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Packaging, copacking partners and food safety, for food and cosmetic brands across Canada and the USA.

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Ingreda Ops. Packaging, copacking and food safety support for food and cosmetic brands.

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Here is how

We thrive on trust

6Qualified Experts
45Clients
10Years of experience
98%Success Rate
20%Avg. COGS savings
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About us

With the right team, great things can happen

Launching a food or cosmetic brand is thrilling, and overwhelming. Packaging, manufacturing, compliance, marketing. It is a lot. You do not have to do it alone.

At Ingreda we consult you to find better ways through it. More than a packaging supplier or a manufacturer, we are your full service advisor.

  • Everything from pouches and labels to boxes and films.
  • Food safety certifications, regulatory compliance and label reviews.
  • Less juggling. More hustle.
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Folding cartons
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Our services

There is something for everyone

01Food Safety Solutions

  • SFCR, Safe Food for Canadian Regulations, CFIA
  • GFSI internal audits
  • GAP assessments
  • HACCP
  • SQF, Safe Quality Food
  • CanadaGAP
  • Gluten Free Certification
  • Audit Support
  • Food Safety Compliance Software
  • Hygiena Swabs distribution

02Packaging Solutions

  • Flexible bags and pouches
  • Labels and Sleeves
  • Paperboard cartons
  • Corrugated boxes
  • Ribbons and Case labels
  • Label review
  • Label design

03Operations

  • Ingredients and packaging sourcing
  • ERP and Inventory Software
  • Strategic Planning and Growth
  • Facility setup consulting
  • Plant maintenance, plumbing, electrical, integrations

04Contract Manufacturing

  • Sauces, dips and beverages copacking
  • Dry Mixing and Repacking
  • Dough based products, perogies, dumplings, gluten free and non gluten free
  • Smoked products, smoked fish
  • Dehydrated products
  • Fresh cut veggies
  • HPP, High pressure processing

05Grants and Funding

  • Hiring grants
  • Market expansion grants
  • SRED
  • Manufacturing grants

06Workforce Solutions

  • On call temporary workers
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Food packaging

Make an impact

Choose custom printing to create your next eye catching packaging. More features, more customizations, better suited for your product.

GuaranteedSavings
2 to 4 weeksQuick turn around
1000 unitsLow minimum quantity
Printed label and ribbon rolls
Labels, sleeves and case ribbons

As your partner in the industry, we deliver flexible packaging from start to finish, so your products are packaged efficiently and effectively.

Packaging Design

Work with our designers to bring your product to life, or prepare your own artwork for printing.

Premium Printing

Pouches, labels and boxes, with digital and flexo printing to suit what you are making.

FDA and CFIA Approved

Our packaging materials and facilities meet FDA and CFIA approval standards.

Label Review

Packaging compliance handled, including NFT calculation and label review.

Flexible packaging

Stand Up PouchThe most versatile pouch
Custom Rollstock PouchAn attention grabbing pouch on roll for your form fill machine
Vacuum BagVacuum bag for extended shelf life
Metallic PouchA metallic look pouch with all the features
Spout PouchThe adaptable preformed spout pouch
Pouch with ZipperA pouch with zipper available in any format
Side Gusset PouchA contemporary stand up pouch that increases capacity
Sachets and Stick PacksFor single serve powder, crystals and samples

Folding cartons

  • Cereal Boxes
  • Cosmetic Boxes
  • Chocolate Boxes
  • Beverage Boxes
  • Sleeves
  • Rigid Boxes
  • Wine Boxes
  • Spot UV Print Boxes

Corrugated boxes

  • Non Printed Stock Boxes
  • Printed Master Case
  • Produce Bulk Boxes
  • Tear Off Shelf Box
  • Pizza Box
  • Retail Display Box
  • Handle Box
  • Bulk Tote Box
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The last step

Seal it

Everything that has to be true before a pouch closes is the part we handle.

  • Film structure chosen for the shelf life you need
  • Artwork prepared and printed, digital or flexo
  • Label reviewed against what the regulator asks for
  • A copacker lined up to run it
Printed pouches, a carton, a tub, stick packs and corrugated cases from one run
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Copacking support

Find your copacking partner faster

We specialize in expediting the copacking process so you can launch your product in days, not months. Our approach connects you with trusted copackers who are ready to bring your vision to life. Whether you need sauces, snacks or salsas, we have a network of reliable partners standing by.

