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Co-packers, shared kitchens and food business help in Idaho
19 businesses and programs in Idaho that help small food makers and farms make, store and move product: 3 co-packers, 11 shared kitchens, 3 programs and official lists, and 2 cold storage companies, distributors, processors and suppliers.
- 3Co-packers
- 11Shared kitchens
- 3Programs and lists
- 19Listings in all
Programs and official lists in Idaho
3 listed. Start here. State and university programs that help food businesses with recipes, safety plans and licensing, and the public lists they keep.
- Commercial Kitchens and Co-Packers in Idaho (Idaho State Department of Agriculture)
ID · d1qafhxayjy1dy.cloudfront.net
State directory of commercial kitchens and co-packers - Idaho Preferred
Boise, ID · idahopreferred.com · source
State marketing program for Idaho food and farm producers - University of Idaho Food Technology Centersmall batch
Caldwell, ID · uidaho.edu
Hourly rental processing facility, product and process development
Co-packers in Idaho
3 listed. Contract manufacturers that make and pack your recipe in a licensed plant.
- 1000 Springs Milldry mixes spicesorganic certifiedsnacks granola
Buhl, ID · 1000springsmill.com
Organic grains, beans and popcorn, co-packing and private label - ZoRoCo Packagingfrozendry mixes spicesgluten freeproduce
Caldwell, ID · zorocopackaging.com · source
Frozen and dry co-packing, separate allergen-free plant - HB Specialty Foodsdry mixes spicesgluten free
Nampa, ID · hbspecialtyfoods.com · source
Dry blends, breadings, baking mixes and gluten-free mixes
Cold storage and fulfillment in Idaho
1 listed. Refrigerated and frozen warehousing, and companies that pick, pack and ship orders for food brands. Ask about minimums, since some mostly serve larger brands.
- Boise Cold Storage Company (Intermountain Ice)frozen
Boise, ID · boisecoldstorage.com
Frozen, refrigerated and dry storage, also makes ice
Distributors and food hubs in Idaho
1 listed. Specialty, natural and local food distributors, and food hubs that aggregate from small producers.
- Grasmick Produceproduce
Boise, ID · grasmickproduce.com · source
Wholesale fresh produce distributor, Boise and Idaho Falls
Suppliers that ship to Idaho
Packaging, fulfillment and distribution are mostly national. See insulated boxes, gel packs and dry ice, jars, labels and boxes, cold storage and fulfillment and specialty food distributors. For the how-to, read how to start cold shipping and shipping supplies for food makers.
Get listed, or fix a listing
Co-packer, shared kitchen, packaging supplier, cold storage or distributor that works with small food makers and farms? Send the details and we will add you. Listings are free. If something here is wrong or out of date, tell us and we will fix it.
Software and setup for makers
Madeline's sets up the back office for small food makers and farms: inventory and lot tracking, shipping and cold chain, wholesale ordering, recipe costing and labels and more. See Artisanal Solutions, or sell on the Madeline's marketplace.
Questions
What is a co-packer?
A co-packer (contract packer) is a licensed food plant that makes and packs your product to your recipe. You own the brand and the recipe. They own the equipment, the inspections and the labor. Most ask for a minimum run, so call several and compare minimums, price per unit and what they will source for you.
Shared kitchen or co-packer: which do I need?
If you are still making it yourself, rent time in a shared or commissary kitchen. It is licensed, so you can sell beyond cottage food limits. When orders outgrow your own hands, a co-packer takes over production. Many makers use a kitchen for a year or two first.
Where does this list come from?
From public lists kept by state agriculture departments, university extension and food innovation centers, and from each business's own site. Listings that came from a public list link to that source. A listing is not an endorsement, so check licensing, insurance and minimums yourself.
How do I get listed or fix a listing?
Use the form on this page. Listings are free.
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- Co-packers
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- Food business programs and official lists
- Sauce and hot sauce co-packers
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- Specialty food distributors and food hubs
- Small meat processors
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Sources: public lists from state agriculture departments, university extension and food innovation centers, and each business's own site. Listings are independent businesses and are not affiliated with Madeline's. A listing is not an endorsement.