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Co-Packing 101: Getting Your Product Produced

Video: Co-Packing 101: Getting Your Product Produced

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Jeff McClelland

CEO, CA Aseptic Beverages

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CategoriesOperations, Product Development, Certification, Manufacturing
Run Time18:28
DescriptionBeverage copackers are companies that manufacturer beverages for a variety of different companies. Hear about the ins and outs of working with a beverage copacker, with an eye on producing a top quality end product again and again.
Last Updated9/5/2012

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What services can a co-packer provide?(00:28)
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How is an aseptic facility different than a more traditional co-packing facility?(00:41)
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What information should I have ready to when contacting a co-packer?(00:24)
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Does a co-packer supply all of my raw materials?(00:19)
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Do raw materials differ when working with an aseptic plant?(00:34)
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What does “high acid” mean and does it relate to my product?(00:45)
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What are run minimums?(00:39)
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How long does production take?(00:32)
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Typically, how often do products get produced? (weekly/monthly or yearly?)(00:34)
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How long in advance do I have to book line time?(00:09)
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What is a pack fee?(00:37)
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Are shipping materials like shrink wrap and pallets included in the pack fee?(00:24)
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Do co-packers work within payment terms with the companies they are running?(00:27)
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How should I factor in overages or losses during production?(00:22)
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What type of bottles or packaging are required for aseptic bottling?(00:21)
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Can a co-packer accommodate my unique bottle?(00:37)
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Are there any specific certifications a prospective co-packer should have?(00:28)
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Do my potential customers (primarily chain stores) care where my product is produced?(00:52)
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What do the black printed codes mean on the packaging? And are they necessary?(00:30)
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How is pH regulated?(00:46)
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What determines my products shelf life?(00:52)
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What does batching mean?(00:22)
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Is there a quality control contact who will work with me to ensure my recipe is batched correctly?(00:52)
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What happens if my product spoils?(00:47)
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Where does my product go once it is produced?(00:33)
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Do aseptically produced goods need to be warehoused differently than typical co-packaged goods?(00:35)
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Do co-packers warehouse my raw materials as well as my finished goods?(00:37)
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Since co-parkers warehouse my raw materials and my finished goods, how are they kept track of?(00:23)
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What are multi-packs?(00:31)
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How do I ship my finished product to my customers?(00:10)
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Is it possible to use several co-packers?(00:30)
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Do co-packers create my beverage formula?(00:32)
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Can co-packers help me source my raw materials?(00:27)
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What are the raw materials required to pack my beverage?(00:48)

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