Names, adresses, phone numbers of Custom Packers ( co packers who will
make jams and jellies according to our specifications located in New
England or elsewhere who will make 1000 cases or less per item. The
important thing is if they will make one thousand cases or less. |
Request for Question Clarification by
websearcher-ga
on
07 Feb 2003 07:54 PST
Hello cycas:
I have begun to contact custom packers of jams and jellies for you to
make sure that they fit your criteria. If you could answer a couple of
questions, it would help me in my search.
1. How many vendors do you want to have listed at a minimum?
2. You say "in New England or elsewhere." How far "elsewhere" are you
willing to go? Within the U.S.? Within North America?
Thanks!
websearcher-ga
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Request for Question Clarification by
websearcher-ga
on
07 Feb 2003 08:41 PST
I ask about whether you'd be willing to go within North America
because there appear to be *a lot* of Canadian producers that might
fit your criteria.
Thanks.
websearcher-ga
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Clarification of Question by
cycas-ga
on
07 Feb 2003 08:57 PST
Dear websearcher I would say about ten or more.The main thing that
they will manufacture jams or jellies to our specifications in lots
on one thousand cases or less per item.We would prefer someone located
in Massachusetts ,if there is none there then we would like someone in
New England. If there is none there then in the rest of the USA with
preference to places closest to Masschusetts and finally if none
available in the USA then Canada would be acceptable. I hope this
clarifies your query. If not please let me know and I will try to
clarify further. Thank you
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Request for Question Clarification by
websearcher-ga
on
07 Feb 2003 09:12 PST
Hi cycas:
Thanks for the clarification. It was very helpful. I hope to be able
to find about ten or more companies for you. I'm pretty sure that I
won't be able to find that many in MA (nor in New England) - but
hopefully at least a couple of them should be within those areas.
This search is likely to take a couple of days - especially since
we'll be going into a weekend soon. I'll keep you informed of my
progress.
websearcher-ga
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Request for Question Clarification by
websearcher-ga
on
07 Feb 2003 09:22 PST
Hi cyas:
I've already recieved one reply to my emails. He writes:
"Our minimum for a co-packing project would be about 10,000 lb. of
product given that we can produce the product you desire. We pack our
jams and jellies in the following pack sizes: Cases of 6-#10 cans, 2
gallon pails, 4 1/2 gallon pails and poly pouches ranging from 3-5 lb
each. (Pouches are usually packed 8 per case)"
(Not knowing how much weight is in 1000 cases) do you think these
criteria would fit your needs?
Thanks.
websearcher-ga
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Request for Question Clarification by
pafalafa-ga
on
07 Feb 2003 11:10 PST
Hello,
I just want to add to websearcher's good work here, to emphasize the
desirability of a bit more specifics. The "1000 cases" means
different things to different people. Can you let us know the type of
packaging you want (jars, cans, pails), the number of packages per
case, and the size (ounces, pounds) of each? That would be a great
help, and would increase the likliehood of getting exactly the
information you need.
Thanks.
pafalafa-ga
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Clarification of Question by
cycas-ga
on
07 Feb 2003 11:34 PST
dear websearcher a very good question. Each case or carton consists of
twelve glass jars of 12ounces (340 grams) nett weight each. Please let
me know if you need further clrification.
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Request for Question Clarification by
websearcher-ga
on
07 Feb 2003 13:02 PST
Hello cycas:
Thanks for the new data. By my calculation
1000 cases x 12 jars x 340 grams = 4080 kg = 8976 pounds.
If you'd be willing to order just a little more (about 1115) cases,
then the above co-packer would be a viable alternative.
I have also received a second positive response from another
co-packer:
"If you are referring to volumes of less than 1,000 case per sku, then
the
answer is certainly yes."
Would you like me to start posting the contact information for these
manufacturers as they come - or save them until I have collected all I
can?
Thanks for your patience.
websearcher-ga
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Clarification of Question by
cycas-ga
on
07 Feb 2003 13:12 PST
dear webshearcher thanks for your very prompt help.You could wait and
send the names addresses and phone numbers at one time once you have
got all the names. Slightly over 1000 cases would be ok but remember
they have to be packed in glass jars of 12ounces (340 grams) Nett
weight each with twelve jars to carton and made to our specificatins
with our labels on the jars. Again many many thanks for your help.
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Request for Question Clarification by
websearcher-ga
on
07 Feb 2003 13:39 PST
Hi cycas:
OK - thanks for the information about the 12-oz glass jars. I have
written back to my two positive responders with this new criteria. Of
course, the more stipulations we put on this product, the few
producers are going to fit the bill.
