Seeking a Vietnam-based OEM partner for seasoning and food co-packing you can trust?
Or an ODM pathway to develop complete seasoning and food products - methodically, end to end - for international markets?
Cicook is a globally compliant seasoning and food manufacturer (FDA, ISO 22000:2018, HACCP) with R&D, blending, manufacturing, packaging, and logistics under one roof. We support export documentation and labeling compliance (US/EU), HS codes, Incoterms, and palletization standards. When you’re ready for a co-packer who treats your brand as their own, focus on sales - we’ll build, pack, and ship worldwide.
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We commit to dependable OEM/ODM co-packing quality throughout your product’s lifecycle.
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We offer comprehensive services at our full-scale seasoning facilities:
Criterion | ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) | OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) |
Definition | The factory provides ready-made formulas/designs (a library of seasoning blends and packaging templates). You select, fine-tune flavor, and apply your own label. Suitable when you want to develop products with your own brand or unique seasoning profile. | The factory manufactures according to the brand’s own formula/requirements; the client owns the formula and specifications. Suitable when you need to launch fast. |
Level of customization |
Very high: ingredients, ratios, flavor profile, packaging, and specifications. |
Moderate: choose an existing formula, adjust salt/heat/aroma, grind size/mesh, packaging, and label. |
Formula ownership |
The base seasoning formula belongs to the factory; the client has usage rights under private label. | The brand typically owns/co-owns the seasoning formula and technical specs. |
Time to market |
Longer (R&D, sampling, validation); suitable for long-term strategy. | Faster (formulas and processes already available); good for market trials and seasonal products. |
R&D requirement |
High: detailed brief, multiple sample rounds, COA and custom standards. | Low–medium: sensory and basic stability checks on existing samples. |
Start-up cost |
Higher (R&D, testing, custom label/pack design). | Lower (leverages existing seasoning formulas). |
MOQ (minimum order) |
Typically higher; can be flexible by product/packaging line. | Typically lower; suitable for pilot runs and e-commerce channels. |
Quality control |
Against custom technical specs; requires strict QA/QC systems and full traceability. | Against factory standard specs; QA/QC is already optimized. |
Risks |
Risk of time and cost if the brief changes often, but greater differentiation. | Lower differentiation vs. competitors; compensated by speed and cost advantages. |
When to choose |
When you have a long-term brand strategy, need a signature seasoning blend, and target large distribution. | When you need to launch quickly, test the market, or expand your line with optimized costs. |
Typical examples |
Exclusive marinades and seasonings for F&B chains; premium retail lines. | Private-label seasoning collections for marketplaces, Lunar New Year gift sets, seasonal limited products/collections. |
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If you’re looking for a reliable manufacturing partner, OEM processing and packaging seasoning and food to conquer the export market, Cicook is the ideal choice. With experience and dedication, we are committed to bringing high quality products, helping your brand shine in the international market.