This section provides an inventory of the analytical lab services plus the co-packer and commercial kitchen listings available in the province of British Columbia. Before developing and producing a product in a full scale operation, many food processors use the services of product development facilities (e.g., private or public analytical labs) and processing arrangements (e.g., co-packers, commercial kitchens).

Product development facilities include ...

private and public laboratories, research stations, and pilot plants. Laboratories provide product development and testing facilities on a small to medium bench-mark scale. When deciding on a product development facility be sure to obtain accreditation information (e.g., Standards Council of Canada) and client referrals. Use of a food consultant to assist in the product development is also a common industry practice.

Processing arrangement can include ...

commercial kitchens and co-packers.

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