Co-Packing & Private Label
Co-Packing & Private Label Packaging — Toronto, Ontario
Two Services, One Facility
Co-Packing vs. Private Label — What's the Difference?
Cana Prime Food offers two distinct paths to getting your product to market. Co-packing is for brands that already have a product or formula and need a certified facility to package it. Private label is for brands that want us to source and formulate the product as well — a complete turnkey solution.
Co-Packing
You supply the bulk product or raw materials. We fill, seal, label, code, and case-pack to your specification in our SQF-certified facility — then ship wherever you need it.
Best for
- Brands with an existing product or formula
- Importers needing Canadian repack
- Manufacturers scaling beyond in-house capacity
- Seasonal or overflow production runs
Private Label
You bring the brand. We handle everything else — product sourcing, formulation, packaging design, regulatory compliance, production, and retailer-ready delivery.
Best for
- Retailers launching a house brand
- Entrepreneurs entering the food market
- Distributors expanding their product line
- Brands wanting a turnkey solution
| Feature | Co-Packing | Private Label |
|---|---|---|
| You supply the product / formula | — | |
| We source & formulate the product | — | |
| Your brand on the label | ||
| Label design & compliance | Optional | |
| SQF-certified production | ||
| Bilingual CFIA labelling | ||
| Retailer-ready case packing | ||
| Minimum order quantity | From 500 units | From 500 units |
Co-Packing Services
Contract Packaging for Food Brands
Already have a product? We provide the certified facility, equipment, and labour to fill, seal, label, and ship it — at the scale and speed your business demands.
Packaging Formats
Available Co-Pack Formats
- Stand-Up Pouches
- Flat-Bottom & Quad-Seal Bags
- Spice Sachets & Single-Serve Packets
- Retail Boxes with Inner Sachets
- Bulk Poly Bags
- Glass Jars & Spice Tins
- Gift & Specialty Sets
- Club / Multipack Formats
Dry Food & Grains
Rice, lentils, flour, oats, cereals, pasta, and processed dry goods.
Spices & Seasonings
Ground spices, blends, rubs, and seasoning mixes in retail and foodservice formats.
Teas & Infusions
Loose leaf, sachets, and specialty tea blends with premium packaging options.
Specialty & Gourmet
Rock candy, salts, saffron, and premium artisanal products for retail and gifting.
Powders & Mixes
Protein blends, baking mixes, drink powders, and functional food ingredients.
Bulk Foodservice
Large-format bags and institutional packs for restaurant and foodservice channels.
How It Works
The Co-Packing Process
Submit Your Product
Provide your bulk product, formulation, or raw materials. We review specs — weight, moisture, allergens, and flow characteristics — before accepting the run.
Line Setup & Trial Run
Our team configures the filling line, sealing parameters, and checkweigher tolerances to your exact target weight and format. A trial run confirms consistency.
Full Production
We run your product through our SQF-certified facility. Every unit is weighed, sealed, and inspected. Batch records and COAs are issued on request.
Labelling & Coding
Your pre-approved labels are applied, lot codes and best-before dates are printed, and barcodes are verified against your retailer or distributor spec.
Case Pack & Palletize
Finished units are case-packed to your spec, palletized, and wrapped. We can ship direct to your 3PL, warehouse, or retailer DC.
What We Need From You
- Bulk product or raw materials delivered to our facility
- Product specification sheet (weight, moisture, allergens)
- Approved label artwork or brief for our design team
- Target weight, fill tolerance, and case configuration
- Retailer or distributor compliance requirements (if any)
Our Work
Private Label Services
From Concept to Canadian Shelf
Cana Prime Food handles every step of your private label program — product sourcing, packaging design, regulatory compliance, SQF-certified production, and retailer-ready delivery. You bring the brand vision; we build the product.
20+
Years in operation
150+
Private label clients
500+
SKUs produced annually
SQF
Level 2 certified
Product Categories
What We Can Brand For You
Dry Food & Grains
Rice, lentils, flour, cereals, pasta, and processed dry goods under your brand.
Spices & Seasonings
Ground spices, blends, rubs, and seasoning mixes — retail and foodservice formats.
Teas & Infusions
Loose leaf, sachets, and specialty tea blends with premium packaging options.
Specialty & Gourmet
Rock candy, salts, saffron, and premium artisanal products for retail and gifting.
How It Works
The Private Label Process
Product Brief
Share your product specs — weight, format, ingredients, shelf life, and target market. We assess feasibility and recommend the right packaging structure.
Sourcing & Formulation
We source or formulate the product to your specification, including custom spice blends, tea infusions, or specialty dry goods under your brand name.
Design & Label
Our team develops label artwork and packaging design aligned with your brand. We handle bilingual compliance, nutrition facts, and all Canadian regulatory requirements.
Sample & Approve
We produce pre-production samples for your review. Adjustments are made until you sign off on quality, appearance, and compliance.
Production Run
Full production in our SQF-certified facility. Every batch is quality-checked against your approved sample before it ships.
Shelf-Ready Delivery
Finished product delivered palletized and retailer-ready — barcoded, labelled, and compliant for Canadian grocery and foodservice channels.
Packaging Formats
Available Private Label Formats
- Stand-Up Pouches
- Flat-Bottom & Quad-Seal Bags
- Spice Sachets & Packets
- Retail Boxes with Sachets
- Glass Jars & Spice Tins
- Bulk Foodservice Bags
- Gift & Specialty Sets
- Club / Multipack Formats
Compliance & Certifications
All private label products are produced in our SQF Level 2 certified facility and comply with Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) requirements, including bilingual labelling, nutrition facts panels, and allergen declarations.
Our Facility
SQF Level 2 Certified.
Toronto, Ontario.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Get Started?
Let's Build Your Product Together
Whether you need co-packing for an existing product or a full private label program from scratch — fill out our intake form and we'll respond within one business day with a proposal.