Palmetto Canning Co. has been in business since 1927. Our name is a bit of a misnomer, because we do not can any food products. This goes back to our early history when we canned tomatoes We now package products in glass or plastic (PET) anywhere from 5 oz to gallon sized containers. There are three basic types of contract packing: Toll, Full Service, and Hybrid.
Toll Packing - the client provides all packaging and ingredients and pays a per case toll charge for the packing of these components.
Full Service Contract Packing - the packer provides all of the ingredients and packing materials except for the label.
Hybrid - a combination of the two previously mentioned. The packer provides all the materials that are already on-hand and the client provides the rest.
Contract Packing We look for products that fit within our area of specialization. These are usually pourable, food products which range from 5 oz to gallon sized containers in either glass or plastic. We also make jellies, jams, marmalades, and preserves.
How do I go about getting a sauce that I made in my kitchen to a product that can be sold in stores? First, you will have to meet our minimum quantity of 3000 cases and ingredient restrictions (no meat, poultry, fish, or potable alcohol). Please see our Qualifications page for more details.
You will need to have your own distribution in place.
We will tell you up front, you have to be financially stable.
Various companies have different methods for their pricing their services. We provide you with a listing of your ingredients and the actual, real world cost. We then add a per case cost. You will find some manufacturers who may quote you a per case price, but then charges X amount over the cost of your ingredients. Larger production runs often translate into greater cost savings.
A common question we are asked is, "How much does it cost per case to make?" This is similar to walking onto a car lot and asking the salesman, "How much is a car?" There are so many questions which have to be answered before we can give you a quote, that we can not just throw out a number.
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