dry-filling, mixing, labeling, sealing, and lot-coding equipment.
Wet products
Compatible containers from approximately 0.5 fluid ounce through 5-gallon buckets.
Typical projects start at approximately 40 gallons.
Dry products
Bottles, flat bags, stand-up zipper pouches, and bag-in-box formats from approximately 1 ounce through 25 pounds.
Typical projects start at approximately 60 pounds.
Flexible sourcing
Ingredients and packaging can be sourced by Small Batch Co-Pack, supplied by the customer, or handled through a combination of both.
We can also suggest label-printing companies, help with label unwind direction, coordinate Nutrition Facts information through a local laboratory, assist with ingredient-statement preparation, and provide general barcode guidance.
Final quantity and format depend on product, process, material, closure, label, equipment compatibility, and supplier minimums. Larger production runs generally reduce per-unit cost.
Explore your project path
Compare production methods, product fit, private-label options, recipe commercialization, and the connected path from manufacturing into storage and fulfillment.
Review typical starting quantity, package range, required samples, process support, and current product-fit limits.
Explore hot-fill co-packingSee the dry-product workflow, compatible bottles and bags, typical quantities, allergen considerations, and finishing options.
Dry blending and dry fillingStart with product fit when you know what you want to make but still need to identify the right production method.
Sauce, hot sauce, and seasoning co-packingExplore selected proven recipes for barbecue sauces, mustard sauces, seasonings, pickles, and Bloody Mary mixes.
Explore private-label optionsUnderstand refinement, scaling, samples, technical coordination, commercial approvals, and typical planning estimates.
Recipe-to-production supportConnect eligible inventory with storage, fulfillment, lot traceability, integrations, alerts, and replenishment workflows.
Co-packing and 3PL fulfillmentWant to compare every service in one place?
View All Co-Packing ServicesHow it works
Every project follows a defined path so the product, package, sourcing plan, process, and commercial terms are clear before production.
We begin with an initial product assessment.
We examine the product, intended package, and sourcing needs.
A production sample is developed for customer approval.
A pilot run may be used when the project benefits from one.
Signed quote, sourcing, deposit, and process planning come together.
Production checks are completed before pickup, freight, or a direct 3PL transfer.
Typical planning estimates
These are planning estimates, not guarantees. Approvals, process-authority work, deposit requirements, sourcing, material availability, project complexity, capacity, and busy production periods can extend timing. The project quote defines the applicable schedule and starting point.
Clear responsibilities
Customer: provides final commercial approval of the production sample and final label artwork.
Process authority: for applicable products, reviews the formulation, package, and proposed process and establishes or recommends the manufacturing process and critical parameters.
Laboratory: may provide pH and water-activity testing, nutrient data for Nutrition Facts development, and shelf-life study data as applicable.
Small Batch Co-Pack: coordinates project development, sourcing, production, documented controls, and communication, and performs the production and release checks assigned to it.
Process-authority and laboratory work does not constitute FDA approval of a product, process, or label. Small Batch Co-Pack does not provide governmental approval or legal advice.
Every project is quoted individually. Pricing reflects run size, product complexity, ingredients, packaging, setup, labor, labeling, storage, freight, and related project requirements.
Each production run requires a signed quote. Standard terms are 60% down, with the remaining balance due on completion. E-signature, invoices, and project information are available through the co-pack portal.
Nondisclosure agreements are available through the e-signature system before confidential recipe information is shared.
Ask for an NDA in the fit-review formCo-Pack + Small Batch 3PL
Co-packed inventory can move directly into Small Batch 3PL, reducing handoffs and connecting production, inventory, fulfillment, and replenishment as your brand grows.
Eligible goods transferred directly from Small Batch Co-Pack into Small Batch 3PL currently receive waived receiving fees, subject to the applicable quote or agreement.
Customer pickup, palletized freight, warehousing, or shipment to another facility or 3PL can also be arranged according to the project.
