Moving from in-house production to a contract packager (co-packer) is a big step for food and beverage startups. It can be difficult to reproduce your original flavor when you move from a commercial kitchen to a fully automated production line with a different supply chain, large equipment, and many other people. But when you do find the right co-packer, you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time promoting your product. To help you get started, we’ve compiled this list of US beverage co-packers.
Note: This list was originally published on January 14, 2017. The current publication date indicates the last time the list was updated.
Not all co-packers will be a good match for you. Some will be too far away, some won’t have the equipment you need, some will be too large for you, some will be too expensive, and some simply won’t return your emails. But first, you have to find them. This isn’t as simple as it sounds.
Beginning Your Search for a Beverage Co-Packer
Co-packers are some of the toughest service providers to find. Their websites are typically full of jargon and designed for industry insiders. Many large co-packers see startups as nuisances because of all the work required to produce relatively small quantities.
If you’re an early-stage beverage company, perhaps this list of American beverage co-packers will help in your search. (Neither I nor RealFoodMBA endorse any of these co-packers or claim to have firsthand knowledge of their operations. Conduct your own research to see if they are a good match for you.)
Are we missing any beverage co-packers for this list? Let us know. We’ll keep it updated.
Looking for a co-packer for my alcohol ice pops. Preferably in the Northeast. Thanks in advance!
Looking for an organic dairy co-packer in Texas
Hello,
Looking for a co packer for ready to eat ethnic meals for a Start-Up. We are hoping to locate one not too far from Georgia. Thank you
I am looking for a meat and produce within the Los Angeles, CA area!
I need a copacker for carbonated soft drink in Florida or Louisiana, PET bottles and or glass bottles, 10 million units per year
Hi! we are a copacking company located in Texas. We service local and nationwide clients providing labeling, shrink sleeving, variety packs and many more services. you can find us at Southwest Packaging Solutions.
Linda de Luna
Swpackaging.net
Looking for a co-packer for a ready to drink cocktail line.
Ideal location in South Florida. Minimum order quantity less than 700 cases please.
Hi! I’d love to help you – send us an email to linda@swpackaging.net
http://www.swpackaging.net
I need a RTD margarita. 2 Flavors. Formulation & Co Packing with low minimums.
Hi Renee! send me an emait to Linda@swpackaging.net
http://www.swpackaging.net we can help you with this project
I need a copacker for a Mexican lemonade in Texas please
Gillian’s Foods Inc is a certified SQF Level 2 gluten free and dedicated tree nut and peanut free facility. We produce over 30 gluten free products available for retail and food service with co-packing opportunities.
Thanks for sharing, Heidi. Noting that this is a beverage co-packing list, but when we create a baked goods or gluten-free list, we’ll be sure to include you. Cheers! Erin
Hello all, we (Keller Logistics) have two variety co-packing warehouses in Cincinnati, OH. We do all types of bottle/can co-packing in these locations as well as glass inspections. Let me know if we can assist any of you!
We have a New patented Carbonated Dairy Based Alternative to Sodas which we would like to co-pack. The product is packed in a 15 oz. PET recyclable bottle with a 28mm PCO finish. We need shrink wrapping and a screw capper for a sport cap. We can VAT pasteurize if you have no other means.
Can you assist us.
Hi! send me an email to linda@swpackaging.net
http://www.swpackaging.net
I know we can help you
We are a co-packer with locations in Baltimore, Las Vegas, and Sacramento. We have low service minimums, alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverage, cans only, Flash/Tunnel/Batch Pasteurization. 1000 gallon MOQ.
We also offer sleeving.
New locations coming in 2021 to Austin/Atlanta/Denver.
Hi Ryan, thanks for your comment. I’ve updated our list to include Wild Leaf. I’m sure our readers will be glad to know about you!
Good morning Ryan.
We have a sourcing office in Hong Kong and work with certified producers of coconut products in Asia. We currently supply 3 US based bulk ingredients wholesalers.
It would be good to understand if you have any coconut requirements?
