Thinking about starting your own freeze-dried candy brand? You’re not the only one. The demand is booming, the margins are sweet, and Canadians are obsessed with bold, crunchy treats that taste like nothing else on the market.
But let’s be real—setting up a manufacturing facility, buying freeze-dryers, learning food science, dealing with permits, testing shelf stability... that’s a full-time job and a financial black hole.
The good news? You don’t need to do any of that. Here’s how you can launch a brand of your own—without the factory, the stress, or the startup horror stories—thanks to private label manufacturing.
Step 1: Know Your Niche (and Your Customer)
Ask yourself:
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Are you targeting health-conscious parents?
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Are you the next TikTok snack sensation?
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Are you launching a premium giftable brand?
Knowing who you’re speaking to will shape everything—from your product lineup to your packaging design to how you market online.
Step 2: Partner with a Proven Manufacturer (Hi, We're Spaceman 👋)
We’re not just Canada’s leading freeze-dried candy brand—we’re also the behind-the-scenes power behind some of the best up-and-coming brands you haven’t even heard of yet.
With our 4,000 sqft production facility in Laval, Quebec, we can manufacture up to 500,000 bags per month (and scale beyond that). We offer private label manufacturing, so you can:
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Choose from proven, best-selling formulas (like Space Creamz or Toxic Rainbow)
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Design your own branding and packaging
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Focus on marketing, sales, and building your community
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Skip the heavy lifting on sourcing, production, and logistics
You bring the vision. We handle the crunch.
Step 3: Build a Brand That Actually Stands Out
Don’t just copy what’s out there. Use your niche to shape a brand that’s:
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Visually distinct (bold packaging wins shelf space and clicks)
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Emotionally resonant (people love snacks with a backstory)
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Shareable (think influencers, TikTok challenges, Instagram-worthy packaging)
Step 4: Get Online and Into Stores
Whether you’re going DTC through Shopify or hitting wholesale right away, here’s how to get out there:
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Launch with a core lineup of 2–4 products
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Build a website that converts (keep it snacky, not corporate)
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Tap into retailers through sampling, cold outreach, or wholesale marketplaces
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Use social proof (customer reviews, unboxing videos, giveaways)
Step 5: Scale When You’re Ready (We’ve Got You)
As orders roll in, you’ll need a manufacturer who can keep up—and that’s where Spaceman shines. We’re built for scale, and we’re here to grow with you.
Want to test a limited-edition flavor? Launch a seasonal promo? Shift your packaging for a holiday run? Let’s do it. Our team can help you launch fast, stay stocked, and keep your margins strong.
Ready to Build the Brand of Your Dreams?
Launching a freeze-dried candy brand in Canada doesn't have to mean maxing out your credit cards on equipment or spending months learning food safety regulations. Spaceman makes it turnkey.
We’re already producing some of the country’s most in-demand freeze-dried snacks—and we’d love to help you build the next one.
Let’s make candy magic. Reach out today and let’s talk private label.