Sandt’s Honey Co-Packing & Private Label Services
Your Brand, Our Honey Expertise
Welcome to Sandt’s Honey wholesale services. For years, Sandt’s has built a reputation on maintaining the integrity of raw, unfiltered honey. Now, we offer that same level of expertise to our co-packing and private label partners.
Whether you are launching a new boutique brand or scaling an established product line, our facility is equipped to handle your needs. While we specialize in raw honey, our production capabilities extend to various liquid and emulsified products, including infused honeys and custom blends. We combine traditional knowledge with modern processing procedures to help you fine-tune recipes and produce high-quality, shelf-ready products.
Our Capabilities
We are the co-packer of choice for leading private label brands in the honey industry. From small artisanal batches to large-scale industrial runs, we offer flexible solutions.
- Temperature Control: Hot and cold fill capabilities (75°F – 140°F) to preserve product integrity.
- Product Variety: Raw honey, creamed honey, infused blends, and other liquid sweeteners.
- Container Versatility: We fill retail and institutional sizes ranging from 2oz samplers up to 3,500lb bulk totes.
- Materials: Glass or plastic containers, including squeeze packets and chef-signature packaging.
- Recipe Development: Assistance with new formulas or scaling established recipes.
- Volume: We accommodate small batches, with an ideal minimum production volume of 80 gallons.
Uncompromising Food Safety Standards
At Sandt’s Honey, food safety is our top priority. We understand that your brand’s reputation relies on the quality of the product inside the bottle. We continually evolve our practices to meet or exceed industry standards.
Our facility operates under strict safety protocols and holds the following certifications:
- SQF Certified
- FDA Registered and Inspected
- HACCP & GMP Compliant: Comprehensive food safety and security programs
- Certified Management: Our team includes managers certified in SQF, HACCP, and GMP
- Kosher Parve Certified
(Additional certifications may be expedited based on specific client needs.)
The Co-Packing Process
Getting started with Sandt’s Honey is streamlined and transparent. We guide you through every stage, from concept to the final sealed case.
Step 1: Initial Consultation
Contact us to receive our introduction packet. You will complete a brief questionnaire regarding your product needs. If required, we can execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) at this stage.
Step 2: Evaluation & Quote
Once we review your questionnaire, we will schedule a consultation to discuss ingredients, packaging, and procedures.
For developed products: You will provide samples and ingredient specifications for compatibility testing.
For new concepts: We will discuss recipe development and sourcing.
We will provide preliminary quotes for both test batches and initial production runs.
Step 3: Product Testing
We don’t guess; we test. Sandt’s will conduct a test batch (typically 20lbs) to ensure formula stability. We will create sample batches and send up to six bottles for your review and approval.
Step 4: Specifications & Lab Testing
Upon approval of the formula, we send the product to an accredited lab for NLEA (Nutrition Labeling and Education Act) testing. This generates your official Nutrition Facts panel. At this stage, we provide the final production quote.
Step 5: Labeling & Packaging
We review your finished label designs for compliance and machine compatibility. Once approved, labels are printed, and production is scheduled.
Step 6: Production
We receive your authorized ingredients and packaging supplies. Production begins, and upon final payment, your finished product is released for pickup or shipping.
Note: Timelines vary based on material sourcing and lab testing. The process from consultation to finished product typically takes 2 months to a year.
Packaging Solutions
Retail Packaging
The right package sells the product. We offer a wide array of options for retail shelves, including standard and custom shapes in glass or plastic.
- Sizes: 12 oz to 5 lbs.
- Sealing: We provide various sealing methods, including induction seals and tamper-evident bands, to ensure product safety and freshness.
- Consultation: We can guide you toward the best packaging suppliers if you do not already have one.
Food Service & Bulk
For businesses with industrial needs, we produce and package in bulk.
- Large Format: 5-gallon pails and 3,300 lb. totes.
- Labeling: Simplified labeling meeting FDA requirements for non-consumer-facing goods.