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)