Contract Packaging & Co-Packing Services in Australia
Co-Packaging with a Social Edge
Merriwa provides professional contract packaging and co-packing services in Australia from our locations in Wangaratta and Wodonga, helping your business outsource labour-intensive packing, labelling and assembly with a workforce that includes people with disability.
From food-grade pouch filling to retail-ready multi-packs, our diverse team delivers scalable, cost-effective packaging solutions backed by certified quality systems.
Why outsource your packaging?
Running an in-house packing operation is costly, inflexible and a distraction from the core business of many FMCG, grocery and specialty brands.
Contract packaging with Merriwa gives you access to certified facilities, experienced team members and scalable capacity without the capital investment.
Whether you need a short promotional run, seasonal overflow capacity or a long-term co-packing partner for your ongoing product line, we offer the flexibility to scale up or down with your business.
Our BRC AA+ certified facilities and HACCP-compliant processes mean your products meet retailer and regulatory requirements from day one.
Every packaging job directly supports meaningful employment for people with disability. This a genuine point of difference that helps you deliver on social responsibility objectives and adds a unique selling point in the marketplace.
Our Contract Packaging Services in Wangaratta and Albury-Wodonga
Warehousing and Logistics
Shrink sleeve wrappers and heat tunnel options
BRC Certified to deliver quality food & retail packaging
When you work with Merriwa, you're choosing a partner that’s certified to deliver quality.
Our facilities are designed to meet stringent safety and hygiene standards, with traceability and QA embedded throughout every job.
Industries we work with
Specialist Pet Products
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Grocery | FMCG
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Promotional Products
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Health, Beauty & Wellness
Export & Imported Products
What we pack
Our contract packaging facilities handle a wide range of product types across dry, ambient, and allergen-controlled environments. Not sure if your product is a fit? Get in touch — we're always happy to discuss a trial run.
We regularly pack:
- Dry goods — grains, cereals, dried fruit, nuts, seeds, and powders
- Food & beverage packaging
- Pet food and specialty animal products
- Health, wellness and supplement products
- Grocery and FMCG multipacks and promotional bundles
- Cosmetics, personal care and household products
- Imported and export-ready goods requiring repackaging or compliance relabelling
What our partners say
"Even after 10 years of partnership, I continue to be impressed by Merriwa’s ability to deliver ongoing commercial excellence"
Michael Hughes, National Logistics Manager, Mars Pet Nutrition Australia
Frequently Asked Questions
How does partnering with Merriwa help our company's ESG goals?
As a certified Social Enterprise and a Social Traders member, partnering with Merriwa directly contributes to your social procurement targets. Every contract supports inclusive employment for over 130 people with disabilities, helping your brand meet the requirements of the Victorian Social Procurement Framework (SPF).
Do you offer quality inspection and rework services?
Absolutely. Our team is highly experienced in quality control (QC) inspections, batch sorting, and rework. If you have products that require over-labelling, date coding updates, or corrective packaging, we can provide rapid turnaround to get your stock back into the supply chain.
What types of products do you co pack?
We handle a wide range of ambient, dry and allergen-sensitive products across FMCG, grocery, pet food, health and wellness, and promotional categories. Contact us to discuss your specific product.
Are your facilities food grade certified?
Yes. Merriwa holds BRC Global Standards AA+ certification and is HACCP certified. We operate dedicated clean room environments for allergen-sensitive products, with full traceability and QA processes throughout.
Can we do a trial run before committing?
Absolutely —we actively encourage trial runs so you can assess our quality, speed, and fit for your requirements before scaling up.
What is your minimum run size?
We work with brands of varying sizes and are flexible on run volumes. Get in touch to discuss your requirements and we'll let you know what's achievable.
What makes Merriwa different from other co-packaging companies?
Beyond our certifications and capabilities, we're a social enterprise that has been operating since 1975. Every packaging job you send us directly supports meaningful employment for people with disability. Many of our clients consider this a genuine point of difference when choosing a supply chain partner that helps deliver their social responsibility objectives and adds a unique selling point in the marketplace.
What certifications does Merriwa hold for food-grade packaging?
Merriwa is BRC Global Standards (AA+ Rating) and HACCP certified. Our facilities in Wangaratta and Wodonga feature food-grade clean rooms designed for high-hygiene standards, ensuring full traceability and quality assurance for allergen-sensitive and FMCG products.
What types of packaging formats can you handle?
We specialize in both primary and secondary packaging. Our capabilities include high-speed doy pack filling, flow wrapping, shrink wrapping, heat sealing, and manual assembly. We also provide specialty services like over-stickering, variety pack kitting, and custom promotional displays.
Can you manage large-scale or seasonal production spikes?
Yes. With multiple locations across North East Victoria, we have the floor space and a scalable workforce to handle high-volume runs and seasonal overflow. We offer flexible contract packaging solutions to help brands manage peak demand without capital investment in machinery.
Where are your co-packaging facilities located?
Our primary operations are based in Wangaratta (3677) and Wodonga (3690). This strategic location allows us to efficiently serve brands across Victoria and New South Wales, providing a reliable regional hub for national distribution.
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Let’s pack something great together
Need a packaging partner that brings both precision and purpose? We’d love to hear about your next project.