As we’re growing, one of the critical decisions we faced in the beginning was whether to produce our sauces in-house or partner with a co-packer. After careful consideration, we chose to collaborate with Craft Cannery in Bergen, NY. Here’s why we believe this was the best decision for our company and our customers.
When we first started, the idea of crafting our sauces in a commercial kitchen (or our apartment) right here in Raleigh seemed appealing. There’s something inherently satisfying about producing your products from start to finish under your own roof. However, as we delved deeper into the logistics, we realized that the in-house route came with significant challenges.
Scale and Consistency.
Producing in-house would require substantial investment in equipment and facilities. Ensuring consistency in every batch would be crucial, but with limited resources and varying batch sizes, maintaining that level of quality would be challenging.
Specialized Production Needs.
Our sauces are unique, particularly because we incorporate bone broth. This requires specific licenses and equipment to handle properly and safely. A commercial kitchen rental might take us more time to get the legal documents needed to produce our sauces consistently and safely.
Focus on Core Competencies.
We wanted to focus on what we do best—creating innovative recipes and connecting with our community. We develop and experiment with our recipes here in Raleigh then send them out to craft to produce. Handling the complexities of manufacturing could divert our attention from our core mission.
Why Craft Cannery to Co-pack?
After weighing the pros and cons, we decided that partnering with a co-packer was the best solution. We chose Craft Cannery for several reasons:
Expertise and Quality: Craft Cannery specializes in small-batch production and has extensive experience working with artisanal sauces. Their expertise ensures that each batch of our sauce meets the highest standards of quality and consistency.
Facilities and Equipment: They have the necessary equipment to produce our sauces, including handling bone broth, which is a crucial ingredient in our recipes. Their facilities are equipped to manage every aspect of the production process efficiently and safely.
Flexibility and Scalability: Craft Cannery offers the flexibility to produce in smaller quantities, which is perfect for our current needs. As we grow, they have the capacity to scale up production without compromising quality.
Trust and Partnership: We view Craft Cannery not just as a service provider, but as a partner. Their commitment to excellence and their understanding of our vision makes them the ideal co-packer for East Coast Sauces.
Pure Transparency.
There’s a misconception that outsourcing production means compromising on quality or authenticity. At East Coast Sauces, we believe that co-packing with Craft Cannery enhances our ability to deliver the best possible product to our customers. It’s a decision rooted in ensuring quality, maintaining consistency, and allowing us to focus on what we do best.
We’re proud of our partnership with Craft Cannery and confident that it enables us to provide you with the delicious, high-quality sauces you’ve come to love. Our commitment to excellence remains unwavering, and with Craft Cannery’s support, we’re excited to continue our journey of flavor innovation and community impact.
Thank you for being a part of the East Coast Sauces family. Stay tuned for more exciting flavors and initiatives as we continue to grow and spread our passion for flavorful stories along the best coast.
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