Pure Foods' MOQ (minimum order quantity) is counted per recipe, per production run. Seasoning powders start at 500 kg, sauces and dipping sauces in clear unbranded bags start at 1,000 kg, and sauces or dipping sauces in bags printed with the customer's brand start at 2,000 kg. Each flavor counts as one recipe, so multiple flavors cannot be combined to meet a single minimum.
What Is an MOQ, and Why Do Factories Set One?
MOQ stands for Minimum Order Quantity, the minimum amount a factory will produce per run. Every time a production line runs, it requires preparing raw materials, weighing and mixing, process control, packing, and washing down the line, whether the batch is large or small. Setting a minimum makes each production run cost-effective and keeps quality consistent.
What Is the MOQ for Each Production Line?
| Production line | Packaging | MOQ per recipe, per production run |
|---|---|---|
| Seasoning powder, shake seasoning powder | Foil, metallized, nylon or zip-lock sachets or bags | 500 kg |
| Sauces, dipping sauces | Clear bags, without customer branding | 1,000 kg |
| Sauces, dipping sauces | Bags printed with customer branding | 2,000 kg |
| Salad dressing, mayonnaise | As agreed | Ask via LINE @purefoods |
For example, 1,000 kg of sauce packed in 1 kg bags yields about 1,000 bags.
Can I Combine Several Flavors to Meet the Minimum?
No. Each flavor counts as one recipe, and each recipe must meet its own minimum. For example, if you want 2 seasoning powder flavors, you need to order 500 kg of each, 1,000 kg in total. If you want to test the market on a limited budget, start with one core flavor first and add flavors in later runs.
Do Small Sachets Have a Different Minimum from Large Bags?
The minimum production quantity is the same, but small sachets have an additional requirement for the sachet film, which must be ordered at a minimum of 10 rolls, enough for roughly 100,000–200,000 sachets depending on sachet size. Plan how many sachets you will realistically sell before choosing a size.
Available pack sizes: sauces and dipping sauces from 3 g to 25 kg in sachets, bags, bottles, gallon jugs and pails; seasoning powders from 90 g to 5 kg. If you need specialty packaging the factory does not normally use, the customer covers the cost of that packaging. Read about choosing seasoning powder sachets atWhich Seasoning Powder Packaging Keeps Longest
Should You Start with Clear Bags or Branded Bags?
| Goal | Suitable format | Sauce/dipping sauce MOQ |
|---|---|---|
| For use in your restaurant or across branches, with consistent flavor | Clear bags, unbranded | 1,000 kg |
| Sold as your own branded product online, in stores or through distributors | Bags printed with customer branding | 2,000 kg |
Before talking to the factory, answer these 3 questions to help speed up the assessment
- Will the product be used in your restaurant or produced for sale?
- Do you need standard packaging or branded packaging?
- How many kilograms do you expect to use or sell per month?
Besides the MOQ, What Costs and Lead Times Should You Plan For?
- Recipe development fee THB 20,000 per recipe, including 3–5 rounds of adjustments, credited back as THB 20,000 worth of product on the first purchase order. Applies to all production lines.
- Recipe development time 7–14 days per adjustment round
- First production lot About 30–60 days after receiving the purchase order: about 30 days if no imported raw materials are needed, or about 60 days if imports are required (such as certain flavorings). Rush orders take at least 25 days.
- Thai FDA registration, label design and barcodes The factory handles these at no charge. For Halal certification, the factory handles the application and the customer pays the actual costs.
The price per kilogram depends on the raw materials in the recipe, the packaging chosen and the order quantity, so there is no standard price that applies to every job; it has to be assessed from the actual details. Read about recipe development atWhy Choose a Factory with an R&D Team
What Information Should You Prepare Before Contacting the Factory?
- Product type, such as seasoning powder, dipping sauce, glazing sauce or marinade
- The flavor you want, or a reference product sample
- Whether you already have a recipe or want the factory to develop one
- Pack size and packaging format
- Expected order quantity per run, and sales channels
See all our manufacturing services atOEM Manufacturing of Sauces, Dipping Sauces and Salad Dressings and factory standards atSauce Factory Standards
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MOQ Counted per Recipe or per Production Run?
Per recipe, per production run. If you order 2 recipes in the same run, each recipe must meet its own minimum.
Can I Produce Less Than the MOQ as a Trial First?
Actual production must meet the minimum, but during recipe development the factory sends tasting samples of about 100–500 g each time so the flavor can be adjusted before you place a production order.
Can I Visit the Factory Before Placing an Order?
No. Factory visits are available after a production order has been placed. Before that, you can discuss details and receive product samples via LINE @purefoods.
What Is the OEM Price per Kilogram?
It depends on the recipe, packaging and quantity. Send your details to LINE @purefoods and our team will quote based on your actual project.
Summary
Pure Foods' OEM manufacturing MOQ: seasoning powder 500 kg, sauces and dipping sauces in clear bags 1,000 kg, branded bags 2,000 kg, per recipe, per production run; multiple flavors cannot be combined. Send details of the product you want to make and talk with our team via LINE @purefoods
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