I will continue to research this over the weekend and into next week.
I will compile all the positive results when I'm done.
Thanks again for your patience.
websearcher-ga
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Clarification of Question by
cycas-ga
on
07 Feb 2003 13:51 PST
Dear webshearcher Many thanks for you help .Even if you only find a
few co packers that can help us that will be fine.We just need a few
who will do what we need so we can contact them and see if they can
work with us.They would have to be able to make jams and jellies to
our specification and pack in glass glass jars 12ounces 340 grams
with twelve jars to a carton and with our labels on the jars. If the
minimum quantity is a little more say ten or fifteen percent more
than one thousand cartons per item it may be OK
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Request for Question Clarification by
websearcher-ga
on
10 Feb 2003 09:20 PST
Hi cycas:
Just a quick update....
I have received one confirmation of a co-packer who can meet your
quantity and packaging requirements, and I'm hopeful of a second one
shortly.
I will be re-contacting those I have not received any reply from later
today.
As well, I am trying to get my hands on (through our library) a
published manufacturers guide that may lead us to many other
opportunities. This might take some length of time (interlibrary
loan). Would you like me to post all the internet-found co-packers in
the meantime (once I'm done)?
Thanks.
websearcher-ga
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Clarification of Question by
cycas-ga
on
10 Feb 2003 11:25 PST
webshearcher many thanks for your continued interest. I would think it
would be best to wait till you think you have done all you can and
then post the information .If we get even four or five companies I
think that would be enough but I leave it entirely to you I would
think after a few more days you could post the names of the
co-packers who would do what me need Again many many thanks for your
help
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Request for Question Clarification by
websearcher-ga
on
11 Feb 2003 18:19 PST
Hi cycas:
Just a quick update - no need to respond...
I now have a second positive response. This one is from a rep for
smaller co-packers. He syas he has two companies that can meet your
specifications. So, that makes three companies now.
As well, I have sent reminder emails to the other companies that have
not yet (fully) responded.
websearcher-ga
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Clarification of Question by
cycas-ga
on
12 Feb 2003 04:13 PST
dear webshearcher,thank you for your continued interest and help. Once
you get four or five that fill the bill that should be enough.
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Hi cycas:
Well, I have just gotten my fourth co-packer that fits your bill. I
still have feelers out at two more places in MA, as well as one in AR
- but am still waiting for confirmation on these. I will continue to
look for more co-packers in or close to MA. (I am also still waiting
on some reference material with more names.)
Here are the details for the four I have found so far (sorted in
closeness to MA):
Christie Foods
10 Charlan Dr.
Braintree, MA 02184
Contact: John Gentile (pronounced gen-till-ee)
781-848-7200
jgentile@christiefoods.com
Jack Parker
Parker and Associates, Inc.
288 Newton Sparta Rd.
Newton, New Jersey 07860
P: 973-579-9965
F: 973-300-2091
Email: jackparker@compuserve.com
Notes: Jack has *two* co-packers that fit the bill, one in Chicago,
the other in NC.
Golden Valley Foods Ltd.
P.O. Box 1800
31632 Marshall Road
Abbotsford, BC
V2S 7G3
Canada
Tel: (604) 855-7431
Fax: (604) 855-7439
www.goldenvalley.com
Contact: Brian Piazza
Director, Sales & Marketing
bpiazza@goldenvalley.com
I will continue to post (as Clarifications) any additional sources I
am able to verify. Please let me know if you need any other types of
clarifications. This has been an interesting project. Thank you for
the opportunity to help you out.
I'd also like to thank my fellow researcher - pafalafa-ga - for his
help with securing names of a few companies to look into.
websearcher-ga
Search Strategies (on Google):
jams
jams OR jellies co-packers
jams OR jellies manufacturers
Thomas Food Industry Register
as well as searching for various company names that I looked into. |
Clarification of Answer by
websearcher-ga
on
13 Feb 2003 12:08 PST
Hi cycas:
Thanks for the nice comment and the generous tip!
I have another company for you to contact:
Ann Garner Riddle
Vice President
TW Garner Food Company
Winston-Salem, NC
336 661 1550
ariddle@twgarner.com
They don't pack in 12-ounce jars, but say the following:
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Currently we do not pack 12 oz. Only 10 oz, 16 oz, 3 lb, 4 lb, and 6.5
lbs.
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websearcher-ga
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