Packaging for

North America

North America is known for its vast landscapes, ranging from the Arctic tundra of Canada to the deserts of Mexico. It is home to a variety of cultures, languages, and traditions, making it a unique region in the world.

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Your packaging should be ready for wherever your business grows. We help make each market easier to enter, with the right support behind every order. From first shipment to repeat orders, we keep the process clear and practical.

Regulatory requirements

FDA 21 CFR

All food-contact packaging materials must comply with FDA regulations. We provide material compliance letters for every order.

Proposition 65 (California)

Packaging sold in California must not contain chemicals on the Prop 65 list above safe harbor levels. We can provide Prop 65 compliance statements.

USDA Organic

For organic-certified products, packaging must not contaminate the contents. Our FSC and food-grade certifications support organic compliance.

CFIA (Canada)

Canadian Food Inspection Agency requires safe food-contact materials. We provide documentation meeting CFIA expectations.

Retailer requirements

Whole Foods

via Panama Canal

Target / Costco

Require vendor qualification packs with quality certifications, social compliance audits and product liability insurance — all available from us.

Amazon

Frustration-Free Packaging (FFP) and Ships in Own Container (SIOC) standards. We design packaging that meets Amazon's tiered certification requirements.

Barcode requirements

UPC-A barcodes must meet GS1 US specifications. We verify barcode readability on every production run.

Shipping time

West Coast (LA/LB, Oakland, Seattle)

road freight

4-5 weeks

Air freight

Approx. 1 week

for time-sensitive shipments.

East Coast (NY/NJ, Savannah, Miami)

Ocean freight

4-5 weeks

Air freight

Approx. 1 week

for time-sensitive shipments.

Canada (Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal)

Ocean freight

8-9 weeks

Air freight

Approx. 1 week

for time-sensitive shipments.

Mexico (Manzanillo, Veracruz, Laredo)

Ocean freight

8-9 weeks

Air freight

Approx. 1 week

for time-sensitive shipments.

We’re ready when you are

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