Question 1

What is Spud House?

Accepted Answer

Spud House is a dedicated gluten-free co-manufacturing facility in Austin, TX. We produce bars, cookies, baked goods, granolas, and dry mixes for CPG brands. Our facility holds SQF Level 3 (Edition 9), GFCO, and USDA Organic certifications. We also handle dairy, soy, corn, eggs, and nuts under full allergen controls.

Question 2

What is your minimum order quantity?

Accepted Answer

Our MOQ is 1,000 units. Most clients run between 5,000–50,000 units per production day. We're designed for both emerging brands and established ones scaling distribution.

Question 3

What types of products do you manufacture?

Accepted Answer

We specialize in gluten-free bars, energy bites, cookies, muffins, rolls, granolas, clusters, dry baking mixes, and protein/supplement powders.

Question 4

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

Submit a quote request on our website or reach out by email. We respond within 1 business day. If we're a fit, we'll discuss your project in detail and outline next steps.

Question 5

Is your facility completely free of gluten?

Accepted Answer

Yes. No gluten-containing ingredients are permitted on-site at any time. This is a facility-level commitment, not a line-level protocol.

Question 6

What does GFCO certification require?

Accepted Answer

GFCO (Gluten-Free Certification Organization) conducts annual on-site audits and tests products to verify gluten levels remain below 10 ppm — half the FDA threshold of 20 ppm.

Question 7

Do I need SQF certification in my own facility if I produce with you?

Accepted Answer

No. Our SQF certification covers production in our facility. Your brand can reference our certification when presenting to retail buyers.

Question 8

Can I share your certifications in my retailer pitch?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We provide certification documentation for your retailer presentations.

Question 9

What allergens do you handle besides gluten?

Accepted Answer

Our facility is 100% gluten-free, but we do handle dairy, soy, corn, eggs, and nuts under strict allergen control protocols including dedicated storage, scheduled changeovers, and validated sanitation.

Question 10

What is your production capacity?

Accepted Answer

75,000+ units per shift. We run multiple shifts and can accommodate both pilot runs and ongoing production schedules.

Question 11

What are typical lead times?

Accepted Answer

Lead times vary by product complexity and schedule. Pilot runs typically begin 3–6 weeks after formula approval. Recurring production runs are scheduled on a rolling basis once you're an established client.

Question 12

Do you offer ingredient sourcing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We can source ingredients on your behalf or use ingredients you supply, depending on the arrangement.

Question 13

What packaging formats do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Flow wrap, stand-up pouches, lay-flat pouches, bag-in-box, display cartons, and bulk/foodservice formats.

Question 14

Can you help develop or refine my formula?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our founder has hands-on experience scaling gluten-free products from prototype to national retail. We offer formula development, ingredient substitution guidance, nutritional analysis, and scale-up support.

Question 15

Do you offer private label?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We have a library of proven gluten-free formulas available for private label. This is the fastest path to market if you don't have an existing formula.

Question 16

Is your facility truly gluten-free or just gluten-free-friendly?

Accepted Answer

100% dedicated. No gluten-containing ingredients are permitted on-site at any time. This is a facility-level policy, not a line-level protocol.

Question 17

What quality systems do you operate under?

Accepted Answer

SQF Level 3 (Edition 9), which is benchmarked by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Level 3 is the highest tier of the SQF program and adds a comprehensive quality management system on top of food safety.

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