Fulfillment for small food and supplement brands: production and shipping from one partner.
We're built for brands doing 10 to 50 orders a day. We make your product, store it next to the line, and ship orders Monday through Friday at flat, published rates. No ticket numbers. A person answers.
Quick answer: North Lakes Copacking offers food-grade fulfillment for small brands: free inbound receiving, $45 per pallet per month storage, $3.00 per order pick and pack, and carrier rates passed through with no markup when you pay weekly. It's built for 10–50 orders a day.
What does fulfillment cost?
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Inbound receiving | No charge |
| Storage (finished goods or raw materials) | $45 / pallet / month |
| Pick & pack | $3.00 per order |
| Shipping, pay weekly | Carrier cost, no markup |
| Shipping, net 30 terms | Carrier cost + 18% |
| Palletized outbound from storage (retail/distributor) | $75 / pallet + pallets at cost |
| Outbound freight | Paid by you, on your account or quoted |
Pick and pack depends on product size; get a full quote for your SKU. Why the net-30 markup? On terms we carry your receivable and the risk, so it's priced like factoring, disclosed up front instead of buried.
Why use your co-packer for fulfillment?
- No freight between vendors. Finished goods go from the line to the shelf in the same building.
- Lot traceability end to end. The lot on the pack ties back to the batch record. See lot traceability.
- Food-grade handling. What that actually means is in food-grade fulfillment.
- One person to call when an order looks wrong.
Who is this for?
Brands shipping 10–50 orders a day who are too small for big 3PLs and tired of fees marked up and marked back down. If you're doing 10,000 orders a month, a large 3PL is a better fit, and we'll tell you so.
Frequently asked questions
Do you store raw materials too?
Yes. Ingredients and film can be stored for $45 per pallet per month until your run.
Do you ship to Amazon or retailers?
Palletized outbound for retail and distributors is quoted per job. Bring your retailer's routing and pallet specs.
How fast do orders ship?
Orders ship Monday through Friday.
Do you kit variety packs?
Yes. Kitting and assembly are priced separately from the run. See planning a variety pack.
Related reading
- Fulfillment for Small Food and Supplement Brands — What to Look For
- The 3PL Hidden Fee Playbook — What Food Brands Pay That They Shouldn't
- 3PL vs. Co-Packer — Do You Need One or Both?
- What to Actually Look for in a Fulfillment Partner (It's Not the Tech)
Tell us about your run.
Pricing from $2,750 flat. FDA registered. You talk to the owner.
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