When Is the Right Time to Move from a Commercial Kitchen to Co-Manufacturing?
Scaling Your Healthy Food Product
- Published
- June 26, 2026
- Duration
- 17:18
- Summary source
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- Last updated
- Aug 19, 2026
Discusses health.
Summary
Most food founders ask the wrong question. They ask "Am I ready for a co-manufacturer?" when the question they should be asking is "How much time do I have?" In this episode, I share the story of a snack bar founder who called me frustrated after approaching three co-manufacturers with six months until his retail launch date. He made it — but the process …
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Most food founders ask the wrong question. They ask "Am I ready for a co-manufacturer?" when the question they should be asking is "How much time do I have?" In this episode, I share the story of a snack bar founder who called me frustrated after approaching three co-manufacturers with six months until his retail launch date. He made it — but the process was painful, rushed, and strained relationships he'll be managing for years. I don't want that story for you. Today I break down the three sign
Themes
- health