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Can co-packers help me source my raw materials?
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Video: Can co-packers help me source my raw materials?
Co-Packing 101: Getting Your Product Produced
Presenter
Jeff McClelland
CEO, CA Aseptic Beverages
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Operations
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Product Development
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Manufacturing
Run Time
00:27
Last Updated
8/6/2012
Table of Contents
1
What services can a co-packer provide?
(00:28)
2
How is an aseptic facility different than a more traditional co-packing facility?
(00:41)
3
What information should I have ready to when contacting a co-packer?
(00:24)
4
Does a co-packer supply all of my raw materials?
(00:19)
5
Do raw materials differ when working with an aseptic plant?
(00:34)
6
What does “high acid” mean and does it relate to my product?
(00:45)
7
What are run minimums?
(00:39)
8
How long does production take?
(00:32)
9
Typically, how often do products get produced? (weekly/monthly or yearly?)
(00:34)
10
How long in advance do I have to book line time?
(00:09)
11
What is a pack fee?
(00:37)
12
Are shipping materials like shrink wrap and pallets included in the pack fee?
(00:24)
13
Do co-packers work within payment terms with the companies they are running?
(00:27)
14
How should I factor in overages or losses during production?
(00:22)
15
What type of bottles or packaging are required for aseptic bottling?
(00:21)
16
Can a co-packer accommodate my unique bottle?
(00:37)
17
Are there any specific certifications a prospective co-packer should have?
(00:28)
18
Do my potential customers (primarily chain stores) care where my product is produced?
(00:52)
19
What do the black printed codes mean on the packaging? And are they necessary?
(00:30)
20
How is pH regulated?
(00:46)
21
What determines my products shelf life?
(00:52)
22
What does batching mean?
(00:22)
23
Is there a quality control contact who will work with me to ensure my recipe is batched correctly?
(00:52)
24
What happens if my product spoils?
(00:47)
25
Where does my product go once it is produced?
(00:33)
26
Do aseptically produced goods need to be warehoused differently than typical co-packaged goods?
(00:35)
27
Do co-packers warehouse my raw materials as well as my finished goods?
(00:37)
28
Since co-parkers warehouse my raw materials and my finished goods, how are they kept track of?
(00:23)
29
What are multi-packs?
(00:31)
30
How do I ship my finished product to my customers?
(00:10)
31
Is it possible to use several co-packers?
(00:30)
32
Do co-packers create my beverage formula?
(00:32)
33
Can co-packers help me source my raw materials?
(00:27)
34
What are the raw materials required to pack my beverage?
(00:48)
