Co-packing · Private label · Contract manufacturing
Co-manufacturing and co-packer sourcing
Allen Lee Foods connects food brands with co-manufacturers and co-packers for frozen meals, frozen pizza, frozen entrées, soups and other finished foods. Most brands don't own their plants; they produce through co-manufacturers and private-label partners. We match your product to a qualified plant, source the ingredients, and manage the project from trial run to scheduled production.
What we can produce
Finished foods, made to your specification.
- Frozen meals & bowlsSingle-serve and family meals, grain and protein bowls
- Frozen pizza & flatbreadsThin, rising and stuffed crust, flatbreads, pizza snacks
- Frozen entréesSauced proteins, pasta dishes, casseroles, ethnic entrées
- Soups & brothsFrozen and shelf-stable soups, broths, stews and chili
- Sauces & dipsPasta and cooking sauces, salsas, dressings and dips
- Appetizers & handheldsBurritos, empanadas, corn dogs, egg rolls, stuffed bites
- Frozen sides & vegetable blendsSeasoned and sauced vegetables, steam-in-bag blends
- Grain, rice & bean dishesCooked IQF grain, rice, bean and lentil blends
- Shelf-stable mealsRetort pouches, cups and trays, aseptic and dry meal kits
- BreakfastSandwiches, burritos, egg bites, waffles and pancakes
- Desserts & bakeryFrozen desserts, baked goods, doughs and batters
- Smoothie & beverage packsFrozen smoothie packs, fruit blends and beverage bases
Don't see your product? Send the specification and we'll find the plant.
How it works
Brief, match, trial, produce.
- 1
Brief
Product, specification, volume, packaging, certifications and target cost.
- 2
Match
Co-manufacturers with the right capability, capacity and certifications.
- 3
Trial
Plant trial run with ingredients we source to your specification.
- 4
Produce
Scheduled production with ongoing ingredient supply and documentation.
Still developing the product? See product development.
Who we work with
Brands that need a plant.
Emerging brands
A first co-packer for a product that has outgrown the commercial kitchen.
Growing brands
Added capacity, a second plant or a new format as distribution expands.
Retail & private label
Production partners for retailer and private-label programs.
Foodservice & distributors
Prepared and frozen items made to an operator's specification.
Answers
Co-manufacturing questions
What is a co-manufacturer?
A co-manufacturer, or co-packer, is a food plant that produces finished products for other brands under their labels and specifications. Most food brands, including many large ones, produce through co-manufacturers instead of owning plants.
Can you help me find a co-packer for frozen meals, frozen pizza or soup?
Yes. Allen Lee Foods matches brands with co-manufacturers for frozen meals and bowls, frozen pizza, frozen entrées, soups, sauces, appetizers, sides, shelf-stable meals and more, based on capability, capacity and certifications.
Do you supply the ingredients to the co-manufacturer?
Yes. We can source and supply the ingredients for your run, including IQF vegetables and fruit, cooked IQF beans and grains, purées, spices and flours, delivered to the plant.
Do you work with private label?
Yes. Our customers include co-manufacturers and private-label producers, and we support retailers and brands building private-label programs.
What minimum run size do co-manufacturers require?
Minimums vary by plant and product. Share your expected volume and we'll match you with plants whose run sizes fit.
Looking for a co-packer?
Send the product, specification, volume and packaging. We'll match you with a co-manufacturer and supply the ingredients.