Glen Copack
Watkins Glen, NY
FDA-registered co-packer in Watkins Glen, New York, run by the Arc of Chemung-Schuyler, that bottles acidified and low-acid foods using hot fill hold or water bath processing and also does dry fill packaging. Makes BBQ and hot sauces, marinades, mustards, ketchups, dressings, salsas, dips, syrups, pressed oils and dry mixes in small batches without large minimum runs.
Request an introductionWhat this plant can run
Process
Lit: the preservation processes they state. 4 processes stated in all.
Packaging
0formats stated
Not stated in their published information.
Minimum order
Not publishedAsk on the first call.
Certifications
A dark light means their published information does not say, not that they cannot.
What they state
- Plant locations
- Watkins Glen, NY
- Process
- Hot fillAcidified foods (21 CFR 114)Kettle cookingBottling
- Packaging
- Not stated in their published information
- Products
- Sauces and marinadesCondimentsDressingsSalsasDips and spreadsSyrups and honeyOils and vinegarsPickled and fermented vegetablesSeasonings and rubsDry mixesSoups and broths
- Minimum order
- Not published
- Food safety certification
- Not stated in their published informationNo GFSI scheme found on their site; not proof they lack one.
- Other certifications
- GMP
- Regulatory scope
- FDA acidified foods. The plant says it makes acidified foods under 21 CFR 114, the rule for most shelf-stable sauces, salsas and pickles.
- FDA food facility registration. The plant says it is registered with FDA as a food facility. Registration is required of most plants and is not an FDA approval.
- Equipment
- 100 gallon kettle
- 60 gallon kettle used for training and testing new products
- Services
- Pilot and small runsDistribution and logistics
- Works with
- Startups and first runs
- Also states
- Water bath processing
- Dry fill packaging and labeling
- Product repackaging (honey, nuts)
- Separate wet and dry kitchens that can run at the same time
- Staff trained and tested on cGMP before entering the production area
- Water bath processing of acidified foods in hermetically sealed containers
- Dry fill packaging and labeling of rubs, seasoning blends and bread and cake mixes
- Product repackaging
- Technical assistance and FSMA guidance for food entrepreneurs
- Licensed by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
- Type of company
- Co-packer
How we checked
Verified 2026-10-02 from the manufacturer's published information (7 pages checked).
Their own published information states these capabilities clearly.
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