The global cold brew coffee market was valued at approximately $604.47 million in 2023 and is expected to grow at a robust 22.5% CAGR through 2032, driven by increased demand for convenient, high-quality cold coffee options that can be consumed on the go.
In today’s highly competitive beverage market, private label cold brew suppliers offer an attractive opportunity for brands looking to expand their product offerings without incurring the high overhead costs of in-house production.
For businesses focused on ready-to-drink (RTD) cold brew and nitro coffee, partnering with an experienced manufacturer offering private label services can be a game-changer.
One key advantage of working with a private label cold brew supplier is the ability to introduce new product lines without the need to develop new or more sophisticated facilities: building a cold brew manufacturing setup is expensive and requires extensive knowledge and experience.
We spoke with Chad Montgomery from Civil Pour to learn more about how the right private label cold brew partner can transform your coffee business.
Access to better tech, equipment, expertise, and more options
Most businesses looking to create their own cold brew product simply don’t have the necessary facilities, technology, or expertise to bring a high-quality product to market.
Cold brew production, particularly for RTD and nitro coffee, requires precise brewing techniques, specialised equipment, and a deep understanding of food safety regulations.
Partnering with a private label cold brew supplier is invaluable here. For example, Hardtank ticks all these boxes by offering cutting-edge technology, expert knowledge, and a wide range of product options that can elevate a brand’s cold brew offering.
Building an in-house manufacturing facility for cold brew production is a massive undertaking. It involves investing in pasteurisation systems, canning or bottling lines, storage facilities, quality control labs, and other crucial infrastructure.
“If one were venturing to produce cold brew at scale, I would almost certainly outsource this until we got to a particular volume. It would be more expensive to do this in-house,” says Chad.
The upfront capital required to build, maintain, and staff such a facility can be prohibitively expensive, especially for smaller or mid-sized businesses looking to expand their product portfolio with limited funds.
Furthermore, via private label, such businesses can access better technology and equipment.
RTD cold brew coffee and nitro coffee require specialised brewing systems that ensure consistency in flavour, texture, and extraction ratio.
At Hardtank, we use cutting-edge brewing technology designed to maximise the quality of the final product while optimising production efficiency. The right equipment is vital to achieving the smoothness associated with cold brew or the creamy texture of nitro coffee.
Better quality and dependable food safety
Through the advanced technology and facilities mentioned above, clients partnering with a high-quality private label cold brew supplier enjoy greater quality and food safety standards, ultimately opening more revenue-generating doors.
Hardtank’s cold brew manufacturing facility was recently awarded a BRCGS food safety rating of Grade A, the highest possible rating from one of the most stringent and widely recognised food safety organisations in the world.
Attaining such safety certifications is unrealistic for smaller businesses or businesses that do not specialise in cold brew manufacturing. Yet, many retailers have strict food safety requirements prior to signing a supplier agreement.
By manufacturing your cold brew with a supplier that holds globally recognised certifications, you will be more compliant with the requirements of the leading food and beverage retailers, increasing your chances of success.
Moreover, newer or inexperienced coffee brands and businesses will rightly find it challenging to navigate the complex and overwhelming food safety regulations. Instead, choose a private label partner with the relevant expertise and certifications, and make sure you have a collaborative and open line of communication to ask them the right questions.
“I would want a list of their previous incidents (if any) as they related to health concerns or recalls and what steps have been taken to prevent any future issues,” Chad advises.
“You want to understand their quality control measures, the control of the process to some degree, and have a say in the control of the end product’s taste and inputs.”
By working with industry experts, coffee brands can avoid costly mistakes and instead focus on confidently expanding into new markets, reaching wider customer groups, and delivering a high-quality, compliant cold brew coffee product every time.
Make sure your partner can scale with you
The best private label cold brew coffee partners should be able to support your brand’s growth with scalable solutions. They should offer realistic MOQs and product costs at the beginning of your journey and hold the manufacturing capacity to keep meeting your expanding requirements.
At Hardtank, we pride ourselves on our ability to support innovative and aspiring young brands and businesses with MOQs from just 3,000 units per SKU. Plus, we turn your private label cold brew around in less than six weeks, which means our partners can start generating returns as quickly as possible.
This flexibility at the outset allows them to avoid the pitfalls of a stunted or sporadic supply chain; given the industry’s competitiveness, retailers often have uncompromising supply requirements, which can make or break young companies.
As your brand grows, the right private label partner will be able to scale production seamlessly, ensuring a consistent supply of cold brew coffee that meets demand. You won’t have to worry about limitations in capacity or infrastructure, which could otherwise hamper growth or lead to missed opportunities.
Choose Hardtank as your private label cold brew supplier
At Hardtank, we’ve been working in specialty coffee for over twenty years, and we apply that experience, craft and knowledge to our private label cold brew services.
Our BRCGS-certified production facility is built with safety, hygiene and scalability in mind, ensuring that our partnerships are long-lasting – as your business grows, so does our capacity.
Moreover, we offer a wide range of private label cold brew products, from cold brew coffee to vegan nitro lattes, strawberry hibiscus cold brew tea and canned tonic cold brew.
For more information on starting your own private label cold brew line, visit our website or get in touch with us directly.
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