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FAQ
Everything you need to know to get started
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How much does it cost to work out of Coho Commissary?Coho Commissary offers flexible memberships that make it easy to start and operate your business - whether you are an entrepreneur lauching your food start-up or a restaurant group interested in expanding or centralizing operations. Membership packages start as low as $400/month and increases with the size of the space and additional amenities, storage, services etc.
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What equipment is included in the commissary kitchen?We have three facilities that offer a wide variety of different equipment. You can learn more about the unqiue amenities offered at each of our locations here.
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What happens if I decide I need more or less space / hours in the commissary?We pride ourselves on giving you flexible options and work with our members to customize spaces in order to accommodate specialized equipment and process needs associated with increased / decreased capacity.
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What kinds of products can be produced at Coho Commissary?Each of our facilities caters to different food businesses. Across our three locations, we can support the production of almost any type of food or beverage product. Examples include, baked goods, dairy products, meat products, vegan products, gluten-free products, beverages, and more.
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Can I produce cannabis infused products at Coho Commissary?No, due to the strict regulation of controlled substances by provincial and federal authorities, cannabis products cannot be produced in the same facilities as food produced for general consumption at this time.
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What is involved in getting expedited public health approvals after I start working in Coho Commissary?The process differs from location to location but in each jurisdiction, we work closely with the health authorities to simplify and expedite the process of obtaining your regulatory approvals.
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How long does it take to start producing?When you are ready to start at Coho, we work closely with our health authorities and insurance companies to have you legally operating and producing in our facilities within two weeks of signing the membership contract.
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My products need special handling and certification, such as Organic, Kosher or Gluten Free. Can I do that at Coho Commissary?"It depends on the certification you are seeking and which one of our facilities you are interested to operate in. We may be able to accommodate your needs but would have to learn more about your specific requirements. Please contact us directly to inquire further.
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How can I be confident that Coho Commissary is a stable and reliable location for my business?We are in business specifically to give our members the best and the most stable production space we can. We have long-term leases which means we aren’t going anywhere any time soon. Furthermore, we are proud of our impeccable VCH health records and exceptionally positive member reviews.
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How do I get started?Apply today and we will be in touch to schedule a tour and to chat about how we can work together!
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