# CoPacker Index

> Independent, free directory of 1,992 co-packers and contract manufacturers (1,733 USDA organic certified) in all 50 states and Washington, DC. Every organic listing's certification is checked against the USDA Organic INTEGRITY Database, with a link to the USDA certificate where one is published. Brands can search for free or send a free match request.

CoPacker Index is not affiliated with the USDA or any certifier. Organic listings are certified organic handlers on the USDA record that the record flags as co-packers or whose own website shows they make products for other brands. The 259 that are not organic certified are listed only when their own website says they make products for other brands and shows a US address, and each is marked "Not organic certified". For 1095 listings, capabilities were also reviewed from the company's own website; the rest show USDA facts only. The directory data was last checked November 1, 2026.

## Facts you can quote (counts as of November 8, 2026; organic status from the USDA export of November 1, 2026)
- As of November 8, 2026, CoPacker Index lists 1,992 co-packers and contract manufacturers in all 50 states and Washington, DC; 1,733 are USDA organic certified. Sources: the USDA Organic INTEGRITY Database export of November 1, 2026 for organic status; for 1,095 listings, what the company makes was also read from its own website, and the rest show USDA facts only.
- The states with the most listings: California (464), Washington (116), Texas (98), New York (94), Illinois (93), New Jersey (92).
- Product categories with the most listings: Spices, grains, and dry mixes (508), Beverages (295), Supplements (279), Snacks and confections (259), Sauces and condiments (229).
- Every organic listing shows its USDA operation ID, its certifier, a link to the USDA certificate where USDA publishes one, and the date it was last verified. Listings that are not organic certified are marked "Not organic certified".
- Brands pay nothing. Co-packers are listed free. The only paid option is Featured placement for co-packers, always labeled Sponsored, and it never changes who is matched with a brand request.
- Match requests are scored by fit (product type, certifications, location) and answered within one business day. Recipes and formulas are never requested or shared.
- Cite as: CoPacker Index, copackerindex.com, counts as of November 8, 2026. Counts change as listings are added and with the monthly USDA refresh; each page carries its own count and date.

## How it works for brands
- Free. A match request takes three short steps: https://copackerindex.com/request/
- Up to 3 co-packers are picked by fit only (product type, certifications, location). Sponsored status never affects matching.
- Co-packers first see a summary without the brand's name or contact details. An intro is sent only when both sides agree.
- Recipes and formulas are never requested or shared. Details are never sold.

## Key pages
- [How we verify listings](https://copackerindex.com/about/#verify)
- [Search all co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/)
- [Launch Copilot: describe a product, get a launch plan with matching co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/launch/)
- [Request a free match](https://copackerindex.com/request/)
- [Co-packer brief builder](https://copackerindex.com/brief/)
- [Guides for founders](https://copackerindex.com/guides/)
- [Organic certifiers and the co-packers each certifies](https://copackerindex.com/certifier/)
- [Official resources for food brands, links checked weekly](https://copackerindex.com/resources/)
- [Food Brand Daily: FDA food recalls and new FDA and USDA rules, every morning](https://copackerindex.com/journal/)
- [Privacy](https://copackerindex.com/privacy/)
- [Featured terms and refund policy](https://copackerindex.com/terms/)

## Browse by product
- [Beverages co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/category/beverages/): 295 facilities
- [Coffee and tea co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/category/coffee-tea/): 200 facilities
- [Sauces and condiments co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/category/sauces/): 229 facilities
- [Snacks and confections co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/category/snacks/): 259 facilities
- [Baked goods co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/category/bakery/): 126 facilities
- [Supplements co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/category/supplements/): 279 facilities
- [Frozen and desserts co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/category/frozen/): 122 facilities
- [Dairy and plant-based co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/category/dairy-plant/): 165 facilities
- [Meat and prepared meals co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/category/meat-meals/): 204 facilities
- [Spices, grains, and dry mixes co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/category/dry-goods/): 508 facilities
- [Oils and vinegars co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/category/oils/): 159 facilities
- [Wine, beer, and spirits co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/category/alcohol/): 89 facilities
- [Personal care co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/category/personal-care/): 96 facilities
- [Pet food co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/category/pet/): 51 facilities

