The Contract Packaging Association and the Co-Packing Network created the Contract Manufacturing Alliance to bring together the entire CPG manufacturing ecosystem.

Contract Packaging Association (CPA)

Pioneering Industry Standards in Contract Packaging & Manufacturing

Established in 1992, the Contract Packaging Association (CPA) is the national, non-profit trade organization dedicated to promoting the growth and welfare of firms in the Contract Packaging / Manufacturing industry and related businesses. We offer exposure and programs designed to foster growth within our member firms.

The Co-Packing Network

A Century of Expertise in Consumer Product Manufacturing

The Co-Packing Network is a comprehensive national Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) advisory group deeply rooted in the diverse US and Canadian consumer product manufacturing industries. Celebrating our 100-year anniversary, our expansive history spans supermarkets, wholesaling, manufacturing, owning brands, and beyond.

Compana Pet Products

Featured Network Facility

An FDA-registered, NASC-certified pet-care manufacturing and co-packing operation — ten product categories on flexible lines, out of North Texas.

  • FDA Registered
  • NASC Certified
  • GMP Compliant
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Farm to Table Solutions

Connecting emerging brands with specialty agricultural and natural product channels nationwide.

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Our Heritage

A Century of Specialty Retail

Four generations of consumer product industry experience.

The Eight Arms of Manufacturing

A Complete Ecosystem — Idea to Own Facility

Every stage of the manufacturing journey has a dedicated arm, a dedicated domain, and dedicated resources.

Our Mission

Innovate · Create · Launch

Helping start-up and emerging brands on all phases of the product development process.

Innovate

Working on the idea

R&D, recipes, formulation, prototyping, testing. Validating your concept with real customers before you invest in production.

• Cottage Foods
• Commercial Kitchens
• Food Innovation Centers
• Inventions & Prototyping

Create

Creating the idea

Manufacturing, packaging, production at scale. Finding the right production partner and building a supply chain that works.

• Pilot Plants
• Contract Manufacturing / Co-Packing
• Private Labeling
• CPG Own Facilities

Launch

Launching the idea

Getting on shelves, into food service, DTC, retail. Leveraging 30+ years of retail relationships across every major channel.

• Retail Channels & Distribution
• Broker Networks
• Trade Spend Strategy
• Go-to-Market Execution
40+
Shark Tank Brands
Helped to market
100+
Years CPG Heritage
Since the 1920s
8
Alliance Arms
Covering every stage
50
States Covered
StateProud network

"Our family has been involved in the consumer product industry since the early 1920s. From the first generation to the latest, our best practices have been handed down. Helping brands since 2008."

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Alliance Programs

Tools to Get You There

RFQ Matching

Submit your product specs and get matched directly to qualified CPA member manufacturers. Automated, accurate, fast.

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Search by County

Find commercial kitchens and licensed production spaces near you. Search by county and zip code across all 50 states.

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White-Label Incubation

Turnkey incubation programs for accelerators and economic development organizations. CMA provides infrastructure, you bring the brands.

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As Seen On

Over 40 Shark Tank Brands. Helping Entrepreneurs Since 2008.

The Co-Packing Network has worked with dozens of brands that appeared on Shark Tank — from pre-pitch to scale-up. Our manufacturing expertise has helped entrepreneurs secure deals and deliver on their promises.

  • Pre-pitch manufacturing strategy
  • Post-deal scale-up support
  • Retailer-ready packaging
  • Co-packer matching and management
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Retail Channels

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Ready to Innovate, Create, or Launch?

Whether you're a brand looking for a manufacturer or a manufacturer looking to join — we have a path for you.