Co-packers · Packaging buyer’s guide
Co-packers need packaging that matches the approved product and the way their line operates. Pacer supplies custom packaging for brands and co-packing businesses; the brief should identify who owns each specification and approval.
The short answer
Separate packaging supply from product filling and packing responsibilities. The co-packer should confirm line requirements and receiving details; the brand should approve its product information and artwork. Connect those approvals to the supplier’s proposed packaging specification.
What to review before approving production
Bring the brand, packaging buyer, and line operator into one specification review. Record the container, artwork version, line requirements, quantities, and delivery location. Pacer’s role in this discussion is packaging supply; filling, product manufacturing, and fulfillment should be confirmed separately.
Build a practical project brief
- Brand and co-packer approval contacts
- Machine-approved packaging specifications
- Quantity by SKU and production date
- Receiving requirements and delivery ZIP
Discuss your next run with Pacer
Send your existing packaging, current artwork or a product sample, and the quantities needed for each design. Include the delivery ZIP code and required date so the discussion reflects the job you actually need. Confirm the proposed materials, available features, minimums, production timing, and any testing with Pacer before ordering.
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