Video: Co-Packing 101: Understanding the Role of the Co-Packer

Director, Contract Manufacturing, Nor-Cal Beverages

CategoriesOperations, Product Development, Distribution, Manufacturing
Run Time12:56
DescriptionPete Grego of NorCal Beverage, a leading copacker based in California, explains the role of a copacker, some of the procedures and processes used in copacking facilities to ensure a quality product, and what you, the beverage entrepreneur, can do to ensure that the relationship with your copacker is a sustainable one.
Last Updated11/6/2012

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What services can a co-packer provide?(00:45)
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What information should I have ready to when contacting a co-packer?(00:47)
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Does a co-packer supply all of my raw materials?(00:27)
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What are run minimums?(00:21)
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What is a pack fee?(00:36)
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Are shipping materials like shrink wrap and pallets included in the pack fee?(00:14)
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How should I factor in overages or losses during production?(00:19)
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Can a co-packer accommodate my unique bottle?(00:45)
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How long does production take?(00:19)
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Are there any specific certifications a prospective co-packer should have?(01:01)
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What does batching mean?(00:25)
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Is there a contact who will work with me to ensure my recipe is batched correctly?(00:32)
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Where does my product go once it is produced?(00:26)
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Do co-packers warehouse my raw materials as well as my finished goods?(00:43)
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Since co-parkers warehouse my raw materials and my finished goods, how are they kept track of?(00:48)
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How do I ship my finished product to my customers?(00:22)
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Is it possible to use several co-packers?(00:24)
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What are Billable Materials?(00:17)
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How long in advance should I prepare to book line time at a co-packer?(00:13)
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What is the difference between raw materials and finished goods?(00:34)
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What is the importance of PH in my product?(00:44)
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Does product consistency vary throughout product line?(00:26)
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What is secondary packaging?(00:29)
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How does a brand owner find the right co-packer to make their product?(00:59)