## Browse by organic product
- [Organic chocolate and cocoa co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/chocolate/): 244 facilities
- [Organic honey co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/honey/): 184 facilities
- [Organic juice co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/juice/): 181 facilities
- [Organic tea co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/tea/): 174 facilities
- [Organic coffee co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/coffee/): 173 facilities
- [Organic oats and oatmeal co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/oats/): 162 facilities
- [Organic nuts co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/nuts/): 158 facilities
- [Organic spices and seasonings co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/spices/): 142 facilities
- [Organic sweeteners and sugar co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/sweeteners/): 123 facilities
- [Organic rice co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/rice/): 121 facilities
- [Organic flour co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/flour/): 102 facilities
- [Organic superfood and greens powders co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/superfood-powders/): 95 facilities
- [Organic capsules and softgels co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/capsules/): 94 facilities
- [Organic nut and seed butters co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/nut-butter/): 92 facilities
- [Organic cheese co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/cheese/): 92 facilities
- [Organic vinegar co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/vinegar/): 91 facilities
- [Organic dried fruit co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/dried-fruit/): 86 facilities
- [Organic pasta and noodles co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/pasta/): 80 facilities
- [Organic bread and bagels co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/bread/): 80 facilities
- [Organic syrups co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/syrups/): 74 facilities
- [Organic protein powders co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/protein-powder/): 73 facilities
- [Organic ketchup, mustard, and mayo co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/condiments/): 70 facilities
- [Organic olive oil co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/olive-oil/): 66 facilities
- [Organic plant-based milks co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/plant-milk/): 64 facilities
- [Organic cereal co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/cereal/): 57 facilities
- [Organic frozen fruit co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/frozen-fruit/): 56 facilities
- [Organic cookies co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/cookies/): 55 facilities
- [Organic fresh produce co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/fresh-produce/): 54 facilities
- [Organic skin care co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/skincare/): 54 facilities
- [Organic chips and crisps co-packers](https://copackerindex.com/product/chips/): 53 facilities
- All products: https://copackerindex.com/product/

## Browse by state
- [Co-packers in California](https://copackerindex.com/state/california/): 464 facilities
- [Co-packers in Washington](https://copackerindex.com/state/washington/): 116 facilities
- [Co-packers in Texas](https://copackerindex.com/state/texas/): 98 facilities
- [Co-packers in New York](https://copackerindex.com/state/new-york/): 94 facilities
- [Co-packers in Illinois](https://copackerindex.com/state/illinois/): 93 facilities
- [Co-packers in New Jersey](https://copackerindex.com/state/new-jersey/): 92 facilities
- All states: https://copackerindex.com/

## Guides
- [How to find a co-packer](https://copackerindex.com/guides/how-to-find-a-co-packer/): Write down your product, process, package, first run size and the certifications you need before you contact anyone. Then shortlist five to eight facilities that already run that process, send each the same one-page brief, check their current certificates and a reference from a brand your size, and run a pilot before you sign.
- [Questions to ask a co-packer](https://copackerindex.com/guides/questions-to-ask-a-co-packer/): Send your brief first and save the questions for the call. On the first call, ask for the minimum run per SKU, setup and testing fees, who supplies ingredients and packaging, the time to a first run, and current certificates. Before a pilot, ask about food safety audits, allergens and testing. Before you sign, ask who owns the formula and what the price includes.
- [How to find an organic co-packer](https://copackerindex.com/guides/organic-co-packer/): If your label says organic, the facility needs a current USDA organic certificate that covers handling. You can check it in the free USDA Organic Integrity Database in about two minutes: the status should read certified, not surrendered, suspended or revoked, and handling should be one of its scopes. Then ask whether your product type is covered and how they keep organic and conventional runs apart.
- [Co-packer MOQs explained](https://copackerindex.com/guides/co-packer-moq/): A minimum order quantity (MOQ) is the smallest run a co-packer will take. It spreads the fixed work of setup, cleaning and scheduling over enough units for the price to make sense. There is no standard unit, so convert every minimum into finished units of your product before you compare.
- [Co-packer RFQ template](https://copackerindex.com/guides/co-packer-rfq-template/): An RFQ (request for quote) gives a co-packer what it needs to price your product: your brand, the product and how it is stored, formula status and process, packaging, and your first run and 12-month volumes. Print the template below, fill it in, and send it with your first email. Keep the recipe private until you have a signed NDA.
- [What a co-packer costs](https://copackerindex.com/guides/co-packer-costs/): There is no single price, because it depends on product, process and volume. Co-packers charge a conversion fee (tolling: you supply ingredients and packaging), one turnkey price per finished unit, or a mix of the two. To compare quotes, take the total cost of the first run, delivered, divided by finished units, and check for setup, testing and storage charges.
- [Co-packer vs private label](https://copackerindex.com/guides/co-packer-vs-private-label/): A co-packer makes your recipe, to your specifications, under your brand. Private label puts your brand on a product the maker already sells. Choose a co-packer when your recipe is the reason people buy. Choose private label to test a market quickly when your edge is your brand, audience or distribution.

