Copacking

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Jars of tomato sauce moving along an industrial conveyor belt in a factory setting.

At Pemberton’s we treat your proprietary recipes like our own, delivering consistent, restaurant-quality products with care, craft and precision.

Launching a new product? Expanding an established line? We’re built to help your business grow and to scale alongside you.

Backed by over two decades of experience, hands-on R&D capabilities and a team that gets every detail right, we ensure your product is made to your standards. Restauranteurs and CPG brands alike know that partnering with Pemberton’s means gaining a reliable, deeply invested team that protects your product integrity and elevates your brand.

Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what one of our long-time customers has to say:

“Pemberton’s has provided consistent, high-quality products for us for over 15 years. Our products always arrive in a timely manner, even when we need to put in rush orders due to unforeseen circumstances. The staff is fantastic to deal with and takes great care in accommodating our needs.” Eric E., co-packing customer

Pemberton’s co-packing services and certifications include, but are not limited to:

  • SFQ certified manufacturing facility

  • MOFGA organic certified

  • Cold & hot fill bottling in glass and plastic containers

  • Range of product viscosity and particulate size

  • Retail & food service packaging

  • Easy access to interstate and rail

For more information about our services, to schedule a tour of our facility, or to inquire about our own Pemberton’s products please email  info@pembertonsgourmetfoods.com  |  207.657.6446 

Our Copacking Process

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    Kick-Off

    We sign a non-disclosure agreement, protect your recipe formulations and ideas.  We seek to understand your copacking needs, dreams, and ambitions – to help move them to reality.

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    Product Development

    Our expert development team will collaborate with you to create products that embody the essence and flavor of your recipes, while ensuring they can be produced and packaged efficiently and safely.

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    Packaging

    We have many packaging options for you to choose from and we will guide you through the process from glass to label to shipping carton.

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    Approvals

    Pemberton’s will submit and coordinate obtaining process reviews, ingredient and nutritional labels for your products.

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    Production

    We run a test batch of your product to ensure the commercialization process is successful before moving to full production. We strive to make the process as seamless as possible, helping you bring the products you’re passionate about to market!

Products

  • Sauces

  • Salsas

  • Preserves, jams and jellies 

  • Dessert sauces

  • Dips & spreads

  • Condiments

  • Marinades

  • Salad dressings

  • Bring us your ideas!

We Offer

  • Full-service co-manufacturing

  • Private label manufacturing

  • Scale up/commercialization

  • R&D assistance with in-house chef & test kitchen

  • Coordination of process reviews and shelf-life study testing

  • Assistance with nutritional facts, ingredients & labels

  • Proprietary formulas available

  • Processing, testing, and packaging reviews

Production Capabilities

  • Cold & hot fill bottling

  • Glass bottling from 4 oz. to 128 oz.

  • Plastic in 1 gallon to 5 gallon containers

  • Range of product viscosity and particulate size

  • Food safety and traceability systems

  • SQF certified manufacturing facility

  • MOFGA organic certification

  • Retail & food service packaging

  • Easy access to Interstate and rail

We use Micucci’s recipes to make their signature sauces.

Watch as Anna Micucci tours our production facility.

Professional Organizations & Certifications

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Specialty Food Association logo with orange background and 'sfa' in black text.
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