A prepared dip in a bowl

Sauces and Dressings

Marinades, vinaigrettes and specialty sauces, managed from ingredient sourcing to bottling, with safety and flavour integrity held throughout.

Dry spice blends measured into scoops

Dry Blends

Seasonings, spice mixes and baking mixes, with precise mixing and packaging so each batch meets your specification.

A compostable deli container of hummus

Spreads and Dips

Hummus, guacamole and nut butters, with quality control for freshness and flavour and flexible packaging to suit your brand.

Packaging types we copack into

  • Sachets
  • Stick Packs
  • Flexible Pouches
  • Deli Containers
  • Plastic Bottles
  • Food Service
  • Vacuum Pack
  • Glass Bottles
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Food safety support

Strategic solutions, superior safety

Ingreda offers food safety support, delivering templates, training courses and consultancy to entrepreneurs, managers and professionals throughout the USA and Canada. As HACCP plan creators, we guide you through certification for HACCP, SQF and Global Gap standards.

Our consultants bring service and technical expertise, top tier credentials and experience with many companies, and a commitment to confidentiality, respect, integrity and transparency.

01Consulting

  • BRCGS, food, packaging, storage and distribution
  • SQF, Safe Quality Food
  • CanadaGAP
  • SFCR, Safe Food for Canadians Regulations
  • GFSI internal audits
  • HACCP
  • Gluten Free Certification
  • Organic Certification
  • Employee Hygiene and Food Handling Practices
  • FSMA
  • Supplier Assurance Standards, NSF, AIB
  • GAP assessments
  • Verification and Validation
  • Interim QA and Food Safety Management

02Auditing

  • Internal audits, or help establishing an Internal Audit program
  • Gap assessments against third party or customer standards
  • Supplier audits, or a Supplier Auditing Program
  • Third party GFSI audits, SQF, BRCGS, CanadaGAP, through certification bodies including NSF Canada, Dicentra and SAI Global

03Training

  • HACCP and Preventive Controls
  • Employee Hygiene and GMPs
  • Cleaning and Sanitation
  • Allergen Control
  • Internal Auditing
  • Food Fraud
  • Corrective and Preventive Action
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Risk Assessment
  • Food Safety Culture

What we do

HACCP, GMP and GFSI AuditsDevelop, implement and sustain the Preventive Control Plan required for the Food Establishment Licence
CFIA and SFCR LicensingHelp with the licencing process for the Safe Food for Canadians Food Establishment Licence
Import and Export LicenseDiagnostics to validate your food safety program and the cleanliness of your facility
ATP and Allergen Swab kitsSwab kits and Hygiena distribution
FSMA ReadinessComply with the U.S. FDA requirements for the Food Safety Modernization Act
Food Safety Audit SupportAn expert with you for your audits and the paperwork afterwards
Seafood ConsultingFood fraud, safety and verification across supply chains, and the regulatory changes around them
Food Safety GAP AssessmentUnderstand the gaps in your Food Safety Management System with our expert on your plan
Food Safety SoftwareComplete and affordable food manufacturing software to manage day to day operations

iQOPS

Take control of your business with iQOPS Software, born from the union of Ingreda's consulting approach with current technology, so your operations are efficient and carry the understanding that comes from a leader like Ingreda.

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iQOps, quality management simplified
Our software partner
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Working with the best

Clients and partners

Umami The Samosa House Naked and Saucy Las Margaritas Habibi's The Better Butchers Gourmet Savories Clear Ocean Oat of the Ordinary Provision

Our copacking partner's certifications

Standards our copacking partners hold, and that we consult on.

HACCP certified SQF certified Certified Gluten Free, GFCO Canada Organic Biologique Hygiena
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Our testimonials

Ingreda's commitment to food safety is unparalleled.

They not only assisted us in developing robust HACCP and SQF plans but also provided continuous support in maintaining compliance and navigating audits. Their dedication to ensuring the highest standards of quality is truly impressive.

Ryan, Beach buoys
Cold pressed bottles in a row
Bottled and labelled
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Get in touch

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