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A beverage co-packer for Florida brands

Florida is one of the largest markets among the brands we produce for, from hemp THC seltzers to functional drinks and mixers. We are in Greenville, South Carolina, on the I-26 and I-95 lane into Florida.

Logistics

A direct freight lane south

Finished pallets move down I-26 to I-95 into Florida, or to a Florida fulfillment center or third-party logistics provider. Many Florida brands ship straight to their fulfillment partner.

Florida brands work with us remotely day to day: materials are received against purchase orders, tracked by lot, and visible in the client portal, so you are not waiting on emails for status.

Run sizes and formats

From a first run to full production

Runs start around 2,500 cans. A typical client run is about 20,000 cans, and our largest clients run 100,000 to 250,000 cans at a time.

Every run is logged: pre-op inspection, scale and pH calibration, seam and seal checks, finished-product pH, dissolved oxygen and CO2, and a pre-shipment review. Product is held until the lab certificate of analysis clears, typically 3 to 5 days.

All specs
  • 12 oz sleek
  • 12 oz standard
  • 8 oz sleek
  • 16 oz standard

Common questions

What Florida brands usually ask us

Can you ship to our fulfillment center?

Yes. Finished goods can go to your distributor, a fulfillment center, or a third-party logistics provider, or be held until you call for them.

Can we manage the run without flying up?

Yes. The client portal shows your run, materials, and lots as they move. You are welcome on site for the pilot, but it is not required.

Do you run mixers and functional drinks, not just THC?

Yes. Functional beverages, mixers, and non-alcoholic alternatives run on the same line as hemp THC beverages.

Hemp THC in Florida · as of September 2026

State rules and the federal deadline

Florida requires 21+ for ingestible hemp extract and a label QR code or barcode linked to the batch certificate of analysis. Check current state rules before you print artwork, and note that the federal hemp definition changes on December 11, 2026.

Read our guide to the December 11 deadline or see how we run hemp THC beverages. This is not legal advice.

Other regions we serve

Frequently asked

Is there a Southeast beverage co-packer that works with Florida brands?+

Yes. Upstate Beverage Consultants in Greenville, South Carolina produces canned hemp THC, functional, and mixer beverages for Florida brands, shipping on the I-26 and I-95 lane. Florida is one of our largest client markets.

Can Upstate Beverage Consultants ship to a Florida fulfillment center?+

Yes. Finished pallets can ship to a Florida distributor, fulfillment center, or third-party logistics provider. Cans pack 24 to a case and 104 cases to a pallet for 12 oz sleek.

What does a Florida hemp THC beverage label need?+

Florida requires ingestible hemp extract to be sold 21+ and labeled with a QR code or barcode linked to the batch certificate of analysis. Every run at Upstate Beverage Consultants is held until the lab COA clears, so the COA matches the batch on the can. Confirm current rules with your counsel.

What is the minimum run for a Florida brand?+

Runs at Upstate Beverage Consultants start around 2,500 cans. A typical client run is about 20,000 cans, and our largest clients run 100,000 to 250,000 cans at a time.

Producing for Florida?

Tell us your product, can format, volume, and timeline. If we are a fit, you book a call with the team.

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