The biggest co-packing mistake new brands make — and how to avoid it.
Ordering too much inventory before proving your concept has killed more promising supplement and food brands than bad formulas ever did. Here's the honest truth about minimums, scaling, and how to protect yourself.
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Move it. The sequence that works
The biggest co-packing mistake new brands make — and how to avoid it.
Ordering too much inventory before you've proven your concept is the fastest way to kill a good brand. Here's the right sequence — and what to ask any co-packer before you commit.
Sachet vs. zipper pouch — which format is right for your product?
The format you choose affects your cost per unit, your retail shelf presence, and how customers experience your product. Here's how to decide.
What does a co-packer actually cost? A transparent breakdown.
Day rates, per-unit costs, setup fees, material costs — here's every number you need to understand before you get a quote from anyone.
How to find a co-packer for your supplement brand.
What to look for, what questions to ask, and the red flags that tell you to walk away before you ship a single pound of powder.
FDA registration and your co-packer — what you actually need to know.
Retail buyers, Amazon, and investors will ask. Here's what FDA registration means, why it matters, and what to do if your current co-packer doesn't have it.
The real cost of large minimum orders — and how to negotiate.
The per-unit savings look great on paper. Here's the math nobody shows you — and how to push back on minimums that don't make sense for your stage.