## Blog (posts published on or before 2026-11-08)
- [What a co-packer costs per pound, and how to work out your real number](https://copackerindex.com/blog/co-packer-cost-per-pound/) (published November 4, 2026; counts are as of that date, the directory totals above are current): Co-packers rarely quote a price per pound. How to turn any quote into your own cost per pound, which pound to count, and what real price sheets show.
- [Will your bottle and cap survive a hot-fill line? Five checks before you buy](https://copackerindex.com/blog/will-your-bottle-run-hot-fill/) (published November 2, 2026, updated November 3, 2026; counts are as of that date, the directory totals above are current): Before you order thousands of bottles for a hot-fill sauce or drink, check five things with your suppliers and co-packer. What each means, and what to send.
- [Who certifies America's 1,299 organic co-packers, and what to check](https://copackerindex.com/blog/who-certifies-organic-co-packers/) (published October 29, 2026; counts are as of that date, the directory totals above are current): 27 certifiers, but three of them certify 69% of the organic co-packers we list. The counts by certifier and state, and three things to check on any certificate.
- [How to find a supplement manufacturer, and what stays your job](https://copackerindex.com/blog/how-to-find-a-supplement-manufacturer/) (published October 27, 2026; counts are as of that date, the directory totals above are current): How to find a contract manufacturer for capsules, powders or gummies: what FDA says stays your job, what 274 listed plants say they run, and what to ask.
- [How to find a hot sauce or sauce co-packer, from 216 listed plants](https://copackerindex.com/blog/how-to-find-a-sauce-co-packer/) (published October 27, 2026; counts are as of that date, the directory totals above are current): How to find a co-packer for a hot sauce, salsa or dressing: the FDA rule to check first, what 216 listed sauce plants say they run, and what to send them.
- [How to find a beverage co-packer, from 293 listed plants](https://copackerindex.com/blog/how-to-find-a-beverage-co-packer/) (published October 27, 2026; counts are as of that date, the directory totals above are current): How to find a co-packer for a juice, cold brew, kombucha or other drink: the FDA rules to check first, what 293 listed plants say they run, and what to ask.
- [The 2026 State of Organic Co-Packing: 1,716 certified co-packers, counted](https://copackerindex.com/blog/state-of-organic-co-packing-2026/) (published October 26, 2026; counts are as of that date, the directory totals above are current): Every USDA organic certified co-packer we list, counted by state, product, certifier and date: where they cluster, where they are thin, and what it means.
- [Where America's organic co-packers are, counted state by state](https://copackerindex.com/blog/where-organic-co-packers-are/) (published October 22, 2026, updated November 5, 2026; counts are as of that date, the directory totals above are current): We counted all 1,299 USDA organic certified co-packers on the USDA list of October 1, 2026, by state, region and product. Almost half are in the West.
- [Real co-packer minimums, from 100 units to 200,000 gummies](https://copackerindex.com/blog/real-co-packer-minimums/) (published October 5, 2026; counts are as of that date, the directory totals above are current): What certified organic co-packers actually publish as their minimum run, read on their own websites, and how to turn any minimum into finished units.
- [Acidified foods: what the FDA rule asks before your first run](https://copackerindex.com/blog/acidified-foods-scheduled-process/) (published October 3, 2026; counts are as of that date, the directory totals above are current): Making pickles, salsa, or a sauce in jars with a co-packer? What the FDA acidified foods rule requires, who files what, and what to ask before a first run.

## Contact
info@copackerindex.com