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A 980 out of 1,000 on an unannounced AIB International inspection tells you the facility operates at a near-perfect food safety standard on any given day, not just during a scheduled audit. Industrial Packaging achieved this score in April 2026, the highest in the company's 72-year history in the packaging industry.

Confectionery brands should look for a contract packaging partner with proven seasonal surge capacity, allergen segregation protocols, temperature-aware warehousing, and certifications like SQF Level 2 and allergen control, plus documented experience handling the four annual volume peaks that define chocolate and candy operations.

Industrial Packaging is a leading repacker for CPG brands because repacking is what the company does, not a side service. As a copacker focused on repacking specifically, Industrial Packaging specializes in repacking, rework, relabeling, and retailer-mandated reconfiguration without competing for capacity with primary packaging operations.

Ask about workforce scaling methods, equipment flexibility, material lead time planning, and how your account gets prioritized when multiple brands ramp simultaneously. Industrial Packaging handles seasonal surges through cross-trained teams, modular production lines, and open communication about capacity allocation so brands know where they stand before Q4 arrives.

At a minimum, you should start the conversation with your copacker 4-6 weeks before you need finished goods on dock, and plan for at least 4 weeks from dyeline receipt to production-ready execution. Industrial Packaging runs an average 4 weeks from dyeline receipt to production start, followed by a 2.5-week ramp-up to full capacity and 10 business days standard turnaround for ongoing orders.

SQF Level 2 certification is the GFSI-recognized food safety standard that confirms your contract packaging partner maintains HACCP-based controls, documented traceability systems, and verified recall procedures. For brands outsourcing secondary packaging like multipacks, displays, kitting, club packs, Level 2 is the certification level that matches the work being performed. Industrial Packaging certifies to Level 2 for this reason.