Texas added four beverage manufacturing plants totaling 180 million cases between 2024 and 2025. That number matters because it signals a structural shift: the state went from a regional bottling hub to one of the primary co-manufacturing destinations in North America, attracting capital investment from both global independents and emerging regional players. The reasons are […]
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The global co-manufacturing market reached USD 686 billion in 2025 and is projected to hit USD 969 billion by 2030, with North America accounting for USD 64.5 billion. Co-manufacturing (or contract manufacturing) is a model where a company outsources the production of its products to specialized industrial plants. This guide explains how to transition from
Buying wrong is costly. And we’re not just talking about money. A poorly chosen supplier can delay launches, compromise quality, create channel disruptions, and even damage a brand’s reputation with the end consumer. For midmarket CPG companies operating under margin pressure and limited resources, there’s no room for decisions based on gut feeling. In this
Innovation in the CPG industry is expensive. Scaling production costs even more. And when companies look internally, many find underutilized assets, operational inefficiencies, and a time-to-market that no longer keeps pace with market demands. Is there a viable solution? The equation can be solved — and it doesn’t necessarily require investing in new factories, hiring
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Would you buy a soda just because your name is on the label? Millions of people did. Coca-Cola’s “Share a Coke” campaign is one of the most iconic examples of mass personalization in the consumer goods sector. With over 150 names printed on cans and bottles, the campaign didn’t just boost sales by 2% —
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What separates a winning product launch from a flop in the competitive food industry? It’s not always the recipe, packaging, or marketing — often, it’s who’s making your product. But how do we ensure we’re choosing the best co-manufacturer to work beside us in a product development? This is what we’re discussing today. A hidden ingredient in
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Consortium buying is when a group of companies work together to pool their capacities and jointly buy their services, products and ingredients. It’s as if you went into a store and the sales assistant offered you a special deal because you and your friend were buying the same product together.
This purchasing model is the secret sauce behind the most innovative and cost-effective CPG brands. Procurement teams are using the collaborative model to get ahead in the market. Let’s analyze how procurement teams can use it to their advantage.
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Do you often concern about the packaging solutions we find at the market? Is the amount of plastic we see really necessary to make sure the content is secure and ready to consume? How to make the best choices when making a product sustainable? Consumers can agree to disagree in many topics but sustainability has become
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As the beverage industry continues to evolve, staying ahead of the trends is crucial for brands looking to innovate and capture the attention of modern consumers. In our e-book, “Innovative Beverages: From Ideation to Launch,” we explore the most significant trends shaping the market. It was based in a former webinar, presented by GrowinCo. and
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Today, AI-analysis and data decision-making are reshaping food manufacturing industry: streamlining supply chains, reducing waste, and ensuring quality consistency. In 2019, Danone’s partnership with IBM to introduce an AI-driven supply chain solution marked a significant turning point in the food manufacturing industry.By using the power of data analysis and artificial intelligence (AI), Danone boosted its forecasting
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