How it works
Five stages from first form to finished cans.
One team runs your project from qualification through production. You see every stage as it happens.
The process
Five stages, one team
Stage 1: Qualify
A four-minute form. It asks about formula status, packaging format, batch size, and timeline so we can tell quickly whether your project fits our line.
Stage 2: Exploratory call
You talk with the team that will run your product, not a sales rep. We walk through the formula, the packaging plan, and what a first run would look like.
Stage 3: Quote and agreement
A written quote, then the paperwork: MNDA, contract, a recipe template that captures your formula as a spec, and a dossier of packaging specs.
Stage 4: Pilot run
A pilot on the actual production line. We check fill, carbonation, dosing uniformity, and seams. You sign off on taste before we scale.
Stage 5: Production
Full production, release checks, then ship or store. You watch it happen in the client portal.
Stage 4
The pilot is a gate, not a formality
We run the pilot on the same line that will run production, with the same cans, ends, and process. If something is off, we fix it here, before your materials are committed to a full run.
Fill. Fill level and consistency across the run.
Carbonation. Carbonation held to the spec, where the product is carbonated.
Dosing uniformity. Active ingredients land in every can at the same level. Critical for functional and hemp-derived THC products.
Seam checks. Double-seam inspection on the can and end combination you are shipping in.
Taste sign-off. You approve the product off the line before we commit to full volume.
What you see
Production in real time
Clients track production in a client portal. It shows where your order is, from materials received to finished goods shipped or stored, without waiting on a status-update email.
Materials
Cans, ends, ingredients, and packaging received against your purchase order and tracked by lot.
Run status
Pilot, production, and release checks as they move, not after the fact.
Release
Release checks complete before anything leaves the building.
Ship or store
Finished goods ship to your distributor or stay with us until you call for them.
Where to go next
First production run
What founders should have ready before stage one, and how we de-risk the first run.
Moving an existing product
Tech transfer of your spec, client-supplied materials, and the Southeast freight case.
Co-packing services
Formulation, canning, sourcing, and supply chain under one roof.
Questions about the process
How long does it take to get from the form to a first run?+
It depends on formula status and materials lead time. A finished formula with artwork ready moves fastest. Printed cans add lead time; shrink sleeves shorten it. Your written quote includes a dated plan for your project.
Is the pilot run required?+
Yes. The pilot is the gate to production. It proves fill, carbonation, dosing uniformity, and seam integrity on the actual line, and you sign off on taste before we commit your materials to full volume.
What do I sign before production?+
An MNDA, a production agreement, a recipe template that records your formula as a production specification, and a packaging spec dossier that fixes can format, decoration, and materials.
What does the client portal show?+
Where your order is in production, in real time. Materials received, pilot status, run progress, release checks, and whether finished goods have shipped or are in storage.
Who do I talk to during the project?+
The same team from the exploratory call through production. There is no handoff to an account manager.
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.