Co-Packer Directory
Contract manufacturer (co-packer) directory for beverage brands based throughout the United States including specific focus on Arizona and Georgia.
This directory lists co-packers that:
– DO work with beverage brands looking to scale.
– DO offer manufacturing along with packaging/bottling
List of Co-Packers in Arizona
Arizona’s beverage network is smaller and more concentrated than Georgia’s with most resources located in or around the Metro Phoenix area. Anticipate less competition for co-packers with the limited options locally.
Refresco
7255 S Kyrene Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 449-7770
Website
Email: Sales.USATMP@refresco.com
Capacity for 2,500,000 cans daily, controlled access and surveillance, on-site microbiologic lab, and IR tested ingredients. Product storage tanks with vertical agitation, low-foam inlets, and level sensing; cooling jackets. Liquid Nitrogen dosing and CO2 and RO water with UV protection.
Certifications
SQF , Organic, HACCP, NON-GMO, Kosher
Coyote Kitchen
490 East Pima St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
480-703-4311
877-879-6453
Website
A high SQF rating makes this a good choice for premium brands that want to ensure excellence in production. There are no-minimums with the company offering assistance with branding and maintaining recipe integrity as the brand scales.
Certifications
SQF Level 3, Organic, NON-GMO, Gluten Free, Kosher, Costco, Sam’s Club & Walmart
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List of Co-Packers in Georgia
Georgia is home to Coca-Cola’s global HQ and a dense, mature beverage manufacturing base built up around Atlanta over more than a century.
That means more co-packers to choose from, but also more competition for capacity.
Manufacturers seeking HPP services for their smaller startup should look to Florida, the Carolinas, and Tennessee.
Hongar Farms Gourmet Food
2121 Tucker Industrial Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
770-938-9884
Website
Email: info@hongarfarms.com
Boasting production of 3 million bottles a year in a 10,000 square foot facility. Organic certification from USDA National Organic Program by GCIAOCP, based in Athens, GA. State and federally inspected.
Certifications
SQF, Organic, NON-GMO
True Spice Packing
2042 Weems Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
404-502-2394
Website
Great option for folks making superfoods, matcha, coffees, etc. They also offer full turn-key services with low minimums. True Spice’s focus looks to be more on powdered and capsule forms of drinks, so keep that in mind.
Custom Beverage Concepts
344 Golf Course Rd
Tallapoosa, GA 30176
770-574-9899
Website
Email: sharec@custombeverageconcepts.com
Large 100,000 square foot facility specializing in beverage products. Very capable but it appears the focus could be on drinks in powder form similar to True Spice. It might be worth clarifying especially if you make cold fill beverages.
Co-Packers in the United States
Rocky Mountain Spice Co.
Website
3850 Nome Street, Unit A
Denver, CO 80239
303-308-8066
Email: brady@rockymountainspice.com
Bulk spices, seasonings blends, baking mixes, beverage mixes. Offering co-packing and private label
What is a copacker?
A co-packer owns the facility, the equipment, and the certifications. You bring the formula and the relationship. Finding the right one is the hardest part of scaling a beverage brand — most aren’t listed anywhere useful, don’t respond to cold email, and won’t take on a new client without a referral or a minimum order that rules out early-stage brands entirely.
Is a copacker necessary for my business?
Depending on the cottage laws in your State, the current stage your business is at, and the nature of the product being manufactured you may NOT have to use a co-packer right away. In most cases, effective scaling of your product will require access to more capable, regulated manufacturing equipment.
Manufacturing equipment along with leasing space for the equipment will be extremely capital intensive upfront. A co-packer can make sense for growing the business as well as alleviating production pressure on small teams.
Consider a smaller, agile team best suited for a marketing and sales focus while contract manufacturing covers a good portion of the production.
Co-Packer vs. Co-Manufacturer
The lines are truly blurred in this regard. It will come down to you or your team assessing each companies specific capabilities in relation to your product. But if you want to split hairs, I suppose there are some differences to be pointed out between the terms.
| Co-Packer (Contract Packager) | Contract Manufacturer (Co-Man) | Private Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What they do | Package a product you already made | Make and package your product to your formula | Make their own product for you to brand |
| Who owns the recipe | You do | You do | The manufacturer does |
| Best for | Brands that make the product but can’t package at scale | Brands with a recipe but no production capacity | Brands that want a ready-made product fast |
| Typical scope | Filling, labeling, assembly, case packing | Production plus packaging (turnkey) | Their recipe, your label |