> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://thechocolatelife.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Update: SoCal CoPacking/Manufacturing Services - URL: https://thechocolatelife.com/socal-copacking-comanufacturing-packing-services/ - Published: 2025-09-24T16:32:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-05-07T15:14:14.000Z - Description: The owner of SoCal CoPacking has new investors, and their business focus has changed. For this reason, TheChocolateLife can no longer offer co-manufacturing services through them. [updated May 2026] - Author: Clay Gordon - Tags: TeamTCL Guru, TheChocolateCo-Op, Classifieds ⁉️ TheChocolateLife continues to maintain contacts with co-packers. Depending on what you are looking for, we may be able to connect you with one that can partner with you, from the earliest idea stages to finished recipes, production of products to test in the market, and scaling up. Want to explore how TheChocolateLife can help? Click on the button below. [Schedule a FREE 30-minute introductory call!](https://cal.com/thechocolatelife/30minintro?ref=thechocolatelife.com) ## **TL;DR** When looking for a co-packer you seek *a partnership that can grow with you, from the earliest idea stages* to finished recipes to production of products to test in the market to scaling up. ***TheChocolateLife and SoCal CoPacking want to be your partners in this process.*** TheChocolateLife has been working with the founder of SoCal CoPacking since 2016, helping them to get into chocolate bar production – everything from equipment selection, recipe development, and sensory evaluation, to training to troubleshooting production challenges. **Together, TheChocolateLife and SoCal CoPacking may be the missing pieces in your co-packing search.* With low MOQs.* --- | **Services Offered** | MOQ | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Custom Chocolate** *from liquor or roasted nibs* | 150 kg | | **Chocolate Bar Depositing** | 150 kg | | **Extrusion** (energy bars, etc.) | 100 kg | | **Enrobing** | 100 kg of chocolate | | **Panning** | 100 kg of chocolate | | **Gummies** | 100 kg (\~3 gr) | | **Hard Candies** (\~3 gr) | 100 kg | | **Bottle Filling** | 2000 liters | | **Tinctures** | 200 liters (7-120ml bottles) | | **Powder Mixing** | 125 kg (500, 250gr pouches | | **Flow Wrapping** (chocolate bars and extruded products) | Product MOQ | | **Standup Pouch Filling** (panned items, gummies, hard candies, powder mixing) | Product MOQ | | **Packaging** | Design assistance, locating manufacturers, nutrition facts panels | ## Process | **Costs** | Breakdown of Primary Cost Elements | | --------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Overview** | The costs of any co-manufacturing / co-packing project can be divided into four main categories. A project may incur other costs. | | **Engagement/NPD** | Covers the time and materials required to develop/adapt recipes (aka new product development) and related time associated with managing the project. | | **Ingredients & Materials** | Covers the cost of ingredients and materials *not* supplied by the client. | | **Tolling** | Covers the costs of production (machine time, labor, etc). | | **Other** | Warehousing, shipping, and other agreed-upon costs. | *Click on the down arrow to the right of the title text to expand.* #### Step 1: Reach out to TheChocolateLife The process begins when you contact TheChocolateLife, at which point we will gather the details necessary to produce a project brief and an initial engagement fee schedule for the project. Once the initial engagement fee is paid, work begins. #### Step 2: Recipe & Sample Development In this step, the recipes for the products described in the product brief are developed. Samples are produced for client review and approval. #### Step 3: Packaging Review If desired, the co-manufacturing partner can provide input on packaging. This includes design, nutrition fact panels, finding manufacturers, etc. #### Step 4: Final Approvals Sign off on product recipes, packaging, and other aspects of the project. #### Step 5: Manufacturing, Packing, and Shipping The time this stage takes depends on what and how much is being produced, time required for packaging, and other projects on the production calendar. --- ### **Additional Service:** **Editorial & Press/PR** Co-manufacturing / co-packing clients are eligible for preferred pricing on editorial, press, and PR services offered by TheChocolateLife. This option ensures that marketing and promotional materials will be ready when your product reaches the market. 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