L'Orenta Nuts

What they state

Plant locations

• San Antonio, TX

Process

Nitrogen flush and MAP

Packaging

Stand-up pouchesBags and flexible filmTubsSingle-serve cups

Products

Nuts and trail mixDried fruit and vegetablesChocolateCandyPopcorn and pretzels

Minimum order

Typical minimum starts at one pallet for standard packaging formats; smaller initial runs possible for new brand launches and market tests

Close paraphrase of what the plant states. Confirm it on the call; minimums change.

Food safety certification

SQF

SQF level not verified; SQF Fundamentals is not GFSI benchmarked.

Other certifications

HACCPGMP

Regulatory scope

• 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

• Multiple VFFS lines
• Multi-head weighers (0.5 to 1 g accuracy)
• Inline metal detection
• Automated check-weighers with rejection
• Seal integrity verification

Batch size or capacity

30 to 120 bags per minute across formats; programs from 5,000-unit market tests to 500,000+ unit national rollouts

Services

Ingredient sourcingLabeling and regulatoryPrivate label catalogFormulation and R&DPackaging and label designKitting and assemblyDistribution and logistics

Works with

Startups and first runsEmerging brandsRegional and national brands

Allergens

Facility processes tree nuts and other allergens; uses dedicated scheduling, color-coded equipment and changeover cleaning.

Also states

• Trail mix and snack mix blending and batching
• Club store and multi-pack formats
• SQF Level 2
• 4-hour mock recall traceability

Type of company

Co-packerPrivate labelCo-manufacturer