Food safety + traceability
Each project is evaluated for its formulation, package, process, and storage requirements. Small Batch Co-Pack coordinates process-authority and laboratory support where applicable and maintains documented production checks, batch records, lot codes, and retention samples.
Support may include pH and water-activity testing, nutrient data for Nutrition Facts development, and shelf-life study data, depending on the product and project scope.
Documented checks may include fill weight, processing temperature, pH or other process-specific checks, seal integrity, label placement, visual inspection, and retention samples.
Records may include ingredient-lot tracking, finished-product lot codes, production dates, batch documentation, retention samples, and recall records.
As of September 2026, the facility handles tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, and sesame. The facility is not allergen-free and maintains documented allergen-control procedures intended to manage cross-contact. These controls do not guarantee complete elimination of cross-contact.
Private label
An existing recipe portfolio is available for private-label projects, subject to project, packaging, and process review. Packaging may be customized, and customers provide their branded labels.
Team + history
Our broader operation dates to 2010, and Small Batch Co-Pack began co-packing in 2018.
Food Specialist
26 years of food-production experiencePackaging and Ingredient Sourcing Specialist
8 years of sourcing experienceTechnology and Integrations Specialist
15 years of programming experienceLogistics Specialist
12 years of warehousing and logistics experienceCustomer proof
Real customer projects prepared for freight, storage, or fulfillment.
Small Batch co-packing services have been top-notch... They have been great about getting ingredient pricing and sourcing information for me... They are quick to answer any questions I have and are just really kind people to work with.
Buyer FAQ
Clear, plain-language guidance about product fit, quantities, packaging, timing, food safety, and fulfillment.
Still have a question?We currently support sauces, hot sauces, marinades, pickles, seasonings, dry mixes, qualifying energy-gel projects, and selected private-label products. Every product is reviewed for formulation, process, packaging, storage requirements, and facility fit before acceptance.
Typical starting quantities are approximately 40 gallons for hot-fill projects and 60 pounds for dry-fill projects. Ingredient or packaging supplier minimums, product requirements, and equipment compatibility may require a larger quantity. Cold-fill quantities are quoted case by case.
Yes. We can help convert, refine, and scale a suitable recipe for commercial production and coordinate process-authority and laboratory support where applicable. Product and process suitability are determined project by project.
Yes. A production sample is required for customer review and approval before a full run. A pilot run is optional and may be recommended when the project would benefit from one.
Yes. Small Batch Co-Pack can source ingredients and packaging, the customer can supply them, or the project can use a combination of both. Supplier minimums and compatibility requirements may affect the final quantity and schedule.
Hot-fill projects may use compatible containers from approximately 0.5 fluid ounce through 5-gallon buckets. Dry-fill options include bottles, flat bags, stand-up zipper pouches, and bag-in-box formats from approximately 1 ounce through 25 pounds. Every package is subject to product, material, closure, label, process, and equipment compatibility review.
Typical planning estimates are about two weeks for a sample, six to eight weeks for a first production run, and two to four weeks for repeat runs. These are estimates, not guarantees. The project quote defines the applicable starting point and schedule; approvals, process-authority work, deposit requirements, ingredient and packaging availability, project complexity, capacity, and busy periods can extend timing.
We can help refine and scale suitable recipes and coordinate process-authority review and applicable laboratory testing for products intended for ambient storage. Suitability, manufacturing requirements, and shelf life are product-specific; not every recipe can be made shelf-stable, and no determination is made from pH alone.
The facility is not allergen-free. As of September 2026, it handles tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, and sesame and maintains documented allergen-control procedures intended to manage cross-contact. Product and allergen fit are reviewed for each project, and these controls do not guarantee complete elimination of cross-contact.
Yes. Eligible finished inventory can move directly into storage and fulfillment through Small Batch 3PL, with inventory tracking, order fulfillment, integrations, lot traceability, portal messaging, and inventory-threshold workflows available according to the service agreement.
Yes. International brands can use Small Batch Co-Pack for U.S.-based manufacturing and fulfillment. Freight and export support are evaluated case by case; this is not a promise of unrestricted worldwide shipping or export service.
