Copacker Curations Ep. 3

If you're eating lunch right now, just breeze through the TLDR. If not, continue on. The copacker you've been waiting for might be below!

TLDR: This Week's Copacker Lineup

• Grainwell Puffed Grains: Customizable clean-label puffed grains for cereals, snacks, and bars. New look coming soon!
• Prime Matter Labs: Beauty product experts with 40+ years of experience, handle concept to launch.
• Green Mountain Beverage: Vermont-based, specializing in beer, cider, spirits, RTDs, and more.
• BrellaPak: Chicago copacker focused on small-batch functional drinks, and values transparency.
• The Olive Oil Factory: California facility for private-label sauces, oils, jams, spice blends, and beyond.

Grainwell Puffed Grains: Your Clean-Label Grain Innovator ??

Looking to add unique, nutritious puffed grains to your cereal, snacks, or bars? Grainwell is pushing the boundaries with single-ingredient, customizable options, boasting a whole bunch of impressive certifications.

Why Grainwell?

• Customization is Key: They can tailor texture, density, even color to fit your product perfectly.
• Sustainability Matters: Their tech uses less energy and creates fewer emissions.
• Quality Obsessed: SQF Level 3, Organic, Gluten-Free...they've got the certs to prove it.
• Innovation Support: Their GPD system helps bring new product ideas to life.

Could Grainwell be your next clean-ingredient superstar?? ??Find out more here!?

Prime Matter Labs: Your Beauty Innovation Powerhouse ?

Need stunning skincare, haircare, or OTC products? Prime Matter Labs has 40+ years of experience, handles everything from concept to launch, AND boasts a slew of certifications to back their quality.

Why Prime Matter Labs?

• End-to-End Expertise: They're not just manufacturers, they help DEVELOP amazing products.
• Certifications Matter: FDA OTC, EPA...they're ideal for brands with strict requirements.
• Sustainability Focus: Mentioned in the listing, a big draw for many brands.
• Track Your Project: Their 'Element' platform sounds like a major selling point.

Ready to elevate your beauty brand? ??Learn more here!

Green Mountain Beverage: Scale Your Bev Brand ??

Vermont-based copacker with 30+ years in the biz? Yes! Green Mountain Beverage handles beer, cider, spirits, RTDs, you name it! Their facility is HUGE and they have the certifications that matter.

Why Green Mountain Beverage?

• Built for Growth: Massive canning and kegging capacity means scaling isn't a problem.
• Vermont Advantage: Tap into that "local," quality-focused Vermont brand appeal.
• Wide Range: They don't just do one type of beverage...this is flexibility.
• Certified Quality: SQF Level II, Organic, etc., ideal for brands with strict standards.

Could they be the key to your beverage launch? ??Check out more here!

BrellaPak: Your Beverage Partner with Big Values ??

Looking for a copacker that cares as much about your brand as you do? As a brand itself, BrellaPak prioritizes transparency and helping small businesses launch amazing functional drinks, shots, and more.

Why BrellaPak?

• It's About Values: They list them right upfront: candor, integrity, etc. This builds trust.
• Small Brand Focus: Flexible MOQs, high SKU variation...ideal for newer brands testing products.
• Beyond Just Manufacturing: Formulation help, fulfillment – they're the full package.
• Communication is Key: Slack channels and quick response times mean less waiting.

Think they might be the right fit for your beverage project? ??? Wanna know more? Click here!

The Olive Oil Factory: Your Gourmet Product Partner ??

Need private label sauces, dressings, or even dry spice blends?? This family-owned California facility does it all – private label, copacking, and even recipe development to take your idea to market!

Why The Olive Oil Factory?

• Beyond Just Oil: Sauces, jams, honey, spice blends...they offer a ton of variety.
• Experience Matters: They've been doing this since 2003 and have their own brand.
• Scale Up or Start Small: They mention working with both big chains and smaller shops.
• The Full Package: Recipe help, label design...they make launching a product easier.

Could they bring your gourmet product vision to life?? ??? Curious? Check them out here!

Size Matters

So last week I came across a brand owner that is getting kicked to the curb by their copacker. This isn’t the first time someone mentioned this to me.?

What happens too often in the wonderfully chaotic world of copacking is this:?

1. You finally find a copacker.
2. You run production and things seem fine.
3. A bigger brand eats up that copackers capacity.?
4. That copacker gives you 60-90 days to find a new one.?

I’ve experienced this. Brand owners have told me about their experiences with this. Copackers have shared their experiences in this as well. Unfortunately, it’s nearly unavoidable for the smaller brands that aren’t growing quickly.?

I say nearly because there still are copackers that service small and start-up brands exceptionally well. I’m doing my best to find them and share their stories.

Also, be sure that this is covered in your service agreement with your copacker and that you can get the longest possible time to find another copacker.?

Have a great week!?

Josh

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