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Overcoming Production Challenges: Common Problems Brands Face and How Co-Packers Solve Them

When your brand is scaling fast but your production line isn’t keeping up, the pressure can be relentless. Delayed timelines...

Contract Manufacturing & Co-Packing Glossary

3PL / Logistics Third-Party Logistics providers offer outsourced logistics and supply chain management services, including transportation, warehousing, and inventory management.…

The Different Needs of Emerging Brands vs. Legacy Brands

Large food and CPG brands, especially multinationals and category leaders, often face different challenges and priorities than smaller, emerging, and…

Food Safety Challenges for Startups and Emerging Brands

The hidden perils, pitfalls, and costs that can put your new venture at risk Food safety is a critical concern…

Navigating the Perils of Misaligned Contract Manufacturing Partnerships

In the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, selecting the right external manufacturing provider is not merely a logistical decision; it's…

Top Ten Outsourcing Mistakes New Brands Make

When new brands decide to outsource their manufacturing processes, they often make several common mistakes that can hinder their success.…

Build vs. Buy: The Case for Building: Advantages of In-House Production

Understanding the potential benefits is crucial as food brands evaluate the strategic shift towards in-house production. Bringing production in-house can…

Build vs. Buy: The Case for Buying: Advantages of Outsourcing Production

For many food brands, the decision to continue outsourcing production to contract manufacturers is driven by specific benefits that align…

Key Contract Models for Successful Brand / Contract Manufacturing Relationships

In this series of blog posts, we explore seven contract structures to consider when structuring your agreements with contract manufacturers.…