B U S I N E S S + C U LT U R E 17 B U S I N E S S + C U LT U R E 17 Helping Others Grow Their Business With the success of Lauri Jo’s Southern Style Canning, Bennett and Varnedoe want to help others process and sell their family’s favorite recipe or create their own. With a fully operational and licensed commercial kitchen, Lauri Jo’s Southern Style Canning is listed as an approved private label co-packing site in Georgia. As a co-packer, Lauri Jo’s will manufacture the client’s recipe and ensure that it is correctly packaged for retail distribution. “It’s expensive to get a product out on the market,” Varnedoe said. “By hiring a co-packer, they have the expertise and facility to correctly mass produce food products.” Varnedoe said there are a lot of issues to consider. It’s not just about having a great family recipe. There are labeling issues such as bar codes, nutritional information, and getting the recipe approved before processing can start. As seasoned businesswomen, Bennett and Varnedoe want to help others learn from their experience and provide assistance in getting their business started. “This is our way of giving back,” Bennett said. “I just have the heart for helping others.” Visit Lauri Jo’s Southern Style Canning online at www.laurijos.com. Lauri Jo Bennett and Layne Varnedoe, with Lauri Jo’s Southern Style Canning in Norman Park.