If you would like to learn more about The Coconut Company, you can visit our website on https://www.thecoconutcompany.co/ or contact me directly via email.
Kind regards,
Aled Morris.
Does anyone know a co-packer in New York State that bottles water in cans or glass bottles?
Would Cincinnati, OH work?
Looking for a copacker for a fried beans product. Would need to use steel cans. Please email me on ufuoma@nerridofoods.com
Looking for a Hot-Filled co-packer in Texas that can do tea , Please DONOT recommend Waco Bottling, that company molded all of my hot-filled product. It was a tea.
If you move away from brewed and on to extract, any hot fill, co-packer can make it for you.
Hi Brenda! we are copackers in Texas. could you send me an email to linda@swpackaging.net?
Thanks!
Please send me an updated list
We are looking for a co-packer able to produce non-alcoholic DARK MALTS
in cans or bottles.
AL LOZANO
305-710-5819
Looking for a copacker specifically in the north east to produce my sangria. Currently been working with a copacker for two years, but they are having issues producing it now getting pushed back due to the process and the straining on their machines.
Anyone know a facility to can a hot fill bloody mary mix?
Hi;
Seeking a small batch Co-Packer for my Bloody Mary Mix…350 Gallon range packed into AMCOR ring neck 12 ounce HOT-Fill PET and AMCOR 32 Ounce decanter Hot-fill PET
Has this list been updated for 2020?
Hi Nate, yes, we keep the list updated as we learn about new beverage co-packers.
Hello, We are looking for a US or Canadian RTD co-packer (dairy, low acid, UHT, PET bottling as prefered option !). Does anyone know of a experienced co-packer ? Thanks
Anyone know a good co-packer for hard seltzers in the US?
Are you still searching? We have 2 co-packing warehouses in Cincinnati, OH that can help.
Hi Pablo! let me know if you are still needing this service. thanks!
linda@swpackaging.net
Hi,
I work for Impress Foods, a compagnie in Montreal, Canada who is looking to do private lables in our new beverages facility. We can produce around 3000 bottles an hour. We have our own HPP machine to make cold pressed and cold pasteurized beverages.
do you work with copackers? to do variety packs for your clients ?
thanks
Blue Marble Productions, Inc. is a co-packing, private label, canning company centrally located in the Crossroads of America, Indianapolis, IN. Whether you are a start-up company looking for 25,000 cases or established company looking for 15,000,000 cases, we have you covered. We love canning and that’s what we do best. Slim and sleek cans are our specialty from 200ml – 473ml. We currently are accepting RFPs for 2020. We are expanding and adding more line capability, so get on the production schedule now.
Hi, need a bottling service for hot fill tea, private label, in Texas or near states, I’ll appreciate your input!
Hi I think we can help you.
Send me an email to linda@swpackaging.net
Looking for a beverage co-packer in Arkansas
Is there any co-packer located in an in bond area of Florida?
Please consider adding Noel Canning and Bottling to your beverage co-packing list. They are located in Washington State and can co-pack for the West Coast and nationally as well.
Does anyone know of a copacker that’s certified organic (their facility) and can make and bottle beverage items (teas, lemonades)?
Hello! We are a distillery in Wisconsin with a bottling line that is cabable of handling multiple sizes and shapes of bottles for co-packing. How do we become a part of this list?
Thank you!
Pat,
I know your message is a few years old but where are you located in Wisconsin? I am currently looking for a copacker in Central Wisconsin.
Hi
We are in need of a co-packer who can provide the following services for us:
1.) Filling our Water in 16 oz Alumni Tek Bottles (38mm ROPP closure)
2.) Creation/Support /purchase of high quality spring water /alkaline and/or high pH Level (+8) is a must
3.) Sleeving of aluminium Tel Bottle as you could see on the attached pictures..
Many thanks,
Serkan Barutcu
Surfwater California LLC
San Diego
#surfwatercalifornia
http://www.surfwater.com
Does anyone know of a water beverage co-packer near Napa, California?
I am looking for a company who can package private label beverage that contain peanuts
Is there anyone that knows a copacker who retorts