Whether you are a startup looking for your first 10 units or a global player moving millions of liters of beverage, the European co-packing landscape offers specialized expertise for every niche.
From flexible powder filling to massive liquid bottling plants, here is our curated list of the top 10 food co-packers in Europe for 2026.
| Company | Primary Product Type | Region | Ideal Batch Size |
| Doypacked.eu | Dry Powders / Solids | Belgium | Ultra-Low (10+ units) |
| Refresco | Liquids / Beverages | Netherlands/EU | Industrial / Massive |
| Gower View | Fats / Dairy | UK | Medium to Large |
| Frosta AG | Frozen Meals | Germany | Large |
| SternMaid | Nutritional Powders | Germany | Industrial |
1. Doypacked.eu (Belgium)
Specialty: Powders, Dry Goods, and Ultra-Low MOQ.
We might be biased…but we built Doypacked.eu to solve a specific problem: the “barrier to entry” and “price”. Most co-packers require thousands of units and high set-up costs that only make sense if you have high volumes. Based in Leuven, Belgium, we specialize in packing dry powders (protein, coffee, spices, superfoods) and other foods into doypacks.
What sets us apart is our accessibility. We offer a Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) of just 10 pieces, making us the go-to partner for startups, seasonal batches, and market testing across the EU.
2. Refresco (Netherlands / Pan-European)
Specialty: Soft Drinks, Juices, and High-Volume Liquid Bottling.
If you are looking to scale a liquid beverage brand to a global level, Refresco is the undisputed heavyweight. With over 60 manufacturing sites globally, they handle everything from carbonated soft drinks to fruit juices and mineral waters. They are a “pure-play” bottler, meaning they only bottle other companies’ products.
3. Tetra Pak (Sweden / Global)
Specialty: Aseptic Liquid Packaging and Dairy.
While known for their machinery, Tetra Pak’s “Co-fill” services are essential for the dairy and plant-based milk industries. Their facilities across Europe allow brands to utilize aseptic technology, ensuring long shelf life for liquids without the need for preservatives.
4. Gower View Foods (United Kingdom)
Specialty: Butter, Oils, and Fats.
Located in Wales, Gower View Foods is the leading independent butter packer in the UK and Europe. They deal with a very specific “chilled dairy” niche, offering sophisticated lines for potting and filling fats, oils, and flavored butters, categories that require very different climate controls and machinery than dry goods.
5. BevSource (formerly MyDrink Beverages -Lithuania)
Specialty: Beverage R&D and Small-to-Medium Liquid Batches.
For brands that have outgrown their kitchen but aren’t ready for the millions of units Refresco demands, BevSource in Lithuania offers a fantastic middle ground. They focus on beverage formulation and turnkey packaging for innovative drinks, including aluminum cans and glass bottles.
6. Frosta AG (Germany)
Specialty: Frozen Vegetables and Ready Meals.
Frosta is a pioneer in the frozen food sector. They operate massive contract manufacturing facilities that focus on “Clean Label” frozen products. If your product needs to stay at $-18$°C throughout the entire packing process, they are the gold standard in Central Europe.
7. FoodTankers (Sweden)
Specialty: Bulk Liquid Food Logistics and Processing.
While many co-packers focus on the retail shelf, FoodTankers specializes in the “upstream” side of the industry. They handle the transport and processing of bulk liquid food (like liquid chocolate, oils, and juices) across the Nordic region, ensuring food safety in transit.
8. Budelpack (Netherlands / Poland)
Specialty: Multi-site Flexible Packaging and On-site Services.
Budelpack is unique because of its flexibility. They offer “on-site” packing, where they bring their expertise to your facility, or you can use their established plants in the Netherlands or Poland. They handle a wide variety of “difficult” shapes, from single-serve sachets to complex Mediterranean-style jars.
9. Haco Holding AG (Switzerland / Germany)
Specialty: Convenience Foods and Soluble Coffee.
Haco is a powerhouse for ambient (shelf-stable) convenience foods. They are the experts in dry mixes, bouillon, and instant coffee on a massive scale. Their focus is on high-speed production for private labels across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).
10. 2 Sisters Food Group (UK / Netherlands)
Specialty: Poultry and Chilled Prepared Meals.
As one of the largest food producers in Europe, 2 Sisters handles the “high-care” side of the industry. They specialize in proteins (chicken, meat) and bakery items. Their facilities are designed for high-risk food environments that require strict microbiological controls.
Conclusion: Which Co-Packer is Right for You?
Choosing a partner depends on your product’s state (liquid vs. powder) and your current stage of growth.
- For small batches of dry food: Doypacked is by far the cheapest and quickest solution.
- For liquid beverages: Look toward Refresco or MyDrink.
- For chilled or frozen goods: Frosta or Gower View are your best bets.
- For powders and dry goods with maximum flexibility: Doypacked.eu is ready to help you scale from your first batch to your first thousand.