Beverage Production & Manufacturing

Not all co-packers are created equal. Anyone can claim they can produce your beverage, but not everyone can back that up with the right equipment, food safety practices and track record.

We maintain the largest network of vetted contract manufacturers in North America, from alcoholic beverages to emerging functional categories, and we do the qualifying work so you don't have to. We consult with you to understand your needs and goals, so we can recommend the ideal partners to meet them.

Production setup is a meticulous process that can be time-consuming and challenging to undertake on your own. BevSource does it for you, managing the entire production setup process, so every detail is in order before you go into production. Our proven 80-point checklist covers essentials like:

• Material and ingredient documentation
• SKU setup
• Production spec documentation
• Initial batch approval protocols

Once you've connected with your perfect beverage manufacturer, trust BevSource to oversee the entire production and manufacturing process. From on-site audits to postproduction quality control and product storage, our beverage production management experts handle it on your behalf. You'll have extra time to devote to other strategic initiatives to support your brand's continued growth and success.

Our supply chain optimization services review every step of your supply ecosystem to identify opportunities that beverage production companies can turn into competitive advantages — improving efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing quality.

We also support capacity planning and demand forecasting. Whether you're launching with initial production runs of up to 10,000 units or scaling to 50,000-plus, we ensure strategic production schedules, so you avoid both stockouts and excess inventory that ties up capital.

Production is only one step. Once you have inventory, you need warehousing, fulfillment and logistics strategies that keep your beverage moving on time.

We coordinate those postproduction logistics for you. We’ll help you build the best logistics plan for your beverage so you can safely warehouse and transport your products cost-effectively. From understanding and maximizing freight choices to ensuring product quality and freshness during transport, we know what to watch for and how to build reliability and quality into the logistics side of your beverage operations.

A small-scale pilot run answers one question — can this beverage be manufactured as designed? Before you commit six figures to a full production run, a pilot dials in your recipe and process on commercial-grade equipment so you aren’t learning about recipe or process issues for the first time at full commercial scale. A pilot at The Lab, BevSource’s pilot production and quality assurance testing facility, either gives you a green light for full production or the data you need to adjust course.

It's also leverage with co-packers. Pilot data proves you understand your own process, which makes them far more likely to commit capacity to your project.

The Lab gets you launch-ready. Our TTB- and SpecMetrix-certified facility runs the beverage quality assurance testing you need before you can sell — confirming your Nutrition Facts Panel matches what's actually in the bottle, verifying ABV, and running microbiological and shelf-life testing. You leave with documentation that lets you approach retailers and distributors with confidence, not just a passed test.