Emerging brands
Your first production run
You have a concept, a kitchen recipe, or a finished formula and need it canned properly the first time. We scale the recipe, source the materials, and walk you through each step.
For emerging brandsBeverage co-packer ยท Greenville, SC
Boutique beverage co-packing in Greenville, South Carolina
A boutique non-alcoholic co-packer for functional, hemp-derived THC, and craft beverage brands. Formulation, aluminum canning, sourcing, and supply chain under one roof, with production you can watch in real time.
Who we work with
Built for brands with real volume, and for brands about to have it
We are selective about fit. Fewer projects means each one gets the team's attention, and you always know where your run stands.
Established brands
Leaving a large co-packer
You have volume and distribution, and a co-packer that treats you like a line item. We give you a team that answers, a portal that shows the run, and a process built around fit.
For established brandsRegionalizing brands
A Southeast production footprint
You produce on the West Coast and want capacity closer to Southeast and East Coast customers. Greenville sits between Charlotte and Atlanta, in reach of the Carolinas and Georgia.
Add a Southeast footprintServices
Four services, one accountable team
Beverage co-packing
The full program. Formulation through finished pallets, with one team accountable for the run and a client portal that shows it in real time.
Learn moreR&D and flavor formulation
Concept or kitchen recipe to a production-ready specification, including shelf-life and process planning for the can.
Learn moreAluminum can packaging
Still and sparkling fills in sleek and standard aluminum cans, with pasteurization and decoration options matched to your run size.
Learn moreSourcing and supply chain
Cans, ends, ingredients, and packaging bought through our supplier relationships or received from yours, tracked by lot through the run.
Learn moreHow it works
Form, call, quote, pilot, production
01
Qualification form
About four minutes. Beverage type, packaging format, estimated batch size, and timeline.
02
Exploratory call
If the project fits, you talk with the team that would run it, not a sales rep.
03
Written quote
Scope, materials, and pricing in writing before anything is booked.
04
Pilot
A pilot run proves the formula, the process, and the packaging on our line.
05
Production
Scheduled runs with real-time visibility in the client portal.
Capabilities
Aluminum cans, still or sparkling
Non-alcoholic beverages only. Formats we run today:
- 8 oz sleek
- 12 oz sleek
- 12 oz standard
- 16 oz
- Tunnel pasteurization available
- Decoration: Shrink sleeve and Printed cans
- Beverage types: functional beverages, hemp-derived THC and CBD beverages, sparkling and still soft drinks, ready-to-drink coffee and tea, non-alcoholic alternatives
Frequently asked
What is a beverage co-packer?+
A beverage co-packer (contract packer) manufactures and packages a drink on behalf of the brand that owns it. The brand keeps the recipe, trademark, and customers; the co-packer supplies the facility, equipment, process expertise, and often ingredient sourcing. Upstate Beverage Consultants is a boutique co-packer in Greenville, South Carolina that handles formulation, aluminum canning, sourcing, and supply chain for non-alcoholic brands.
What kinds of beverages does Upstate Beverage Consultants co-pack?+
Non-alcoholic beverages in aluminum cans: functional drinks, hemp-derived THC and CBD beverages, sparkling and still soft drinks, ready-to-drink coffee and tea, and non-alcoholic alternatives. If your product needs a still or carbonated fill in a can, it is likely in scope.
Where is Upstate Beverage Consultants located?+
Our facility is at 6 Whitlee Ct, Greenville, South Carolina 29607, roughly two hours from Charlotte and Atlanta. We serve brands across the Carolinas, Georgia, and the Southeast, and West Coast brands that want a Southeast production footprint.
What can sizes can you run?+
We run 8 oz sleek, 12 oz sleek, 12 oz standard, and 16 oz aluminum cans. Ask about other formats when you submit a project; some are possible with lead time.
Do you help with formulation, or do I need a finished recipe?+
Both work. If you have a finished formula we scale it to our line. If you have a concept or a kitchen-stage recipe, our R&D and flavor formulation service turns it into a production-ready specification, including shelf-life and process-authority planning where required.
More answers on the full FAQ page.
Ready to talk about your beverage?
Tell us about your product, volume, and timeline. If we are a fit, you will book a call with the team, not a sales rep.