Articles and updates from the Supply Match team.
Most food brands start the same way — small batches, a shared kitchen, direct sales. At some point, that stops being enough. Here's how to recognize when it's time to scale and what to do next.
Co-packer and co-manufacturer get used interchangeably all the time — but they describe very different scopes of work. Knowing which one you actually need will save you a lot of wasted conversations.
Co-manufacturing is one of the most important decisions a growing food brand will make — and one of the hardest to navigate. This guide covers what to look for, what to ask, and where to start your search in Canada.
Finding a co-packer in Canada shouldn't depend on who you happen to know. This guide covers what co-packers actually do, what to look for before you commit, and how to structure your search so you're not starting from scratch every time.