Produce or outsource: considerations to decide

Halo Top Creamery, a low-calorie ice cream brand, faced a critical decision early in its development: whether to invest in building their own production facility or to outsource with a co-manufacturer. Their choice played a crucial role in their meteoric rise to become one of the **best-selling ice cream brands in the United States.** Founded […]

Co-manufacturing Brazil X USA: what can Brazil learn?

Have you ever thought about how YoPro, a high-protein yogurt brand by Danone, achieved a great introduction to Brazilian market at an impressive pace? They used co-manufacturing to bring new flavors to the market faster. This manufacturing practice is already very common, and mature in the USA. So which co-manufacturing lessons Brazil can take from […]

How to Calculate and Monetize Available Capacity

In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern manufacturing, the efficient utilization of production capacity is not just a matter of operational necessity but also a strategic opportunity for growth and diversification. The concept of available capacity in a manufacturing setup refers to the unused portion of the production capability that can be leveraged to meet […]

How to Build an Effective Co-Man Contract

Co-manufacturing can be a valuable strategy for CPG companies of all sizes. For new CPG companies, it can help them get their products to market without having to make a large upfront investment. For CPG companies that are expanding into new markets, it can help them quickly and easily ramp up production. And for CPG […]

Driving Quality: 44% of CPG Industry Leaders Embrace Digital Transformation

Titled “State of Smart Manufacturing: CPG Edition,” this global study comprises insights from 216 key leaders within the CPG industry, hailing from 13 prominent manufacturing nations. The study casts a wide net, encompassing manufacturers across diverse sectors like home and personal care, as well as food and beverage, delivering a panoramic view of the CPG […]

What is co-manufacturing, co-packer and co-man?

In today’s competitive business environment, companies are constantly looking for ways to save money and improve efficiency. One way to do that is by outsourcing manufacturing, product development, and other business functions to third-party companies. There are many different terms used to describe these third-party companies, including co-packers, co-manufacturers, and co-mans. In general, these companies […]