BRC AA+ Food-Grade Co-Packing & Secondary Contract Packing Specialist in Victoria & NSW
Merriwa is a BRC AA+ and HACCP certified contract packing company with food-grade facilities in Wangaratta and Wodonga. We pack for brands in Melbourne, regional Victoria and NSW.
As contract packers, we handle primary packing (pouch filling, flow wrapping, tub and container filling) and secondary packing (multipacks, kitting, shrink sleeving and display-ready cartons).
You can outsource labour-intensive packing, labelling and assembly without investing in machinery or hiring and training seasonal staff.
Trial runs are welcome, and every job supports meaningful employment for people with disability.
"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
Contract packing services & capabilities
Whether you need a contract packing service for an ongoing product line, a seasonal promotion or overflow during a peak period, we work with your product, your packaging and your timelines.
BRC Certified to deliver quality food & retail contract 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.
Social Procurement & Quality Co-Packing
Capability Statement
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Meet SPF/ESG obligations
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Common Pouch formats
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Industries we copack for
Health, Beauty & Wellness
Export & Imported Products
What we pack
Our copacking 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
FAQs
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 150 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 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.