How do you find a snack co-packer as a small brand in Canada?

I’m starting a small snack brand in Canada and I’m having a really hard time finding a manufacturer. The product needs extrusion (puffed snacks), plus seasoning and packing into small retail bags.

I’m a first-time founder, so I’m looking for co-packers that work with small brands and have reasonable minimum order quantities for a first run. I’m open to options in Canada or the US.

Where did you find your co-packer? Are there directories, trade shows, groups, or consultants worth checking out? And what should I ask or watch out for when I first contact them?

Any tips or names would be really appreciated. Thanks!

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Hi Kiranveer, there is a Co-Manufacturer Directory on this site. Look under the YODL tab at the top of the page.

Hi Kiranveer, In addition to the directory on this site you may like to refer to the PLMA - Private Label Manufacturing Directory - PLMA’s 2026 Private Label Trade Show | PLMA They publish a listing every year of US and Canadian Snack co-packer profiles and have a trade show coming up Nov 16-17 in Chicago. I’ve attached an image of extruded snacks page- there are all sizes of companies - if you are looking for recommendation for your Product type/MOQ please DM me. Graham

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Thanks Graham DM you